SHENANDOAH VALLEY’S 
Krilium-Masgic Soil Conditioner= Sprayers 
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UNTREATED TREATED 
You probably have heard in one place or another about soil con- 
ditioners, the development of which was first announced very early 
in 1952 by Monsanto Chemical Company, whose product is sold under 
the name of Krilium. 
But unless you are a rare person, you are most likely only vaguely 
ats about this far-reaching advancement in the conditioning of 
soil. 
In the first place, you are probably confused about how it functions, 
how it is applied and what effect it has on the soil. Much of the con- 
fusion that prevails is the result of fantastic and unwarranted claims 
that were made for the products of several get-rich-quick firms. 
When their products failed to meet the claims made for them, the 
users were disillusioned and disappointed and deeply resentful. 
Needless to say, they told their friends that soil conditioners are a 
fraud and that they will not condition the soil as claimed. 
For a while, this retarded the sale and use of all soil conditioners, 
good products included. But this attitude soon gave way to more 
rational views and better understanding. 
Things have now settled back to a point not far from where they 
started. Like all new industries, this one had its fling and has now 
become pretty well stabilized. From here on, its growth will be more 
solid, sensible, stable and profitable to both manufacturers and users. 
KRILIUM-The Original 
and Now the leader 
Krilium was the original soil conditioner. For some months it was 
the only one on the market. Within a short time some thirty or more 
came on the market, but most of them were identical in content, 
sold under a different trade name. A majority of these legitimate 
brands and—as far as we know—all of the fake products have now 
fallen by the wayside. 
And we are informed that nearly all of the remaining brands are 
packaged under a franchise from Krilium’s maker, the Monsanto 
Chemical Company, to whom a royalty is paid. In any event, Kril- 
ium is now the leading soil conditioner by a wide margin. We expect 
it to stay way out in front. The reasoning behind that statement 
would make a long story, but in the essence it is rooted in ‘‘know- 
how,’’ economical production, intensive educational promotion and 
broad, efficient distribution. 
(Are becoming very popular) 
gSprayers and Dusters 
Pressure Sprayers 
No. 293-G. Galvanized. 334 gal......... 
No. 335-G. Galvanized. 334 gal......... 
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No. 36 Sunshine (Wheelbarrow) ......... 
Hudson Flame Throwers 
Blizzard, Copper. Continuous........ $4 40 
Chapin, Copper; single nozzle......... 3 10 
Chapin, Copper; doublenozzle........ 3 35 
No. 403-ND. Master Fog. Tin. Qt.... 43 
Now Sian Comet lime @) tamer serctenererers 1 04 
Non4365) Cardinalwrs qtcsaeererettseter 1 90 
eye Dusters 
---10 15 | No. 806. Roto Power. 2 nozzles, 2 el- 
70 ee oe bows, four 15-inch telescoping tubes. 
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Function of Soil Conditioners 
In reality, soil conditioners do not condition the soil. Instead they 
stabilize it. That is, after you work the soil into a pulverized or 
granular condition, Krilium will keep it there for a long time—several 
years, if adequately and properly applied. A full understanding and 
acceptance of these facts is very important. When you fully under- 
stand the function of soil conditioners, you can use them with profit 
and genuine satisfaction. Other fundamental facts you should know 
are: Krilium contains no plant food. It only provides artificial or- 
ganic matter or serves as a substitute for organic matter. It serves 
no purpose on sandy soil nor on clay soil that contains adequate 
organic matter. 
It is clay soil without adequate organic matter that needs Krilium. 
A good illustration is provided by photos 1 and 3 above, 4 and 8 days 
respectively after planting. Note the hard, putty-like condition of 
the seed bed and poor progress being made in emergence of seedlings. 
Then look at illustration 2 and 4, 4 and 8 days after planting. Lack 
of space forbids illustrations of more advanced stages of plants, in- 
cluding improved foliage and increased yields. 
Rate of application: For satisfactory results, soil should be treated 
3 inches deep, at the rate of one pound of Merloam (25% strength) 
for each 16 square feet. To treat 6 inches deep, as required by some 
plants, double the quantity. 
If Loamaker (100% strength) is used, one-fourth the quantity is 
sufficient. 
Liquid Krilium is designed mainly for field crops, notably those 
that are planted in rows, such as corn. It is applied in narrow strips, 
directly over the row, after seed has been planted. The effect is 
temporary, serving only to prevent the forming of a hard crust and 
thereby aiding emergence of seedlings. An entire acre of row crops 
can thus be treated for six to eight dollars. 
Merloam—25% 1-oz. pkg. (for potted plants)........ $0 29 
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5 lbs. (for larger areas)....... Btaieleverers ated Oly 
Loamaker 100% 10 lbs. (for larger areas)............. 25 00 
Liquid Gal. (mainly for row crops).......... 7 50: 
H-Pal Gani. «as woe ees ots eee 29 60 
542ral drum nea ei ee 200 00 
See page 26 for our offer to supply motion picture films on Krilium. 
Hand Sprayers 
New and improved design........ $27 75 
No. 1-A. Stauffer Knapsack.......... 
No. 766. Hudson, Admiral. 24-inch 
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