HARDY PERENNIALS, continued 
Physostegia 
Fertilizers, Plaut ‘foods, Tusecticides, ete. 
ATLAS FISH EMULSION FERTILIZER 
100% Organic, Derived from seagoing fish. Safe, non-burning, 
will not harm foliage. Easy to use, dilutes instantly, feed as you 
water. Economical, concentrated, pint makes 32 to 96 gallons. 
It is long lasting and adheres to the soil particles. Water-soluble, 
easily and immediately assimilated by plants. 4 ozs. 35c; pt. 
$1.00; qt. $1.90; gal. $6.25. 
ESPOMA PLANT FOOD- 
SOIL CONDITIONER 
Contains king crab, dehydrated poultry manure, cocoa tankage, 
animal tankage, castor bean meal, bonemeal and other available 
organics. Being made of organic substances, it improves the 
physical structure of the soil. One of the virtues of Espoma ts its 
bulk, which becomes an integral part of the soil and keeps it 
well aerated. 5 Ibs. 50c; 10 Ibs. 90c; 25 Ibs. $1.60; 50 Ibs. $2.65; 
100 Ibs. $4.25. 
HOLLY-TONE 
Feed your acid-loving plants Holly-Tone, the organically 
balanced plant food for holly, azaleas, rhododendrons, evergreens 
and other actd-loving plants of the woods with an organic base 
formulated to slowly break down acid and feed any plants safely 
and consistently. 10 Ibs. $1.35; 25 Ibs. $2.65; 50 Ibs. $4.25; 
100 Ibs. $7.50. 
KRILIUM, MONSANTO’S 
A new synthetic organic chemical (a finely ground, grayish 
white powder) which can be mixed with the soil to improve its 
structure. A substitute for natural humus, such as manure, peat 
and compost, which is scarce in silt and clay soils of poor struc- 
ture. 2 to 5 pounds of Krilium should be well mixed with the top 
3 to 6 inches of soil per 100 square feet. Lb. $1.39; 5 Jbs. $4.95. 
BOTONONE 
Mysterious loss of bulbs? It is most likely due to an under- 
ground attack of insects and harmful bacteria. For compre- 
hensive protection of the entire plant, including roots as well as 
foliage, Botonone has proved most effective. Soak bulbs in 
double strength Botonone solution (one ounce to the gallon) 
for an hour before planting. Pt. $2.00; gal. $12.00. 
All Perennials, 3 plants for $2.00; 10 plants for $5.50; 10 or 
more plants, 50c each, except where noted. 
PHLOX subulata (Mountain Pink). White, blue, red and lilac. 
PHYSOSTEGIA, Rosy Spire (False Dragonhead). Spikes of deep 
rosy crimson. Sept. 3% ft. 
PLAT YCODON grandiflorum Mariesi (Balloon-Flower). Nice for 
the foreground of hardy borders. Violet-blue. 60c each. 
Grandiflorum Mariesi album. White. July to Sept. 1 ft. 
PLUMBAGO Larpentiz. Dwarf, trailing habit. Bears deep blue 
flowers from Aug. to frost. 8 m. 60c each; $6.00 per doz.; $45.00 
per 100. 
SALVIA Pitcheri (Sage). Of branching habit. Bears panicles of 
rich gentian-blue. Aug. and Sept. 3 to 4 ft. 
SCABIOSA, Isaac House Hybrids. Lavender-blue flowers borne 
on stiff, 18-inch stems. June to Sept. 
TROLLIUS Ledebouri, Golden Queen. Likes a rich, loamy soil 
and partial shade. Large, buttercup-like flowers in June and July. 
15 in. 
VERONICA, Blue Spire. Dark blue. July and Aug. 2 ft. 
ables Silvery foliage. Amethyst-blue flowers in July and Aug. 
iS fte 
Rupestris. Creeping habit. Deep blue flowers late in May. 
FERRO F. T. E. 
(Fritted Trace Elements.) Growers have long recognized the 
fact that a number of trace or “‘micro”’ elements are needed for 
healthy plant growth. Unless these elements are replaced, many 
soils contmue to decline in productivity, in spite of fertilization 
with standard fertilizers. 1 Ib. per 100 sq. feet. Lb. can $1.00; 
5-Ib. bag $2.95. 
MALATHON SPRAY 
50%. A new pesticide, Malathon is now available to home 
gardeners. As every gardener knows good pest control is as im- 
portant as good soil, fertilization, quality seed and proper cul- 
tivation, in achieving that “Green Thumb” appearance. Now, 
for the first time, gardeners can use one material in the spray form 
to control such destructive insects as aphids, mites, scales, thrips, 
mealy bugs, leafhoppers, Japanese beetle adults, tarnished plant 
bugs, and four-lined leaf bugs. Oz. 49c; 5 ozs. $1.39; pt. $2.98; 
Gey W329). 
BONEMEAL, Raw 
Use when preparing soil for bulbs. 10 Ibs. $1.00; 25 Ibs. $2.25; 
50 Ibs. $4.25; 100 Ibs. $8.00. 
SACCO PLANT FOOD (4-12-4) 
The finest of fertilizers, a combined soil rectifier and growth 
producer for use on lawns, shrubs, flowers, trees, potted plants 
and vegetables. Buy it; try it. 25-Ib. bag $1.60; 50-Ib. bag $2.60; 
100-Ib. bag $4.50. 
TERRA-LITE (Vermiculite) 
Ideal as a mulch for all sorts of bulbs and plants during the 
winter as well as summer. The pore structure of Terra-Lite pre- 
vents this medium from becoming saturated; it never mats down 
or becomes soggy. It withstands wide variations in winter 
temperature. Many authorities hail Terra-Lite as a most ef- 
ficient mulch. 4-qt. size 50c; 1-bu. size $1.00; 2-bu. size $2.00. 
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