ROSWELL SEED COMPANY 
ESTABLISHED 1900 25 
WEED KILLERS 
General Weed Killer—Useful in the control of most annual weeds and grasses and in 
killing top growth of perennial weeds and grasses. For use on ditches, fence lines and 
roadsides. Use 2 to 3 pints in 10 to 20 gallons of oil made up to 100 gallons with 
water and spray to thoroughly wet all vegetation. 1 gallon $14.85; 5 gallon drum $71.00. 
Sodium TCA 90%—A killer of Johnson, Bermuda and Quack Grass on the ditches or 
in the crop land. It has proven effective during the past two seasons. It does not 
kill the soil and can be mixed with other killers, such as 2, 4-D. Use 50 to 150 Ibs. per 
acre depending upon the type of plant and degree of infestation. 10 lbs. $6.10; 100 lbs. 
drum $48.50. 
2-4 Dow Weed Killer, Formula 40—A killer of most broad leaf weeds that will not in- 
jure most grasses and grains. Ideal for low volume spray, works in hard or soft water 
and does not clog nozzles. Contains approximately 65% alkanolamine salt of 2, 4-D 
acid. % pint will control broad leaf weeds in one acre of corn or sorphums. 2 to 8 
quarts in 100 gallons of water gives weed control in pastures and fence rows. Gallon 
$5.55; 5 gallon drum $27.10. 
Weedicide 16—Spray the leaves to kill the roots of broad leaf plants without harm to 
the lawn. This is well suited for small scale home and estate use since it is simple to 
measure and mix for small quantities. 2 oz. 25c treats 1360 sq. ft.; 8 oz. 75c treats 
5440 sq. ft.; one quart $1.75 treats half an acre. 
Esteron 44—Use this formulation to kill tough woody plants such as poison ivy, wil- 
lows and mesquite, also, hard-to-kill weeds such as thistle, burdock and bindweed. 
22 pint per acre controls weeds in corn and sorghums, use % to 1 pint per acre of small 
grain, 3 qts. per 100 gallons usually controls most woody vegetation. Pt. $2.05; 
gal. $6.30. 
SOIL FUMIGANTS 
Dowfume W-40—A liquid soil fumigant containing Ethylene Dibromide for application 
without dilution to infested soil for control of wireworms, nematodes and other sgoil- 
borne insects. Principally used in large scale soil treatments. 50 gallon drum $121.00. 
Garden Dowfume—A soil fumigant containing Ethylene Dibromide. Very effective in 
controlling nematodes, wireworms, and other soil insects in home gardens. One gallon 
treats 400 sq. ft. Can be applied without special equipment. Gal $1.50; 5 gals. $5.75. 
GARDEN TOOLS 
Planet Jr. No. 300 Seeder—tThis drill seeder plants evenly and accurately and covers 
all of the seed uniformly so that a perfect stand is obtained. The seeds are planted 
through holes in a plate. There are three, quickly interchangeable plates with a total 
of 39 holes to give ample adjustment for any variety of seed. This seeder has been the 
choice of the market gardeners in the Pecos Valley for many years. The single unit is 
an easily operated hand tool. They are often drawn by a tractor in multiple of two or 
three. The 300-A is identical in operation and construction except the rear wheel is 
coneaved. Hither seeder is offered at $36.10. 
Planet Jr. No. 4 Seeder and Cultivator—The choice of the home gardener since it will 
drill or plant in hills, then convert into a wheel hoe or cultivator. This saves time, 
it saves money and it saves seed. It will enable you to produce more on the same 
ground and vastly reduce the effort. Complete with all attachments $32.95. Without 
cultivating equipment, the seeder only is offered as Planet Jr. No. 4-D at $26.35. 
Planet Jr. No. 16 Single Wheel Hoe—The most popular garden cutivator which meets 
the requirements of the double rowed irrigated garden. The frame is of steel and 
practically indestructible yet light in weight. Equipment includes: one pair of 6 inch 
hoes, three cultivator teeth, one plow, a 4-inch and a 7-inch rake. $15.55 complete. 
Planet Jr. No. 18 Single Wheel Hoe—The same tool as the above, except the equipment 
consists only of one pair of 6-inch hoes. $10.80. 
ALL PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE 
