Gift Certificates 
These certificates are available in any amount 
desired for orders on merchandise listed in this 
catalog. When used for gifts they are very satis- 
factory since the recipient can select their choice 
of items. Send us the amount you wish and we 
will mail them promptly. 
Twist-Ems 
Strong, dark-green invisible tapes with wire 
reinforcement — protects stems, permanently sup- 
ports annuals, perennials, vines, shrubs and vege- 
tables. We can supply several sizes and colors in 
large quantities. Please write stating size and 
quantity. Box of 100, 8-inch size, 30c; bundle 250 
of 777x114” 65c. Postpaid. Not prepaid 1000 at $1.25. 
Write for quantity prices. 
Spergon 
Valuable disinfectant which is rated as non- 
poisonous and especially valuable for peas and 
beans. It is recommended where Nitrogen is used, 
as it does not injure the germ. Dry Dust. Postpaid. 
1 oz. 30c; 5 oz. $1.10; 1 Ib. $2.50. Wettable Powder, 
4 oz. 60c; 1 Ib. $1.50. 
Spergon Gladiolus Dust 
A mixture of Spergon and DDT. To control thrip 
and corm decay on Gladiolus. This should be 
dusted on the dry bulbs. for storage or before 
planting, It may also be used on Tulips, Narcissus 
and Iris. Postpaid. 2 oz. 50c; Ib. $2.05. 
Transplantone 
HORMONE POWDER — Stimulates the roots of 
plants, shrubs and trees. Postpaid. 42 oz. pkg. 25c; 
3 oz. can $1.05. : , 
Seedtone _.. 
A disinfectant for vegetable seeds or bulbs. Also 
plant diseases. 1% oz. 30c; 3 oz. for $1.90. Postpaid. 
Semesan 
Prices POSTPAID including 4th Zone only. 
SEMESAN —A general disinfectant for vegetable 
and flower seeds or bulbs, and certain plant 
diseases. Postpaid. 4 oz. can $1.05. 12 oz. can $3.05. 
SEMESAN BEL—A dip disinfectant for seed 
potatoes. Postpaid, 2 oz. pkt. 55c;.. Lb. lb. can $2.55; 
4 Ib. can $7.85, 
SEMESAN JR.—A dust disinfectant for seed 
corn. Postpaid. 142 oz. 20c; 12 oz. 80c. 
CERESAN M.—A low cost dust disinfectant for 
wheat, oats and barley. Postpaid. 14 oz. $1.40; 
3 Ib. $3.75. Not prepaid, 40-lb. drum $35.85. 
Fruitone 
HORMONE SPRAY — Aids in setting fruit. For 
stopping premature drop of fruits, flowers and 
leaves. Postpaid. 2/5 oz. 25c; 2 oz. $1.00. 
Rootone 
“THE HORMONE POWDER” 
Prices POSTPAID including 4th Zone only. 
Postpaid. 44 oz. pkt. 25c; 2 oz. jar $1.05; 1 Ib. 
can $5.00. No solutions, no measuring, just dust 
and plant. The 2 oz. jar treats up to 3000 cuttings. 
Flowerite 
A sterile growing medium used for seedling 
germination, propagation of cuttings, soil improve- 
ment, transplanting, potted plants, mulching, etc. 
Le Curse Pte CWeti 1 2e1bs.) = $1.00 — Postage Extra 
2 Bu. (28 lbs.,about 242 cu.ft.) $1.60 — Postage Extra 
3 Cu. Ft. (Wet. 36 Ibs.) $1.80 — Not Prepaid 
4 Cu, Ft. (Wet. 48 Ibs.) __ $2.25 — Not Prepaid 
1 Cu. Ft. can be sent by parcel post; and the 
2 Bu. size as far as the Second Zone only. Beyond 
this, including the 3 and 4 Cu. Ft. sizes, must be 
sent by truck, rail or express, as the packages are 
too large for mailing. It is very light in weight. 
Centrospray 
For sprinkling plants and flowers. Long curved 
tube with bulb attached. Can also be used to 
sprinkle clothes with gentle spray. Postpaid. 
8 oz. size $1.35; 12 oz. size $1.90. 
INDEX 
VEGETABLES Pare 
Asparagus Roots and Seed_.____..________--___________ 
Vegetable Seeds... ea eee 
Onion Sets, Garlic, Onion Plants__._____._____22-A4 
Potato Seed, Sweet Potato Plants_____________. 24-25 
Vecetable’ Plants eee 57 - 
FLOWERS 
Flower Seed — Annual_______-_____ 34 to 47 
Perennial Flower Seed___——.--.----------------- ___.47 to 52 
Bulbs and Perennial Plants_---._------____. 53 to 56 
Flower. Plants 22230 2 2 See 57 
Dahlia Tubers 2 Se eee 60 to 63 
Gladiolus 222-23 ee eee _ 59 
Roses, Chrysanthentn see 57 
MISCELLANEOUS 
Collection Offers Pages 13-26-35-44-45 
And Inside Back Cover 
Fertilizers -. eee 56 
Field Seed... = 3 ee eee 33 
Lawn Grass and Lawn Mowers....___.---------—--———-. 
Garden Supplies —-__.--------__ 33-52-56-57-58-62-63 -64 
Herb Seed) Se eee 3 
Strawberry ‘Plants ee eee 58 
Rhubarb Plants_——____________— 58 
STRAYS 
Hot-Caprs=—= Servo Knee Pads2_22 = aro 
Nitraciny ss 51 Peat Moss —_...._..._ 33 
RADIO TALKS 1954 
Our new radio talks will be given twice 
per week beginning Sunday, Jan. 24th. Time 
is not all arranged as this catalog is going 
to press. Write us for station list or check 
your radio program. 
Ortho Products 
BOTANO DELUXE —It contains approved lin- 
dane. A good control for a wide variety of sucking 
and chewing insects also Powdery Mildew, Black 
Spot and Rust. It also controls various worms and 
weavels. Effective against earwigs, also lawn 
moths. Postpaid. 8 oz. duster $1.20; 1 Ib. refill $1.35; 
2 Ib. refill $2.20; 5 Ib. refill $4.40. 
ISOTOX GARDEN SPRAY —The sensational 
lindane insecticide. .Effective general foliage 
spray against Aphis, Thrips, Beetles. Protects 
Roses, Camellias, and other flowers and shrubs 
against many chewing and sucking insects. Con- 
trols wireworms and other soil pests. Also kills 
Earwigs, Lawn Moth (Sod Webworm), Flies. 
Postpaid. 2 oz. 70c; 8 oz. $1.95; Pints $3.25. 
ORTHORIX SPRAY—Controls mildews, rose mil- 
dew, Peach Leaf Curl, San Jose scale and many 
other plant pests. For both foliage and dormant 
spraying of flowers, fruits, ornamentals and_ ber- 
ries. Also for soil treatment. Postpaid. Pints $1.15; 
Quarts $1.65; Gals. ask for prices, 
BUG-GETA PELLETS — Highly compressed pel- 
lets, handy to use. A pound will bait about 1200 
sa. ft. Postpaid. 12 oz. 65c; 2 Ibs. $1.10; 5 Ibs. $2.10; 
25 Ibs. $7.75. 
TRIOX (An Arsenical Weed Killer). For use on 
driveways, paths, etc. Prevents plant growth for 
1 to 2 years. Postpaid. 1 at. $1.40; Gals. — Ask. 
SCRAM — Dog Repellant. Postpaid. 8 oz. %5c. 
VOLCK OIL SPRAY — For general garden use 
against scale insects, red spider, mites, etc. Post- 
paid. 4 oz. 50c; Pint $1.00; 31 oz. $1.60. Gals. — Ask. 
ORTHO SPRAY SETS — Contains 4 oz. Orthorix . 
Spray and 4 oz, Isotox. Suitable for roses, flowers 
and vegetables. Postpaid. $1.55 each. 
WEED-B-GONE — 2.4.D. Postpaid. Pints $1.75. 
ORTHO ANT & MOTH SPRAY—2Y, Chlordane. 
Postpaid. Pint 75c; Quart $1.20, ae 
ORTHO ROSE DUST — Postpaid. 8 oz. Duster 
$1.25; 1 Ib. Refill $1.50. 
ORTHO STANDARD LEAD ARSENATE—Post- 
paid. 20 oz. $1.30. 
SSS 
ORTHO SPRAY CALENDARS FREE 
BRAS 
