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SUDBURY KITS FOR SCIENTIFIC soit TestING 5.89 to 29.95 
(K) Quickly, accurately (like reading a 
thermometer) tells Nitrogen, Phosph- 
orous, and Potash content of your soil; 
also need for lime. You fertilize as 
needed, without waste. No knowledge 
of chemistry needed. Instructions incl. 
De Luxe Kit and Refills shipped prompt- 
ly, pay postage from Factory near Bos- 
ton, Mass. Others Postpaid from Stock. 
DE LUXE PROFESSIONAL KIT. Makes 200 ~ 
~ individual tests. For farmers, market 
gardeners. Ship. wt. 15 Ibs. 
87 GK 10899 K—De Luxe Kit.... . $29.95 
HORTICULTURAL KIT. Makes 100 indi- 
vidual tests for farmers and gardeners. 
_ 87 GKP 10889—Postpaid.........$14.95 
JR. PROFESSIONAL KIT. Makes 50 tests. 
Designed for average gardener. 
87 GKP 10891—Postpaid......... $5.89 
REFILLS FOR SUDBURY KITS, Nitrogen 2 
or 3, Phosphorous 4 or 5, Potash 6 or 7, 
or Lime. State refill wanted. Ship. Wts.: 
8 oz. and 1 Ib. Not Postpaid. 
87 GK 10893 K—2-oz. Bottle....... $1.35 
87 GK 10894 K—6-oz. Bottle....... 2.50 
TWIST-EMS. For tying planis firmly 
— to stake. Green tape covering pre- 
vents flexible wire from cutting into 
plants. Postpaid. State size. 
87-GEP 12712— -8-in.......:. 100 for 25c 
87 GKP 12712—16-in........ 100 for 50c 
: COPPERED WIRED LABELS. 14x3¥ in. White coated, 
- durable wood labels, complete with attaching wire. 
87 GK 12702—Ship. wt. 10 oz............ 
) WATERPROOF PENCILS. For writing data on plant 
labels. Permanent and weatherproof. Wts. 1, 4 az. 
alleen aves $1.00 
87 GK 12709—2 for........ 19¢ 
_ HANDY TOOL FOR QUICK, EASY BULB PLANTING 
ies time saver—whether you plant a small garden or 
large nursery. Simple twist ot handle and the tapered 
cup removes exactly the right amount of soil. Leaves 
perfect planting hole for,bulbs—firm flat base, free from 
air pockets. Useful, too, for setting out pot-grown plants. 
87 GK 12778—Ship. wt. 1lb.........-... 
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4g 
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12 for 
HOTKAPS PROTECT YOUNG PLANTS 
from storms, frost, and insects. You 
can plant earlier, because these semi- 
transparent ‘’Glastex’’ paper cones 
give all the benefits of a greenhouse. 
Weatherproof. 6 in. high, 11 in. in diam. 
Setters imbed Hotkaps in soil. 
87 GKP 12735—25 Hotkaps and handy 
cardboard setter. Postpaid......... 95c 
87 GKP 12736—100 Hotkaps and handy 
fiberboard setter. Postpaid....... $3.15 
PRACTICAL KNEE CUSHION. Made 
of long-wearing rubber, with soft 
sponge-rubber cushion insert. Adj. 
straps—won't slip off when walking. 
87 GK 12745—Ship. wt. 2 lbs..Pair $2.10 
WATERPROOF PAPER POTS. Sturdy 
pots for starting plants. Wt. 1 lb. 8 oz. 
87 GK 12721—3-in. size....... 50 for 95c 
INEXPENSIVE WOOD POT LABELS. 
5 by 4-in. size. Painted white. 
87 GK 12700—Ship. wt. 10 oz..100 for 59c 
WOOD GARDEN LABELS. Coated 
with white paint. Ship. wts. for 
both sizes: 2 lbs. 12 oz. State Size. 
(T) 87 GK 12701—7x8 in. Size. 
TO dectbelsHonser ery ee one $1.10 
(U) 87 GK 12701—1)x12-in. Size. 
JOO tMeabels fori. cise Eos $1.79 
NEW DURABLE ZINC LABELS. Etched 
inscriptions remain legible for 15 
years. Will not girdle plants. Bottle of 
Etchant and Applicator incl. 
87 GK 12710—24 Labels. Wt. 12 02. .98c 
TENDER bulbs, corms and tubers are those which remain dormant 
during the winter and must be planted in early spring. They will not 
survive freezing. Should be dug in fall and stored during winter (see 
chart below). This group includes Amaryllis, Begonias, Callas, 
Cannas, Dahlias, Gladiolus, Tuberoses and caladium. 
. Harpy bulbs, corms and tubers are those which remain dormant 
during the summer, after blooming. They may either be left in the 
ground all summer, or dug after the foliage has withered, stored in 
a dry place and replanted in fall. They must be planted in fall to bloom 
the following spring. They survive and benefit by usual winter 
weather. Among this group are Crocus, Daffodils (Jonquils), Hya- 
cinths, Muscari, Scilla and Tulips. 
Hardy Lilies may be planted either spring or fall. May be left in same 
location winter and summer for several seasons before dividing. 
WATCH FOR WARDS FALL BULB LISTINGS 
Fatt Butas. Everyone who loves flowers looks forward eagerly to 
the early spring arrival of the daffodils and tulips. Spring flowering 
bulbs, which must be planted in fall, are not offered in the 1952 Gar- 
den Book. We do offer them for sale every fall in either the large Fall 
and Winter Catalog or one of the smaller Sale Books—watch for our 
next fall listing of the most popular varieties. 
Wards take great pride in the size of the bulbs we sell. Our tulip 
bulbs are all Holland-grown, 11-12 cent. (about 1/-in. diam.)—the 
best size for outdoor planting. When buying Tulip bulbs, do not be 
misled by those who offer bulblets. Only large size bulbs will produce 
large blooms the first year. 
DON’T REMOVE FOLIAGE WHEN BULB IS THROUGH BLOOMING 
It is very important to retain the foliage after the flowers are through 
blooming. Allow the foliage to ripen and die away naturally —next 
season’s leaves and flowers are formed in the bulb during this 
period. The remaining leaves help the roots to develop the plant 
food necessary to nourish the bulb. Plant annuals or perennials 
among the bulbs to hide the withered leaves. 
HOW TO STORE TENDER BULBS, CORMS AND ROOTS 
The table below indicates the most satisfactory way of storing plant 
material that must be dug in fall for indoor storage. Temperatures 
during storage should be between 40° and 50°. Containers should be 
protected from mice with a covering of wire screen. 
FLOWER TIME TO LIFT STORAGE CONDITIONS 
Amaryllis | Before frost* Dry sand 
Begonia Before heavy frost Dry sand, soil or peat moss 
Caladium | Before frost Pots of soil 
Calla Lilly | Before frost* Bags or shallow trays 
Canna After first frost* Dry sand, tops down or 
leave soil on clumps 
Dahlia Atter frost. Dig care-| Sand, sawdust, peat moss, 
fully leaving few newspaper. Sprinkle oc- 
inches of stem casionally to keep moist. 
Gladiolus | When foliage turns} Bags or trays. Dry, clean, 
yellow separate. Sprinkle with 
naphthalene flakes. 
Tuberose Before frost Leave soil on roots, keep in 
dry place 
[ cxsorsaro WARDS 69 | 
*May be left in the ground in mild climates. 
