MICHELL’S FERTILIZERS 
Lawn Bilder 
The long-acting Lawn’ Food containing 
2,4-D Weed Killer. A “spring” lawn all 
summer and freedom from weeds when 
you use this great lawn food with double 
action nitrogen, phosphorus and potash 
—plenty for immediate needs, a long- 
lasting supply obtained from soy bean 
meal, bone meal, etc. Lawn Bilder is 
easy to use—has no obnoxious odors. 
A small sack containing 25 pounds of 
Lawn Bilder is sufficient to treat 2500 
square feet of lawn. 10-Ib. bag $1.29; 
25-Ib. bag $2.75; 50-Ib. bag $4.85. 
Lawn Dressing (Michell’s) 
A complete organic fertilizer made up ex- 
pressly for use on Iawns and putting-greens. 
When building a Iawn, use 50 pounds per 
1000 square feet, raked into the upper sur- 
face of the soil. Established Iawns should re- 
ceive spring and fall applications of 25 pounds 
per 1000 square feet, preferably mixed with 
top dressing, or watered immediately after 
applying., 5 Ibs. 60c.; 10 Ibs. $1.00; 25 Ibs. 
$2.00; 50 Ibs. $3.50; 100 Ibs. $5. 50; Y4ton 
$45. 00; ton $85.00. 
Legume-Aid. For alfalfa and all clovers: 
1-bus. size 50c.; 214-bus. size $1.00. For 
soy beans, peas, vetch and beans: up to 2- 
bus. size 30c.; 5-bus. size 55c. Garden 
size for garden peas, beans, and sweet peas, 
10c. Always state what kind of seed you 
wish to moculate when ordering. 
Liqua-Vita. A liquid plant-food containing 
three major plant-foods, plus Vitamin Bi, 
Plant Hormones, and nine secondary plant- 
foods. It is as safe on small seedlings as on 
large plants. One-half ounce to one gallon. 
8 ozs. 45c.; qt. $1.25; gal. $4.00. 
Lime (Hydrated or Powdered). For cor- 
recting acidity in the soil. Apply at the 
rate of 1 ton per acre. 10-Ib. box 35c.; 
Ibs. $1.25; 100 Ibs. $2.00; 500 Ibs. $9.00; 
ton $15.00; ton $28.00. 
Limestone (Pulverized). The raw form of 
lime, useful where a coarse material is re- 
quired on worn-out acid soils. ey 1% 
tons per acre. 80-Ib. bag $1.10; 5 bags 
$5.00; 10 bags $9.00. 
Michigan Peat. Should be mcorporated 
into the soil when possible. Since Michigan 
Peat is in itself the ideal medium for plant 
growth, you can not use too much. Will 
not burn. Michigan Peat is scientifically 
prepared, weed free, screened, odorless and 
ready for use. 100 Ibs. $3.89; ton $60.00. 
Milorganite. A specially prepared, acti- 
vated sewage sludge, entirely organic and 
absolutely safe to apply on lawns, flower- 
beds, trees, etc. 25 Ibs. $1.50; 50 Ibs. $2.50; 
100 Ibs. $4.50; ton $38.00; ton $68.00. 
Mum Manure (Smith’s). Give your plants 
a quick start by using this manure. A per- 
fect food for Mums and other flowers, 
either under glass or in the garden. 50 lbs. 
$4.00; 100 Ibs. $7.50 
Muriate of Potash. Usually used with other 
fertilizers deficient in potash. Excellent for 
potatoes, corn and other grains. 5 Ibs. 
81. 00; 10 Ibs. $1. 80; 25 Ibs. $3.00; 50 Ibs. 
$5.50; 100 Ibs. $9.00. 
Nitrate of Soda. (16 per cent.) A source of 
nitrogen in a form immediately available, 
which stimulates Ieaf- and top-growth of 
plants, of vegetables and fruit, and should 
therefore be used only after plants are 
above the ground. Lb. 25c.; 5 Ibs. $1.00; 
10 Ibs. AN 25 Ibs. $3.00; ’50 Ibs. $5.50: 
100 Ibs. $9.0! 
Phosphate, epee A complete, 
balanced fertilizer for all vegetable crops 
and particularly suited for grain and cereal 
crops. 5 Ibs. 50c.; 10 Ibs. 90c.; 25 Ibs. $1.50; 
50 Ibs. $2.75; 100 Ibs. $4.50. 
HENRY F. MICHELL CO., 
Phosphate, Super (20 per cent). 100 Ibs. 
$2.50. 
Fulton’s PlanTabbs are the finest of 
plant-foods, recommended particularly 
for potted plants as well as the flower 
and vegetable garden. 
12 tablets 10c.; 30 tablets 25c.; 
75 tablets 50c.; 200 tablets $1.00; 1000 
tablets $3.50. 
Potato Fertilizer (Michell’s). Apply at the 
rate of from 800 to 1000 pounds per acre. 
25 Ibs. $1.50; 50 Ibs. $2.75; 100 Ibs. $4.50; 
Y4ton $32.50. 
Salt. For asparagus beds and putting on 
walks and roads to kill weeds. Apply 800 
pounds per acre in early spring. 25 lbs. 85c.; 
50 Ibs. $1.50; 100 Ibs. $2.75; 200 Ibs. $5.00. 
Soil. For potting. Pk. 75c.; 100 Ibs. $3.00. 
Soil. Plain top. 100 Ibs. $2.50; 500 Ibs. $11.50. 
Prices quoted on truckloads, not bagged. 
Sheep Manure, Wizard Brand. Beautiful 
flowers and thick velvety green lawns are 
possible only on rich, physically perfect 
soils. Wizard Manures promote strong 
healthy growth by supplying an abundance 
of humus, vitamins and mineral foods 
needed by all soils. 5 Ibs. 50c.; 10 Ibs. 80c.; 
25 Ibs. $1.75; 50 Ibs. $2.75; 100 Ibs. $5.00; 
LYéton $48.00; ton $85.00. 
Soot (Imported Scotch). This is used prin- 
cipally for bringing a good healthy color 
into the foliage of chrysanthemums and 
other plants. Destroys msects and grubs 
underneath surface. 5 Ibs. 75c.; 10 Ibs. 
$1.40; 25 Ibs. $2.50; 100 Ibs. $8.00. 
Stim-U-Plant. The original plant-food 
tablet. Makes plants grow faster and 
bloom better. Odorless, clean, and eco- 
nomical. 10 tablets 15c; 30 tablets 35c: 
100 tablets 75c. 
Sulphate of Aluminum. Especially adapted 
for rhododendrons and other plants re- 
quiring an acid soil. 5 Ibs. 55c.; 10 Ibs. 90c.; 
25 Ibs. $1.60; 50 Ibs. $3.00; 100 Ibs. $4.50. 
Sulphate of Ammonia. Apply 75 to 100 
pounds per acre only with other fertilizers. 
Analysis equal to 20 per cent ammonia. 
5 Ibs. $1.00; 10 Ibs. $1.80; 25 Ibs. $3.00; 
50 Ibs. $5.50; 100 Ibs. $9.00. 
Sulphate of Iron. 5 Ibs. 50c.; 10 Ibs. 85c.; 
25 Ibs. $1.50; 50 Ibs. $2.75; 100 Ibs. $5.00. 
Sulphate of Potash. Apply 100 to 125 
pounds per acre, usually with other fer- 
tilizers. Analysis equal to 50 per cent of 
actual potash. 5 Ibs. $1.25; 10 Ibs. $2.00; 
25 Ibs. $3.50; 50 Ibs. $5.50; 100 Ibs. $9.00. 
Superphosphate (20 per cent). A very 
high-grade phosphate. Apply 750 pounds 
per acre. 100 Ibs. $2.50; 200 Ibs. $4.50. 
Tan Bark used for making paths in formal 
gardens. Can be supplied in 100-Ib. bags 
eh 100 Ibs. $3.00; 1000 Ibs. $25.50; ton 
48.00. 
Tankage. A blood-and-bone product yield- 
ing nitrogen, Itme and phosphoric acid. 5 
Ibs. $1.25; 10 Ibs. $2.00; 25 Ibs. $3.50; 50 
Ibs. $6.00; 100 Ibs. $11.00. 
Terogen. A new autumn and winter ground 
dressing acting both as a fertilizer and as 
an insecticide. 2-Ib. tin $1.25; 5-Ib. tin 
$2.75; 10-Ib. tin $4.75; 25 Ibs. $11.00; 50 
Ibs. $21.00; 100 Ibs. $40. 
Terra-Lite (Vermiculite) Plant Aid 
A growing medium for rooting cuttings, 
for plant propagating, seed germination, 
mulch, lightening heavy soil, storing bulbs. 
5 Ibs. ‘$1. 00; 2 bus. bag size (14 Ibs.), $2.50 
per bag; 5 or more bags, $2.25 each. 
ALL PRICES SUBJECT TO MARKET 
CHANGES 
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Michell’s Tree and Shrub Food 
For Fruit and Shade Trees, Evergreens, 
and Hedges. This food should be applied 
over the area covered by the overhang. 
Where the ground is covered with grass, holes 
may be made with a crowbar and filled with 
the food. When setting out young trees mix 
from 1 to 5 pounds to each tree. 
From 1 to 2 pounds each will suffice for 
most shrubs and vines. Trees with a spread 
of about 10 feet require 5 pounds. 5 Ibs. 60c.; 
10 Ibs. $1.00; 25 Ibs. $2.00; 50 Ibs. $3.50; 100 
Ibs. $5.50. 
Tri-ogen Rose Food. A 5-10-5 rose food 
made from organic (long lasting) and in- 
organic materials. 10 units of phosphorus 
for healthy, sturdy plants and roots; 5 
units of potash for bigger and better flow- 
ers. Prepared especially for roses. 5 Ibs. 
$1.00. 
Soil Auger. Best method for applying to 
trees. $4.75. 
Tobacco Stems. For fumigating, mulching, 
and fertilizing. Lb. 15c.; 5 Ibs. 50c.; 10 Ibs. 
75c.; 25 Ibs. $1.50; large bales at ‘Ac. per 
Ib.; 4ton $30.00; ton $50.00. 
Universal Acid Plant-Food. For gardenias, 
azaleas, and other acid-loving plants. 100 
Ibs. $6.75. 
Vertagreen. A high quality, scientifically 
blended and balanced plant-food, excellent 
for obrining more prolific growth of lawns, 
flowers, shrubs, trees and garden vege- 
tables. It is clean, odorless and easy to 
apply. Circular free on request. Lb. 15c.; 
5 Ibs. 50c.; 10 Ibs. 90c.; 25 Ibs. $1.60; 50 Ibs. 
$2.65; 100 Ibs. $4.25. 
4A PRODUCT OF SWIFT 
COMPLETE PLANT FOOD 
Vigoro. Complete plant-food. Safe, sani- 
tary, odorless, and easy to apply. 
single 100-I[b. bag will feed 2500 sq. ft. 
Lb. 15c.; 5 Ibs. 50c.; 10 Ibs. 90c.; 25 Ibs. 
$1.60; 50 Ibs. $2.65; 100 Ibs. $4.25. 
Vigoro Tablets. Pkg. of 12, 10c. 
Wonder Worker Fertilizer. An extremely 
high-grade animal base fertilizer adapted 
for growing all vegetable crops. Will not 
burn. 100 Ibs. $5.50. 
Wood Ashes. Apply 1000 pounds per acre. 
For all crops requiring potash. Excellent for 
mixing, with potting soil. For top-dressing 
lawns and grassfields It is applied either in 
early spring or late fall. 25 Ibs. $1.25; 50 
Ibs. $2.00; 100 Ibs. $3.50; 200 Ibs. $6.00. 
Floralife is a nourishing, sterilizing mixture 
which retards wilting. Supplies nourish- 
ment to blossoms; expands their size! 
Pkt. 10c.; 30-qt. size can (1.3 Ibs. net) $1.00; 
100-qt. size can (4 Ibs. net) $3.00; 250-qt. 
size drum (10 Ibs. net) $5.00. 
ROOT-FORMING CHEMICALS 
HORMODIN, the root-forming 
chemical 
For stimulating rapid root-growth on cut- 
tings, simply by placing the basal ends in the 
solution before planting them. Each pack- 
age contains a calibrated easy-to-use measure, 
complete directions, and a treatment chart. 
Powder No. 1. A general-purpose powder 
especially good for carnations, roses, poin- 
settias, chrysanthemums, and similar types. 
134-0z. pkg. 50c.; 1-Ib. pkg. $3.00. 
Powder No. 2. Designed for many of the 
woody and semi-woody types. 134-oz. pkg. 
75c.; 1-Ib. pkg. $4.50. 
Powder No. 3. Designed for the more re- 
sistant species including many evergreens 
and dormant leafless cuttings. 1-oz. pkg. 
$1.00; 14-Ib. pkg. $4.50 
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