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“feed as you water 
The Best and Safest Fertilizer to Use on African Violets or 
Any Other House Plant. Shipped Postpaid Only with an Order 
for Plants. 
Complete Directions and Aluminum Measuring Spoon 
with each Package 
(If ordered alone add the following postage) 
Trial Size Package (makes 50 quarts)__--$ 35 plus .05 postage 
% pound Can (makes 125 gallons)---_-_ $ .75 plus .25 postage 
1 pound Can (makes 250 gallons)_~__-~_- $1.25 plus .25 postage 
Terra-Lite Vermiculite 
IDEAL GROWING MEDIUM—Traps and Stores Air and Water 
releasing them as needed to bring about strong root systems. 
IDEAL FOR STARTING AFRICAN VIOLETS 
4 quart bag—75c; % bushel bag—$1.40 
I-BOMB 
Insecticide spray that controls aphids, red spider, mites, 
thrips, white fly and mealy bug. Fine for use on any house 
plant. Harmless, safe and easily used in the home—just press 
__the button. Safe on African Violets. 
a $1.59 plus 15c postage 
Kapsulate 
(Sodium Selenate in CAPSULES) 
Easy to use for control of all insects on African Violets and 
flowering and pot plants. One Capsule lasts 3 to 4 months. 
Box of 24—$1.00. Plus 10c postage if ordered alone. 
Totem Poles 
Hawaiian tree fern is the best material to use to make Plant 
Totem Poles which are so attractive with Philodendron, Ivies, or 
any of your vining plants. The natural brown of this material 
blends nicely. Instructions sent. Poles are 2 inches square. 
18 inches long—$1.00 Postpaid 
36 inches long—$1.75 Postpaid 
Bittersweet Berries 
New crop available September 15. Winter decoration. 
Large Bunches—60c 
and yellow. (Sold in assorted colors only.) 
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ORGANIC COMPOST 
Fertilife is nature’s own ‘fertilizer made pleasant to handle and 
free of offensive odor! That’s why it’s so beneficial for house- 
plants when mixed in soil at planting time. Fertilife conditions 
soil by restoring organic matter to make even dense, compact 
soils loose, airy, granular; binds loose sandy soils. It is scien- 
tifically composted from livestock manure collected at the Chi- 
cago Stock Yards. It is dust-free, weed free; will not burn. 
FERTILIFE PUTS NEW LIFE INTO SOILS, NEW BEAUTY 
In Lawns, Flowers, Trees, Shrubs and Vegetables! 
50 Ib. bag—$2.95 f.o.b. Greencastle or 2 bags for $5.50 
Shipped by Freight Unless Express Shipment Requested 
(Your Freight is the same on either one or two bags) 
Plant Labels 
Mark your plants with these plain wooden labels which are 
smooth surfaced for ease of writing and pointed for sticking in 
the soil. 
4 inch—20c per dozen; $1.00 per 100° 
6 inch—25c per dozen; $1.50 per 100 
Plastic Trellis 
Nice for Ivies or other trailing plants. Comes in red, green, 
25¢ each. 
Information, Terms, Etc. 
GENERAL TERMS — Cash with Order. We pay delivery 
charges on all orders of $2.50 or more, to any point in the United 
States, unless otherwise stated in catalog. On orders of less than 
$2.50, please include 35c¢ to cover costs of postage, packing and 
handling. 
We guarantee safe arrival. Should there be a mistake in 
your order, advise promptly, we will do our best to correct it. No 
claims will be given consideration if made more than 10 days 
after receipt of your package. We will in no case be liable for 
more than the original purchase price. 
All Orders Promptly Acknowledged. Cultural Instructions 
sent with all plant orders. 
WE DO NOT SUBSTITUTE WITHOUT PERMISSION. 
OUR ILLUSTRATED ’56 SPRING CATALOG WILL BE SENT YOU SOMETIME IN JANUARY 
Orders of less than $2.50 require 35c for postage and packing. 
