70 GRAND RAPIDS GROWERS, Inc., Grand Rapids, Mich. 
BIRD Vita-Bands 
VITA-BAND D contains root growth until grower chooses to let root 
through Band. Only quick, slight pressure is needed to crack Band. Do not 
remove Vito-Band ‘“‘D’’ when transplanting. Band disintegrates in the soil 
permitting free growth of roots from time of transplant. Nutrient-treated 
with quickly available plant food. 
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VITA-BAND 10 for short growing periods. Will usually contain root 
growth up to approximately 8 to 10 weeks. Nutrient-treated with quickly 
available plant. food . . . your judgment determines need for additional 
feeding. Vita-Band 10 is identical to Vita-Band “D” except Vita-Band 10 
is removed at time of transplant. Vita-Band ‘“‘D’”’ is not. 
VITA-BAND “D" is packed 2,000 to the case—except sizes 3" by 3”, 4” by 2, and A" by 4, 
are packed 1,000 to the case. Vita- Band 10 is packed 1,000 to the case ~ except for 4° b 
and 4" by 4", which are packed 500 to the case. ee oF 
PRICE PER 1000—SIZES IN INCHES 
144x1% | 134x134 2x2 2x2 214x2% 3x3 4x4 4) 
& SON. ine PLANT BANDS X215 : x24 x21% x3 x3 Y x3 x3 |x 
BI VITA-BAND D $3.75 $4.05 $4.55 | $5.20 $5.95 $6.90 | $9.10 | $11. 
Extabhes : 3.60 3.90 4.40 | 4.90 5.85 6.75 8.85 | 11, 
VITA-BAND 10 
Prices higher in Rocky Mtn., Pacific Ceast, Texas and Gulf State area: 
BIRD VITA-BAND * TOM THUMB FLAT © VITA-POTS ¢ RED POTS 
TRANSPLANTING WITH VITA-BAND “D’’ BY HAND 
1. Place plant in position 
2. Squeeze rootball to crack band 
3. Set plant and Vita-Band “D” in place 
FERTO-POTS 
For earlier, better crops and bigger profits. 
FERTO-POTS sioretso 
produce. earlier 
crops and more 
abundant yields, 
and are extensive- 
ly used by the 
most successful | 
gardeners. e 
FERTO-POTS 
are constructed of 
manure and fer- 
tilizer in the cor- 
rect proportions 
for best plant 
growth and for 
holding the mois- 
ture at roots of 
the plants. The 
plants are not re- 
moved from the 
pots when they 
are set out. Simp- 
ly set pot and all 
in the ground and 
the roots will 
grow right 
through the pot 
which slowly 
breaks down, fur- ‘ 
nishing valuable ee ices » 
plant food. Roots are not disturbed and plants not checked. 
Carton of 100 No. 3 (3 inch), $3.25, 
Carton of 250 No. 3 (3 inch), $5.75, not prepaid. 
USING VITA-BAND ‘’D’’ WITH TRANSPLANT EQUIPMENT 
1. Transplant equipment 
2. Squeeze rootball to crack band 
3. Set plant and Vita-Band “D” in furrow 
BIRD RED & VITA POTS 
RED: For shipping only. 
Not recommended for 
growing. Lightweight and 
sturdily made to protect 
rootball from breakage— 
inner wax coating pre- 
vents drying out. A 
“must ’’ to preserve the 
top quality of your plants 
in transit. Delivering 
quality promotes repeat 
business. 
VITA-POTS: For grow- 
ing and_ shipping—they 
are nutrient treated. 
Growing results are simi- 
lar to Vita-Bands, VITA- 
POTS prevent rootball 
disturbance. No handling 
and storage of heavy pots. 
: é -VITA-POTS can be 
packed quickly and easily for shipment. 
PRICES PER THOUSAND—Sold in Units of 1000 only 
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RED 
216” 3” | 314” 4” | 5” 6” 
$8.70 | $9.15 | $12.20| $14.70 | $18.15 | $22.25 
Q” 2 Vg 
$8.60 | $8.60 
a VITA-POTS or 
2 | 24” 214” | ” 31,” 4” 5” ” 
14.00 | 14.30] 14.85 | 16.40 21.60 | 24.35 | 31.85 | 41.70 
