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Illustrates how it is installed in hotbed 
Successfully used to heat soil in hotbeds and to prevent exposed pipes from freezing. Outfit 
consists of lead-covered cable and thermostat. 
Cable. Lead-covered with both ends assembled in an attachment plug. Comes in 2 lengths, 
30 ft. and 60 ft. 30-ft. Cable rated at 180 watts, 60-ft. Cable rated at 400 watts. The 60-ft. 
Cable will heat up to a 36 square-foot hotbed. 30-ft. assembly $6.70; 60-ft. assembly $11.10. 
Thermostats. HSC4 isa simplified type and will control 1 or 2 cables. It is the best suited for 
automatic operation around pipes, etc. HSC2 Thermostat includes a duplex receptacle and 
3 feet of rubber cord. It controls up to six 60-foot cabies. 
HSC3 Thermostat $8.40, HSC2 Thermostat $21.85. 
Bird Vita-Bands 
Square, open- 
bottom pots used 
j for transplanting. 
@ Sturdy fibre-resin 
construction main- 
tains best moisture 
conditions. Exclus- 
ive nutrient treat- 
ment provides a 
liberal supply of 
plantfood. Tested 
and approved un- 
der all growing con- 
ditions. Simple to 
set up. 
Bird Vita-Band D 
The new disintegrating plant band Per 1000* 
134 x134x2Win. Packed 2000...... $4 15 
Dex 2 Voneeacked) 2000). oo... 4 65 
2 kee Ome te backed. 2000 .5.5 0a. ay fs) 
246x2%x3 in. Packed 2000...... 6 05 
oe ox OMeexrommern backed. 10003... 7 05 
Bird Vita-Band 10 
A low cost Band, for shorter growing periods 
Per 1000* 
2 3x2 x 23650. Packed 2000... ... $4 55 
Dax Dee seine Packed 20002... 32 5 05 
246x%2145x3 in, Packed 2000...... 6 00 
Cas oe tte acked 10002. =... 6 90 
Cea eee eeerit, Packed O00K « c.> .* 9 00 
Package of 100, 2x 2x2 in., $1, postpaid. 
Bird Vita-Pots 
Durable, nutrient-treated pots for growing 
and shipping plants. Their use eliminates 
transplant root shock—saves on shipping 
charges—protects root balls during shipping, 
50 Postpaid 100 Postpaid 1000* 
2%-in....$1 25 $1 45 $2 00 $2 25 $15 50 
So4-in ee oOmets 800.62 65, 2.90, 2270 
a ele eee 00 ee Ss) 00) 3°30. 25470 
Bird Neponset Red Flower Pots 
Used for shipping plants and transplanting. 
Light in weight and sturdily made. Inner 
wax coating prevents drying out. 
25 Postpaid 100 Postpaid 1000* 
244-in...$0 40 $0 55 $1 15 $1 35 $8 60 
CalisG ace 45 60 120 et 40 OetS 
Amit) tee era OO (Sipe 485-2 05, 14-70 
Gane sO 200) 2/60). 3) 10) 22.25 
*F.0.B, Pittsburgh or factory if not in stock 
Water-Right Seed Grow Box 
Suitable for starting seeds indoors. 
Water supplied through slots at both ends 
of box. Patented inner plate permits even 
distribution of water from underneath. 
Size 15 x 13 x 234 in. Green enamel finish. 
$2.75 each, 3 for $7.50. 
Terra-Lite Brand Vermiculite 
A growing me- 
dium for starting 
seeds in flats and 
benches and for 
rooting cuttings. 
Seeds germinate 
faster, root cut- 
tings develop 
quicker and are 
stronger when 
grown in Terra- 
Lite. Terra-Lite 
is chemically inert 
and does not contain any bacteria or fungus. 
Seeds planted in Terra-Lite are not suscep- 
tible to pre-emergence damping-off. 
3-qt. bag 40 cts., postage extra 15 cts.; 
14-bus. bag 85 cts., postage extra 20 cts.; 
314-bus. bag $2.35; 10 314-bus. bags $21.50. 
B-B Garden Flats 
Made of common lumber. Has patent de- 
tachable front which permits plants to be 
removed without disturbing the roots. Suit- 
able for starting any kind of seeds indoors. 
Can be used either with or without pots. Size 
123% x 188 x3 in. Price, flat only, without 
pots, 75 cts. each; 25 or more, 70 cts. each. 
Metropolitan Hotbed Sash 
Metropolitan Hotbed Sash are made from 
good quality Tidewater Gulf cypress, fab- 
ricated and finished on specially designed 
sash-making machines. All parts are mor- 
tised and tenoned to insure accurate, smooth, 
and tight-fitting joints. The sides are planed 
perfectly straight to prevent any open space 
between sash when laid on the frame. 
No. 9. 3 ft. 2 in. x 6 ft. for 4 rows of 
Saif ie LASS spt erat: ioe, cenit ee $11 70 
Sash are 134 inches thick with j4-in. round 
iron cross-bar in center and with horns, 
Sash are painted two coats of paint, without 
glass. 5-sash lots, 50 cts. per sash less; 10- 
sash lots, 60 cts. per sash less. 
Glass for Hotbed Sash Bais 
8x10, 90 lights, B, Single Strength. .$8 35 
10x12, 60 lights, B, Single Strength.. 8 35 
Densoplastic (Glazing Putty) 
Used for glazing and reglazing of hotbed 
sash and greenhouses. A gallon does 300 
lineal feet of bar with 34-in. nozzle. 
S=pale Kit tcc eats teeta etl cal atainns aie 16 75 
Glazing Gun with %%-in. nozzle, $6. 
Peerless Glazing Points 
Used for glazing hotbed 
sash. Zinc coated. 1-lb. 
pkg. 90 cts., 5 Ibs. $4.25. 
Start your Garden Earlier 
\this year—with HOTKAPS 
Protect tender seedlings from frost, hot 
sun, wind, etc.—reduce shock of transplant- 
ing with Hotkaps. These patented wax- 
paper cones form miniature hothouses over 
each plant. Enjoy all your favorite flowers 
and vegetables—first. Quick and easy to set. 
Postpaid 
25 Hotkaps with setter...... 50 95m eins 
100 Hotkaps with setter...... 3-159 3:45 
250 Hotkaps with setter...... 590 6 30 
Weeks Earlier to Market 
Thousands of market gardeners are getting 
premium prices every year by using Hotkaps. 
They eliminate weather and insect damage, 
help produce earlier and bigger crops. Hot- 
kaps are inexpensive and easy to use. Ppd. 
{FOO0RHOtka pS a arepieutele $18 35 $19 85 
5,000 Hotkaps, prepaid...... 91 00 
10,000 Hotkaps, prepaid.... 180 50 
Fiberboard Garden Setter, each 20 cts. 
Steel Setter, each $1.95. 
