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BIRD Vita-Bands 
TRANSPLANTING WITH VITA-BAND “’D’’ BY HAND 
1. Squeeze roothall to crack band 
2. Set plant and Vita-Band ““D”’ in place 
USING VITA-BAND “‘D’’ WITH TRANSPLANT EQUIPMENT 
1. Squeeze rootball to crack band 
2. Set plant and Vita-Band ““D”’ in furrow 
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VITA-BAND 10 for short growing periods. 
Will usually contain root growth up to approxi- 
mately 8 to 10 weeks. Nutrient-treated with 
quickly available plant food ... your judgment 
determines need for additional feeding. Vita- 
Band 10 is identical to Vita-Band "D” except Vita-Band 
10 is removed at time of transplant. Vita-Band "D”’ is not. 
3.90 5.85 
4.05 
5.30 
QUANTITY 
PER CASE 
10.20 12.65 
VITA-BAND D contains root growth until 
grower chooses to let root through Band. 
Only quick, slight pressure is needed to crack 
WEIGHT 
PER CASE 40 LBS} 48 LBS} 59LBS 
Band. Do not remove Vita-Band “D"” when 
transplanting. Band disintegrates in the soil 
QUANTITY 
PER CASE 
WEIGHT 
permitting free growth of roots from time of transplant. 
Nutrient-treated with quickly available plant food. 
WEIGHT 
PER CASE 
BIRD Red and Vita POTS 
RED: For shipping only. Not 
recommended for growing. Light- 
weight and sturdily made to pro- 
tect rootball from breakage—inner 
wax coating prevents drying out. 
A ‘must’ to preserve the top 
quality of your plants in transit. 
Delivering quality promotes repeat 
business. 
VITA-POTS: For growing and 
shipping — they are nutrient- 
treated. Growing results are simi- 
lar to Vita-Bands. VITA-POTS 
prevent rootball disturbance. No 
handling and storage of heavy pots. VITA-POTS can be packed 
quickly and easily for shipment. 
Gee Prices per Thousand 
ne OU 2" 21" Be 34" 7 5” 6” 
Red $8.60| $8.60] $8.70} $9.15|$12.20/$14.70/$18.15)$22.25 
Vita-Pots | 14.00] 14.301 14.85} 16.40] 21.60] 24.351 31.85) 41.70 
Rail or VITA-BAND H is the new nutrient-treated 
successor that replaces Bird Vita-Band 40. 
Vita-Band “H” will control root growth of 
those plants which demand extra long growing 
periods. 
BIRD Tom Thumb FLATS 
SPECIAL OFFER! Bring customers 
back to YOU for repeat business by 
using Tom Thumb Flats imprinted 
with your name. Use one of these 
attractive designs, with your ad 
printed on 4 sides for only $3.00 per M 
additional charge. Choice of orange, 
yellow or light green imprinting. Tom 
Thumb Flats are made of heavy 
water proof fibre resinous material. 
Use with Vita-Band ‘‘D” or Vita- 
Band ‘10’. The most economical 
way to sell potted annuals in dozen 
lots. Potted plants sell easier at 
premium prices. Build sales and repeat 
business with easier-to-set-out potted 
plants in this neat package. 
No. 1 for 1 doz. 134 in. Bands 
No. 2 for 1 doz. 2 in. Bands 
Specify style A or B and color if imprinting is desired. 
ADD $3.00 PER M TO COST BELOW FOR PRINTING 
Combination Combination | Sold in 
1M Flats 1M Flats {Units of/ Tom Thumb 
12M Vita-Band Dj12M Vita-Band 10/500 Sets Flats 
Per 1000 Sets Per 1000 Sets Only 
Sizes Sizes Sizes 
$88.50 $98.20 | $86.45 $95.65 $44.70 $49.60 
