Miscellaneous Supplies : The Linn County Nurseries 
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m2 WAPELLO. We believe this nut will prove productive Qao mace: 4.00 
and young bearing. It comes from Eastern lowa. 
\ CHINESE CHESTNUTS. Since the Chestnut Blight has practically de- 
stroyed the American Sweet Chestnut, the almost blight resistant Chinese 
Chestnut is taking its place as a nut producer, and generally the nuts are as 
good in quality, as large, and produce freely. Most of the trees are not as 
winter hardy as our native species and should be planted in favored places in 
a climate like Central Iowa has. 
o PRICES: WEBS ith, ball aT 
“. Chinquapin x American Chestnut Hybrid. This tree has very sweet nuts but 
are quite small. 24-30 in. seedling transplants. $1.50. 
HAZEL. “\Winkler. This variety has been in very great demand. Compact 
bushes 6 or 7 ft. high having larger nuts than the common native hazel. 
The red and bronze fall foliage is also attractive. 
\ 18-24 in. $1.40 
\ TURKISH TREE HAZEL. 30-40 ft. This hazel grows into a beautiful tall 
pyramidal tree with corky bark. It has fair sized nuts and is hardy in 
central Iowa. 3-4 ft. $4.00. 
MISCELLANEOUS SUPPLIES 
HAWKEYE LAWN SEED. A good mixture of perennial grasses for both sun 
and shade. Contains Kentucky Blue grass, Creeping Red Fescus, High- 
land Bent and Poa Trivialis. The mixture contains no annual grasses or 
clover. 1 lb. for $1.20; 5 lbs. for $6.00; 10 lbs. for $11.75. 
RA-PID-GRO. A concentrated fertilizer to be mixed with water and applied 
to plants by sprinkling or can be fed through the foliage by spraying. Con- 
tains urea. Prices: 2 oz. 25c, makes 11 qts.; 1 lb. $1.25, makes 22 gal.; 5 Ib. 
$4.50, makes 110 gal. 
VIGORO: Complete plant food. Supplies in balanced form the eleven vital 
plant food elements for hardy, beautiful plants. Clean, odorless, sanitary 
and easy to use. 10 lb. bag, 95ce; 25 lb. bag, $1.70; 100 lb. $4.55. 
ENDO PEST. A handy all purpose dust for killing all kinds of insects and 
diseases in the garden. Comes in handy 10 oz. applicator gun. §85c. 
ENDO WEED. Preparation of 2 4 D in liquid form which will kill most lawn 
weeds when sprayed on according to directions. Qt. $2.69. 
CRAG HERBICIDE 1. A new chemical that kills almost all weed seed as 
they germinate in the top layer of soil. Spray on the soil after a clean cul- 
tivation or hoeing and before any new weeds have started, does not effect 
weeds over % in. high and is harmless to strawberries, asparagus, corn, 
gladiolus and most other established plants. Most effective during quite 
warm dry weather. One spraying lasts 3 to 6 weeks. 4 oz. treats 3,000 sq. 
ft. $1.50; 2 lbs. treats % tol acre $4.50. 
KRILIUM. Soil conditioner for lawns and gardens. Makes heavy clay soils 
friable so they hold water and do not bake. Also used in potting soil. 5 lb. 
will treat 40 sq. ft. of soil 6 in. deep or 80 sq. ft. 3 in. deep. 1 lb. $1.69; 
5 Ib. $6.95. 
VOLCK. An oil spray used against Scab insects, Red Spider and Mealy Bugs. 
Pint, 70c. 
DUSTING SULPHUR. Used to combat red spider on evergreen and for black 
spot and mildew on roses. 2 lbs. 55e. 
PEAT. An excellent source of humus for plants and lawns. Used generously 
when planting evergreens and shrubs. $1.50 per bag. 
ROSS ROOT FEEDER. Subirrigate and feed your trees. Attaches to your 
garden hose. $4.95 each. 
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