Somerset's Insecticides - Fungicides - Fumigants 
D.D.T. 
Excellent for the control of most chewing insects including sow- 
bugs. Kills by contact or through the stomach and remains toxic 
for a long period of time. 
Coe DUSieeO all lomo Sige. siaseeieits hae ats aiete «bets $4.65 each 
10% Dust. 4 lb. bags $0.95 each — 50 lb. bags $9.95 
75% Wettable. 3 lb. bags $2.45 each — 50 lb. bags $37.75 
DOWFUME MC 2 
A methyl bromide compound that has been found excellent to 
kill all weeds, weed seeds and soil insects including nematodes 
when used at the rate of 1-2 lb. to 100 sq. ft. Used at the rate of 
4 lbs. to 100 sq. ft. it will also kill damping off organisms and 
many other fungus diseases. Permits planting within 48 hours, 
This may be used on ground beds, potting soils, flats, com- 
post and field areas. A tight gas proof cover is necessary. We 
will be glad to give you all details. 
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Sonn Girma Ui araeyne (OST acl bomen teats, «er sister eno nse soils cbs euas ene 0.20 
DU PONT SPREADER (Grasselli SS 3) 
Effective and economical wetter, spreader and sticker. We re- 
commend its use for greater efficiency. Do not use in sprays con- 
taining spreaders. 
Pint $1.25 Gallon $9.00 
EDCO MBX SOIL FUMIGANT (Dowfume G) 
Inexpensive easily handled soil fumigant, not injurious to nearby 
plants, which permits seeding after 2 days and setting plants 
after 4 days. Especially toxic to nematodes and other soil insects. 
Does not sterilize soil but usually crops grow better in treated 
soil. 1000 sq. ft. requires approximately 2-3 gallons. 
5 gal. Drum $19.95 
FORMALDEHYDE 371/,% SOLUTION 
Sterilize all soil used for seed sowing for best results 
One tablespoonful diluted with six of water 
thoroughly mixed with a flat of soil will kill 
most fungi, (2% tablespoons with a cup of water 
to the bushel). There are approximately 25 
bushels to the cubic yard of soil. Two weeks or 
more is necessary before plants can be set but 
seed may be sown 12-24 hours after treatment 
if thoroughly watered after sowing. Benches 
and beds may be sterilized by diluting | gal. 
with 50 gal. of water and applying ’% gal. to 
the ‘sq.m. 
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Steel-lined, non-returnable drums 
90 Ibs. $16.75; 125 lb. $21.40; 475 lb. $54.50 
Not mailable. 
FERRADOW 
(Similar to Fermate and Karbam Black) 
An organic fungicide highly effective, safe on a wide range of 
plants and generally compatible with summer oils and other 
spray materials. Has proved especially effective controlling rot 
on Poinsettias from cutting bed to finished plants. 
3 lb. Bag. $2.75 Case of 12 Bags $25.00 
FULEX PARATHION FUMIGATORS 
Combines Parathion with the principle of smoke fumigation. Re- 
quires no mask or protective clothing. Do not use with open 
flowers. Cartons of 24. 
2000 cu. ft. $9.00 5000 cu. ft. $12.00 10,000 cu. ft. $15.00 
GARDEN DUST 
Contains 1% Rotenone for control of insects and 5% of Z-78 a 
zinc compound for control of diseases. An excellent material to 
recommend to your customers to control most garden pests, in- 
cluding early and late tomato blight. 
1 lb. Duster type package 75¢ ea.; case of 24 $11.55 
5 lb. bags $2.45 ea. case of 10 bags $17.50 
HEX-A-TOX 
(Not mailable) 
A Hexa-ethyl-tetraphosphate spray with spreader and _ sticker. 
Controls aphids, red spider, mites, mealy bugs and many other 
difficult to control insects. Bottle makes 100 gallons finished spray. 
Bottle $2.10 Case of 12 bottles $19.80 
Certification Materials 
LARVA TOX FORMULA No. 2 (Ethylene dichloride) 
Primarily used in treating potted and balled plants (between 
October 1 and May 15) to obtain certification for shipment out of 
Japanese Beetle Area. May also be used to control peach borer. 
1 gallon will make 201 gallons of solution. 
Quart $1.75; 12 qts. $16.50; Gallon $4.85; 5 gal. drum $23.50 
LARVA TOX No. 5 (With Chlordane) 
A new material recently authorized by the U.S.D.A. that kills the 
Japanese beetle eggs as well as the grubs. Potted and B and B 
plants dipped in a solution of this material may be shipped the 
entire year providing soil and air temperature are maintained at 
a minimum of 60°. Use 3 cc’s to make 1 gallon of dip. 1 gallon 
will make 380 gallons of solution which may be used at the rate 
of 1 gallon to the square yard to control soil insects. For nema- 
todes, inject 2 cc of the undiluted material per square foot. 
Quart $2.75 Case of 12 Quarts $27.50 
1 gal. (makes 1260 gallons solution) ............. 9.50 
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LARVA TOX 90-10 
(Ethylene Dibromide—Ethylene Dichloride) 
A new material that meets government Japanese Beetle Quaran- 
tine requirements for treating bare rooted woody stock by the dip 
method, between October 1 and May 15. More economical than 
washing. 
Quart bottle (makessS5eqals ecu. .ee $ 2.25 
Ses hes Ze tar say Mester es eras 22.00 
i gallon (makessS80\ gal) is acas tee ae coe 7.50 
5 gallon drum (makes 189.5 gal.) ....... 36.00 
NOTE: Larvatox must be sent express or freight. 
LURA SLUG 
A highly concentrated metaldehyde bait that will eradicate the 
heaviest infestation of snails. 
1 lb. Can $3.50 5 lb. $15.00 
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