SUPER BALE NEW HANDY 
De x20 8 ol 36M CARTON. 
IMPORTED HORTICULTURAL PEAT MOSS 
Poor soil texture can now be easily remedied 
by incorporating peat moss in the soil. It pre- 
vents clay soil from baking and sandy soil from 
drying out. Don’t suffer disappointments be- 
cause your soil texture is poor. Peat moss is 
more absorbent than a sponge and is a soil con- 
ditioner but not a fertilizer. 
Prices: By freight or express f. 0. b. Madison. 
Y pk. bag, 45c; by mail 65c; Yo bu. bag, 95c; 
by mail $1.40. Handy Carton size (1014x15- 
x15%), weight about 10 Ibs., $1,35. Add postage 
if wanted by mail. Handy bale (30x15x18), 4.5 
cubic feet, weight about 50 to 70 Ilb., $3.75. 
Super bale (36x19x20), 7.5 cubic feet, shipping 
weight about 70 to 100 lb., $4.95. 
Note. Weight varies because of moisture loss 
in storage. 
VERMICULITE 
A soil conditioner that speeds up the root- 
ing of cuttings and greatly increases germina- 
tion of seeds. It is also ideal for mulching, and 
storing of root crops and bulbs. It seems to 
absorb moisture when bulbs are too moist and 
gives off moisture when the bulbs are dry. Will 
not permit fungus or algal growth. It is clean, 
light and easy to handle. Famous florists and 
horticulturists highly indorse this produce. 
Prices: By freight or express, f. 
0. b, Madison: 2 pk. 45c, by mail 
65ce;, 242 | bus) bag. 85c, by mail 
$1.35 postpaid; 2 bu. bag, $1.95. 
Z Shipping weight 15 lb. Add post- 
age if wanted by mail. 3% bu. 
bag, not mailable, $2.35 (Shipping 
weight about 24 lb.) 5 bags at 
$2.30 per bag. 
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VERMICULITE 
PLANT AID 
SPHAGNUM MOSS 
For starting seeds, plants, hanging baskets— 
See page 21. 
DAIRY ORGANIC COMPOST 
Organic matter and soil bacteria : 
are the life blood of soil. It must 
have Organic matter to keep alive. 
Condition and recharge your soil 
nature’s way by using organic 
compost. It is the perfect way to 
aerate the soil as well as stimulate 
the soil bacteria. Dairy Organic 
Compost is made from decomposed 
dairy cattle manure that is proc- 
essed without chemicals or forced 
with foreign materials. It is not 
dehydrated or pulverized but mere- 
ly composted and screened. Guaranteed not to 
burn. Odorless, weed free, retains moisture alive 
with bacteria, contains trace minerals and hor- 
mones and is long lasting. Clean and easy to 
handle and may be stored indefinitely. Wonderful 
on lawn and gardens and to use in planting 
trees, shrubs, plants and bulbs. Price: 2 lb. 
bag, 50c; by mail 80c, postpaid. By freight or 
express, f. 0. b. Madison, 50 lb. bag, $2.95, 
HYPON 
Grows Better Plants Faster 
In SOIL, SAND-or WATER 
Simply dissolve and water , 
all your houseplants, garden & 
flowers, vegetables, shrubs or 
lawn, Produces stronger plants, 
more and larger flowers and 
fruit. Excellent for starting 
seedlings, cuttings, transplants. 
Clean, odorless. Won't burn 
foliage or roots if used as 
directed. Contains all nutri- 
tional elements complete and 
balanced—plus vitamin B1— 
instantly available, Results sure, 
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Sora Apverristo THORS 
Prices 3 oz. can, 25c; 7 oz. can, 50c; by mail 
60c; 1 Ib, can, $1.00; by mail $1.25. 
INSTANT VIGORO 
A (19-28-14) complete plant food in concen- 
trated form for liquid plant feeding by the mak- 
ers of the famous Vigoro. It is ideal for foliar 
feeding through the leaves of the plant as well as 
for normal root zone feeding. One-half pound 
makes eight gallons of liquid plant food. Prices: 
% lb., 80c; by mail, 90c; 1b., $1.25; by mail, 
Sie 3 lIbs., $3.00; by mail, $3.45; 25 Ibs., 
DU PONT SOLUBLE PLANT FOOD 
A new spray on plant food 
which can be applied to the 
foilage or the soil. It is a high 
Strength (19-22-16) general pur- 
pose fertilizer, readily soluble 
in water and quickly stimulates 
plant growth. Urea and _ trace 
elements are included in the 
formula. Will not burn foilage or 
roots when used as_ directed. 
Price: 6 oz. can, 59c, by mail 
70c; 1% lb. can (makes 30 to 
60 gallons), $1.75, by mail $2.00; 
4 Ib. bag, $3.25, by mail $3.75, 
VIGORO 
6-10-4 
a product of Swift and Oompany, 
food. Odorless, sanitary, 
economical, and easy to apply. Requires only 
three pounds per hundred square feet for 
lawns and four pounds per hundred square feet 
of flowers and vegetables. Sizes and prices sub- 
ject to change. VIGORO prices: 1 1b., 15c; by 
mail, 25¢c; 5. Ibs., 55c;. by mail, $1.00, By 
freight or express: 10 lbs., 95c; add postage 
if wanted by mail; 25 lbs., $1.70; 50 lbs., $2.55; 
(2-50 lb. bags), $4.95. 
SHEEP MANURE 
Pulverized Sheep Manure is a natural, organic 
fertilizer for lawns, gardens, window boxes, 
plants, shrubs, trees. Contains humus which is 
ideal for sandy and clay soils. Prices: By freight 
or express f. 0, b. Madison: 5 lbs., 45c; by mail, 
95c; 25-lb. bag, $1.25; 50-lb. bag, $2.10; 100 
lbs. (2-50 Ib. bags), $3.75. 
BONE MEAL 
For roses, peonies, tulips and other flowers 
requiring a good supply of phosphorous. 26% 
total phosphoric acid. Prices: By mail, 5 lbs., 
$1.30, postpaid. By freight or express f. o. b. 
VIGORO, 
is a complete plant 
Madison: 10 lbs., $1.10; 50 Ibs., $3.65; 100 
Ibs., $6.75. 
BORATE 
High grade 44% Borate. Used to correct 
boron deficiency in the soil. Can be applied any 
time from spring to late fall at the rate of 25 
to 40 pounds per acre. For grain, should be 
broadeast, and worked into the soil ten days to 
two weeks before seeding. Prices: By mail, 5 
lbs., $1.15, postpaid. By freight or express 
f. 0. b. Madison: 100 lbs., $4.60; 500 Ib. lots, 
$4.35 a hundred pounds. 
ALUMINUM SULPHATE 
Used to ‘acidify soils for plants that require 
an acid soil. 4 lbs. to 100 square feet will acidify 
the soil one pH. in two weeks’ time. Prices: 
By mail, 5 lbs., $1.15; postpaid. By freight or 
express f. 0. b. Madison: 10 lbs., 90c; 25 Ibs., 
$1.75; 100 lbs., $4.50. 
AMMONIUM NITRATE 
33%% nitrogen. Recommended for top dress- 
ing pastures and grasslands. Prices by mail: 
5 lbs., $1.25, postpaid. By freight or express 
f. 0. b. Madison: 80-lb. bag, $4.20. 
COMMERCIAL VIGORO 
8-16-16 
A fertilizer that contains all the minor min- 
erals elements needed for the successful growth 
of plants. We highly recommend this to truck 
and market growers as a complete fertilizer for 
their vegetable crops. Prices by freight or ex- 
press f. 0. b. Madison: 80-lb. bag, $4.50; $87.05 
*" BONRO PLANT STARTER 
A scientific combination of ammonium and 
potassium phosphates made to give immediate 
nourishment to promote quick root and foliage 
growth of transplants. Contains 10% nitrogen, 
52% available phosphoric acid and 10% potash 
water soluble. Three pounds enough for 800 
plants. Prices: 3-lb. bag, $1.00; by mail, $1.40; 
50-lb, bag f. 0. b. Madison, $8.25, 
L. L. OLDS SEED COMPANY — MADISON 1, WISCONSIN 
Olds’ Plant Foods and Soil Builders 
FERRO F. T. E. 
(Fritted Trace Element) 
This new development brings 
gardeners trace elements in a 
safe, slowly soluble form 
called F, T. E. It contains iron, 
manganese, copper, zinc, boron 
and molybdenum. ‘They are 
slowly released as the plants 
need them, It is non-toxie and 
there is no danger from using 
excessive amounts. Stays in 
the soil and won’t leach out with moisture. 
Prices: 1 lb. can, $1.00, by mail $1.25; 5 Ib. 
bags, $2.95, by mail $3.50 postpaid, 
DU PONT SOIL CONDITIONER “W” 
Improves Clay Type Soils 
This is the new plastic resin 
type synthetic material that 
you have been reading about 
that works such wonders on 
heavy clay type soils. It is of 
no value on other types of soil. 
It reduces crusting erosion and 
increases water absorption and 
retention. Easily applied by 
dissolving in a sprinkling ean 
using 8 oz. to 100 square feet, 
ou Soil should be worked up be- 
fore applying. Prices: 4 oz, can, 
p28; 8 oz. can, $1.95; 2-Ib, can, $6.75, post- 
paid. 
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Convert to Plant Food with Activo 
Activo is a multi-use garden-supply 
item. So versatile it meets some need 
for every gardener. It has five times 
as Many uses aS most compost hasteners. 
Better than fertilizer. 
1. Converts compost quicker, easier, and 
cheaper. 1 pound treats up to 225 pounds of 
compost; 20 pounds treats 2% tons. 
2. Converts garbage into humus, WITHOUT 
ODOR, in as little time as three weeks, 
8. Activates soils, stretches and improves 
chemical fertilizer, aids hot beds, reduces odor 
in outdoor toilets while converting waste into 
an odorless, ash-like plant food, 
4. Works any month of year. Works even on 
soot, sawdust, and coal dust. 
5. ORGANIC, (No Chemicals!) Doesn’t kill 
earthworms. Odorless. A composition of na- 
ture’s own friendly, beneficial micro-organisms, 
Prices: No. 2 size, about two pounds, treats 
up to 450 pounds, $1.10; No. 7 size, about six 
pounds, treats up to 1,700 pounds, $2.79; No. 
20 size, about 20 pounds, treats up to two 
and one-half tons, $5.95, postpaid up to 4th zone, 
MANNA PLANT FOOD 
Your old _ favorite 
MANNA, the fast-act- 
ing soluble plant food 
and transplant-starter 
that’s fortified with 
hormones, vitamins and 
minerals . and 
grows better plants in 
sand, cinders, soil or 
water . .. now packed in a beautiful, washable, 
durable plastic Florette. Choice of green, yellow, 
red, black or ivory ... A genuine bargain: 
Enough MANNA for 200 aqts. liquid fertilizer 
and 342” size Florette for only $1.00, postpaid, 
ATLAS FisH EMULSION 
The original. fish fertilizer emulsion 
A complete, balanced 100% 
organic Plant Food — for in- 
door, outdoor and greenhouse PILGRIMS 
plants. seared 
from 
ATLAS FISH EMULSION {4 INDIANS 
is easily applied. Mix with to use 
water, Use sprinkling can £ FISH 
or hose applicator. Inex- f 
pensive to use. Pre- A 
ferred by experts. 
Prices: 4 oz., 
35c; pt., $1.003 
at., $1.90; gal.; 
$6.25, postpaid. 
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