VITA PLANT BANDS “D” 
The new Vita Plant 
Bands ‘‘D’s’’ are an 
improvement over the 
older Vita Plant Band 
©49’’ as they are 80 
constructed that it- 18 
not necessary to remove 
the band when trans- 
lanting. i 
e These bands contain 
exclusive balanced 
which ae 
our plants on time——a 
the ame. Designed to 
give surer and better re- 
sults to the home gar- 
dener growing trans- 
g. Promotes vigor- ioe 
Bee i balanced growth @ Eliminates trans- 
slanting shock ®@ Retains moisture, reducing 
trying out hazards @ Sets up quickly. Easy 
to use. 
an 
plant food 
1,000 
Vita Band ‘‘D’’ 50 100 Wt.per f.0.b. 
Size Postpaid Postpaid 1,000 Madison 
1%x1%x2%.. . $0.60 $0.95 21 lbs. $4.05 
Fo xBerxe ae 65 MO. 2S" lbs: 4.55 
2 x2 xO ehcvend as GD. 1.05 28 Ibs. 5.20 
214x2%x3 vets GO ales Lay SE 5.95 
32) X8euxo eee OO. 1:35 40 Ibs. 6.90 
Without Bands 
These flats are made of heavy waterproof fibre 
With Bands 
resinous material. With each flat there are 12 
Vita Bands ‘‘D’s’’. 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, 30c; 5 for $1.00; 10 for $1.75, postpaid. 
FLATS WITH BANDS 
By freight or express, f. 0. b. Madison: No. 1 
size, $9.50 a hundred; $85.50 per thousand; No. 
2 size, $10.80 per hundred; $98.20 per thousand, 
Shipping weight, 330 pounds a thousand. 
NEW VITA GROWING POTS 
A great im- 
provement over 
the old green 
growing pots as ae 
the water proof a) 
paper is nutri- 4! 
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 .....$0.70 $2.00 22 lbs. $14.85 
Die TIGH Pe arate, et O 2.20 28 lbs. 16.40 
3%-inch ..... 1.00 3.00 39 lbs. 21.60 
2 Er ihale) Weanaas ra iLO 3.40 52 Ibs. 24.35 
PAINTED WOOD GARDEN LABELS 
For marking varieties and labeling plants and 
bulbs. 
By Express 
F. O. B. 
By Mail Wt. Per Madison 
25 100 1,000 1,000 
814x y......$0.25 $0.45 2lbs. §$ 3.25 
Keay auctisle cure so 45 5 lbs. 3.25 
GS) 1b.2a eee Beco) 55 8 lbs. 4.00 
Qu terse ete pel vO .90 201bs. 7.50 
HT OMeer atone ts 45 Wi see26lbs: 9.00 
ORG vere 617. 800 1.85 42]bs.: 16.70 
3%-inch wired 
Habelsiet |. wire 2D -55 4 lbs. 4,10 
GRAFTING WAX 
Our grafting wax, which is put up in handy 
cake form, is endorsed by the best authorities 
in horticulture for grafting, budding, ete., on all 
fruit and ornamental trees, shrubs, and vines, 
etd ¥, Tp, cake, 50c; % lb, cake, 70c, post- 
a 7. 
=< NORCROSS == 
No, 1400-A 
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- 
and makes the essential dust blanket or 
Works like a lawn 
‘*a boy with a Barker can do 
hoes,’’ or 
vates the soil 
mulch—all in one operation. 
It is no idle boast that 
more and better work than 
than two men with wheel hoes. 
No. 1A—8-inch Barker. 8-inch cut. 
family garden. 
No, 2A—10-inch Barker. 
ten men with 
fine turfs. Don’t let turf diseases ruin your lawn 
when they can be so easily controlled with this 
material, Easily and uniformly applied by spray- 
er or sprinkler, Readily mixes with water. 
ay 8-0z. can, 80c; 4-lb. can, $5,16, post- 
paid, 
Every garden needs a Norcross, no matter 
5-prong, 4- 
foot handle, Price, by mail, $2.25, 
WEEDER, MULCHER and CULTIVATOR 
A favorite in the 
postpaid, 
mower. 
¢ 
Barker Weeder. 
Weight, 15 Ibs. Each, by express f. 0. b. Madison, $10.50. 
Weight, 18 lbs, Each, by express f. 0, b. Madison, $11.70. 
TERSAN 
For prevention or control of large Brown Patch 
and Dollar Spot on lawns, golf courses, and other 
LONG HANDLED PRUNING SHEAR 
No. P12. A rugged tool built for heavy cut- 
ting as well as lighter work. Blades and hook 
are drop forged from high grade tool steel. 
Special lock nut gives easy adjustment. 20-inch 
ash handles with strong ferrules, Each, $4.75, 
postpaid. 
CHEMICAL WEED KILLERS 
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 Ib, 
per gallon of water to control 
above named weeds. Prices: 2- 
lb. 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. 
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), $6.30, postpaid. 
CYANATE WEED KILLER 
Destroy weeds in onions, Gladioli, and crab 
grass in lawns. 
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. 
This is the active ingredient that is largely 
used in chemical crab grass killers. Active in- 
gredient 91%. On old crab grass, one half to 
three fourths ounce to a gallon is sufficient. 
Prices: 6 lb. can, $6.50, postpaid. By freight or 
express, f.o.b. Madison 40 Ib. pail, $30.00. 
SODIUM CHLORATE 
For weed eradication on farms such as quack 
grass, Canada thistle, ete. Temporarily sterilizes 
the soil but it is one of the best killers of quack 
grass. Price: By freight f. 0. b. Madison: 100- 
lb, drums, $14.00 each, subject to change. 
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- 
tle in the lawn, Prices: % pt. 
(treats 2,000 sq. ft.), 98c; 1 
qt. (treats 8,000 sq. ft.), $2.69, 
postpaid, 
—75— 
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, 
1-gallon can, $6.05; 5-gallon drums, $28.60 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 38.34 Ibs. acid per gallon. Prices: 
freight or express, f. 0. b. Madison, 1 gal, cans, 
$6.33 each; 5-gallon cans, $30.10. 
T. C. A. WEED KILLER 
(90% SODIUM) | Fp 90% sovium |p 
90% Sodium T. ©. A. Weed 
Killer is based on the sodium 
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 Ib. 
can, express f, 0. b. Madison, $5.75; 50 Ib. 
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 
concentrated 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 
brush 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. 
END-O-WEED 
CRAB GRASS KILLER 
The active ingredient in this is Potassium 
Cynate, which is now recognized as the best 
chemical for controlling crab grass in the lawn 
without injury to permanent grasses. Young 
crab grass and chickweed sprayed when one 
inch high requires % oz. to a gal. of water 
applied per 100 sq. feet of lawn. If you use 
a sprinkling can, % oz. in 2% gal, of water 
per 100 sq. feet. Late in the season on old crab 
grass and chickweed, use twice as much chemical 
to the same amount of water. Price: 6 oz. pkg. 
98c; 20 oz. pkg. $2.89 postpaid. 
L. L. OLDS SEED COMPANY—MADISON 1, WISCONSIN, 
