26 S. S. SKIDELSKY & CO., Inc. 
BIRD Vita-Bands 
NEW FOR 1953 
BIRD PERENNIAL POTS 
These pots are made of much tougher material than other 
heavy pots. The hard, smooth coating inside and out adds 
to the toughness and eliminates any possibility of stick- 
ing. Bird pots slip apart so easily that a child can unpack 
them. the solid stapled bottom with openings for drainage 
allows growers to pickup two or three pots in each hand, 
by the edges, after potting without losing soil through the 
bottom of the pot. 
oY/2" 81/,” 
62" 
6” 
Ales 
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9/2" 
9” 
oo" 
VITA-BAND 10 For short growing periods. Will usually contain 
root growth up to approximately 8 to 10 weeks nutrient treated 
with quickly available plant food. Your judgment determines 
ans A Top Diameter 
need for additional feeding. 
Bottom Diameter 
VITA-BAND D contains root growth until grower chooses to let 
root through band. Only quick, slight pressure is needed to 
crack band. Do not remove Vita-Band ‘’D’’ when transplanting. 
Band disintegrates in the soil permitting free growth of roots 
from time of transplant. Nutrient-treated with quickly available 
plant food. 
Corresponding 
Clay Pot Size Te 8” 
Number Per Case 200 
VITA-BAND H The new successor to Vita-Band '’40’’ will abso- 
lutely control the root growth of those plants which demand 
extra-long growing periods. Vita-Band ’H’’ is constructed with 
a hard outer coating, which makes it impossible for root growth 
to break through before transplanting. 
Approximate Weight 
Per Case spats 33 Ibs. 
Lesselhane200 perme 00 pees 4.25 
200 and Over per LOO cece 86.00 
44 lbs. 
5.75 
51.50 
71 lbs. 
6.75 
62.85 
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peaicnt.| 31LBs| 36tes| 40Les| 48Les| s9tes| 3518S| 23 LBS backback to YOU for repeat business 
“auantity| ona ae th RST) von .s 7 ie by using Tom Thumb Flats imprinted 
PER CASE : th with your name. Use one of these 
piEIGHT | 21L6S| 24LBS| 27LBS| 32LBS| 41LBS| 24LBS| 32LBS attractive designs, with your ad 
ap printed on 4 sides for only $3.00 per 
Pee 1M 1m 1M 500 | 509 500 500 M additional charge. Choice of or- 
TRE : = 1 + ange, yellow or light green imprint- 
eS 28 LBS| 32LBS| 38LBS| 24 Les| 28LBS| 37LBS| 49LB imgjiiem Thumb Flats are made! of 
BIRD Red & Vita POTS 
RED: For shipping only. Not recommended for growing. Light- 
weight and sturdily made to protect rootball from breakage — 
inner wax coating prevents drying out. A “must” to preserve 
the top quality of your plants in transit. Delivering quality pro- 
motes repeat business. 
VITA-POTS: For growing and shipping — they are nutrient- 
treated. Growing results are similar 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. 
8.60 
24” 
8.60 
PRICES PER THOUSAND 
2” 972 344” 4” yee 6” 
8.70) 9.15) 12.20 | 14.70) 18.15 | 22.25 
14.85 | 16.40) 21.60 | 24.35 | 31.85 | 41.70 
VITA-POT 
14.00 
14.30 
heavy water proof fibre resinous ma- 
terial. 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 pre- 
mium prices. Build sales and repeat 
business with easier-to-set-out potted 
plants in this neat package. 
#1 for 1 doz. 134 Bands 
#2 for 1 doz. 2” Bands 
Specify style A or B and color if imprinting is desired 
ADD $3.00 PER M TO COST BELOW FOR PRINTING 
Combination Sold in Units Tom Thumb 
1M Flats Flats 
12M Vita-Band 10 | °f 250 Sets Units of 
Per 1000 Sets only 250 only 
Size #1 Size #2 Size #1 Siz 
Per Thousand c oe 
86.45 95.65 44.70 49.60 
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BANDED OR POTTED PLANTS RECEIVE PREMIUM PRICES IN THE MARKET. 
