The Complete Book of African Violets. By Helen Van Pelt Wilson. This is completely 
new and gives best information on hundreds of varieties. 29 Saintpaulias are shown in 
full color. 256 pages, fully illustrated. $2.95. 
How To Grow African Violets. By Carolyn Rector. 94 pages, paper-board covers. 
Illustrated. How to pollinate, hybridize, grow from seed or leaf cuttings, prepare soils, 
control pests and diseases, groom plants for show, etc., by a real grower. $1.35. 
The Book of Trees. By Alfred C. Hottes. 200 illustrations. Everyone loves trees 
and this book describes all worthwhile trees, their stories, uses, culture; historical trees; 
lists for every situation. Mr. Hottes knows trees and writes in a charming style. 440 
pages. $4.00. 
The Wise Garden Encyclopedia. By a group of American authorities. Edited by E. 
L. D. Seymour. 1,380 pages. Profuse illustrations. 64 pages in color. Price. $5.00. 
A to Z On Fuchsias. 136 pages. Cloth bound. Illustrations, some in color. 700 
varieties described. $3.00. 
Garden Supplies 
Postage Extra is necessary on several items below. The weight when packed is 
given on these items. It is clearly stated that you must send the postage when you order. 
Many do not and we must write for it. Here is how to find it. We are very near Los 
Angeles. Call your P.O. and ask the cost of postage on the packed weight given from your 
P.O. to Los Angeles and send us that amount. If you do not send the postage in full 
with order, (sales tax too if in Calif.) we write and ask for it before shipping and 
charge you 5c extra for the notice. 
If your shipment goes by express, no postage is due. But the minimum cost of an 
express package is now $1.85, any weight, any distance. 
Snail-Kil Pellets. 1 lb., 45c, plus postage for 2 lbs. Two pounds, 75c, plus postage 
for 3 lbs. 
Ant-B-Gon. Set of 4 filled dispensers, 75c, plus postage for 1 lb. Refilling liquid, 
4 oz., 40c postpaid. 
Vole Oil Spray, for outside plants. Kills mealybugs, scale, red spider, etc. Don’t use 
on orchids, saintpaulias, or most house plants, palm trees or ferns. Fine to clean up your 
shrubs, trees and most outside plants. 4 oz., 50c, postpaid. 
Thrip O cide. Contains DDT. Kills thrips on Gladiolus or other plants. Scale on 
Orchids. 4 oz., $1.20 postpaid. 
Vio-Vim, a fungicide and Bactericide for African Violets. 75c prepaid. Its effect is 
apparent in the stimulated growth of the plant. 
Wonder Garden Spray. Spray as directed for cyclamen mite, mealybug, red spider 
and other pests. $1.10 prepaid. 
We assume no risk for results with insecticides. 
Spoonit is the fertilizer we use on African Violets and on all house plants. A new, 
improved formula is now available. Analysis: nitrogen, 18%; phosphoric acid, 20%; 
potash, 17%. To use, dissolve level tablespoonful in 1 gal. water or level teaspoonful in 
1 qt. Give transplants half strength. Apply once a month. It never burns. Prices. 6 oz. 
package 50c plus 8c postage. 15 oz. pkg., $1.00, plus postage on 1 lb. (see paragraph 
1 above.) 44 oz. pkg. $2.00 plus postage on 4 Ibs. 
Potting Soils. We have not formerly listed potting soils but give soil formulas and 
list materials for making them, but many prefer to buy a ready made mixture. 
Black Magic, African Violet Mix. The users praise it. 8 oz., price 45c. Plus 10c 
postage. Dampen before using. 
Georgia Peat African Violet Planter Mix is close to a perfect soil for African 
Violets, Gloxinias and others. Contains nitrogen and trace elements. Large bag, 160 cu. 
in. about 24 oz., 60c plus postage on 2 lbs. 
Canadian Horticultural Peat. High quality. 3 lbs., 50c, f.o.b. Send postage for 4 lbs. 
Sphagnum Moss. Best we can get. 70c per lb., postage extra, for 2 lbs. 
Osmundine, best Florida brown fiber $1.35 per lb. package, postpaid. 
Plant Labels. The following are plastic labels, easily written upon with pencil. Pot 
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