Holmes’ Aids for Good Growing 
We pay transportation on the following items only where quoted Postpaid or Prepaid. Purchaser pays 
transportation charges where quoted Not paid. Prices are subject to change without notice and to our stocks 
being unsold. 
ARSENATE OF LEAD. 1 Ib., 75c; 4 lbs., $2.00, post- 
paid. 
APHIS DUST or SPRAY. (Contains Lindane.) 
For control of aphids. Also spittle bug on Strawber- 
ries. 1 Ib., 85c; 4 Ibs., $2.25, postpaid. 
BLACK LEAF 40. Kills aphids (plant lice). 1 tea- 
spoon to 1 gallon of water. 1 oz., 40c; 5 ozs., $1.20; 
1 lb., $2.70; 2 lbs., $4.80, postpaid. 
BLOSSOM-SET. Makes the fruit set better, prevents 
the falling of the first blossoms. Plants will produce 
larger, firmer fruits with fewer seeds. 4-0z. bottle, 75c; 
1 pt., $1.75, postpaid. 
BUG GETA PELLETS. Compressed bait to kill slugs, 
snails and cutworms. Easy to use. Clean to handle. 
Broadscast pellets in evening. Sprinkle with water. 12- 
oz. box, 60c; 2-lb., box, $1.10, postpaid. 
CHLORDANE. The most effective insecticide for lawn 
grubs, ants and other turf insects. 1 lb. (makes 12 gals. 
solution), 70c; 4 Ibs., $1.75, postpaid. 
COPPER-ROTENONE DUST. It con- 
tains 5% copper (C-O-C'S), highly ef- 
fective against Tomato blights, Cucum- 
ber and Melon diseases, and mildew on 
flowers. Also will kill the striped Cu- 
cumber beetle. 1 lb., 70c; 4 Ibs., $1.75, 
postpaid. 
CROW REPELLENT. Protects Corn 
from crows and other seed-pulling birds. 
Works well, and does not harm the seed 
or clog the planter. % pt., 60c; pt., 
$1.00; qt., $1.75, postpaid. 
CUKE and MELON DUST. C-O-C-S. An insecti- 
cide and fungicide for the control of Cucumber 
beetles, wilt, scab, mildew and leaf spot. 1 lb., 65c; 
4 Ibs., $1.50, postpaid. 
DDT 50 SPRAY. A 50% wettable DDT powder. 
Controls flea beetles, Colorado potato beetles; leaf- 
hoppers on Beans, Cabbage, Grapes and Potatoes. 
Also controls thrips on Onions and Gladiolus; corn 
borer; codling moth on Apples and Pears. 1 table- 
spoon in 1 gallon of water. 1 Ib., 90c; 4 Ibs., $2.45, 
postpaid. 
ISOTOX GARDEN SPRAY. An improved insect 
spray containing lindane, malathon and DDT. For 
use on flowers, shrubs, fruit trees and 
vegetables. 4-oz. bottle, $1.00; 8 ozs., 
$1.75; 16 ozs., $2.95, postpaid. 
KOLO FRUIT TREE DUST or 
SPRAY. (6-7 tablespoons to a gal- 
lon of water.) A combined insecticide 
and fungicide for insect and disease 
control after the dormant stage. Used 
on Apples, Peaches, Pears, Plums 
and certain ornamentals. 1 lb., $1.00; 
3-lb. bag, $1.75, postpaid. 
NEW POMO-GREEN. Ideal Rose spray or dust. A 
combined insecticide and fungicide for use on Roses 
and other flowers. Leaves no unsightly residue. 
1 Ib., $1.15; 4 lbs., $3.00, postpaid. 
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ORTHO ROSE DUST. Controls many insects and 
diseases which attack Roses and other flowers. The 8- 
oz. duster can be refilled. 8-oz. duster, $1.00; 1-lb. can, 
$1.25, postpaid. . 
POTA-TOX. Best Potato Spray or Dust. Con- 
trols insects and diseases on Potatoes. Contains DDT 
and copper fungicide (C-O-C-’S), a combination that 
not only kills Potato bugs, leaf hoppers and aphids 
but also controls early and late blight and leaf spot. 
1 Ib., 75c; 4 lbs., $2.00, postpaid. 
ROTENONE DUST OR SPRAY (.75%). Non 
poisonous insecticide safe to use on all crops. Very 
effective on Beans, Melons, Squash. 1 Ib., 50c; 4 Ibs., 
$1.25, postpaid. 
SCALECIDE. A safe and effective dormant spray 
to use on fruit trees, grape vines, shade trees, and 
shrubs. 1 pt., 85c; 1 qt., $1.25; gallon; $3.00, postpaid. 
SPIDER MITE DUST OR SPRAY. Controls red 
spider and mites on evergreens and other ornamentals. 
1-Ib. can, $1.00; 4-lb. bag, $3.00, postpaid. 
TOMATO DUST C-O-C-S. A copper fungicide for 
use in the control of early and late blight on To- 
matoes, Potatoes, Celery and other vegetables hav- 
ing hard foliage. 1 Ib., 50c; 5 Ibs., $1.50, postpaid. 
Shien aL) WAX. 14-Ib. bar, 35c; 14-Ib. bar, 55c, post- 
paid. 
TREE WOUND DRESSING. A very adherent and 
long lasting antiseptic dressing for sealing and water- 
proofing tree wounds. Prevents infection of pruned or 
ee portions. 72 pt., 65c; 1 pt., $1.10; 1 qt., 
TREE TANGLEFOOT. Perfect safeguard for trees. 
6-oz. can, $1.00; 1 Ib., $1.75, postpaid. 
SEED TREATMENTS 
ARASAN. Reduces seed decay and damping off. 
34 oz., 25c; 8 ozs., $1.10, postpaid. 
SEMESAN. A seed disinfectant and plant stimulant. 
2 ozs., 60c; 12 ozs., $2.85, postpaid. 
SPERGON. Seed protectant. Kills the soil fungi and bac- 
teria which cause damping off. 1 0z., 25c; 5 ozs., $1.00; 
1 Ib., $2.50, postpaid. 
Fez7y Wear 
GARDEN GLOVES 
Give you everything you want: all- 
leather, durable, easy to wear, SOFT AS 
KID, DIRT-PROOF, WASHABLE. 
Outwear six pairs of fabric. Also ideal 
for house, basement, garage, furnace, etc. Women’s sizes: 
small, medium, large. Men’s sizes: small, medium, large. 
Prices: $1.70, postpaid. 
SOFT TOUCH GLOVES. Household and garden 
gloves in pastel colors. Feel like kid. Wear like iron. 
Bee standard size fits all women. 85c per pair, post- 
paid. 
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