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AIDS TO GOOD GROWING 
We pay transportation on the following items except where quoted Not Paid. 
Prices are subject to change without notice and to our stocks being unsold. 
TREAT YOUR SEEDS 
For Better Stands, Healthier Crops 
ARASAN. Excellent for Most Seeds. 
Protects seeds against decay, reduces damping off, 
and permits earlier planting. Highly effective on 
beets, spinach, vine crops, tomatoes, peppers, etc. 
and also on most flower seeds. Grass seeds, alfalfa 
and clover may all be benefited by treatment. 34 oz. 
treats 15 to 30 lbs. of seed. 
34 Oz. 25c; 8 Oz. $1.00; 2 Lbs. $3.20. 
SEMESAN. 
Seed or Soil Treatment. 
Effective, standard treatment for many vegetables and flowers, and 
also controls damping off when used as a spray or drench. Full direc- 
tions with each package. 43 Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 60c; 12 Oz. $2.85. 
SPERGON. 
Useful, safe and convenient on nearly all seeds, Spergon is best on peas 
and beans, especially when planted early. Improves stands and gives 
greater yields. (Note: all our pea seed is now already treated with 
Spergon.) J oz. treats 30 lbs. of peas or beans. 
1 Oz. 25c; 5 Oz. $1.00; 1 Lb. $2.40 postpaid. 
ORTHO SEED GUARD (New). Orthocide, Lindane, Methocel. 
Combined treatment for control of seed decay and wire-worms, mag- 
gots, etc., also discourages pheasants. Excellent on beans, peas, corn, 
and squash. Very effective, well-proven formula. Mix with water, 
pour over seed and stir. (Pint treats 2 bu.) 1 pint $1.60 postpaid. 
ORTHOCIDE 75 SEED PROTECTANT. 
New, safe and highly effective treatment for nearly all vegetable and 
flower seeds, especially good on cucumbers, melons and squash, beans, 
beets, etc. (1 oz. treats up to 30 lbs.) 1 Lb. $1.60. 
SEMESAN BEL. For Seed Potatoes. 
Controls rhizoctonia and seed borne scab. “‘Instantaneous Dip’? me- 
thod, very quick and easy. 2 Oz. treats up to 7 bu. of potatoes. 
2, Oz. 50c; 1 Lb. $2.30. 
CROW REPELLENT. 
Protects Corn from Seed-Pulling Birds. 
On our farm we always use this treatment to pro- 
tect our corn plantings from birds. Works well, and 
does not harm the seed or clog the planter. 144 Pint 
treats 1 bushel of corn. 
14 Pt. 60c; Pt. $1.00; Qt. $1.75. Prepaid. 
SAVES 
REPLANTING 
NITRAGIN—for Clovers and other Legumes. 
Inoculate all legume seeds with Nitragin for better 
crops and soil improvement. Live bacteria form 
nodules on the roots, take nitrogen from the air and 
convert it into plant food. Apply just before plant- 
ing. Compatible with Arasan, etc. 
GARDEN SIZE NITRAGIN— Combined inoculant for Peas, Beans, 
Sweet Peas, Lupins, etc. Treats 8 lbs. 15c. 
“A-B"”— for Alfalfa and Clover. 
1 Bu. Size. 50c; 2 Bu. size 90c. 
“C” for Peas and Vetch. 100 lb. size 50c. 
“)” for Beans. 1 Bu. size 55c. 
“S$” for Soy Beans. 2 Bu. size 35c; 5 Bu. size 55c; 25 bu. size $2.70. 
Birdsfoot Trefoil inoculant is included free with the seed (see p. 80), but 
may also be bought separately. ly bu. size (treats up to 8 lbs.) 15c; 
1 bu. size 65c. 
TRAIN-ETTS — Weatherized Trellis Netting. 
Ideal for Sweet Peas, Morning Glories, Peas, Pole Beans, etc. These 
trellises are made of specially treated string so that they will not rot 
outdoors like ordinary string. They are easy to hang and are better 
than wire as they will not burn delicate tendrils in the sun. Comes in 
two convenient sizes, ready to put up in your garden or on your porch. 
Very handy and will last for several seasons. 
No. 2 (60x96 in.) 85c; No. 3 (60x180 in.) $1.25 postpaid. 
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FERTILIZERS 
TAKE-HOLD STARTER SOLUTION. 
Fast-Acting, All-Soluble Fertilizer. 
Gives vegetable and flower plants a powerful boost in transplanting, 
or at any time needed. Very high analysis (10-52-17), completely 
soluble, just mix with water. It gets plants off to a much better start, 
makes them ripen earlier. J Oz. to 1 gal. of water, 3 Lbs. to 50 gal. 
2 Oz. 25c; 3 Lbs. $1.20; 12 Lbs. $3.50 postpaid. Not paid: 50 Lbs. $11.50. 
NUTRI-LEAF. Soluble Plant Food 
Feeds Plants through Leaves or Roots. 
Economical, safe and highly effective fertilizer, 
quickly absorbed and put to use by plants. 
Balanced formula (16-16-16) plus minor elements. 
Can be mixed with insect sprays, generally im- 
proves growth and color of lawns, shrubs, vege- 
tables and flowers, 1 oz. to 1 gal. of water; 3 lbs. 
to 50 gal. 10 oz. 65c; 3 Lbs. $1.40 postpaid. 
Not paid: 30 lbs. $11.70. 
ACTIVO— Compost Maker. 
Odorless, organic material which helps convert leaves, straw, garden 
waste and garbage into valuable compost, rich in humus. Sprinkled in 
outdoor toilets, it reduces odors, hastens decomposition. “‘Energizes’’ 
potting soil. No. 2 size (treats 400 lbs. compost) $1.00. 
SOIL CONDITIONERS 
On heavy or clay soils, these much-advertised soil conditioners will 
greatly improve the tilth, provide better drainage, prevent crusting 
and erosion and improve crop growth if fertilizer is also provided. 
Once the soil is worked up into fine, granular condition, they will hold 
it that way for a long time. Not effective on sandy or light soils. 
KRILIUM (from Monsanto Chemical Co.) 
The best of the dry forms to be mixed thoroughly with the soil. 
Expensive but noticeably effective on clay soils. Long-lasting, condi- 
tions the soil well to the depth mixed. 5 lbs. treats 40 sq. ft., 6 in. deep. 
1 Lb. $1.70; 5 Lbs. $6.95 postpaid. 
NIAGARA SOIL CONDITIONER 
(American Cyanamid Co. product) 
For watering on the soil surface, this is the most effective treatment. 
On heavy soils it greatly improves germination by keeping the soil in 
fine granular condition, prevents crusting and baking. Highly rec- 
ommended when sowing fine seeds such as grasses, flower seeds, 
lettuce, beets, carrots, etc. 144 Lb. in 10 gals. of water treats 100 sq. ft. 
16 Lb. $2.10; Lb. $3.95; 2 Lbs. $7.75 postpaid. 
FLYING DISCS. 
Scare Birds and Animals Away. 
Hung in your garden, these paper-thin alumi- 
num discs will crackle and flash brightly in the 
breeze, protecting new seedings and tender 
plants from injury by rabbits, dogs and birds. 
When any air is stirring they are kept in mo- 
tion and will guard your plantings day and 
night. 
Pkg. of ten discs 25c; 3 pkgs. 65c; 
5 pkgs. $1.00 postpaid. 
RAFFIA—Best Quality—Imported. 
Used for tying plants, staking, budding, grafting, and many other 
purposes. Very economical. Comes in braided plaits or hanks which 
average about 34 lb. in weight. 1 Hank 50c; 10 Hanks $4.50 postpaid. 
TWISTEMS— 8 In.—Handy Plant Ties. 
The quickest, and most convenient way to tie climbing 
vines and to train up flowers on stakes. These strong, dark 
green tapes with wire reinforcing protect stems and pro- 
vide permanent support. Widely used for bunching 
vegetables. Box of 100 Twistems 30c postpaid. 
1,000 to 9,000 (in bulk) $1.75 per M postpaid. 
Write for prices on larger quantities and for information 
on 7’, 12’, and 16’ Twistems in bulk quantities. 
