pees 
and insects?! 
-kaps increase total yield 18%, promote 
SS = 
ROR A SS 
e % ~—— ; 
HOTKAPS 
Hotkaps,—strong little 
: hot houses,—will protect 
5 r plants from desiructive frost, storms 
ea ae University tests prove Hot- 
bigger vegetables, ripen’ crops two weeks 
earlier, bring one higher prices at market! 
Hotkaps are quickly and easily set. The 
-inereased and earlier yields pay for them 
-. many times over. 
HotKaps (no 
Crop failure is costly,— 
Hotkaps Proteetion is cheap. 
5400—25 Hotkaps, Home Garden Pkg. 
with Setter S85e; 100 Hotkaps with Setter, 
$3.00; 250 Hotkaps with Setter, $5.65; 1000 
Setter), $17.35, postpaid. 
Steel Setter, $2.00; Fibreboard Setter, 29¢e, 
postpaid. , 
MOON SIGN BOOK 
_ Plant by the Moon 
256 Pages of. Valuable Information 
The Moon Sign Book gives practical in- 
structions concerning planetary influence 
on planting and harvesting, the result of 
cement and wooden walls, 
more than'40 years of research, by Lewel- 
lyn George. 
Thousands use the Moon Book success- 
fully each year because it shows what to 
plant and the dates when to plant in order 
to work in harmony with the best influ- 
ences of Nature. Simplified tables for 
immediate daily use. 40th year with sales 
increasing each new issue. 
Sold on the publisher’s unconditional 
guarantee, money back if not satisfied. 
256 pages, Always the same price. 5707— 
- Price, $1.10, postpaid. 
Note—We as a company are non-com- 
mittal as to planting by the moon, but 
offer the above book for those who are 
interested in this intriguing subject. 
lPATENTED 
WAYWARD VINE GUIDE 
AND SUPPORT 
A new and easy way by which to train 
all kinds of vines to brick, stucco, stone, 
The vines are 
held in place by wire loops which may be 
_ bent easily. Have proven entirely satis- 
color wanted. 
factory everywhere. Available in three 
colors—brick-red, gray and white. State 
Per box of 25, including 
cement for attaching, $1.00 postpaid, 
TRAIN-ETTS 
New W. 
5 minutes; no fuss or bother. 
rt for SWEED 
; T 
TRELLIS NETTING técarsuppo 
PEAS, GARDEN PEAS, POLE BEANS, CUCUMBERS, TOMATOES 
Grows finer, larger flowers and vegetables. Hung with ease in 
Use instead of string or wire. 
Wire in sun burns delicate tendrils.) Doesn’t rot like string— 
. Lasts several seasons. In 3 sizes: No. 1, 60x72 in., 65¢; No. 2, 
60x96 in., 85c; No. 3, 60x180 in., $1.25. Postpaid. 
‘TWIST-EMS’ 
For Tying Plants to Stakes 
SEE... JUST A SIMPLE 
TWIST OF THE wRis? 
AND IT'S 
around your tomato 
plants or other plants requiring support. 
5456—100 ‘Twist-Ems,’ 8 in., 29¢e; 2 pkegs., 
50c, postpaid. 
SEWER weer 
M CARTRIDGES 
DESTROY ROOTS CHEMICALLY 
KEEP SEWERS OPEN 
Box of 6 $2.00 
PREPAID IN U.S.A. 
NO DIGGING! 
NO BOTHER! 
Have you seen your neighbor spend up 
to $70.00 to repair clogged sewer pipes? 
Don’t let it happen to you. M@ Cartridges 
Keep sewer pipes flowing freely, chemical- 
ly dissolving all roots and organic matter. 
Simply flush down toilet. Will not damage 
plumbing. Of no value in septic tank, 
5457—Box of six cartridges, $2.00, postpaid. 
NEW MIST LAWN 
SPRAYER 
A FINE SOAKING MIST UP 
TO 35 FT. IN DIAMETER 
MIST eliminates 
washing away of 
seeds and fertiliz- 
ers. Gives deep 
penetration and 
supplies proper : 
degree of moisture at all 
times. This atomized spray 
uses 50% less water, yet gives 
complete soil saturation. 
Heavily enameled steel and 
brass construction—no rust- 
ing. 
EACH 
$228 POSTPAID 
For larger model—see page 1. 
WOOD VENEER ~ 
PLANT BANDS. 
Grow your vegetable and 
flower plants in these reli- 
able Stapled Wood Veneer 
Bands! These plant bands 
are ideal for all kinds of 
early plants. Vegetable 
plants will be in great de-. 
mand, and:in these Wood 
Veneer Plant Bands they are 
easily handled. Also checks 
messes =6Cutworms. They do not have 
bottoms, so the roots are not hindered in 
any way. 
5201—2x2x3 inch: 50 bands, S6e; 100 for 
$1.56; 250 for $2.98, postpaid. 3x3x3 inch: 
50 for 97¢; 100 for $1.78; 250 for $3.56, post- 
paid. Not prepaid per 1000: 2 inch (shpg. 
wt. 50 Ibs.), $6.78; 3 inch (shpg. wt. 60 Ibs.), 
$7.35. 
EVERYTHING OFFERED 
ON PAGES 76 AND 77 IS 
DELIVERED TO YOU — 
POSTPAID 
Except Large Quantities 
as Noted. 
Use This Direct, Simple Method to 
Order by Mail 
No Extra Costs of Any Kind 
Free Delivery to Your Door 
CYCLONE SEED SOWER 
Ideal for sowing 
clover, timothy, alfal- 
fa, lespedeza, sudan 
grass, oats, wheat, or 
any other seed that is 
sown broadcast. 
Strongly construct- 
ed, a double feed in- 
suring a uniform flow 
of seed. Feed adjust- 
ment is automatic and 
tay Starts or stops flow of 
seed instantly. 5461— 
Each, $4.10, postpaid. 
VEGETABLE SLICER 
And Cabbage 
Cutter. Illustrated 
at left. Invaluable 
for making cole 
slaw, slicing scal- 
loped potatoes, slic- 
ing beets and cu- 
cumbers, and for 
making sauerkraut 
for a small family. 
Made of stainless 
steel and cuts six 
sfices with each 
stroke; measures 
% four inches by 
‘ . eleven inches. 
Will last for fifty years and more. Makes 
an ideal gift. Those housewives who have 
one, would not part with it. Was unob-= 
tainable during the war, 5215—Each, $2.00; 
3 for $5.70, postpaid. 
One of the handi- 
est of all weeders! 
It fits the hand so 
comfortably that 
the fingers are en- 
tirely free for use 
wherever neces- 
sary. 5359—Price, 
45¢; 2 for 85e, post- 
paid. 
PEA 
Finely ground peat, very desirable for 
adding as a top dressing to the lawn or 
for spading into the soil for the garden or 
when making a new lawn. Also excellent 
for the rose bed, and.for use as a mulch. 
One bag will top dress 800 to 1000 square 
feet, one-half inch deep. Ideal material 
in which to keep worms for fishing. 5462— 
5 Ibs., 65ce; 10 Ibs., $1.08, postpaid to 4th 
zone, 
We can also supply larger quantities in 
tough bags lined with-plastic. This plastic 
liner keeps the peat moss in excellent con- 
dition so that it arrives ready to use in 
its best state. We urge purchase of more 
than 100 lbs. as transportation must be 
paid on 100 lbs. minimum weight. 
Not prepaid: Bag Wo. 2 (weight approxi- 
mately 75 ibs.), $2.75; 3 bags for $7.80. Bag 
No. 3 (35 to 38 Ibs.), $1.98; 3 bags for $5.70. 
Shipped from warehouse in northern Iowa. 
VERMICULITE 
An extremely light-weight porous ma- 
terial which readily absorbs water. Ideal 
for germinating seeds and starting cut- 
tings. Grand to use for mulching or stor- 
ing bulbs and roots. It seems to absorb 
moisture when bulbs are too moist and to 
give off moisture when bulbs are dry. Will 
not permit fungus or algal growth. It is 
clean, light and easy to handle. Highly 
recommended by florists and horticultur- 
alists. 1 Ib. (about 2 qts.), 39e; 4 Ibs, (about 
1 peck), 92c, postpaid, Not prepaid: Bag 
(2 bu.), $2.00. 
- PESTROY DDT 
Liquid Coating, Safe, 
Easy-to-use 
Flies - Mosquitoes» Ants « Crickets 
Moths:Bedbugs and many other insects 
Pestroy is a powder and liauid DDT. 
Just dust it, or paint it (it is colorless) on 
screens, the baseboards of rooms, the foun- 
dation, window sills, the garbage pail, ete., 
to eliminate flies, ants; and mosquitoes! 
Lasts from 4 to 6 weeks. 5413—3 oz. (pow- 
der), 39c; pint (liquid), 79e; quart, $1.48, 
postpaid, 
CRAB GRASS KILLER—See page 1, 
DOGZOFF—See page 65. e 
EEZY WEAR GLOVES—See page 44, 
FERTILIZERS—See page 74, 
LAWN SPRAYERS—See page 1. 
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