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Plants Are Living Things—Feed Them! 
Fertilizers for the Lawn and Garden, continued 
Blood (Dried). Use for indoor culture of flowering 
lants. 5 Ibs. $1.75; 10 Ibs. $3.00: 25 Ibs. $5.50; 
Ibs. $10.50; 100 Ibs. $18.00. 
1, Raw. An all-purpose fertilizer used on 
long growing plants. 5 lbs. per 100 sq. ft. 5 lbs. 
60c; 10 lbs. $1.00; 25 Ibs. $2.50; 50 Ibs. $4.25; 100 
Ibs. $8.00. 
Bovung. A pure dehydrated cow manure, free from 
dirt or live weed seeds. 25 Ibs. $1.60; 50 Ibs. $2.70; 
100 Ibs. $5.00; 500 Ibs. $22.00. 
Carnation Food. This fine manure invigorates 
the root action, strengthens the stem, intensifies 
the color and adds lasting quality to carnation 
blooms. 50 Ibs. $5.00; 100 Ibs. $8.50 
_— Plant Food—-Soii Conditioner, 3-2-1. 
sontains 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 Sink is its bulk, which becomes an integral 
part of the soil and keeps it well aerated. 5 Ibs. 
55c; 10 Ibs. 95c; 25 Ibs. $1.65; 50 Ibs. $2.60; 
two 50-Ib. bags $5.00; 100 Ibs. $4.75. 
Espoma Garden Fertilizer, 4-6-4. For those 
desiring a plant food with a higher analysis, yet 
containing sufficient organic matter. 5 lbs. 60c; 
10 Ibs. $1.00; 25 Ibs. $1.75; 50 Ibs. $2.75: two 
50-lb. bags $5.20; 100 Ibs. $4.95, 
Espoma Rose Food. A combination of the finest 
organics and inorganics available, formulated to 
reach a 6- analysis. Feed monthly during 
growing season at the rate of 4 to 1 lb. for small 
stock and ¥% to 1 lb. for large stock. 5 Ibs. 95c: 
10 Ibs. $1.45; 25 Ibs. $2.75; 50 Ibs. $4.50; 100 Ibs. 
$8.00. 
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 re- 
placed, many soils continue to decline in pro- 
ductivity, in spite of fertilization with standard 
fertilizers. 1 lb. per 100 sq. feet. Lb. can $1.00: 
5-lb. bag $2.95. 
Floralife. A nourishing, sterilizing mixture which 
retards wilting. Supplies nourishment to blos- 
soms; expands their size. Pkt. 10c; 30-qt. size 
can (1.3 Ibs. net) $1.00; 100-qt. size can (4 Ibs. 
net) $3.00; 250-qt. size drum (10 Ibs. net) $5.00. 
Greens and Fairways. 10-6-4. ‘his is the best 
seller for golf course and lawn use. A perfectly 
balanced feeding ration for golf courses and lawns 
makes it the ideal mixture for growing thick 
velvety lawns with lively color and long-lasting 
beauty. Organic content in better than 25 per 
cent. 100 ibs. $6.00. 
Holly-Tone. Feed your acid-loving plants Holly- 
Tone, the organically balanced plant food for 
holly, azaleas, rhododendrons, evergreens and 
other acid-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 
Hyponex Plant Food. A teaspoonful makes a 
gallon of liquid plant food. Develops sturdy 
growth regardless of rness of soil. Lb. $1.00; 
10 Ibs. $8.00; 25 Ibs. $15.00; 100 Ibs. $40.00. 
Hygro Plant Food. Keeps plants healthy and 
uctive as an all-season fertilizer. 20 ozs. 
1.10; 10 Ibs. $6.50; 2-lb. jar with applicator 
$2.50. 
All Prices Subject to Change Without Notice. 
Baitimore Pike, Lima, Pa. 
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 structure. 2 to 5 pounds 
of Krilium per 100 square feet should be well 
mixed with the top 3 to 6 inches of soil. Lb. $1.39; 
5 Ibs. $4.95, 
Liqua-Vita. A liquid plant food containing three 
major plant foods, plus Vitamin Bi, plant hor- 
mones, and nine secondary plant foods, It is as 
safe on small seedlings as on large plants. One- 
half ounce to one gallon is the maximum concen- 
tration. Gal. $4.00. 
Lime, Hydrated. Use 5 lbs. per 100 sq. ft. to 
correct soil acidity. 50 Ibs. $1.25; 100 Ibs. $2.00; 
500 Ibs. $9.00. 
Limestone, Pulverized. 80 Ibs. for 1000 sq. ft. 
For making soils alkaline nothing is safer than 
Aor eget 80 Ibs. $1.10; 5 bags $5.00; 10 bags 
Michigan Peat. Should be incorporated into the 
soil when possible. Since Michigan Peat is in 
itself the ideal medium for plant growth, you 
cannot use too much. Ready to use. 50 Ibs. $2.49: 
100 Ibs. $4.49. 
Miracle-Gro. Contains special soluble forms of 
vital food elements that are readily absorbed 
through the leaves of living plants. Nitrogen 15%; 
phosphoric acid 30%; potash 15%. 8 ozs. $1.00; 
1 14 Ibs. $2.25; 5 Ibs. $5.00, 
Mum Food. Prepared according to an English 
formula in use for more than 60 years. Supplies 
every element necessary for growing show 
blooms. 8 Ibs. per 100 sq. ft. of bench surface 
when used as a top dressing. 50 Ibs. $5.00; 100 
Ibs. $9.00. 
Nitrate of Soda. 16% Nitrogen. Used for forcing 
vegetables, plants, etc. 25 Ibs. $3.00; 50 Ibs. 
$5.50; 100 Ibs. $9.00. 
Nutri-leaf Soluble Fertilizer. A properly bal- 
anced complete plant food. 16% nitro en, 16% 
phosphoric acid, 16% potash. Wonderful for 
many uses. 10 ozs. 60c; 22 ozs. $1.00. 
Orchid Fertilizer, Wilson’s 10-10-10. Water. 
soluble, containing all the necessary trace ele- 
ments in proper ratio as proved by years of test- 
ing on orchids. 34lb. $1.00; 25 Ibs. $20.00. 
Sait, Agricultural. Used upon asparagus beds fer 
keeping down weeds. Will kill weeds on walks 
and roads. 50 lbs. $1.75; 100 Ibs. $2.75. 
Sheep Manure. A general natural dry fertilizer, 
used mostly for flowers and lawns, 50 Ibs. $2.95: 
100 Ibs. $5.25, 
Sacco Plant Food. The finest of fertilizers, a 
combined soil rectifier and growth producer 
tor use on lawns, shrubs, flowers, trees, potted 
plants and vegetables, It is a well-balanced 
preparation containing all the feeding elements 
essential to the perfect growth an develop- 
ment of all plants. 4-12-4. Buy it, try it, 
25-lb. bag $1.60; 50 Ibs. (case) $2.60; 100-Ib. 
bag $4.50. 
5-10-5 Fertilizer. 5% nitrogen, 10% phosphoric 
acid, 5% potash. A very good fertilizer for flow- 
ers and vegetables. 100 Ibs. $4.25. 
Superphosphate (20%). A very high-grade phos- 
phate. Apply 750 Ibs. per acre. 100 Ibs, $3.25. 
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