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NICHOLSON’S MISCELLANEOUS SUPPLIES 
Protect Your Trees From 
Boers with 
Para-Dichloro-Benzene 
The peach tree borer (Sanninoidea Exitiosa 
Say) feeds actively in the fall, spring and 
summer months, and lies dormant during the 
winter. It attacks the soft inner layer of bark 
usually just beneath the ground and some- 
times along the larger roots. The presence of 
these pests is indicated by masses of gum 
mixed with brown frass or ‘‘sawdust’’ exuding 
from the injured trunk. The borers become 
fuli grown from the middle of June to the first 
day of Septempber, and then spin silk cocoons 
which hatch into clear winged moths. During 
the six days these moths are alive they lay 
trom 200 to 800 eggs—which shows what a 
menice they will become if not properly 
checked. 
P.T.B, WILL KILL THEM 
The popular modern way to rid your orchard 
of these worms or borers is to apply Para- 
Dichloro-Benzene around the base of all trees. 
It is a white crystalline substance that changes 
to a gas heavier than air, and penetrates the 
burrows of the borers. It is fatal to insects, 
but will not harm man or domestic animals 
unless taken internally. 
A five-pound package of P.T.B. is sufficient 
for 80 trees. An experienced man should be 
able to treat 15 to 20 trees in an hour. 
15-0; jar., 60c: 5-lbs., $2.35, postpaid. If 
wanted in larger quantities, write for prices. 
HI-PRESS (SPHAGNUM TYPE) 
PEAT MOSS 
A new processed Peat Moss—processed to 
make it more convenient to use. This new type 
peat is pelletized, and ground, making it 
easier to mix with soil in your beds. It ab- 
sorbs water on contact making it easier to 
wet and it will flow through a fertilizer 
spreader to make greener and better lawns, 
use about one fifth as much Hi-Press as ordi- 
nary peat because when you apply water to 
this new processed peat it expands 5 times its 
pressed size. 5 lb. size is equivalent to about 
144 bu.; 50 lb. bag approximates a bale. 
5 Ibs., 98c: 50 Ibs., $4.95. Not postpaid. 
Activo 
Don't burn leaves or waste 
table refuse! Turn them into rich 
humus and plant food this easy 
way. Activo mixed with leaves 
and garden refuse hastens the 
composting time by many weeks 
by bacterial action. Activo is 
economical and effective to use. 
The fertilizer produced from com- 
post is organic, improse the soil 
structure, at the same time en- 
riching the soil without burning 
the plants. 
No. 2 size makes up to 450 
Ibs. of compost _........... $1.00 
No. 7 size makes up to 1,800 
[Demo iCOMmpost ssa see $2.59 
No. 20 size makes up to 6,000 
IDS OLComposte nee $5.95 
F,O.B. Dallas 
Make Your Cut Flowers 
Last 5 tol0 Days Longer 
Double life aS 
of bouquets ; a 
with 
patented 
FLORALIFE. 
Just stir 
into water! 
FLORALIFE 
keeps cut flowers crisp, fragrant, colorful. No 
need to change water. Tight buds open wide. 
Ask your florist for genuine FLORALIFE with 
cut flowers . .. Get FLORALIFE at flower 
shops, seed stores, etc. If not available we will 
supply, postpaid. Money-back guarantee. Send 
$ f Handy Home_ size (treats 
Or 30 ats.) or $3 for 100 qt. 
size, postpaid. 
WITH | 
(Actual Test) 
ITHOUT 
Sudbury Home Gardener's 
Soil Test Kit 
Sufficient Material for 20 additional Soil Tests 
This kit is the only equipment we know of 
at anywhere near this price that tests for ni- 
trogen, phosphorus, potash and acidity. It 
gives the gardener complete information about 
the requirements of his soil. It is the ideal kit 
for ‘“week-end gardeners” and for the home- 
owners who want the best results with the 
least expenditure on fertilizer. $2.98 postpaid. 
Jr. Professional Model C, $5.89. 
Ross Root Feeder 
For Watering, For Fertilizing 
The Ross Root Feeder puts the plant food 
and water directly to the roots. Produces 
healthier and more vigorous growth. Especial- 
ly fine for roses, shrubs and trees. Simple and 
easy to use. For watering, just attach hose, 
turn on the water and work into soil at base 
of plant. For fertilizing, follow above and 
place a fertilizer cartridge into the chamber 
for this purpose. 
$4.98 each, postpaid. * 
(Including one dozen regular fertilizer 
cartridges.) 
All These Uses in Your 
Gardening 
Starting Seeds. Perfect air-moisture con- 
trol for speedy, dense root growth. High 
PRICES: 4-qt. bags, 39c (shipping weight 2 lbs.); 1/2 bu. size, 89c (shipping weight 4 
lbs.); 3.2 bushels (approximately 20 lbs.) size, $2.35, all prices f.0.b. Dallas. 
No. 178 
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Hormodin 
For Rooting Cuttings 
Hormodin Powder makes it possible to prop- 
agate practically all varieties of plants from 
cuttings. The Homnedin treatment enables 
growers to transplant from the propagating 
bench to the field much earlier than with the 
usual practice. Treated cuttings establish 
themselves readily when transplanted. Many 
species, heretofore considered impossible to 
provagate from cuttings, may be grown suc- 
cessfully from cuttings treated with Hormodin 
Powder. Because Hormodin Powder induces 
reots to grow even from tissue which does 
not normally produce roots, cuttings may be 
taken with less regard to buds or nodes. Cut- 
tings treated with Hormodin Powder root 
quicker and have more growing roots per 
cutting. 
POWDER NO. 1—A general purpose powder 
especially good for carnations, roses, poinset- 
tias, chrysanthemums, and similar types. 134- 
oz. tin, each, 50c; 1-lb. tin, $3.00. 
POWDER NO. 2— Designed for many of the 
woody and semi-woody types. 134-oz. tin, 
each, 75c; 1-lb. tin, each, $4.50. 
POWDER NO. 3—Designed for the more re- 
sistant species including many evergreens and 
dormant leafless cuttings. l-oz. tin, each $1.00; 
14-lb. tin, each, $4.50. 
COMBINATION PACKAGE—Conitains Nos. l, , 
2, and 3, in one carton. Set. 75c. 
Hudson Nozzles and Parts 
ANW 
No. Article Price 
176 Perfection Roto Shutoff, 
Wath NOZZ Le ym © CLC) ete $2.30 
168 ee hOGa Nozzle ecch = a sees 285 
IGGee Log, Nozzlesieach === ee ee 85 
IN Seog) Nozzle Cap, each)... 229 
2NS_ Fog Nozzle Washer, dozen.................. 1.00 
3NC Fog Nozzle Outside Disc., Reg., doz. 1.00 
3NF Fog Nozzle Outside Disc., Fine, doz. 1.00 
4N Fog Nozzle Inside Disc., Reg., doz. 1.00 
5N Fog Nozzle Screen, dozen................... 1.00 
Rubber Spray Hose, 3/-inch, 
DSTEOOt ese ee On ee See ee 2271/2 
rate of germination, seeds easily plucked 
out tor transplanting. 
Rooting Cuttings. If you do rooting from 
cuttings you'll be amazed how quickly 
they develop in Terra-Lite, what masses 
of hair roois cuttings have. 
Mulching. Protection for your 
shrubs or plants, winter or summer. 
Lightening Heavy Soil. Aerates, breaks 
up tough soil, lets roots spread out. Fine 
for sandy soil, too. 
Transplanting. Mix Terra-Lite in your 
garden soil before transplanting cuttings, 
seedlings, bushes, shrubs. Regulate air- 
water feeding to roots. 
New Lawns. Terra-Lite improves lawn 
soils throughaeration, stops caking, eases 
watering problems. 
Storing Bulbs. ideal for this use; keeps 
bulbs firm and plump, prevents rotting. 
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ROBERT NICHOLSON SEED CO. 
DALLAS, TEXAS 
