FORBES FERTILIZERS AND SOIL-BUILDERS 
These prices are subject 
to change without notice 
The success of your garden depends upon the quality of the soil. All plants need ample plant-food. By ample is meant not only the quantity but also the availability. 
The soil must hold plant-food and moisture, yet be in such condition that the plant roots can absorb what is needed. It should be sufficiently rich in humus or decayed 
vegetation to absorb excess moisture and hold it for later use. It should have enough clay to give it some body and enough sand to make it porous and friable. But even 
with a perfect soil, plant-food must be added each year to replace that which is consumed. Your soil is of the greatest importance to your gardening success. 
Activo. Without odor quickly converts 
leaves, garbage, grass clippings or other 
waste into valuable humus-fertilizer in 
3 weeks. No. 2 can treats 400 Ibs. com- 
post, $1; No. 7 treats up to 1700 Ibs., $2.50. 
Adco, Super. For making artificial manure, 
stack straw, leaves and other vegetable 
waste, layer by layer, mixing it with Adco, 
and keeping it wet until well rotted. A 20- 
Ib. bag with 12 wheelbarrow loads of gar- 
den waste, makes 14% ton of manure. 5 Ibs. 
$1.45; 20-Ib. bag $2.95; 100 Ibs. $13.95. 
African Violet Soil. A prepared acid soil for 
best culture of African Violets, Begonias, 
Gloxinias, etc. 11% Ibs. 20c; 4 Ibs. 45c. 
Agrinite. A 100 percent organic fertilizer 
with 8 percent organic nitrogen which be- 
comes available gradually over a long 
period. Will not burn. Increases moisture- 
holding capacity of soils. Apply 4 Ibs. per 
100 sq. ft. on lawns, flower beds, ete. 25 
Ibs. $1.60; 50 Ibs. $2.85; 80 Ibs. $4.30; 
400 Ibs. $21; 800 Ibs. $38.70. 
Aluminum Sulphate. Use to acidify the 
soil for rhododendrons, azaleas, laurel and 
other sour-soil plants a pound per square 
yard and water thoroughly. 5 Ibs. 60c; 
10 Ibs. $1; 25 Ibs. $1.95; 100 Ibs. $4.95. 
BONE MEAL. As it has very long-lasting 
qualities, this is desirable for roses, flow- 
ering shrubs, fruits bushes, and trees. An 
application mixed into the soil before 
planting bulbs of tultps, hyacinths, etc., 
will result in remarkable size and _bril- 
liancy of flowers. For lawns it is a depend- 
able fertilizer, as it contains the essentials 
that grass requires. Use 25 Ibs. for every 
1000 sq. ft. For new lawns, use 50 Ibs. for 
every 1000 sq. ft. For trees and vines, use 
2 to 4 Ibs. each. For roses and pot-plants, 
use 1 part to 50 parts of soil. 5 Ibs. 65c; 
10 Ibs. $1.10; 25 Ibs. $2.45; 50 Ibs. $4.25; 
100 Ibs. $6.95; 500 Ibs. $34; 1000 Ibs. $66. 
Broadleaf Evergreen. Analysis 6-10-4. 
An acid fertilizer for Azaleas, Laurel, Rho- 
dodendron, Blueberries and other acid- 
loving plants. Apply 3 Ibs. per 100 sq. ft. 
10 Ibs. $1.15; 25 Ibs. $2.20; 50 Ibs. $3; 
100 Ibs. $5.80; 500 Ibs. $26; 1000 Ibs. $49. 
Buckwheat Hulls, Mul-Tex. This, an 
ideal mulch for all roses and perennial 
plants, is porous enough to permit the 
water to get through the soil and always 
look neat and attractive. Reduces up- 
keep because it prevents weeds from 
growing. 50 Ibs. $1.95; 100 Ibs. $3.75; 
1000 Ibs. $35. 
COW MANURE. Analysis 2-1-1. Dry, well 
pulverized and easy to handle, this is an 
ideal soil-builder and mulch. It is fine for 
lawn, garden and greenhouse and to mix 
with compost. Use at same rates as Sheep 
Manure. 25 Ibs. $1.80; 50 Ibs. $2.95; 100 
Ibs. $5.10; 500 Ibs. $24; 1000 Ibs. $44, 
Driconure. Analysis 2-1-1. Contains 34 cow 
and poultry manures in dehydrated form, 
and 14 peat moss. This all-organic fertilizer 
and soil-conditioner is weed free. The peat 
moss holds the plant-food and moisture 
until used up by the plant roots. For top- 
dressing old lawns, use 100 Ibs. on 1000 sq. 
ft. For new lawns or flower and rose beds 
use twice as much. 50 Ibs. $2.30; 100 Ibs. 
$4.50; 500 Ibs. $22; 1000 Ibs. $42; ton $82. 
GARDEN FERTILIZER. Analysis 5-10-5. 
The best commercial fertilizer for your 
vegetable garden and small fruits. It is a 
well-balanced, complete fertilizer, con- 
taining all food elements needed for de- 
velopment. For gardens broadcast 50 
pounds per 1000 sq. ft. and rake in well or 
mix a little thoroughly in the bottom of the 
furrow before planting your seeds. Hoe 
into soil between the rows of plants, 5 
pounds to 100 feet; repeat each month. 
5 Ibs. 48c; 10 Ibs. 85e; 25 Ibs. $1.70; 50 Ibs. 
$2.30; 100 Ibs. $4.55; 500 Ibs. $20.50; 
1000 Ibs. $38.65. 
Groun-Tone. A splendid soil conditioner. 
Through its alkaline chemical composition 
it groups the particles of clay soils thus 
providing drainage; also binds light soils. 
Much bulkier, it spreads easier than lime. 
Has no nitrogen or potash but does add ten 
essential trace plant foods. Use 50 lbs. 
per 1000 sq. ft. 80 Ibs. $2.40; 400 Ibs. $11.50. 
Hormodin Powder. For plant propagation. 
Produces better roots faster. Dip mois- 
tened stems of cuttings in powder before 
placing in propagating bed. No. 1. For 
roses, certain shrubs, most garden, green- 
house plants. 13%, es size, 50c. Combination 
Package, Nos. 1, 2 and 3 for all types, 75c. 
pc re An organic, non-acid 
soil builder for your lawn or garden which 
makes soil friable, lightens clay soils, binds 
together sandy soils and helps hold mois- 
ture in all soils. It is odorless, dry and weed 
free. Fine for fixing potting soil. For new 
lawns and gardens rake in 200-400 Ibs. per 
100 sq. ft. and top-dress old lawns with 
half that much. In moisture proof bags, 
80 Ibs. $2.10; 400 Ibs. $10. In burlap bags, 
100 Ibs. $2.25; 500 Ibs. $10; 1000 Ibs. $18; 
ton $32. Ask for special price in bulk; de- 
ltvered by truckload. 
Hyponex. Analysis 7-6-19. A clean, odor- 
less powder (dissolve 1 oz. in 6 gals. water). 
Produces superior plants. Excellent for 
seedlings, cuttings and transplants. Use in 
hydroponics. 3 ozs. 25c; 7 ozs. 50c; Ib. $1. 
Krilium. A soil conditioner which quickly 
helps make clay soils more porous and 
crumbly. In powder form, 5 Ibs. mixed 
very thoroughly through the top 6 inches 
of dry soil will cover 40 sq. ft. Allows 
better absorption of water, permits better 
root development to absorb fertilizer and 
produces better plants. 5 Ibs. $6.95. 
LAWN FERTILIZER. Analysis 6-10-4. 
Properly balanced for lawns, trees and 
shrubs. Top-dress 25 Ibs. per 1000 sq. ft., 
when grass is dry, in early spring and 
again in the fall. On new lawns use 50 Ibs. 
per 1000 sq. ft. raked in surface. 10 Ibs. 
85c; 25 Ibs. $1.70; 50 Ibs. $2.55; 100 Ibs. 
$5; 500 Ibs. $22.50; 1000 Ibs. $42.50. 
LAWN-SPUR (Analysis 8-6-5). In this 60 
percent organic lawn food several different 
ingredients release their high nitrogen 
content successively at different periods 
of turf growth. This stimulates continued 
luxuriant growth and makes unnecessary 
repeated applications. Apply 25 pounds 
per 1000 sq. ft. 25 Ibs. $2.25; 50 Ibs. $3.90; 
80 Ibs. $5.50; 400 Ibs. $26. 
Limestone, Pulverized. Is easier to apply 
than Hydrated. Does not “gum up” on wet 
soils, penetrates better and is less likely 
to burn. Use 80 Ibs. per 1000 sq. ft. broad- 
cast early spring and fall. 80-Ib. bag 95c; 
400 Ibs. $4.50; 800 Ibs. $8.50; ton $20. 
Miracle-Gro. This powder dissolves quickly 
and entirely making a splendid liquid plant 
food. It contains vitamin B-1 and all the 
minor elements. It is quickly absorbed by 
plant roots and invigorates growth. Use 1 
tablespoonful in 1 gallon of water. 1% Ibs. 
(makes 60 gals.) $2.25; 5 Ibs. $5. 
Nitrate of Soda. A quick plant stimulant, 
16% in nitrogen, inducing een growth. 
For lawns, use 5 Ibs. mixed with four times 
its bulk of sand per 1000 sq. ft. As liquid 
use oz. in gal. of water. 5 Ibs. 70c; 10 Ibs. 
$1.20; 25 Ibs. $2.20; 50 Ibs. $3.65. 
Peat Moss. Mixed im the soil, 1t prevents 
—_ baking and crusting, it im- 
proves aeration, lightens and makes the 
soil more friable, and acts as a reservoir 
for soil-moisture and all plant food. For 
mulching, for winter-protection around 
roses, evergreens, perennials. Our quality 
crumbles very readily. Carton, over one 
bushel $1.80; Half bale $3.75; Large bale 
(20 x 20 x 36 in.; will cover 300 sq. ft. 1 inch 
deep) $5.50, 5 at $5.35. 
PlanTabbs. Concentrated fertilizer; easy to 
use; odorless. Dissolve 1 tablet in a quart 
of water weekly. 30 tablets 25c; 75 tablets 
50c; 200 tablets $1; 1000 tablets $3.50. 
Salt Hay. For mulching around plants after 
ground is frozen to prevent winter loss. 
Bales of odd weights at $3 per 100 Ibs. 
SHEEP MANURE. Analysis 2-1-2. Quick 
acting, clean and safe. Contains no weed 
seeds. For vegetables, rake in 200 lbs. per 
1000 sq. ft. Broadcast 100 Ibs. per 1000 sq. 
ft. over the old lawn or rake in 200 Ibs. a 
day or two betore seeding a new one. For 
liquid manure, use one pound to five gallons 
of water. 5 Ibs. 55c; 10 Ibs. 90c; 25 Ibs. 
$1.80; 50 Ibs. $2.95; 100 Ibs. $5.10; 500 Ibs. 
$24; 1000 Ibs. $44; ton $82. 
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Soilife. A soil conditioner which makes clay 
soil more friable and moisture retaining 
by binding together the tiny clay particles 
into small clumps. Helps prevent sun- 
crusting of clay soils after rain. Surface 
remains open to absorb water. Apply one 
pound, well stirred into 12 gals. of water, 
to 200 sq. ft. with a sprinkling can. 14|b. 
$1.75; V4lb. $3; Ib. $5; 2 Ibs. $9; 10 Ibs. “$40, 
Super-Phosphate. 18% Phosphoric Acid. 
To promote lawn roots nee 25 Ibs. per 1000 
sq. ft. and water in. 5 Ibs. 45c; 10 Ibs. 80c; 
25 Ibs. $1.25; 100 Ibs. $3.25; 500 Ibs. $14. 
Trace-L. As well as lime, nitrogen, phos- 
phoric acid, and potash this contains 12 
trace elements as magnesium, sodium, 
sulphur, iron, manganese. Dissolve in 
water and apply. lb. 65c; Ib. $1. 
Vermiculite (Terra-Lite). This is a sterile, 
inert, weed-free, mineral substitute for soil 
used in stz urting "seeds and rooting cuttings. 
It contains tiny air cells which absorb the 
moisture and provide both air and moisture 
for the development of extra strong root 
systems. It helps prevent damp off, 
fungus and soil-borne diseases. It ts per- 
fect for storing bulbs. It lightens heavy 
clay soils, gives body to sandy soils and is 
a splendid summer and winter mulch. 
¥% bus. 85c; 2% cu. ft. $1.85; 4 cu. ft. $2.25. 
Viol-Ogen Kits. Complete for African 
Violet culture with 8 oz. rooting medium 
(to root 25 leaf cuttings and may be re- 
used); enough properly blended potting 
soil mixture for 10 3-in. pots; plant food 
to make 140 qts. liquid stimulant; and 4 oz. 
complete spray to control mealy bugs, 
mites, etc. Kits, $2.95 each. 
Wood Ashes, Hardwood. Rich in potash. 
For top-dressing lawns use 75 Ibs. per 1000 
sq. ft. Helps destroy insects. 10 Ibs. 90c; 
25 Ibs. $1.80; 100 Ibs. $5.75. 
SOIL TEST KITS 
These tell how to make your soil right and 
keep it right. A 10-minute test tells more 
than years of gardening. They show what 
kind and amount of fertilizer to give your 
soil, whether lime is needed. 
Popular Garden Kit. Contains complete 
equipment and instructions and solutions 
for 50 tests (nitrogen), phosphorous, 
potash and acidity (pH), $5.85. 
Horticultural Kit. For the advanced ama- 
teur, nurseries, growers, or greenhouses. 
Will make 200 individual tests. $14.95. 
Home Garden Kit. Complete with in- 
structions and data on plant food needs. 
For small place, will make 20 tests. $2.95. 
Acidity Test Kit. In 2 minutes you can tell 
the acidity of ee soil. Contains full in- 
structions. $1.4 
