FORBES FERTILIZERS AND SOIL-BUILDERS 
ORGANO. All organic, safe, rich and long 
lasting. It contatns unacidulated tankage, 
castor pomace, bone, poultry and cow 
manures, rock phosphate and muriate of 
potash. The analysis is 3% nitrogen, 21% 
bone phosphate of lime eos 
9% available phosphoric acid, and 3% 
potash. Unexcelled for rose, perennial and 
shrub borders when applied 30 Ibs. to 250 
sq. ft. and worked in from 2 to 4 inches 
deep, or a trowelful deep into the soil 
around individual plants. Side dress vege- 
table rows using 8 Ibs. for 100 ft. of row 
well worked in, or top dress 40 Ibs. per 
1000 sq. ft. 25 Ibs. $1.60; 50 Ibs. $2.60; 
100 Ibs. $5; 500 Ibs. $24; 1000 Ibs. $47. 
PEAT MOSS. If mixed 
in the soil it prevents 
baking and crusting, it 
improves aeration, 
lightens and makes the 
soil more friable and 
provides a natural reser- 
voir for soil-moisture 
and all plant-food. For 
mulching, for summer 
moisture retention and 
for winter protection 
around rose, evergreen, 
and perennial beds. The 
quality we offer crumbles very readily. 
Quarter bale, $2.25; half bale $3.50; large 
bale (19 x 19 x 36 in.; covers 300 sq. ft. 1 
inch deep) $4.90; 5 at $4.80. 
Potting Soil. Specially prepared with 
humus for easy root penetration, sand for 
good drainage and enriched with rotted 
cow manure. 2 qts. 50c; '4bus. $1.95. 
ROSE FOOD. 
Sand. For rooting cuttings. 
Plantabbs. Analysis 11-15-20. Are concen- 
trated, easy to use, 
odorless. Dissolve 1 
tablet in a quart of 
water weekly. Box 
of 30 tablets 25c; 
75 tablets 50c; 200 
tablets $1; 1000 
tablets for $3.50. 
Rootone. This plant hormone powder has- 
tens and stimulates the natural tendency 
for roots to form on cuttings. When dusted 
on seeds and bulbs they will produce 
heavier root systems in less time, especially 
grass seed. loz. 25c; 2 ozs. $1; Ib. $5. 
This analysis 
5-10-5. A balanced, high- 
organic food that nourishes 
the entire plant by adding 
vigor and so resistance to 
disease and insect injury. 
It produces more and finer 
roses with better color and 
size. Use 14 pound per rose 
per application. Apply 3 
times per season. Do not : 
feed after mid-September. 5 Ibs. $1; 25 Ibs. 
$3; 50 Ibs. $5; 100 Ibs, $9. 
Salt Hay. For mulching tomato plants, vege- 
table rows, strawberries, raspberries, etc. 
Mulch perennials through winter, after 
ground is frozen hard, to prevent heaving. 
Bales of odd weights at $3.50 per 100 Ibs. 
Mix with heavy 
soils to improve the soil drainage. Place 
about one inch ew all bulbs to prevent 
their rotting. 2 qts. 25c; 4bus. $1. 
USE THESE SOLUBLE PLANT FOODS 
Hyponex. Analysis 
7-6-19. A_ clean, 
odorless soluble pow- 
der that makes com- 
plete plant-food im- 
mediately available. 
Dissolve 1 oz. in 6 
gals. water and ap- 
ply. Grows bigger 
plants, larger vege- 
tables, many more 
flowers. Stimulates 
roots on all cuttings, 
reduces shock to 
transplants. Use in 
soil, sand or water 
(hydroponics). 3 ozs. 25¢e; 7 ozs. 50c; wt $1. 
Miracle-Gro. 
A pow- 
der that dissolves 
quickly and ene 
making a_ splendid 
liquid “plant food. It 
contains vitamin B-1 
and all the minor ele- 
ments. It is quickly 
absorbed by plant 
roots and invigorates 
their growth. Also 
spray on foliage as the 
available nitrogen is 
readily absorbed 
through the leaves. 
Use 1 Babi epeont 
gard gel. Bvater< 136 Ibs $2.25. 5 Ibs. $5, 
FREE DELIVERY - Minimum Value $4. 
We deliver FREE, by our own delivery, all merchandise within the area shown on 
map on page 1. 
This includes ail of Essex and Union Counties, part of Morris and 
Somerset Counties, and Kearny, Arlington, North Arlington and Lyndhurst. 
We ship, transportation FREE to any point in the United States, only Vegetable 
Seed, Flower Seed and Lawn Seed Mixtures offered in this catalog. 
In all other cases purchaser pays transportation charges by Parcel Post, Express or 
Freight (except Pot-grown Roses and all Plants, which we cannoli ship). 
SHEEP MANURE. Analysis 2-1-2. Quick 
acting, clean and safe. Contains no weed 
seeds. For vegetables, rake in 200 Ibs. per 
1000 sq. ft. Broadcast 100 Ibs. per 1000 sq. 
ft. over the old Iawn or rake in 200 Ibs. a 
day or two before seeding a new one. For 
liquid manure, use one pound to five gallons 
of water. 5 Ibs. 60c; 10 Ibs. 95c; 25 Ibs. 
$1.95; 50 Ibs. $3.10; 100 Ibs. $5.75; 500 Ibs. 
$26.25; 1000 Ibs. $51. 
Soilife, Wettable. A soil conditioner which 
makes clay soil more friable by binding to- 
gether the tiny clay particles into small 
clumps. Helps prevent. sun-crusting of 
clay soils after rain. Surface remains open 
to absorb water. Apply one pound, well 
stirred into 12 gals. of water, to 200 sq. ft. 
with a sprinkling can. Mlb. $1.25; Ylb. $2; 
Ib. $3.75; 2 Ibs. $6.75; 12 Ibs, $36. 
Super-Phosphate. 18-20% Phosphoric Acid. 
For Iawn roots use 25 Ibs. per 1000 sq. ft. 
and water in. For corn, potatoes, root crops. 
4 lbs. per 100-ft. row. 5 Ibs. 45c; 10 Ibs. 80c; 
25 Ibs. $1.25; 80 Ibs. $2.60; 400 Ibs. $11.25. 
Transplantone. Reduces wilt and loss in 
transplanting and stimulates growth of 
new roots when setting out seedlings of 
annuals, perennials and vegetables, also 
shrubs and trees. 40z. 25c; 3 ozs. $1; Ib. $4. 
Vermiculite (Terra-Lite). 
This is a sterile, inert, weed- 
free, mineral substitute for 
soil used in starting seeds 
and rooting cuttings. It 
contains very tiny air cells 
which absorb moisture and 
provide both air and mois- 
ture for the development of 
extra strong root systems. 
It helps prevent damp off, 
fungus and most soil- borne 
diseases. It is perfect for storing bulbs. It 
lightens heavy clay sotls, gives body to 
sandy soils and ts a splendid summer and 
winter mulch. 1% bus. 85c; 4 cu. ft. $2.30. 
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VERMICULITE 
PLANT AID 
FERTO-POTS 
THE PLANTS 
ACTUALLY 
FEED ON 
THE POTS 
Made from cow ma- 
nure these pots ac- 
tually feed yourgrow- 
ing plants as their 
roots will grow right 
through the sides and 
the pots will slowly 
break down adding valuable Bios food. Set 
the pot and plant right in your garden soil. 
No transplanting and no set back. 
Doz. 100 250 
214-in. outside diam...$0 60 /$2 75 $4 75 
3-in. outside diam..... [5 oreo 5250 
4-in. outside diam..... 90 3/5) OES 
Odorless, dry, handy to use 
5 
These prices are subject 
to change without notice 
SOIL TEST KITS 
These tell how to make your soil right and _ 
keep it right. A 10-minute test tells more 
than years of gardening. They show what 
kind and amount of fertilizer to give your 
soil, whether Itme its needed. 
Popular Garden Kit. Contains complete 
equipment and instructions and solutions 
for 50 tests (nitrogen), phosphorus, potash 
and acidity (pH), $5.85. 
Horticultural Kit. For the advanced ama- 
teur, nurseries, growers, or greenhouses. 
Will make 200 individual tests. $14.95. 
Home Garden Kit. Complete with in- 
structions and data on plant-food needs. 
For small place, will make 20 tests. $2.95. 
Acidity Test Kit. In 2 minutes you can tell 
the acidity of your soil. Contains full in- 
structions. $1.45. 
FERTILIZER AND 
LAWN SEED 
SPREADERS 
Here is what 
you’ve been wait- 
ing for—a distribu- 
tor that sows lawn 
seed or spreads fer- 
tilizer evenly, andqay 
without waste. 
New, graduated 
finger-tip control 
instantly adjusts 
flow for thin or dense applications. 
Masters Distributor — 20-lb. Capacity. 
For the home gardener who wants “‘some- 
thing better” In a small spreader. Rubber 
tired steel wheels; tubular steel handle with 
rubber handle grip. Equipped with new 
“Fertilizer-Miser”’ control, $9.95. 
Masters Distributor — 50-lb. Capacity. 
Is 2 ft. wide and dered 18-in. wide. All 
steel. Tubular steel ‘ handle with two 
bicycle-type rubber ee rubber tired 
wheels. ‘“‘Fertilizer-Miser’’ control, $12.75. 
Masters Distributor — 75-lb. Capacity. 
Like above but more substantial all over 
with 11-in. wheel, 1%-in. tread. Is 30-in. 
wide and spreads 24-1n. wide, $19.95. 
