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 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 Ib. 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 0z., 50c, postpaid. 
Thrip O cide. Contains D.D.T. 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 other house plants. It is 
equally good on outside plants. Analysis: nitrogen 18%; phosphoric acid 18%; potash 
14%. To use, dissolve level tablespoon in a gallon of water. It never burns. Apply once a 
month. Give transplants half strength. 6-oz. package, 50c plus 8c postage; 24-oz. $1.25, 
plus postage on 2 lIbs.; 4 Ib. package $2.50, plus postage on 5 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 
ostage. 
5 Peat. Best Holland Peat, 4 lIbs., 50c, f.o.b. If by mail, add 2 Ibs. for carton and 
send the postage. 
Sphagnum Moss. Best we can get. 70c per lb., postage extra, for 2 lbs. 
Osmundine, best Florida brown fiber $1.35 per Ib. package, postpaid. 
Plant Labels. The following are plastic labels, easily written upon with pencil. 
Pot Labels, length 442”, 35c doz. Length 3%”, 30c doz. Small labels for African 
Violets, 2” long, 30c doz. Orchid Labels. Perforated on one end, but without wire or 
cord, 244”, 30c doz. Aluminum Tree Labels. Emboss name on label with sharp pencil 
or ball point pen. Two sheets of Aluminum make this strong and permanent. Aluminum 
wire to tie on. 35c doz. Package of 50, $1.00. Please include with order of $1.00 or more 
or send 15c extra for handling if order is under $1.00, on all label orders. 
Plastic Garden Hose. The best made. Cheap plastic hose will disappoint you. This 
hose is not damaged by sun, weather, being run over by trucks. Only hot water under 
pressure will injure it. It should last 8 years or longer. Weighs only 3% lbs. per 25 ft. 
Price, 25 ft., $5.50, plus postage on 4 lbs. 50 ft., $10.75, plus postage on 7 Ibs. 
Wire Baskets. Our wire baskets are electrically welded, galvanized, non-rusting steel. 
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