R. H. Shumway—“The Pioneer American Seedsman”—Rockford, il. 
Fertilizers, Plant Food, Tools, Insecticides, Fungicides and Vermicides POSTPAID 
75 «TWIST -EMS” 
The New Handy Plant-Tie 
A Simpler, Quicker, Better Method of Tying Up Your 
a Vegetable and Flower Plants. — 
4% 
wr 
‘Box of 100 
8 in. lengths JUSTA 
SIMPLE 
40c per Box 
| | pTWIST OF 
3 Boxes $1.00 { THE WRIST 
Postpaid AND THE 
J PLANT IS TIED 
1727 Cyanogas, Ant Killer 
Packed in special 4-o0z. metal con- 
tainer equipped with spout for easy ap- 
plication. Simply shoot it into ant hills 
and no more ant trouble. Gets the ants 
at their source.~ Price: 55 cts.; 2 for 
$1.00, postpaid. 
, 1686 Shumway’s 
Supreme Plant Food 
All Commercial Fertiliz- 
ers must contain among 
other things, these three 
basic chemicals in some 
form or another, Ammonia, 
Phosphoric Acid and Pot- 
ash. But the secret of 
good fertilizer is the pro- 
Se portion of each. In the 
wet form it is offered to you, 
Poti this plant food not only has 
ree just the right proportion 
tk but is highly concentrated, 
: so that a little goes a long 
3) way. A wonderful, well 
, balanced tonic for all house 
plants. 1 Ib. carton 60 cts.; 
_ 5 Ib. bag, $2.50, postpaid. 
1691 A valuable general fertilizer, good 
VIGORO for house plants, lawns, flowers, 
vegetables, shrubs, and trees. Vigoro is easily applied 
and each package contains full directions on how to 
use it. 1 tb., 50 ets cts.; 5 Ibs., $1.25, postpaid. Not pre- 
paid: 25 Ibs., $1.75; 50 Ibs., $2.75; 100 Ibs., $4.95. 
1688 Milorganite Fertilizer 
Analysis Total Nitrogen “Organic” 6% 
Available Phosphoric Acid 2% 
It is safe and easy to use, does not burn vegetation. 
Fine for Lawns, Shrubs, Vegetable or Flower Garden. 
It supplies the soil with the elements plants need for 
healthy, continuous growth. 1 Ib., 40 ets.; 5 Ibs., $1.25, 
postpaid. Not prepaid: 25 Ibs., $1.60; 50 Ibs., $2.55; 
Stim-(@)>-PLanT 
A remarkable all-year-round fertilizer in 
tablet form, odorless, effective and easy to use. 
Growers of fine flowers, shrubs and vege- 
tables use these wonderful little tablets. Stim- 
U-plant increases production, heightens colors 
and improves the quality. Packed in 3 sizes: 
30 tablets, 35 cts.; 100 tablets, $1.00; 1,000, 
$3.95, prepaid. 
100 Ibs., $4.25. 
1690 
1742 Hammond’s Slug Shot 
It is harmless to plants, both vege- 
table and fiower, yet it is powerfully 
effective against leaf-eating insects 
and fungus. It can be used on vege- 
table plants without fear of harm to 
humans, 
Use SLUG SHOT by dusting on damp 
plants to combat the Mexican Bean 
Beetle, Potato Bug, Cabbage Worm, 
Slugs, Sow Bugs, Army Worm, Currant 
Worms, ete. 1 Ib. Round Perforated 
Tin Top Canister, 70 cts.; 5 Ibs., $2.25, 
postpaid. 
RED ARROW Red Arrow Garden Spray. 
Qaeencrarmenremee > A Oe ee a ee fo) et er 
an egetable arden 
INSECT SPRAY Spray scientifically blend- 
ing Pyrethrum and Rote- 
none with Soap. Simply mix with water. Harmless to 
animals. Kills Red Spider, Mealy Bug, Rose Chafer, 
Mexican Bean Beetle, Aphids (plant lice) and other 
Chewing and Sucking insects. 1 0z., 40 cts.; 4 oz., $1.25; 
1 pt., $3.00, postpaid. 
1747 
1689 Crab Grass Killer 
This is a powder. Non-poison- 
ous to humans or animals. One 
application will kill crabgrass and 
chickweed without killing your 
grass. 61% oz. can treats 50x20 or 
weeDONe 
CRAB GRASS 
KILLER 
ac tevt iMG ONL ATES 
porassium Canale 
we enous veot | 1,000 sq. ft. 61 oz. can, $1.25; 26 
MET WEIS 
oz. for $3.25, prepaid. 
‘in water. 
2696 TREE TANGLEFOOT 
Protects all kinds of trees against 
attacks of creeping or climbing 
insects. Treat all your shade and 
fruit trees with Tanglefoot. A sin- 
gle application lasts nearly 3 
months. One pound is sufficient to 
band 12 feet long and 4 
inches wide. Complete instructions 
on how to use on every package. 
6 oz. can $1.25; 1 lb. can $1.75, postpaid. 
1737 ARAMITE*—15W 
For Positive Kill of RED SPIDER 
and certain other mites on EVERGREENS, 
ROSES and other NURSERY 
Also Controls Rust & Black Spot Wilt 
FLOWERS, SHADE TREES, ORNAMENTALS, NURS- 
ERY STOCK, and on almonds, apples, beans (dry edible 
and lima), citrus, grapes, peaches, plums, and walnuts. 
Most effective control for RED SPIDER and certain 
other mites ever developed. Safe! Easy to use! A dry 
wettable powder which mixes readily with water. 
4 oz. makes 1673 galions spray........$1.00, postpaid 
12 oz. makes 50 gallons spray.......... 2.00, postpaid 
make a 
= 1579 
Produces a _ very finely 
divided continuous spray 
without spitting or stream- 
ing. Fitted with brass noz- 
zle to spray ahead or under 
the leaves. Patented new 
action pump. Holds a quart. Brass syphon tubes. Adapted 
for any spray from fog to solid stream. Handle securely 
reinforced. Can not pull off or work loose. Each, $2.25, 
postpaid. 
This is guaranteed to keep dogs and 
1726 Dogsoff other animals away from places they 
are not wanted. 
Harmless to hu- 
OZ. mans, non-poison, 
non - inflammable. 
for Dterlisihe a silly 
sprayed, clings to 
3 oz. Bottle—85 cts. 
$1.50 ot deteriorate 
struc- 
“DOGZOFF™  unhin TS 
1683 ‘Rose Grower” Bone Meal 
Our “Special Brand” Bone has been slightly steamed 
to soften it and is thus quicker in its action. Analysis: 
Ammonia 4% to 5% per cent; total phosphoric acid, 22 
to 25 per cent; bone phosphate, 48 to 54 per cent. 2 Ibs., 
TD cts.; 5 Ibs., $1.25, postpaid. Not prepaid: 10 Ibs., $1.50; 
25 Ibs., $2.50; 50 Ibs., $3.00; 100 Ibs., $5.00. 
1728 Acme Arsenate of Lead. (22°21 spravy. 
ing and spray- 
ing. Solves the problem of controlling practically all 
leaf-eating insects in an efficient manner. Lb., 85 cts.3 
4 Ibs., $2.50, postpaid. 
(Dry.) “Tt hve 
1729 Acme Bordeaux Mixture. 5.2) fungiciae 
for curing and preventing black rot, mildew, blignt, leaf 
curl, seab. or other Une oe diseases on fruits and plants. 
1 lb. will make 5 gallons liquid. 1 Ub. 85 ets.; 4 Ibs., 
$2.50, postpaid. 
1731 Wettable Dusting Sulphur. "or mildew on 
roses and other 
fungus and similar diseases of plants there is nothing 
quite so satisfactory 
as sulphur dust. 2 tb. package, 
$1.00, postpaid. 
One of the most de- 
1732, Acme Lime Sulphur. jenasiic of alt in- 
secticides for dormant spraying and the destruction of 
fungous parasites on woody plants and shrubs. 1 Ib,, 
95 ets.; 5 Ibs., $2.85, postpaid, 
The old reliable nicotine 
1735 Black Leaf 40. spray for aphis of all kinds 
on plants, trees and shrubs. Also excellent to rid poul- 
try and poultr y houses of lice. 1 oz. bottle (makes 6 gal- 
lons), 1 04., 75 ets.; 5 oz., $1.50; 1 Ib., $2.75, postpaid. 
For the control of cutworms, snails 
1741 Snarol. slugs, ete. Non-injurious to vegetation 
and yery economical to use on account of its insolubility 
21% Ibs., $1.45, postpaid. 
HERE 
ir is WW EEDONE 
TRADE MARK 
One part WEEDONE mixed with 60 parts water and 
sprayed on leaves, kills these and other weeds right down 
to root tips: Poison Ivy, Bindweed (Morning Glory), Rag- 
weed,. Yarrow, Plantain, Dandelion, Burdock, Canada 
Thistle, Nettle, ete. It kills weed plants under ground 
as well as above ground, does not sterilize soil. S8-oz. 
bottle (makes 3-gal. spray) $1.25; quart bottle (makes 
15-gal. spray), $3.00, postpaid. 
° FLORALIFE 
MAKE YOUR CUT FLOWERS 
LAST 5 TO 10 DAYS LONGER 
Double Life of Bouquets with Patented 
FLORALIFE—Just Stir into Water 
Individual Packets—15 cts. Each. 
The Gift Box (15-15c Packets) $1.25 Each. 
Postpaid 
THOMPSON'S — 
piscovery) WULZAGLLLS (Bef) 
InRecentYears| 70% Your Garden | 
Complete instructions how to use this Miracle-Working Powder is 
sent with each order for outdoor and indoor gardeners. 
GREATEST 
Snap Dragons grew 6 feet tall with gorgeous long flower- 
ing spikes. It’s really amazing the marvelous results 
obtained with fruits, vegetables and flowers by using this 
new discovery. 
1752—50 Pellets—Makes 800 Gals.—60c Postpaid. 
1753—200 Pellets—Makes 4000 Gals.—$1.25 Postpaid. 
1743 New Evergreen Spray 
The Best Spray for Roses, Shrubs, 
Vegetables and Flowers 
1 oz. Bottle Makes 6 Gallons of Spray ' nN 
Non-Poisonous Insecticide 
Effective against all plant pests, / ear 
including cucumber and melon bee- KILLS 
tles, cabbage worms, rose slugs, leaf INSECTS ON PLANTS 
hoppers, currant worms, ete. Safe 
—Kills only insects—harmless to man, 
live stock, birds and pets. Non-injuri- 
‘ay freely on the tenderest 
plants. Won’t injure the ground. Easv 
to Use—Just mix with water and stir. 
No unpleasant odor. Won’t gum spray- 
ers. 1 oz. bottle, 50 cts.; 6 oz. can, 
$1.35; 16 oz. ean, $2.75, prepaid. 
AUGHLIN SSaMiey 
ING COM 
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1751 This is the New Modern Way to 
Greentox. {ir and Repel Leaf Eating and 
Sucking Insects—Without Poison. 
Greentox is a Super Rotenone Spray containing 
spreaders, wetting agents and patented fumigants that 
actually kills insects. This single spray can rid plants, 
flowers, vegetables and fruits of the insects that will 
attack them. Oz., 50 ets.; 6 0z., $1.25, postpaid. 
1763 Disinfectant and protectant for veg- 
Arasan. etable seeds, grasses, legumes, corn, 
sorghums, and gladiolus bulbs. Reduces losses from 
seed decay and basal rot. 114 oz. size, 50 cts.; 5% oz. size, 
$1.00, postpaid. 
1762 New Improved Semesan Bel. F0".'"23.5 
potatoes. Potato diseases cause a loss equivalent to the 
yield of 1 acre in every 5 or 6 acres planted. Much of 
this loss can be prevented by treating seed before plant- 
ing with Semesan Bel. One pound treats 16 to 22 bushels 
of seed. 2 oz., 60 ets.; 1 Ib., $2.50, postpaid. 
1555 PRUNING SHEARS 
ONE HAND—EASY TO OPERATE—LIGHT WEIGHT 
Only 
ne = 
$1.95 
Long and narrow. 
Easy feel hand 
srip for those hard 
to get at places. 
Steel blade holders 
: ? ing loecknut 
which keeps blades in line and prevents spreading. 
BAMBOO CANE STAKES 
DYED GREEN, PENCIL THICKNESS 
Ideal for Roses, Dahlias, Perennials, Vegetable Plants 
and Flower Plants and a score of other needs. 
No. Length 25 50 100 
1573 22 ft. $1.10 $L.75 $3.00 
ALL POSTPAID 
FOR OTHER ITEMS—SEE INDEX BELOW 
ARASAN....16, 25, 61, 85| MOLE KILLER........ 57 
BERRY SET........... 88| NEEGARDS ...:....... 7 
FIX, BLOSSOM SET 54, 56 NITRAGIN ........... 58 
GARDEN GUARD ..30, 49, PLANT FOOD.......8, 40 
GARDEN HOSE ....... 3| PLANT BANDS........ 7 
GLOVES ae cese ie: .... 2| POTTING SOIL....... 3 
GOPHER KILLER..... 9| RAT & MICE KILLER.57 
HOTRAPS eo. c: . bhae 57| SEED SOWER.........58 
LAWN SPRAYER....3, 36) WEEDER & TROWEL. ,52 
