VITA PLANT BANDS 
These bands contain 
an exclusive balanced 
plant food which feeds 
your plants on time—all 
the time. Designed to 
give surer and better re- 
sults to the home gar- 
dener growing trans- 
plants. Promotes vigor- 
ous well balanced 
growth @ Eliminates 
transplanting shock ®© 
Retains moisture, re- 
ducing drying out haz- 
ards @ Sets up quickly. 
Easy to use, Easy to re- 
move, 1,000 
Vita Band 10 50 100 Wt.per f.0.b. 
Size Postpaid Postpaid 1,000 Madison 
1%x1%x2%y ...$0.50 $0.80 21 lbs. $3.55 
ORR ER OIG ase DD .35 23. Ibs. 4.00 
Sone Xe AS 8 Boe .90 28 Ibs. 4.55 
2% x24x38 ere OD 1.00 32 lbs. 5.30 
By a5.d3) ele.) oer At) 1.20 40 lbs. 6.15 
Without Bands 
These flats are made of heavy waterproof fibre 
With Bands 
resinous material. With each flat there are 12 
No: 10 Vita Bands. Grow your own plants which 
are easy to transplant without root shock, Plant 
growers will build repeat business when they 
sell their plants in these flats. Available in two 
sizes, No. 1 has 1%-inch bands and the No. 2, 
2-inch bands. Specify size when ordering. Prices, 
each, 20c; 5 for 90c; 10 for $1.60, postpaid. 
FLATS WITHOUT BANDS 
By freight or express, f. 0. b. Madison: No. 1 
size, $4.00 a hundred; $35.80 per thousand; No. 
2 size, $4.40 per hundred; $39.85 per thousand. 
Shipping weight, 200 pounds a thousand, 
NEW VITA GROWING POTS 
A great im- 
provement over 
the old green 
growing pots as 
the water proof 
paper is nutri- 
ent treated, the ; 
same as the Vita Plant Bands. They are light, 
unbreakable, and will not rot, weighing only 
one-tenth as much as the clay pots and require 
less water. By-Express f.o.b 
By Mail Wt. per Madison 
25 100 1,000 1,000 
2%-inch ....-$0.60 $1.85 22lbs. $12.75 
Se =nehieees ce) LoD 2.00 28 lbs. 14.15 
8%4-inch ..... .90 2.70 39 lbs. 19.00 
As -inehiy. ss «6, £-00 3.05 52 lbs. 21.40 
PAINTED WOOD GARDEN LABELS 
For marking varieties and labeling plants and 
bulbs. 
By Express 
F. 0. B. 
By Mail Wt. Per Madison 
25 100 1,000 1,000 
B%x %......$0.20 $0.40 2lbs. $ 2.20 
Ble x) Pte ices O 45 285 lbs. 3.20 
GP meet te soe 600 .55 8 lbs. 4.00 
Sigmca ie reieiere ot O .90 20 lbs. 8.40 
LO> RATE ele A 1.15 26 lbs. 9.60 
LOPLI ete 660 1.75 42 1bs. 16.00 
3%-inch wired ; 
labels 25 55 4bs. 4,10 
see eee 
MAKE YOUR PRESENT LAWN MOWER BETTER 
WITH A RAYFLEX BLADE 
They need no sharpening, are unbreakable, 
render wire, stone and all obstructions harm- 
less to the reel, Mower will run 50% easier 
and will reduce the wear on the entire machine. 
Take off old stationary blade and_ reverse. 
Clamp on Rayflex blade. If old blade is riveted, 
grind off rivets and replace with flat headed 
stove bolts. Give length of your stationary 
blade, No. 903A. Price: 14 to 21-inch blades, 
$1.45 each, postpaid. 
CULTIVATOR HOE 
what other hoes you may have. 
3 TOOLS IN ONE 
GARDENING IS EASIER WITH A BARKER 
The BARKER cuts the weeds under the ground, culti- 
vates the soil and makes the essential dust blanket or 
Works like a lawn mower. 
Tt is no idle boast that ‘‘a boy with a Barker can do 
than ten men with hoes,’’ 
mulch—all in one operation. 
more and better work 
than two men with wheel hoes. 
No. 1A—8-inch Barker. 8-inch cut. 
family garden. Weight, 15 lbs. 
No. 2A—10-inch Barker. Weight, 18 lbs. Each, by express f. o. 
No. 1400-A 
Every garden needs a Norcross, no matter 
5-prong, 4- 
foot handle. Price, by mail, $2.15, 
WEEDER, MULCHER and CULTIVATOR 
A favorite in the 
Each, by express f. 0. b. Madison, $10.50. 
postpaid. 
or 
- oe 
ies Barker “Weeder. 
b. Madison, $11.70. 
CHEMICAL WEED KILLERS 
83% DUPONT 2-4-D POWDER 
We prefer this highly con- 
centrated 2,4-D as it dissolves 
so quickly in water. A most 
excellent material for field 
operation. 1 pound to 100 
gallons of water makes 1,000 
parts of 2,4-D per million 
parts of water. Price, f. o. b. 
Madison, by freight or ex- 
press: 25-lb, drum, $20.00 
each, 
DU PONT 2-4-D 46% ESTER 
Some of our customers prefer the liquid Ester 
type weed killer, especially in orchards or shady 
locations where it seems to be more effective 
than the powder. Price, 1 gallon (makes 100 
gallons of spray), $5.50, postpaid. 
SWIFT'S GOLD BEAR 40 
A liquid concentrate that brings to the farmer 
the greatest ease for use as_ it mixes readily 
and is easily measured. Contains a sequestering 
agent which does an outstanding job in prevent- 
ing ironization of sodium and Magnesium salts 
in hard water. It affords considerable latitude 
in use and is particularly well adapted to low- 
volume spraying. Triethylamine salt concentrate 
of 2,4-D free acid 40% equal to 4.0 lbs of acid 
per gallon. Prices: f. 0. b. Madison by freight, 
j-gallon can, $5.30; 5-gallon drums, $25.00 each. 
= SWIFT'S GOLD BEAR “44 ESTER” 
A liquid ‘‘ester’’ formulation that is best for 
controlling hard-to-kill weeds and woody plants 
such as poison ivy, Cherokee rose, willows, etc. 
It acts quicker, but because of possible vapor 
drift, it should not be used near desirable 
plants. It contains isopropyl ester, acid equiva- 
lent 37% or 3.34 Ibs. acid per gallon. Prices: 
freight or express, f. 0. b. Madison, 1 gal. cans, 
$5.60 each; 5-gallon cans, $26.50. 
AERO CYANATE 
CHEMICAL WEED CONTROL FOR ONIONS 
A new chemical weed killer that gives excel- 
lent control of weeds that appear after onions 
emerge. Post-emergence Cyanate spray applica- 
tions kill most annual weeds when they are 
small. There is no soil toxicity hazards as the 
chemicals break down into fertilizer materials. 
Always apply when the weeds are small. Three 
to five sprays will usually control weeds up 
to harvest. Should always be applied when 
the weeds are dry. Safe to use and presents no 
fire hazards. Also very effective in controlling 
weeds in gladioli. Non-corrosive to equipment. 
With small onions use five pounds per acre with 
80 gallons of water. Large onions, ten pounds 
per acre with 80 gallons of water. Prices by 
express f, 0. b. Madison: 4-lb. can, $4.00; 40-lb. 
pails, $30.00. Free leaflet on request, 
ENDOWEED 
Spray ugly weeds away with 
EndoWeed. The improved se- 
lective weed killer containing 
2,4-D penetrates entire plant, 
kills leaves, stems, roots and 
all but will not harm ordinary 
lawn grass nor affect the soil 
(injurious to clover). We rec- 
ommend this for dandelions, 
chickweed, plantain, and_ this- 
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ROS 
engstNted Lite 
wiGORO 
a 
tle in the lawn. Prices: Y pt. AN Aad \ 5 
(treats 2,000 sq. ft.), 98c; 1 |aueSicey 
(iret tseats 8,000 8q, ft.), $2.69, (Seas | 
postpaid, UF 
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L. L. OLDS SEED COMPANY—MADISON 1, WISCONSIN. 
AMMATE WEED KILLER 
Ammate is based on ammo- 
nium sulfamate and is free from 
fire or explosion hazards. The 
residue left on areas treated 
with Ammate is not poisonous 
to humans, pets or livestock. 
Especially effective against poi- 
son ivy, poison oak, poison su- 
mac, chokecherry, ragweed, §: 
Canada thistle, bull thistle, sow } 
thistle. Use at % lb. to 1 Ih. 
per gallon of water to control 
above named weeds. Prices: 2- 
Ib. pkg., $1.00; 6-lb. pkg., $2.70, postpaid. By 
freight or express f, 0. b. Madison: 50-lb. drums, 
$13.75 each; 350-lb. drum, $75.25. 
T. C. A. WEED KILLER 
(90% SODIUM) 90% SODIUM |] 
90% Sodium T, 0. A, Weed |i to ma 
Killer is based on the sodium | Qiieegadbasal 
salt of trichloroacetic acid. 
Used for the control of certain 
weeds and noxious’ grasses 
such as Johnson grass, Ber- 
muda grass, Quack grass, Fox 
Tail, and Crab grass. Recom- 
mended for local infestations 
in crop lands and in general application on 
non-crop lands. Must be used with care as it 
will inhibit seed germination and _ plant 
growth temporarily for sixty days or longer 
depending on soil conditions. Price: 10 lb, 
can, express f. 0. b. Madison, $5.75; 50 Ih. 
drums, $25.00 each. 
AMINE BRUSH KILLER 
2-4-5-T 57%. 
This formulation of 2-4-5-T is highly soluble 
in water. By the addition of an emulsifying 
agent it may be adapted to the preparation of 
eoncentrated spray emulsions with oil. Each 
gallon contains four pounds of 2-4-5-T acid 
equivalent. In mixing small quantities of spray 
one teaspoon per gallon is equal to approxi- 
mately one pint per hundred gallons. Where 
prush is resistant to regular 2-4-D we recom- 
mend the use of this material. Be sure and 
spray so as to wet both the leaves and bark. 
Price: By express, f. 0. b. Madison, 1 gallon 
can, each, $15.70. 
SODIUM CHLORATE 
For weed eradication on farms such as quack 
grass, Canada thistle, etc. Temporarily sterilizes 
the soil but it is one of the best killers of quack 
grass. Price: By freight f..o. b. Madison: 100- 
Ib. drums, $13.00 each, subject to change. 
CRAB GRASS KILLER 
TAT-C-LECT. While testing phenylmercuric- 
acetate at the Rhode Island State College in 
1946 for the control of fungus diseases in turf 
grasses it was discovered that this chemical had 
also killed nearly all the crab grass plants pres- 
ent in the turf. This immediately touched off 
efforts to formulate a product that would eradi- 
cate this widespread lawn enemy, and yet would 
not endanger the best lawn grasses, 
Tat-C-Lect is the result of this experimenta- 
tion and testing. It was first offered in the late 
spring of 1947, and is today generally accepted 
as the outstanding selective crab grass killer. 
It is a concentrated solution which is mixed 
with water according to directions, then applied 
to the lawn with a sprinkling can or a pressure 
sprayer. We recommend reseeding lawn areas 
choked by crab grass in August and early Sep- 
tember. Prices: 1/ pt., 85c; pt., $1.50, postpaid. 
