STERN’S GARDEN AIDS FOR A MORE ENJOYABLE GARDEN 
KEEP TREES AND SHRUBS HEALTHY 
ROOT 
FEEDER 
Now Apply Miracle-Gro 
Directly to Plant Roots 
Root feeding of estab- 
lished roses, shrubs and 
trees is recommended by 
horticultural experts. New 
jet feeding process puts 
water and plant food 
deep down to the ''feed- 
ing’’ roots where it is 
needed. For watering, 
just attach to hose. For fertilizing, simply 
attach hose to Hozon or Hydro-mix. 
Sturdy 30-inch hollow galvanized steel shaft 
with precision-moulded, aluminum handle. 
Easily inserted, has ON-OFF valve for finger 
tip control. No water or fertilizer is wasted. 
HG 171 Postpaid, Each $7.95 
Stop Damage Caused by Rodents 
Just light the fuse on the tubular destroyer 
and insert into the nest, holes or tunnels... 
Then cover the holes. The gas kills every 
mole, rat, gopher, or other rodent in the hole. 
Also ants and other insects. Absolutely HARM- 
LESS to humans and other animals if used as 
directed. Non-inflammable and non-explosive. 
Guaranteed to eliminate moles, etc. 
HG 170 Postpaid, S For $1.25 
Stern’s SYSTEMIC 
INSECTICIDE 
New Insecticide Absorbed by Plants. 
Keeps Plants Free of Insects 3 to 5 Months With One Application. 
Most exciting new principle of insect control! 
SYSTEMIC INSECTICIDE is applied to the soil—not a spray or a dust. 
New discovery! 
DRAMATIZE YOUR CHOICEST 
FLOWERS 
mi : WITH THE UNIQUE 
BARROW - 
BOUQUET 
FOR 
OUTDOOR-INDOOR 
BEAUTY 
Place a floral bouquet wherever your artistic 
sense decrees—in the patio—on the terrace or 
beside the entry walk—in fact, any place where 
a floral.display piece will emphasize the beauty 
of your formal landscaping. For shady spots we 
recommend Stern's Giant Begonias, and Stern's 
Outdoor-Indoor Geraniums for direct sunlight. 
Bouquet Barrow is the newest creation to bring 
added charm to your home surroundings. Hand- 
some, graceful, sturdy, its snow-white body and 
bright red wheel make a pleasing picture on 
your lawn and a delightful contrast with its 
floral contents. Barrow Bouquet is made of 
heavy gauge steel, flanged for strength, finished 
with baked-on white and red enamel for life- 
time service. Tray for plants and flowers is 
16 in. wide, 12 in. long, 5 in. deep. 
HG 122 Postpaid, Each $4.95 
Pumps Out Cellars, Pools, Tanks, Etc. 
see Quickly! Easily! 
S DRAINMASTER 
Simply attach Drainmas- 
ter to any screw-type fau- 
cet with a regular garden 
hose, attach another sec- 
tion of garden hose to the 
Drainmaster discharge end 
and turn on the water. 
Water pressure from the 
faucet does the job. No 
electricity, no motors, no 
moving parts to wear out or adjust! Precision 
machined of solid brass-—completely rust proof. 
A LAWN SPRINKLER THAT WON’T 
SPLASH NEIGHBORS 
, POWER 
SHOWER 
Most amazing! Will 
throw a square pattern, 
a rectangular pattern 
or a circle over 600 
square feet with normal 
water pressure. Heavy spray saturates lawns 
quickly and efficiently, keeping sidewalks dry. 
Reaches all corners without waste. No need to 
wet passers-by. Durable precision construction. 
Smartly designed—made of solid lifetime metal, 
chrome plated. Leak resisting hose coupling. 
Easy to regulate volume of spray by simply 
increasing or decreasing water pressure at tap. 
We now use this fine sprinkler on our own lawns 
here in Geneva. 
HG 111 Postpaid, Each $3.50 
HAVE AN INDOOR-OUTDOOR 
“FLOWER-SHOW”’ 
Wrought Iron 
PLANT STAND 
Perfect for use in a small 
area as it takes up very 
little room yet holds 20 to 
24 flower pots. Stand’ is 34 
inches high; three shelves 
are each 24 inches long. At- 
tractive in any room of the 
house. Scientifically designed 
to give your plants just the 
conditions they need for lux- 
uriant growth. Shipped knocked down .. . Easy 
to assemble . . . Choice of black or white. Please 
state color choice. 
Not affected by salt water. Unscrews for quick 
easy cleaning. HG 164 Postpaid, Each $3.95 
HG 166 Postpaid, Each $12.95 
HANDSOME AS A HOUSE PLANT—CHERISHED AS A GIFT 
Sterns LOVELY GLOXINIAS 
RARE IMPORTED SPECIMENS GUARANTEED TO BLOOM 
We are proud to offer this new strain of imported Gloxinias unlike any seen before in America. 
They grow considerably larger than the American varieties, producing 20 to 30 huge bell-shaped 
flowers. Their vivid coloring, their luxurious foliage make these Stern’s European-type Gloxinias 
a must’ for your indoor garden. For outstanding results feed with Miracle-Gro every 3 weeks. 
Heavily rooted, living plants in 2¥%-inch pots. 
OUR SUPPLY IS LIMITED SO PLEASE ORDER EARLY 
Red, White and Blue varieties—your choice ©] 5Q) each; 3 for $4.25; 6 for $8.00. 
of color. Postpaid ........ 
Insects Bite Plant and Die! 
Stern's 
Plants take up chemicals from the soil—through their roots—thereby re- 
pelling or killing insects that try to live on foliage or stem. For control of Mite, Aphids 
and Red Spider on African Violets and other flowering and ornamental plants such as 
Geraniums, Mums, Ivy, Ferns, Philodendron, Cyclamen. For flowering and ornamental 
potted plants only. 
Simple—Easy To Use—Economical 
NO spraying, dusting, messing, weighing 
or burning. Simply place capsule on the soil 
of potted plant or spread contents of cap- 
sule over the soil, and water. When the 
chemicals are dissolved into the soil, the 
plant absorbs the insecticide, kills insects 
that attempt to feed on foliage and stem. 
Economical! One capsule treats plant in 4- 
inch pot for 3 to 5 months. Complete instruc- 
tions in package. 
Low Cost ‘Plant ‘msurance” 
Each package contuins 30 capsules-- treats 
30 or more house plants. Protect all your 
lovely plants—apply now before insect dam- 
age begins. Insect-free plants grow larger— 
much more beautiful—give greatest satisfac- 
tion. Don't risk loss resulting from nasty 
infestation! 
PACKAGE POSTPAID: 
30 Capsule Treatments ....... $1.50 
60 Capsule Treatments ....... 2.75 
90 Capsule Treatments ....... 4.00 
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FOR YEAR-ROUND BEAUTY 
STERN'S “Favorite” 
AFRICAN VIOLETS 
Without the incomparable African Vio- 
let your indoor garden cannct be com- 
plete. Its free flowering habit, ease of 
culture and ability to stand house tem- 
peratures have made it the favorite American 
house plant. 
Now you can enjoy “year-round” beauty from 
your African Violets. Simply keep the roots moist 
and feed every 3 weeks with Miracle-Gro. 
Heavily rooted, living plants in 21/4-inch pots 
Budded—ready to bloom. Your choice of RED ‘ 
BLUE and WHITE varieties. he aoe 
Postpaid: $1.50 each; 3 for $4.25; 6 for $8.00. 
AFRICAN ViOLET GROUP 
Group No. 24-P34 
4) plants’ (lof, each)... 0... oe 5.50, Postpaid 
8 plants (2 of each) ......... : 10.25 Postpaid 
