be dripping on the ground from the plants. This also benefits the soil as the 
mixture listed above contains items which are very efficient soil insecticides. 
Dusting or spraying must be done in the early morning or late in the evening 
while the atmosphere is still. 
WEED KILLER 
24D Weed Killer is the selective weed killer for broad-leaved weeds in 
ecu Do not confuse this with the weed killer used for paths and driveways. 
This is usually an arsenical weed killer which sterilizes the soil. We have a 
powdered form of 24D which should be applied with a sprinkling can over the 
entire lawn. This would eliminate Dandelions, Dock, Daisies, Clovers, etc. 
The three months covered by the “Garden Gossip” are ideal months for the 
elimination of broad-leaved lawn weeds. We do not want to confuse you, but 
we might mention we also have 245 Weed Killer which controls such vicious 
things as Poison Oak, Poison Ivy and the rampant berry bushes which have 
got out of control. This may take two or three applications, but even that is 
much easier and more effective than trying to grub out these pests. 
FERTILIZERS 
We now have Liquinox Liquid Fertilizer which contains Yucca Juice. This 
gives immediate penetration to the roots of the plants and immediate avail- 
ability of the plant food. The Yucca Juice also acts as a soil flocculator. Con- 
tinued use of it, for instance, on an old adobe or clay lawn will improve the 
texture of the soil. It can be readily applied to lawns with an applier fixed to 
the faucet. It is the most wonderful acid plant food available for Camellias, 
Begonias, Azaleas, Rhododendrons, etc., and it will not build up a toxic con- 
dition in the soil from continued use like many dry fertilizers. Remember, 
plants don't have teeth so you will economize by using a liquid fertilizer, and 
Liquinox is by a the best. 
_ LAWN BROWN PATCH 
‘During April or May, the worm which hatches into the little brown moth 
starts to work on the grass and causes most of the brown patch in lawns dut- 
ing the summer. Try to prevent this by applying one pound of Niagara 50% 
Wettable D.D.T. to each five hundred square feet of lawn. This is either a 
preventive or a curative application. We strongly urge you to make an appli- 
cation during April or May and another during August to avoid this type of 
brown patch entirely. ie 
FLOWER SEEDS 
Direct planting into the ground can now take place during April, May and 
June on all of the half hardy annuals. It is now too late for maximum perform- 
ance for such items as Sweet Peas, California Poppies, Larkspur, etc. Forget 
all about them and concentrate on items such as Asters, Cockscombs, Morning 
Glories, Marigolds, Phlox, etc. You will find the leading items to plant now 
listed in the “Garden Gossip.” Remember, by planting directly outside, the 
plants receive no check in growth from transplanting. Our seeds come directly 
from the field to you. We have all kinds of seeds in bulk and all our packag- 
ing is done right here in San Mateo so thai the seeds you buy here are fresh 
and remember our advice to you is backed by a total of over fifty years’ prac- 
tical experience in this business. 
VEGETABLE GARDENS 
Practically all vegetables can be planted now. It is time to make the first 
planting of the Half Hardy Annual Vegetables such as Beans, Corn, Cucum- 
bers, Squash, etc. Here again you will find all seasonable items listed in your 
“Garden Gossip.” Remember, a very important thing in vegetable gardening 
is to make a planting every month until July in order to have a continued sup- 
ply until the frosts. Of course it is impossible for us to list all of the items we 
carry. If you do not find what you want listed, be sure to ask us, because we 
have the most complete stock on the Pacific Coast. Try the two All American 
Gold Medal winner vegetables. Bush Bean Top Crop and Squash Uconn. The 
Bean is a particularly heavy yielding bush type and the Uconn Squash is a 
bush form of the Table Queen or Patty Pan Squash. Try something really dif- 
ferent in the way of Cucumbers. The Telegraph type grows about 14 inches 
long and should be put on a fence in order to obtain straight fruits. Many 
gardeners who tried it last year were very satisfied with the results. The flavor 
is delicious and it is nearly seedless. 
