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SUPER BALE HANDY 
Piovexe20" "x 36" CARTON, 
IMPORTED HORTICULTURAL PEAT MOSS 
Poor soil texture can now be easily remedied 
by incorporating peat moss in the soil. It pre- 
vents clay soil from baking and sandy soil from 
drying out. Don’t suffer disappointments be- 
~ cause your soil texture is poor. Peat moss is 
more absorbent than a sponge and is a soil con- 
ditioner but not a fertilizer. 
Prices: By freight or express f. 0. b. Madison. 
Pk. bag, 45c; by mail 65c. Handy Carton size 
(10%x15x15%), weight about 10 Ibs.;) $1.35. 
Add postage if wanted by mail. Handy bale 
(80x15x18), 4.5 cubic feet, weight about 50 to 
70 Ibs., $3.95. Super bale (36x19x20), 7.5 cubie 
feet, shipping weight about 70 to 100 Ibs. 
$5.25. 
Note. Weight varies because of moisture loss 
in storage. 
VERMICULITE 
A soil conditioner that speeds up the root- 
ing of cuttings and greatly increases germina- 
tion of seeds. It is also ideal for mulching, and 
storing of root crops and bulbs. It seems to 
absorb moisture when bulbs are too moist and 
gives off moisture when the bulbs are dry. Will 
not permit fungus or algal growth. It is clean, 
light and easy to handle. Famous florists and 
horticulturists highly indorse this produce, 
Prices: By freight or express, be 
0. b. Madison: ¥ pk. 45c, by mail 
65c; Y% bu, bag 95c, by mail 
$1.35 postpaid; 2 bu. bag, $1.95. 
Shipping weight 15 lbs. Add post- 
age if wanted by mail. 3% bu. 
bag, not mailable, $2.35 (Shipping 
weight about 24 lbs.). 5 bags at 
$2.30 per bag. 
SPHAGNUM MOSS 
For starting seeds, plants, hanging baskets— 
See page 25. 
DAIRY ORGANIC COMPOST 
Organic matter and soil bacteria 
are the life blood of soil, It must 
have organic matter to keep alive. 
Condition and recharge your soil 
nature’s way by using organic 
compost. It is the perfect way to 
aerate the soil as well as stimulate 
the soil bacteria. Dairy Organic 
Compost is made from decomposed 
dairy cattle manure that is proc- 
essed without chemicals or forced 
with foreign materials. It is not 
dehydrated or pulverized but mere- 
ly composted and screened. Guaranteed not to 
burn. Odorless, weed free, retains moisture alive 
with bacteria, contains trace minerals and hor- 
mones and is long lasting. Clean and easy to 
handle and may be stored indefinitely. Wonderful 
on lawn and gardens and to use in planting 
trees, shrubs, plants and bulbs. Price: 5 Ib. 
bag, 65c; by mail $1.10, postpaid. By freight or 
express, f. 0, b. Madison, 50 lb. bag, $2.75. 
Grows Better Plants Faster 
In SOIL, SAND or WATER 
Bimply dissolve and water 
all your houseplants, garden % 
flowers, vegetables, shrubs or 
lawn, Produces stronger plants, 
more and larger flowers and 
fruit. Excellent for starting 
seedlings, cuttings, transplants. 
Clean, odorless, Won't burn 
foliage or roots if used as 
directed. Contains all nutri- 
tional elements complete and 
balanced—plus vitamin Bl— 
instantly available. Results sure. 
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Prices 3 oz. can, 25c; 7 oz. can, 50c; by mail 
60c; 1 lb, can, $1,00; by mail $1.25, 
DU PONT SOLUBLE PLANT FOOD 
and PLANT STARTER 
A spray on plant food which 
can be. applied to the foilage or 
the soil. It is a high strength 
(19-22-16) general purpose ferti- 
lizer, readily soluble in water and 
quickly stimulates plant growth, 
Urea and trace elements are in- 
eluded in the formula, Will not 
burn ‘foilage or roots when used 
as directed, Wonderful for setting 
transplants, Price: 6 oZ. can, 
69c; by mail, 80c; 14% lb. can 
(makes 30 to 60 gallons), $1.95, 
by mail $2.20; 4 lb. bag, $3.50, 
by mail $3.75; 50 1b. bag, $15.50. 
SHEEP MANURE 
Pulverized Sheep Manure is a natural, organic 
fertilizer for lawns, gardens, window boxes, 
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plants, shrubs, trees. Contains humus which is 
ideal for sandy and clay soils. Prices: By freight 
or express f. 0. b. Madison: 5 Ibs., 45c; by mail, 
95c; 25-lb. bag, $1.25; 50-lb. bag, $2.10; 100 
lbs. (2-50 Ib. bags), $3.75. 
BONE MEAL 
For roses, peonies, tulips and other flowers 
requiring a good supply of phosphorous. 26% 
acid, Prices: By mail, 5 lbs., 
By freight or express f. 0. b. 
Madison: 10 Ibs., $1.10; 50 Ibs., $3.65; 100 
Ibs., $6.75. 
REGULAR VIGORO 
plant food for all 
flowers, shrubs, trees and new lawns. 
1 Ib., 15c; by mail, 25c; 5 Ibs., 55c; 
by mail, $1.00; by freight or express ford. 
Madison, 10 lIbs., 95c; add postage if wanted by 
mail, 25 lbs., $1.70; 50 lbs., $2.50. 
GOLDEN VIGORO 
NON BURNING—LONG FEEDING 
total phosphoric 
$1.30, postpaid. 
The vegetables, 
plants, 
Prices: 
complete 
A new plant food made especially for the 
established lawn as it will not burn even when 
used at several times its recommended strength. 
Will last much longer because of the exclusive 
combination of new ingredients. Just one feed- 
ing nourishes your lawn all season. Tests by 
leading independent research organizations proved 
Golden Vigoro to be the longest lasting _com- 
plete lawn food ever offered, It is sanitary, 
clean, odorless and may be applied at any time 
without raking or watering. Price: by freight 
or express f. 0. b. Madison: 50 lb. bag, $3.75. 
INSTANT VIGORO 
A (19-28-14) complete plant food in concen- 
trated form for liquid plant feeding by the mak- 
ers of the famous Vigoro. It is ideal for foliar 
feeding through the leaves of the plant as well as 
for normal root zone feeding, One-half pound 
makes eight gallons of liquid plant food, Prices: 
Y% Ib., 80c; by mail, 90c; Ib., $1.13; by mail, 
$1.35; 3 lIbs., $3.00; by mail, $3.45; S5aips.. 
$13.35, 
BORATE 
High grade 44% 
boron deficiency in the soil, 
time from spring to late fall at the rate of 25 
to 40 pounds per acre. For grain, should be 
broadcast, and worked into the soil ten days to 
Prices: By mail, 5 
Borate. Used to correct 
Can be applied any 
two weeks before seeding. 
lbs., $1.15, postpaid. By freight or express 
f. 0. b. Madison: 100 lbs., $4.60; 500 lb. lots, 
$4.35 a hundred pounds. 
ALUMINUM SULPHATE 
Used to acidify soils for plants that require 
an acid soil, 4 Ibs. to 100 square feet will acidify 
the soil one pH. in two weeks time, Prices: 
By mail, 5 lbs., $1.15; postpaid. By freight or 
express f. 0. b. Madison: 10 Ibs., 90c; 25 Ibs., 
$1.75; 100 Ibs., $4.50. 
AMMONIUM NITRATE 
nitrogen. Recommended for top dress- 
and grasslands. Prices by mail: 
5 lbs., $1.25, postpaid. By freight or express 
f. o. b. Madison: 80-lb. bag, $4.20. 
BONRO PLANT STARTER 
A scientific combination of ammonium and 
potassium phosphates made to give immediate 
nourishment to promote quick root and foliage 
growth of transplants. Contains 10% nitrogen, 
50% available phosphoric acid and 10% potash 
water soluble, Three pounds enough for 800 
plants. Prices: 3-Ib. bag, $1.00; by mail, $1.40; 
50-lb, bag f, 0. b. Madison, $9.20, 
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Olds’ Plant Foods and Soil Builders 
FERRO F. T. E. 
(Fritted Trace Element) 
This new development brings 
gardeners trace elements in a 
safe, slowly soluble form 
ealled F, T. E, It contains iron, 
manganese, copper, zine, boron 
and molybdenum. They are 
slowly released as the plants 
need them. It is non-toxic and 
there is no danger from using 
excessive amounts. Stays in 
the soil and won't leach out with moisture. 
Prices: 1 lb. can, $1.00, by mail $1.25; 5 lb. 
bags, $2.95, by mail $3.50; 50 lb. bag, $12.50. 
DU PONT SOIL CONDITIONER “W” 
Improves Clay Type Soils 
A plastic resin type syn- 
thetic material that works such 
wonders on heavy clay type 
soils. It is of no value on other 
types of soil. It reduces crust- 
ing erosion and increases water 
absorption and retention. Easi- 
ly applied by dissolving in a 
sprinkling can using 8 oz. to 
100 square feet. Soil should be 
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worked up before applying. 
pot uN Prices: 4 oz, can, $1.25; 8 oz. 
om re can, $1.95; 2-lb. can, $6.75, 
postpaid. 
Convert to Plant Food with Activo 
_ Activo is a multi-use garden-supply 
item. So versatile it meets some need 
= for every gardener. It has five times 
as many uses as most compost hasteners. 
Better than fertilizer. 
1. Converts compost quicker, easier, and 
cheaper. 1 pound treats up to 225 pounds of 
compost; 20 pounds treats 2% tons. 
2. Converts garbage into humus, WITHOUT 
ODOR, in as little time as three weeks. 
8. Activates soils, stretches and improves 
chemical fertilizer, aids hot beds, reduces odor 
in outdoor toilets while converting waste into 
an odorless, ash-like plant food. 
4. Works any month of year. 
soot, sawdust, and coal dust. 
5. ORGANIC. (No Chemicals!) Doesn’t kill 
earthworms, Odorless. A composition of na- 
ture’s own friendly, beneficial micro-organisms. 
Prices: No. 2 size, about two pounds, treats 
up to 450 pounds, $1.10; No. 7 size, about six 
pounds, treats up to 1,700 pounds, $2.95; No. 
20 size, about 20 pounds, treats up to two 
and one-half tons, $5.95, postpaid up to 4th zone. 
MANNA PLANT FOOD 
Your old _ favorite 
MANNA, the fast-act- 
ing soluble plant food 
and transplant-starter 
that’s fortified with 
hormones, vitamins and 
minerals. . and 
grows better plants in 
sand, cinders, soil or 
water ... now,packed in a beautiful, washable, 
durable plastic Florette. Choice of green, yellow, 
red, black or ivory ...A genuine bargain: 
Enough MANNA for 200 ats. liquid fertilizer 
and 3/2” size Florette for only $1.00, postpaid. 
ATLAS FISH EMULSION 
The original fish fertilizer emulsion 
Works even on 
A complete, balanced 100% 
organic Plant Food — for in- 
door, outdoor and greenhouse PILGRIMS 
plants. learned 
from 
ATLAS FISH EMULSION # INDIANS 
3 to use 
is easily applied. Mix with 
water, Use sprinkling can 
or hose applicator. Inex- £ 
pensive to use. Pre- & 
ferred by experts 
Prices: 4 0z., 
85c; pt., $1.00; 
at., $1.90; gal., 
$6.25, postpaid. 
L. L. OLDS SEED COMPANY — MADISON 1, WISCONSIN 
