yor? on Material Does 
All These Gardening Jobs 
Terra-Lite’ 
Vermiculite 
Starting Seeds 
Terra-Lite provides 
perfect control of air 
and water for speedy, 
heavy root growth. 
Maximum seed germi- 
nation. Seeds easily 
plucked out for trans- 
planting. 
An Ideal Mulch 
Stops winter soil heay- 
ing by curbing drastic 
changes in soil tem- 
peratures. Prevents 
drying out in summer. 
Less watering. 
Lightening Soil 
Heavy, clay soil can 
be aerated with Terra- 
“ Lite as in no other 
way. Lets roots spread 
: out, provides perfect 
Me? air-moisture control for 
Bin’ best growth. Terra- 
W.7 Lite gives body to 
sandy soils, helps them 
retain moisture, 
Transplanting 
When you plant 
shrubs, bushes, trees, 
bulbs or seedlings in 
your garden, a little 
Terra-Lite in the soil 
mixture assures the re- 
quired air and moisture 
for roots .. . bigger, 
better plants result! 
Rooting Cuttings 
If you root your own 
cuttings you'll be 
amazed how quickly 
roots develop in Terra- 
Lite. Masses of hair 
roots spring forth, 
making strong healthy 
cuttings that take hold 
quickly when trans- 
planted. 
New Lawns 
Greener, healthier 
Terra-Lite lawns make 
friends, for Terra-Lite’s 
ability to store and 
control air and mois- 
ture means no scorch- 
ing, less watering. 
Storing Bulbs 
Bulbs stored in Terra- 
Lite will not rot. Insu- 
lates against abnormal 
changes in temperature 
—keeps bulbs firm and 
plump. 
Yes, you’ll find many ways to use 
erra-Lite in your gardening chores, 
“all thru the year.’’ You see, Terra- 
Lite yermiculite is a form of expanded 
mica that has unusual ability to hold 
many times its weight in water—yet, 
Terra-Lite never shuts out air that 
plants so need. The power to hold and 
release air and water as needed for 
healthy growth is what makes it such 
a help in your gardening. 
Buy the large bag of Terra-Lite— 
you'll find it a valuable aid through- 
out the year. 
4 qt. bag 39c; 2 bu, bag 89c; 3 1/5 
bu, bag $2.35. 
—FERTILIZERS (continued) 
VERTAGREEN (5-10-5)—A scientifically bal- 
anced plant food developed by Armours. 
Use it for gardens, lawns, shrubs and trees, 
The recommended rate of application is 4 
lbs, to each 100 sq, ft. Vertagreen is odor- 
less, clean and economical. 5 lbs. 55c; 10 
Ibs. 95c; 25 lbs, $1.70; 50 lbs, $2.55; 100 lbs. 
$4.85, 
VIGORO (6-10-4)—The “square meal” for all 
plants. Clean, odorless, easy to use, It en- 
courages balanced growth of grass, flowers 
or vegetable because it is scientifically for- 
mulated. A product of Swift & Co. Use 3 
Ibs. per 100 sq. ft. Lb. 15¢3 5 lbs. 55c; 10 lbs. 
95c; 25 lbs. $1.70; 50 lbs. $2.55; 100 lbs. 
$4.85. 
NEW !! CHEMICAL SOIL CONDITIONERS 
KRILIUM—The Original by Monsanto! Mer- 
loam Formulation—Five pounds conditions 
80 sq. ft. three inches deep or 240 sq, ft. 
one inch deep. Complete directions for use 
accompany every package. One application 
is good for years, Makes the most difficult 
heavy clay soils loamy and fluffy. Lb. can 
$1.39; 5 lb. can $4.95. 
Loamaker Formulation—Recommended for 
commercial growers and those larger users 
who prefer a concentrated 100% active ma- 
terial and have the equipment and know- 
how to evenly distribute and thoroughly 
mix it into the soil, One pound treats from 
65 to 100 sq. ft. 3 inches deep or 200 to 300 
sq. ft. one inch deep, 10 lb. drum $25.00; 
25 Ibs. $58.75; 50 lbs. $112.50. 
LIQUID KRILIUM—Recommended for sur- 
face treatment only, to reduce erosion of 
new grass seedings on terraces and over 
the rows of newly planted crops to prevent 
soil crusting and aid germination, Gal. $7.50; 
5 gal. $29.60. 
The Amazing New. [(ae3> 
Soil Conditioner 
MAKES TOPSOIL of CLAY SOIL 
ao tr "3 ‘ 
SS 
(Wettable 
Flakes) 
CONCENTRATED POLYACRYLONITRILE 
A highly concentrated wettable flake type 
of Polyacrylonitrile which dissolves readily 
in water and is then applied with a sprink- 
ling can or sprayer, Use it for lawns, gar- 
dens, potting soils, etc. Harmless to plants. 
One pound treats 200 sq. ft. 4 oz. can $1.25; 
8 ozs. $2.00; lb. $3.75; 2 Ibs, $6.75; 12 lbs. 
$36.00. 
SOILIFE 25% Dry Dust Type. 
For use in the dry concentrated form as it 
comes from the package. One pound treats 
75 sq. ft. Y2 Ib. $1.00; Ib. $1.40; 3 Ibs. $3.00; 
12 lbs. $11.00, 
WEED KILLERS 
du Ponts AMMATE—The 
new non-flammable, Pois- 
on Ivy and weed killer. 
Non-hazardous to  live- 
stock; produces no pro- 
longed soil sterility. %4 
to 1 lb. of Ammate in 
one gal. water treats 100 
sq. ft. Ask for circular. 
2 Ib. jar $1.15; 6 Ibs. 
$2.95; 50 Ibs, $13.75; 350 
lb. barrel $75.25, 
SODIUM TCA—Recommended for quack 
grass and certain other hard-to-kill noxious 
weeds, 10 lb. drum $6.55; 50 lbs. $27.50; 
100 lbs. $51.00. 
CRAG HERBICIDE-l1—One application will 
keep your garden free of weeds and grass 
for 3 to 6 weeks. Can be used safely on 
strawberries, corn, gladiolus, asparagus, 
beans and many other crops, Must be ap- 
plied before weeds get started, Not ef- 
fective after they are 14” high. Use 1 table- 
spoon dissolved in water to 200 sq. ft. (2 to 
4 lbs. per acre). 4 ozs. $1.50; 2 lbs, $4.95; 
10 lbs. $22.50. 
G and O Weed KILL- 
ER—A sure extermina- 
tor of obnoxious plant 
life. Dilute in water; 1 
part to 40. Fine for 
driveways, paths, ten- 
nis-courts or for spot- 
ting. Pt, 50c; qt, 85c; 
gal. $2.10; 5 gals. $9.50; 
30 gal. @ $1.65 gal.; 55 
gal. @ $1.50 gal. 
SEE PAGE 22 FOR 2-4-D and 2,4,5-T WEED KILLERS 
CMU Weed Killer—Ask for price 
WwoopD 
PICKET 
BORDER 
FENCE 
18 inches high 
This low border fence makes a very at- 
tractive inexpensive protection for flower 
beds and borders, Shape it to fit any bed. 
Pickets are planed smooth and painted 
snow white, Put up in 25 ft. rolls only, (Will 
surround an 8 ft. diameter bed.) Per roll 
$4.95. 
WOOD 
PICKET 
LAWN 
FENCE 
42 inches high 
Made up of the same smooth planed gothic 
pointed wood pickets as the border fence 
shown above. Pickets are securely held in 
place by 4 double-wire twisted cables, So 
easy to erect and pleasing to the eye. 
Available in 50 ft. rolls only. Per roll $18.95. 
LAWN GATE—Metal frame 1-pc, channel steel, with wood pickets to match fence. 42” high, 
36” wide. Complete with hinges and latch $8.50. 
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