Somerset's Insecticides - Fungicides - Fumigants 
D.D.T. 
Excellent for the control of most chewing insects, including 
sow-bugs. Kills by contact or through the stomach and re- 
mains toxic for a long period of time. 
SO. Ime SO} MewMoyste ch 38 5 aan See Oe ener nen $4.65 each 
10% Dust. 4 lb. bags $0.95 each—S0 lb. bags $8.75 
75%, Wettable. 3 lb. bags $1.80 each—S0 lb. bags $27.60 
DOWFUME MC 2 
A methyl bromide compound that has been found excellent 
to kill all weeds, weed seeds and soil insects, including 
nematodes when used at the rate of 1-2 lb. to 100 sq. ft. 
Used at the rate of 4 lbs. to 100 sq. ft. it will also kill damp- 
ing off organisms and many other fungus diseases. Permits 
planting within 48 hours. 
This may be used on ground beds, potting soils, flats, 
compost and field areas. A tight gas proof cover is neces- 
sary. We will be glad to give you all details. 
asewe 1 —— MCT Seamer sh ours a eek sects oti $20.40 
MitivECIODNCCOMVECCH in waraa caus oses are 2.90 
Adaptor for new type cans................ 1.35 
Saran Tubing, 8 ft. pieces with fittings.... 1.50 
DU PONT SPREADER (Grasselli SS 3) 
Effective and economical wetter, spreader and sticker. We 
recommend its use for greater efficiency. Do not use in 
sprays containing spreaders. 
Pint $1.50 Gallon $10.00 
EDCO MBX SOIL FUMIGANT (Dowfume G) 
Inexpensive, easily handled soil fumigant, not injurious to 
nearby plants, which permits seeding after 2 days and 
setting plants after 4 days. Especially toxic to nematodes 
and other soil insects. Does not sterilize soil but usually 
crops grow better in treated soil. 1000 sq. ft. requires ap- 
proximately 2-3 gallons. 
5 gal. Drum $19.95 
FORMALDEHYDE 371/. % SOLUTION 
Sterilize all soil used for seed sowing for best results 
One tablespoonful diluted with six of water 
thoroughly mixed with a flat of soil will kill 
most fungi, (2!/. tablespoons with a cup of 
water to the bushel). There are approximately 
29 bushels to the cubic yard of soil. Two weeks 
or more is necessary before plants can be set 
but seed may be, sown 12-24 hours after treat- 
ment if thoroughly watered after sowing. 
Benches and beds may be sterilized by dilut- 
ing | gal. with 50 gal. of water and applying 
Vy gal. to the sq. ft. 
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Steel-lined, non-returnable drums 
90 Ibs. $16.75; 125 lbs. $21.40; 475 lbs. $54.50 
Not mailable. 
FERRADOW 
(Similar to Fermate and Karbam Black) 
An organic fungicide highly effective, safe on a wide range 
of plants and generally compatible with summer oils and 
other spray materials. Has proved especially effective con- 
trolling rot on Poinsettias from cutting bed to finished plants. 
3 lb. Bag $2.75 Case of 12 Bags $25.00 
FULEX PARATHION FUMIGATORS 
Combines Parathion with the principle of smoke fumigation. 
Requires no mask or protective clothing. Do not use with 
open flowers. Cartons of 24. 
2000 cu. ft. $9.00 5000 cu. ft. $12.00 10,000 cu. ft. $15.00 
GARDEN DUST 
Botano De Luxe. Contains Lindane, Ferbam, Ziram, and may 
be used on practically all plants for the control of most 
diseases and insects. 
8 oz. Duster package $1.00 each Case of 24 $16.00 
5 lb. bags for refills $3.95 each; case of 6 bags $15.80 
HEX-A-TOX 
(Not mailable) 
A Hexa-ethyl-tetraphosphate spray with spreader and 
sticker. Controls aphids, red spider, mites, mealy bugs and 
many other difficult to control insects. Bottle makes 100 
gallons finished spray. 
Bottle $2.25 Case of 12 bottles $19.80 
Certification Materials 
LARVA TOX FORMULA No. 2 (Ethylene dichloride) 
Primarily used in treating potted and balled plants (between 
October 1 and May 15) to obtain certification for shipment 
out of Japanese Beetle Area. May also be used to control 
peach borer. | gallon will make 201 gallons of solution. 
12 qts. $16.50; Gallon $4.85; 5 gal. drum $23.50 
LARVA TOX No. 5 (With Chlordane) 
A new material recently authorized by the U.S.D.A. that kills 
the Japanese beetle eggs as well as the grubs. Potted and 
B and B plants dipped in a solution of this material may be 
shipped the entire year providing soil and air temperature 
are maintained at a minimum of 60°. Use 3 cc's to make 1 
gallon of dip. 1 gallon will make 380 gallons of solution 
which may be used at the rate of 1 gallon to the square 
yard to control soil insects. For nematodes, inject 2 cc of 
the undiluted material per square foot. 
Case of 12 quarts.. eR eae ; $27.50 
1 gal. (makes 1260 gallons solution) re o.00 
OCCU ACUICLITIN py Atitee loser neces aimra eae oy ote 45.00 
LARVA TOX 90-10 
(Ethylene Dibromide—Ethylene Dichloride) 
A new material that meets government Japanese Beetle 
Quarantine requirements for treating bare rooted woody 
stock by the dip method, between October 1 and May 15. 
More economical than washing. 
CGasecvotal 2a ewe ee eee eer 22.00 
1 gallon (makes 380 gal.) .. ee s RIL 
5 gallon drum (makes 189.5 gal.). .. 36.00 
NOTE: Larva tox must be sent express or freight. 
LURA SLUG 
A highly concentrated metaldehyde bait that will eradicate 
the heaviest infestation of snails. 
1 lb. Can $3.50 5 lb. $15.00 
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