Somerset's Insecticides - Fungicides - Fumigants 
DETEX 
A 25% D.D.T. spray that has been very favorably received. 
Because of other ingredients besides D.D.T., Detex has a 
strong deterrent effect on red spider although it is not recom- 
mended for this pest. Compatible with most fungicides it 
controls both major and minor greenhouse pests. 
Quarts $3.00 see ee eee Gallon $10.00 
D.D.T. 10% DUST 
Excellent for greenhouse use against most chewing insects 
including sowbugs. Because of the high percentage of 
D.D.T. it may be applied lightly leaving a minimum of residue. 
my ibey, detetop MHIVAT conan coo ckoee 50 lb. Bag $7.50 
50% WETTABLE (D.D.T.) 
A wettable powder containing 50% D.D.T. which mixes 
readily with water and can be used for spraying crops, 
animals and farm buildings. Recommended dosage for 
horticultural crops is 1-2 lbs. per 100 gallons. 
AN iiisy, Wloweisy SWEEBY ooo con Ca 6 Case of 12 $21.00 
00 ba BAags= ee edits a eaenn eek 20.25 
DN SULPHUR DUST No. 10 
To control spider mite on carnations only. Do not use on 
open flowers. 
IG) ey, Were; SRM 5c .55- five 10 lb Bags $12.50 
DN DUST No. 12 
For use to control spider mite, thrip, and rust on roses, callas, 
snaps, gardenias, and carnations. 
10 lb. Bag $4.50 ....... five 10 lb. Bags $20.00 
DOWCHLOR (Chlordane) 
Contains 5% Chlordane. Excellent for ants, grasshoppers, 
centipedes, wireworms, many beetles and grubs. Apply at 
the rate of 2!/, lb. per 1000 sq. ft. Use double strength for 
Jap Beetle grubs. (200 lbs. per acre) 
1 lb. Canisters $1.00; Case of 12 $6.50 
SO¥ bes Bags ae ee ee eae a eee 9.50 
NEW DOWFUME G — SOIL FUMIGANT 
Inexpensive easily handled soil fumigant, not injurious to 
nearby plants, which permits seeding after 2 days and setting 
plants after 4 days. Especially toxic to nematodes and other 
soil insects. Does not sterilize soil but usually crops grow 
better in treated soil. 1000 sq. ft. requires approximately 
2-3 gallons. 
50 gal. Drums (F.O.B. Midland, Mich.) $159.00 
10 gal. Drums (F.O.B. Midland, Mich.) 35.90 
DOWFUME MC2 
A methyl bromide compound that has been found excellent 
to kill all weeds, weed seeds and soil insects including 
nematodes. It is used at the rate of 1 lb. per 100 sq. ft. 
applied under a gas proof cover similar to orange label 
Sisal Kraft. Permits planting within 48 hours. 
CaserZ4-I lb sC.cini saree eeeneren ree $20.40 
Inne PNjeyolitoleitore eco hoa oan ovnbac $1.95 ea. 
Scarcmnalitoi Gar $0.15 per ft. 
DOWSPRAY 17 
Recommended for use as a spray against red mite and thrips, 
where it is not practical or desirable to use D.N. Sulphur 
Dusts No. 10 and No. 12. Safe on a great variety of plants. 
A spray made up of 1'/2 lb. 50% wettable D.D.T. and % lb. 
Dowspray 17 to 100 gallons of water will control most insects, 
including Red Spider. 
34, lb. package (makes 100 gal. spray) $3.00 
Case containing nine 34 lb. packages 22.75 
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DRY LIME SULPHUR 
Used for dormant and summer spraying of fruit trees, orna- 
mentals and evergreens to control scale, red spider, mite and 
various fungous diseases. 
95 lb Driimue ee Orn ee ea roe $6.50 
DU PONT SPREADER (Grasselli SS 3) 
Effective and economical wetter, spreader and sticker. We 
recommend its use for greater efficiency. Do not use in sprayg 
containing spreaders. 
Pinthee ose 5k oe ee eee $1.25 each 
Gallons) neces ee ea eer one 7.40 each 
ETHYLENE DICHLORIDE AND ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE 
See under Larvatox. 
FERRADOW (Similar to Fermate and Karbam Black) 
An organic fungicide highly effective, safe on a wide range 
of plants and generally compatible with summer oils and 
other spray materials. Has proved especially effective con- 
trolling rot on Poinsettias from cutting bed to finished plants. 
3 lb Bag $2.75 ....Case of 12 Bags $26.00 
FORMALDEHYDE 37'2% SOLUTION 
Sterilize all soil used for seed sowing for best results. 
One tablespoonful diluted with six of water thor- 
oughly mixed with a flat of soil will kill most fungi, 
(21/. tablespoons with a cup of water to the bushel.) 
There are approximately 25 bushels to the cubic 
yard of soil. Two weeks or more is necessary before 
plants can be set but seed may be sown 12-24 hours 
after treatment if thoroughly watered after sowing. 
Benches and beds may be sterilized by diluting 1 
gal. with 50 gal. of water and applying 1/2 gal. to the 
SCmeari 
Qalb SBottlestleGals)ie me. see $2.75 
Steel lined non-returnable drums. 
90 Ib. $16.75; 125 lb. $21.40; 475 lb. $54.50 
GARDEN DUST 
Contains 1°, Rotenone for control of insects and 5% of Z-78 
a zinc compound for control of diseases. An excellent ma- 
terial to recommend to your customers to control most garden 
pests. 
1 lb. Duster Type package $0.75 ea; Case of 12 $ 5.35 
Gy Noy, ister GRAY) etela coos cacanecc Case of 10 193.45 
HEX-A-TOX 
A Hexa-ethyl-tetraphosphate spray with spreader and sticker. 
Controls aphids, red spider, mites, mealy bugs and many 
other difficult to control insects. Bottle makes 100 gallons 
finished spray. 
Bottle sca eee eee a A EA ae $ 2.00 
METHYL BROMIDE 
Official U.S.D.A. material for the fumigation of plant material 
for certification against Japanese Beetle. Also useful for 
fumigating safely many varieties of plants to kill insects 
difficult to control by spraying, such as cyclamen mite. 
1 lb. cans 24 to case @ 85c lb. 
10 lbs. @ 85c lb. plus cylinder deposit 
90 Ibs. @ 75c lb. plus cylinder deposit 
100 lbs. @ 74c lb. plus cylinder deposit 
