size, enough for 30 qt. water .................... $1.25 
WATER RITE: Removes chlorine from wa- 
ter, making water safe for plants. Enough 
for 35 gallons water .80 — 4 oz. powder 
enough for! 250: gallons ote ee $1.30 
CHLORINE INDICATOR: Shows w h en 
harmful chemicals are in water ............ $1.00 
PLASTIC PLANT MARKERS: Do not rot. 
WHO, 0 nel) Hectares cpus Sabie Sinn ie wae SSG A ShcA $1.00 
SOIL: 5 Ib. $1.15, 10 Ibs. $1.85, 25 Ib. $4.00. 
Beyond 4th zone add .50c for 5 and 10 Ib. 
mailing. 25 Ib. beyond 4th zone $6.40 prepaid. 
Sterilized, mixed for the plants you wish it 
for. 
STEAMED BONE MEAL: A special brand 
for potted plants. It is ground fine, thus en- 
abling it to act quickly. Free from acid, a 
superb product. Use at rate of 1 part to 50 
DartsiOr-sOie5 ADs ee ee $1.25 
SUPER PHOSPHATE: 20% use at rate of 1 
part to 50 parts of soil or less. 5 Ibs. .... $1.25 
UNIVERSAL ACID PLANT FOOD: (Analy- 
sis 5-12-4) A specialty plant food for the 
more difficult acid loving plants. It creates 
an organic acid soil condition, is not toxic to 
roots. Especially suited to such plants as 
Azalia and Gardenia. Use every two weeks 
about 2 teapoonfuls to each gallon of water. 
1 Ib. .50, 5 Ibs. $2.50. If interested ask for 
prices on larger amounts for use outdoors. 
PLANT MARVEL: 8 oz. $1.00, 1 Ib. $1.50. 
Feed as you water. Economical! Use it in- 
doors or outdoors. Handy aluminum measure 
and directions included in every package. 
HYPONEX: 7 oz. .75, 1 Ib. $1.25 
Contains all the major and minor elements 
of plant food with vitamin added. 
SPAGNUM MOSS: This is the ground milled 
moss, finest medium known for the germina- 
tion of seedsic2 bu. bas sane ee $3.25 
SMITH BRONX SPRAYER: 
Spray parts of nickel plated 
brass, nozzle throws a power- 
ful broad mist spray with 
slow easy stroke. Also makes 
a fine sprayer for dampening 
clothes. No. 8 Q Bronx (quart 
SZC) taro s ae ec ees $2.65 
N.N.O.R. INSECTICIDE: For 
all houseplants as well as a 
garden spray. This is a per- 
fectly safe house spray when 
used in solution. For an in- 
festation of mite or mealy bug 
prepare enough solution to completely cover 
the plant add 3 or 4 teaspoonfuls of N.N.O.R. 
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to each gallon of cool water. Stir until per- 
fectly mixed. Place the plant in the solution 
to completely cover it. No harm will result if 
the plant is left in the solution for several 
hours. We have tried leaving a plant as long 
as 6 hours with the best of results. In this 
way one dipping is sufficient. Dry in shade. 
After this spray about every week to 10 
days until all trouble has disappeared. 
6 oz. $1.40. 16 oz. $2.75. 
HUMIDIGUIDE: Tells you when the room 
humidity is low for your plants, also has a 
thermometer included. $2.75. 
SODIUM SELENATE: We sell this product 
in envelopes enough to make 1 gallon of so- 
lution. This may be mixed and stored for 
future use as needed. We like a glass jug, 
plainly labeled. This treats many plants. 
When ready to apply lift foliage and apply to 
soil at edge of pot. It is best to have plants; 
well rooted before using. (It is best to use 
rubber gloves when handling this product.) 
Dosage 2 inch pot 1 teaspoonful—3 inch pot 
2 teaspoonfuls—4 inch pot 1 tablespoonful. 
May be repeated in 2 months. Package .25 
and a self addressed envelope please. 
BLACK LEAF 40: Highly recommended for 
all kinds of insect pests on growing plants. 
Kills by contact and fumes. For an added 
aid in killing use VOLK % teaspoonful to 
each quart of water used. Mix well and 
spray plants. I oz. makes an effective spray 
when used in 6 gallons of water. (Not for 
African Violets): 5 0n er sh) ee eee $1.30 
D.D.T.: 50% Use about 1 oz. to 6 gallons of 
water, if a spreader is desired add the re- 
quired amount of Volk. This is fine for an 
outdoor spray; Yo; Tile sce tee a 50 
VOLK: Non poisonous. The scientific insecti- 
cide for nursery, greenhouse and garden. 
Controls nearly all kinds of pests, especially 
when used with Black Leaf 40 or other 
sprays. For 1 gallon water, use about 1 tea- 
spoonful. To be used as a spray only 
4 oz. $1.00 16 oz. $1.50 
SOILENE INSECTICIDE: New and success- 
ful insecticide for many kinds of soil pests, 
may be applied to soil either before or after 
planting. When used on the soil it will de- 
stroy most pests so your plants can grow 
and overcome these sucking eating. pests 
1 Ib. $1.00 5 Ib. $3.00 
GLASS WICK: Cut your own wicks or pads 
[OG er a. ee 
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Librarian, 
‘Washington 2 26, Dae: 
vn etal LP 205, 
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for your special need, enough for 240 wicks _ 
Or 120 pads Aceon site: $2.00—1 yard .25 
LEMON OIL: The best oil insecticide in the 
market, does not burn leaves when solution 
is made up according to directions. To rid the 
plant of whatever pests it happens to be in- 
fested with be sure to dip the plant and 
pour it through the soil until the soil is wet © 
thoroughly. Safe on African Violets. Prices 
below are delivered prices. 
To PIN t CAN ese se a ees 15 
Te pint: cal) sais coches eee aes $1.10 — 
1 quart: ean sc: ee es Se See $1.75 
Write for prices on larger quantities, may 
be used as a spray. 
LEAFLETS: each. .........-------+--- neers 10 
Growing seeds in spagnum moss. 
Growing African Violets from seed. 
Growing Rex Begonia. 
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