Our Trade 
Organizations 
have accomplished much for the 
benefit of all who plant gardens. 
They have helped to lead the way 
for better seeds and better ethics 
in the whole seed trade. We are 
proud to be members of — 
The American Seed Trade 
Association 
The Ohio Seed Trade Association 
The Ohio Pesticide Institute 
The Ohio Seed Improvement 
Association 
YOu. 
The New Soil Conditioners 
The subject of Soil Conditioners is one of the really important subjects of interest to 
gardeners today. We have read many pages of reports, attended meetings conducted 
by Chemical and Agricultural experts, talked to many actual users, and have used some 
of the products ourselves. We are convinced they have great practical value at reason- 
able cost to the home gardener and lawn builder, if correctly used. Our advise is, try 
one of the products handled by dealers in whom you have confidence, on your garden 
in 1953. 
What Soil Conditioners Accomplish 
They are especially valuable to the heavier soils 
normally most troublesome to the gardener and 
lawn maker, because of baking hard and crusting 
so that they cannot receive and use air, moisture, 
and plant food. Soil Conditioners (after thorough 
preparation) so condition the soil, that it remains 
porous and open and able to grow much better 
plants. It has an effect similar to mixing in large 
quantities of Peat Moss and other humus materials. 
There are numerous chemical resins being experi- 
mented with and those made by reliable manufac- 
turers have proven satisfactory. On the other hand 
extravagent claims which have not been substan- 
tiated have been made by some others. 
Please ask for full direction and application rates 
of these products. 
MAKE REMITTANCES by Money Order, 
Bank Draft, or Personal Check. 
SEEDS DELIVERED FREE. We Prepay Trans- 
portation on all Vegetable and Flower Seeds at 
prices quoted in this catalog. 
PURCHASER PAYS TRANSPORTATION on 
Potatoes, Onion Sets, Tools, Insecticides, Fertilizer, 
and Farm Seeds. 
To Our Griends 
We hope you will enjoy your garden this 
spring, summer, and fall of 1953, even more 
than ever before. 
If we can fit into the picture, and | believe 
we can, by providing the Seeds and many 
other materials needed for gardens and 
lawns, we will deeply appreciate serving 
We hand you this Garden Catalog with 
great pleasure. 
LETHERMAN’S SEED STORE 
Your Garden Headquarters 
K rilium—Monsanto 
Dry Powder Forms for mixing with soil—indoors 
and out. 1 Ib. Sifter Top Can. An excellent package 
for indoor all around use. $1.39. 
5 Ib. Package. For use anytime that soil is work- 
able. $4.95. 
10 Ib. Package Loamaker Formula. This is full 
strength, more economical for larger area use. 
$25.00. 
DuPonts Soil Conditioner 
A flake form with wetting agent to mix with 
water and apply to surface with sprinkling can or 
sprayer. 4 oz. can $1.25, 8 oz. can $1.95, 2 Ib. 
can $6.75. 
ACP Soil Conditioner 
May be used in dry form or mixed with water 
for liquid application. Contains the two most effec- 
tive soil stabilizing elements with essential mineral 
elements, hormones and fertilizer added. 1% Ib. can 
$1.00, 214 Ib. can $3.35, 10 Ib. can $10.00. 
LIMITED WARRANTY. Letherman’s, Inc., war- 
rants to the extent of the purchase price that seeds 
or bulbs are as described on the container, within 
recognized tolerances. Seller gives no other or 
further warranty, express or implied. 
PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE. All prices in 
the catalog are subject to change should conditions 
make it necessary. 
As to our responsibility we refer you to the First National Bank of Canton, Canton, Ohio. 
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