PLANT FOODS (Continued) 
| now! One Material Does 
All These Gardening Jobs 
Terra-Lite® 
Vermiculite 
Starting Seeds 
Terra-Lite provides 
perfect control of air 
and water for speedy, 
heayy root growth. 
Maximum seed germi- 
nation. Seeds easily 
plucked out for trans- 
planting. 
An Ideal Mulch 
Stops winter soil heay- 
ing by curbing drastic 
changes in soil tem- 
Peratures. Prevents 
drying out in summer, 
Less watering. 
Lightening Soil 
Heayy, clay soil can 
be aerated with Terra- 
es Lite as in no other 
wip; way. Lets roots spread 
Gio out, provides perfect 
Y  air-moisture control for 
dn’ best growth. Terra- 
Pal Lite gives body to 
sandy soils, helps them 
retain moisture. 
Transplanting 
When you plant 
shrubs, bushes, trees, 
bulbs or seedlings in 
your garden, a little 
Terra-Lite in the soil 
mixture assures the re- 
quired air and moisture 
for roots... bigger, 
better plants result! 
Rooting Cuttings 
If you root your own 
Cuttings you'll be 
amazed how quickly 
roots develop in Terra- 
Lite. Masses of hair 
roots spring forth, 
making strong healthy 
cuttings that take hold 
quickly when trans- 
planted. 
New Lawns 
Greener, healthier 
Terra-Lite lawns make 
friends, for Terra-Lite’s 
ability to store and 
control air and mois- 
ture means no scorch- 
ing, less watering. 
Storing Bulbs 
Bulbs stored in Terra- 
Lite will not rot. Insu- 
lates against abnormal 
changes in temperature 
—keeps bulbs firm and 
plump. 
4 qt. bag 39c 
VY, bu. bag 89c 
4 cu. ft. bag $2.35 
HORMONES 
ROOTONE—A root hormone for faster, heav- 
ier rooting of cuttings. Pkt. 25c; 2 ozs. $1.00; 
lb, $5.00. 
TRANSPLANTONE—Reduces shock of trans- 
plants with less wilt. 1 teasp. makes 10 gal. 
Pkt, 25c; 3 ozs. $1.00; lb. $4.00. 
POTATO FIX—Prevents heavy storage loss- 
es of potatoes and root crops. Retards 
sprouting. Use 1 oz. to ! bu. 9 ozs. $1.00; 
lb, $1.50; 5 lbs, $6.00; 25 lbs. $25.00. 
SUPERPHOSPHATE (18%)—Aids plant nu- 
trition, and assists the plant to assimilate 
other ingredients, An essential plant food 
element. 2 Ibs, 25c; 10 lbs. 70c; 25 lbs. $1.25; 
80 lb. bag $2.75, 
TOBACCO (Pulverized)—A granular grade 
of tobacco by-product desizable for mulch- 
ing and soil conditioning, 30 Ib. bag $1.50. 
VERTAGREEN (5-10-5)—A scientifically bal- 
anced plant food developed by Armours. 
Use it for gardens, lawns, shrubs and trees. 
The recommended rate of application is 4 
lbs. to each 100 sq. ft. Vertagreen is odor- 
less, clean and economical. 5 lbs. 55c; 10 
Ibs. 95c; 25 Ibs. $1.70; 50 lbs, $2.55; 100 lbs. 
(2/50’s) $4.95, 
CHEMICAL SOIL 
KRILIUM—The Original by Monsanto! Mer- 
loam Formulation—Five pounds conditions 
80 sq. ft. three inches deep or 240 sq, ft. 
one inch deep. Complete directions for use 
accompany every package. One application 
is good for years, Makes the most difficult 
heavy clay soils loamy and fluffy. Lb. can 
$1.39; 5 Ib. can $4.95. 
Loamaker Formulation—Recommended for 
commercial growers and those larger users 
who prefer a concentrated 100% active ma- 
terial and have the equipment and know- 
how to evenly distribute and thoroughly 
mix it into the soil, One pound treats from 
65 to 100 sq, ft. 3 inches deep or 200 to 300 
sq. ft. one inch deep, 10 lb. drum $25.00; 
25 Ibs. $58.75; 50 Ibs, $112.50. 
LIQUID KRILIUM—Recommended for sur- 
face treatment only, to reduce erosion of 
new grass seedings on terraces and over 
the rows of newly planted crops to prevent 
soil crusting and aid germination, Gal. $7.50; 
5 gal. $29.60. 
VIGORO (6-10-4)—The ‘’square meal” for all 
plants. Clean, odorless, easy to use. It en- 
courages balanced growth of grass, flowers 
or vegetable because it is scientifically for- 
mulated. A product of Swift & Co. Use 3 
lbs. per 100 sq. ft. Lb. 15c; 5 lbs. 55c; 10 lbs. 
95c; 25 lbs. $1.70; 50 lbs. $2.55; 100 Ibs. 
(2/50’s) $4.95, 
INSTANT VIGORO—(19-28-14)—Highly con- 
centrated; instantly available. Recommend- 
ed for house plants, foliar feeding, soil ap- 
plication, starter solutions, etc. 8 oz, 75¢; 
lb, $1.25; 3 lb. $3.00. 
WEDO—(6-10-4 with 2,4-D)—A high quality 
lawn food combined with 2,4-D. Feeds the 
grass and kills lawn weeds—all at the same 
time. Effective, economical, 7Y2 lbs. covers 
500 sq ft. 7/2 lb. box $1.00; 25 lbs, $2.75; 50 
lbs. $4.00; 100 lbs. $6.90. 
CONDITIONERS 
The Amazing New 
“Soil Conditioner 
MAKES TOPSOIL of CLAY SOIL 
aot Ts 
SOILIFE 
RSS 
(Wettable 
Flakes) 
CONCENTRATED POLYACRYLONITRILE 
A highly concentrated wettable flake type 
of Polyacrylonitrile which dissolves readily 
in water and is then applied with a sprink- 
ling can or sprayer, Use it for lawns, gar- 
dens, potting soils, etc, Harmless to plants. 
One pound treats 200 sq. ft. 4 oz. can $1.25; 
tor $2.00; lb. $3.75; 2 lbs, $6.75; 12 lbs. 
.00. 
SOILIFE 25% Dry Dust Type. 
For use in the dry concentrated form as it 
comes from the package. One pound treats 
75 sq. ft. Y2 Ib. $1.00; Ib, $1.40; 3 Ibs. $3.00; 
12 Ibs, $11.00, 
WEED KILLERS 
ALANAP—For chemical weed control on as- 
paragus, muskmelon, watermelon and cu- 
cumber, Use 2 to 6 lbs, per acre, Ask for 
leaflet. 2 Ib. bag $6.95. 
du Ponts AMMATE—The 
new non-flammable, Pois- 
on Ivy and weed killer. 
Non-hazardous to live- 
stock; produces no pro- 
longed soil sterility. % 
to 1 lb. of Ammate in 
one gal. water treats 100 
sq. ft. Ask for circular. 
2 Ib. jar $1.15; 6 Ibs. 
$2.95; 50 lbs. $13.75, 
CRAG HERBICIDE-1—One application will 
keep your garden free of weeds and grass 
for 3 to 6 weeks. Can be used safely on 
strawberries, corn, gladiolus, asparagus, 
beans and many other crops, Must be ap- 
plied before weeds get started, Not ef- 
fective after they are 14” high. Use 1 table- 
spoon dissolved in water to 200 sq. ft. (2 to 
4 lbs. per acre). 4 ozs. $1.50; 2 lbs. $4.95; 
10 lbs. $22.50. 
SOIL AUGER — Used widely for making 
holes in soil for feeding trees. Makes a 2 
inch diameter hole. Has 40” steel shaft 
with wooden ''T’ handle. Each $5.75. 
G and O Weed KILL- 
ER—A sure extermina- 
tor of obnoxious plant r 
life. Dilute in water; 1 
part to 40. Fine for 
driveways, paths, ten- 
nis-courts or for spot- 
ting. Pt. S0c; qt. 85c; 
gal. $2.10; 5 gals. $9.50; 
30 gal. @ $1.65 gal.; 55 
gal. @ $1.50 gal. 
SODIUM TCA—Recommended for quack 
grass and certain other hard-to-kill noxious 
weeds. 10 lb. drum $6.50; 50 lbs. $25.00; 
100 lbs. $49.50. 
TELVAR-W (formerly CMU)—Dupont’s new 
efficient herbicide, controlling practically 
all plant life. On small areas use 2 to 4 ozs. 
to 100 sq. ft. in one or more gallons of 
water; 20 to 80 Ibs, in 200 gal. per acre. 
Long lasting with low toxicity, 2 Ib. can 
$8.50; 10 lbs, $39.00; 50 lb. dr. $167.50. 
OTHER WEED KILLERS INCLUDING 2,4-D, 
2,4,5-T and POTASSIUM CYANATE FOR 
CRAB GRASS CONTROL ARE LISTED ON 
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