For Early Flowering Start Seeds Indoors 
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VITA-BANDS 
Established 1795 + East Walpole, Massachusetts 
VITA-BAND VITA-BAND 
D tains Mpyte yy ey) ais. 10 ¢ rsh t 
A, a pears VITA-BAND “D” is packed 2,000 to the case—except sizes 3" by 3’, 4"' by 3", and 4" by 4”, which oe rae 
until Seowee are packed 1,000 to the case. Vita- Band 10 is packed 1,000 to the case — except for 4 by 3", ares Will sus 
chooses to let and 4" by 4”, which are packed 500 to the case. : ally contain 
root through 
Band. Only quick, slight 
pressure is needed to 
crack Band. Do not re- 
root growth 
up to approximately 8 
PRICE PER 1000—SIZES IN INCHES to 10 weeks. Nutrient- 
treated with quickly 
move Vita-Band “D”’ 
when transplanting. 
x24 x24 x2 14 x3 
PLANT BANDS |124x114|134x134| 2x2 2x2 |216x214| 3x3 4x4 4x4 available plant food... 
x3 x3 x4 your judgment deter- 
& SON, inc. | 
Band disintegrates in 
the soil permitting free 
growth of roots from 
time of transplant. 
Nutrient - treated with 
quickly available plant 
food. 
VITA-BAND 10 3.60 3.90 | 4.40] 4.90 
VITA-BAND D $3.75 | $4.05 | $4.55 | $5.20| $5.95 | $6.90 | $9.10 | $11.45 
5.85 | 6.75 | 8.85 | 11.10 
mines need for addi- 
tional feeding. Vita- 
Band 10 is identical to 
Vita-Band ‘’D" except 
Vita-Band 10 is removed 
at time of transplant. 
BIRD VITA-BAND ® TOM THUMB FLAT © VITA-POTS e RED POTS A Saag yas ide aabe: 
Bird Red and Vita Black Pots Tom Thumb Flats 
RED 
For shipping only. Not rec- 
ommended for growing. Light- 
weight and sturdily made to 
protect rootball from  break- 
age—inner wax coating pre- 
vents drying out. A ‘‘must” 
to preserve the top quality of 
your plants in transit. Deliver- 
ing quality promotes repeat 
business. 
VITA BLACK 
Sturdy fibre resinous material 
for growing and shipping plants. 
Made of heavy, waterproof fibre 
resinous material. Use with Vita- 
Bands. 
The most economical way to 
sell potted annuals in dozen lots. 
Potted plants sell easier at pre- 
mium prices. 
Build sales and repeat business 
# with easier-to-set-out potted plants 
* in this neat package. 
No 1 for 1 dozen 134-inch Bands 
No. 2 for 1 dozen 2 inch Bands 
Combination Combination Sold in 
1M Flats 1M Flats Units off Tom Thumb 
Sold in : 12M Vita-Band 40}12M Vita Band 10100 Sets Flats 
Units of Prices per Thousand Per 1000 Sets Per 1000 Sets Only 
One 9” a" ain 3” 314" 4” 5” 6” Sizes Sizes Sizes 
Red. .| $8.60] $8.60] $8.70] $9.15]$12.20/$14.70|$18.15|$22.25 No.1 No. 2 | No.1 No. 2 No. 1 No. 2 
Black...| 14.001 14:30! 14.80] 16.401 21.60] 24:35] 31.851 41.70 $88.50 $98.20 | $86.45  $95.65)P 1000] g447q 49.60 
TERRA-LITE Vermiculite 
Vermiculite (a mica-like ore composed of thousands of separate layers per inch 
with a very small amount of water between each layer) is processed by heating at a 
temperature of about 2000 degrees F This intense heat causes the tiny granules to 
expand, separating each layer into many tiny cells. It is TERRA-LITE brand 
VERMICULITE’S ability to hold many times its weight in water and still have abun- 
dant channels for the air to circulate that makes it the ideal growing medium. It is 
the high air-water content which hastens germination of seeds and stimulates root 
growth of both seedlings and cuttings. The colorful, unique structure of Terra-Lite, 
mixed with sand or soil, brightens display dishes, enabling plants to receive moisture 
for long periods of time, with only occasional watering. Roots spread out and grow 
freely. Terra-Lite used as a mixture in potting soil, helps provide air and moisture 
to roots. Soil remains light and aerated when 20 to 40% Terra-Lite is used in potting 
mixtures. Potted plants displayed in holding trays before sale, can be assured of con- 
tinuous water supply with a minimum of effort on the florist’s part. Two or three 
inches of Terra-Lite in the tray eliminates the daily watering job. 4 at. bag 35c., 14 bu. 
bag 75c., 12 lb. bag $1.85. 
MINIATURE 
PLASTIC GREENHOUSES 
8 x 516 inches with ventilators and 
door in roof. Ideal for starting rootings 
or cuttings in Terra-Lite. Also miniature 
plants. $1.75. 
SHRUB-GARD 
An invention that protects your shrubbery 
from the menace of destructive corrosive 
action caused by dogs. Makes the dog’s 
visit to plants so uncomfortable that he 
keeps away. Will not harm the animal. 
Rustproof, flexible, almost invisible, steel 
spring wires. Will not tear clothing of 
passersby. Each Shrub-Gard protects ap- 
proximately 214 lineal feet. 25c. each. 
