R. H. Shumway—“The Pioneer American Seedsman”—Rockford, Ill. 
Fertilizers, Plant Food, Tools, Insecticides, Fungicides and Vermicides~POSTPAID 
75 “TWIST - EMS” 
The New Handy Plant-Tie 
A Simpler, Quicker, Better Method of Tying Up Your 
Vegetable and Flower Plants. 
Box of 100 
8 in, lengths 
i] 
40c per Box ? JUSTA 
3 Boxes $1.00 SIMPLE 
TWIST OF 
Postpaid 
i THE WRIST 
AND THE 
J. PLANT IS TIED 
Use Bamboo Canes 
Featured Below 
1727 Cyanogas, Ant Killer 
Packed in special 4-o0z. metal con- 
tainer equipped with spout for easy ap- 
plication. Simply shoot it into ant hills 
and no more ant trouble. Gets the ants 
at their source. Price: 55 ets.; 2 for 
$1.00, postpaid, 
: TFOUND Wer Wun , | 
, PACKED 4 Supreme Plant Food 
i 2 i6s¢ 
| Be ays / Our Own Special Blend! 
! EB : Formula containing a well 
i PLAN RATED balanced portion of 3 Basic 
¢ i FOOD Chemicals, Ammonia, Phos- 
Trsures qnick 
| 
| Boat ad yn, Beaty - phoric Acid and Potash, all 
| Toad tateeeeive te nsec / well mixed in proper pro- 
; % - portions. You cannot go 
‘ -» wrong with this blend. An 
i - excellent tonic for your 
i -. lawn, shrubs and ail other 
i - inside and outside plants. 
Complete easy directions 
- on how to use for your in- 
dividual needs. 1 Ib. carton, 
45 ects.; 3 Ibs., $1.00; 5 Ibs., 
$1.50; 10 Ibs., $2.75, postpaid. 
3 Ibs. for $1.00 
1691 A valuable general fertilizer, good 
VIGORO for house plants, lawns, flowers, 
vegetables, shrubs, and trees. Vigoro is easily applied 
and each package contains full directions on how to 
use it. 1 Ib., 45 ects.; 5 Ibs., $1.25, postpaid. Not pre- 
paid: 25 tbs., $1.75; 50 Ibs., $2.75; 100 Ibs., $4.95. 
1688 Milorganite Fertilizer 
Analysis Total Nitrogen “Organic” 6% 
Available Phosphoric Acid 2% 
It is safe and easy to use, does not burn vegetation. 
Fine for Lawns, Shrubs, Vegetable or Flower Garden. 
It supplies the soil with the elements plants need for 
healthy, continuous growth. 1 Ib., 40 cts.; 5 Ibs., $1.25, 
postpaid. Not prepaid: 25 Ibs., $1.60; 50 Ibs., $2.55; 
100 Tbs., $4.25, 
Stim-(@)-PLant 
A remarkable all-year-round fertilizer in 
tablet form, odorless, effective and easy to use. 
Growers of fine flowers, shrubs and vege- 
tables use these wonderful little tablets. Stim- 
U-plant increases production, heightens ecoltors 
and improves the quality. Packed in 3 sizes: 
30 tablets, 35 cts.; 100 tablets, $1.00; 1,000, 
$3.95, prepaid 
1690 
1742, Hammond’s Slug Shot 
It is harmless to plants, both vege- 
table and flower, yet it is powerfully 
effective against leaf-eating insects 
and fungus. It can be used on vege- 
table plants without fear of harm to 
humans, 
Use SLUG SHOT by dusting on damp 
Plants to combat the Mexican Bean 
Beetle, Potato Bug, Cabbage Worm, 
Slugs, Sow Bugs, Army Worm, Currant 
Worms, ete. 1 Ib. Round Perforated 
Tin Top Canister, 70 cts.; 5 Ibs., $2.25, 
postpaid. 
747, RED ARROW , 
INSECT SPRAY Spray scientifically blend- 
: ¥ ing Pyrethrum and Rote- 
none with Soap. Simply mix with water. Harmless to 
animals. Kills Red Spider, Mealy Bug, Rose Chafer, 
Mexican Bean Beetle, Aphids (plant lice) and other 
Chewing and Sucking insects. 2 ozs., 75¢3 4 o2s., $1.25; 
1 pt., $3.00, postpaid. 
Red Arrow Garden Spray. 
A non-poisonous Flower 
and Vegetable Garden 
1689 Crab Grass Killer 
This is a powder. Non-poison- 
ous to humans or animals. One 
application will kill crabgrass and 
chickweed without killing your 
grass. 614 oz. can treats 50x20 or 
CRAB GRAS 
KILLER 
‘ac tave ncacQucnts . 
potassium Cranatl 
= ot } 1,000 sq. ft. 6, oz. can, $1.25; 26 
NET WEIGHT 
oz. for $3.00, prepaid. 
2696 TREE TANGLEFOOT 
Protects all kinds of trees against 
attacks of creeping or climbing 
insects. Treat all your shade and 
fruit trees with Tanglefoot. A sin- 
application 
months. 
gle lasts nearly 3 
One pound is sufficient to 
make a band 12 feet long and 4 
inches wide. Complete instructions 
on how to use on every package. 
6 oz. can $1.25; 1 lb. can $1.75, postpaid. 
1737 ARAMITE*—15W 
For Positive Kill of RED SPIDER 
and certain other mites on EVERGREENS, 
ROSES and other NURSERY 
Controls Mites on Tomatoes, Beans & Peas 
FLOWERS, SHADE TREES, ORNAMENTALS, NURS- 
ERY STOCK, and on almonds, apples, beans (dry edible 
and lima), citrus, grapes, peaches, plums, and walnuts. 
Most effective control for RED SPIDER and certain 
other mites ever developed. Safe! Easy to use! A dry 
wettable powder which mixes readily with water. 
4 oz. makes 167 gallons spray........$1.00, postpaid 
12 ez. makes 50 gallons spray.......... 2.00, postpaid 
No. 1579 
Continuous 
Produces a very finely 
divided continuous spray & a 
Wathout Rees ve stream- y 
ing. itted with brass noz- 
zle to spray the leaves. $2.00 each 
Patented new action pump. 
Holds a quart. Brass syphon tubes. Adapted for any 
spray from fog to solid stream. Handle securely rein- 
forced. Can not pull off or work loose. Each, $2.00, 
postpaid. 
Sprayer 
This is guaranteed to keep dogs and 
other animals away from places they 
le—85 cts. are not wanted. 
Bott sas aes Harmless to hu- 
3 oz 
6 oz. mans, non-poison, 
non - inflammable. 
for It is easily 
sprayed, clings to 
$1.50 any surface, does 
q m oO i oe 
ANS wP F nstructions on 
DOGZOFF A every can. 
1762 Aerosol Bomb. 11 oz. Ready to use......... $2.25 
1683 “Rose Grower” Bone Meal 
Our “Special Brand” Bone has been slightly steamed 
to soften it and is thus quicker in its action. Analysis: 
Ammonia 4% to 5% per cent; total phosphoric acid, 22 
to 25 per cent; bone phosphate, 48 to 54 per cent. 2 Ibs., 
75 ets.;3 5 Ibs., $1.25, postpaid. Not prepaid: 16 Ibs., $1.50; 
25 Ibs., $2.50; 50 Ibs., $3.00; 100 Ibs., $5.00. 
1728 Acme Arsenate of Lead. {f2%2 13° spray. 
ing and spray- 
ing. Solves the problem of controlling practically all 
leaf-eating insects in an efficient manner, 
Lhb., 85 cts.3 
4 Ibs., $2.50, postpaid. 
° k eal c' 
1729 Acme Bordeaux Mixture. (22)? ngicias 
for curing and preventing black rot, mildew, blight, leaf 
curl, scab or other fungoid diseases on fruits and plants. 
1 ib. will make 5 gallons liquid.’ 1 Ib., 85 ects.; 4 Ibs., 
$2.50, postpaid. 
For mildew on 
1731 Wettable Dusting Sulphur. For mucew on 
fungus and similar diseases of plants there is nothing 
quite so satisfactory as sulphur dust. 2 ib. package, 
$1.00, postpaid. 
C One of the most de- 
1732 Acme Lime Sulphur. 2taatie'o fall in- 
secticides for dormant spraying and the destruction of 
fungous parasites on woody plants and shrubs, 1 Ib., 
95 cts.; 5 lbs., $2.85, postpaid. 
1735 Black Leaf 40. The old reliable nicotine 
spray for aphis of all kinds 
on plants, trees and shrubs. Also excellent to rid poul- 
try and poultry houses of lice, i oz. bottle (makes 6 gal- 
lons), 1 0z., 75 ets.; 5 02%., $1.503 1 Ib., $2.75, postpaid. 
For the control of cutworms, snails, 
1741 Snarol. slugs, etc. Non-injurious to vegetation 
and very economical to use on account of its insolubility 
in water. 2% Ibs., $1.45, postpaid. 
New and Improved—Contains 2,4-D 
ris ..WEEDONE 
iT [IS 1675 TRADE MARK 
One part WEEDONE mixed with 60 parts water and 
sprayed on leaves, kills these and other weeds right down 
to root tips: Poison Ivy, Bindweed (Morning Glory), Rag- 
weed, Yarrow, Plantain, Dandelion, Burdock, Canada 
Thistle, Nettle, etc. It kills weed plants under ground 
as well as above ground, does not sterilize soil. S8-oz. 
bottle (makes 3-gal. spray) $1.25; quart bottle (makes 
15-gal. spray), $3.00, postpaid. 
17 
»” FLORALIFE 
MAKE YOUR CUT FLOWERS 
LAST 5 TO 10 DAYS LONGER 
Double Life of Bouquets with Patented 
FLORALIFE—Just Stir into Water 
Individual Packets—15 cts. Each. 
The Gift Box (15-15c Packets) $1.25 Each. 
Postpaid 
THOMPSON'S — 
DISCOVERY WULZWLUL Bet 
In Recent Years| 70% Your Garden 
Complete instructions how to use this Miracle-Working Powder is 
sent with each order for outdoor and indoor gardeners. 
GREATEST 
Snap Dragons grew 6 feet tall with gorgeous long flower- 
ing spikes. It’s really amazing the marvelous results 
obtained with fruits, vegetables and flowers by using this 
new discovery. 
1752—50 Pellets—Makes 800 Gals.—60c Postpaid. 
1753—200 Pellets—Makes 4000 Gals,—$1.25 Postpaid. 
1743 New Evergreen Spray 
The Best Spray for Roses, Shrubs, 
Vegetables and Flowers 
1 oz. Bottle Makes 6 Gallons of Spray 
Non-Poisonous Insecticide 
Effective against all plant pests, 
including cucumber and melon bee- 
tles, cabbage worms, rose slugs, leaf 
hoppers, currant worms, etc. Safe 
—Kills only insects—harmless to man, 
live stock, birds and pets. Non-injuri- 
ous—Spray freely on the tenderest 
plants. Won’t injure the ground. Hasy 
to Use—Just mix with water and stir. 
No unpleasant odor. Won’t gum spray- 
ers. 1 oz. bottle, 50 cts.; 6 Oz. can, 
$1.35; 16 oz. can, $2.75, prepaid. 
MSLAUGHLIN GORMLEY 
ING COMPANY 
Cie tke ee te 
5 This is the New Modern Way to 
1751 Greentox. Kill and Repel Leaf Eating and 
Sucking Insects—Without Poison. 
Greentox is a Super Rotenone Spray containing 
spreaders, wetting agents and patented fumigants that 
actually kills insects. This single spray can rid plants, 
flowers, vegetables and fruits of the insects that will 
attack them. Oz., 50 cts.; 6 oz., $1.25, postpaid. 
Disinfectant and protectant for veg- 
ET63 Arasan. etable seeds, grasses, legumes, corn, 
sorghums, and gladiolus bulbs. Reduces losses from 
seed decay and basal rot. 11% oz, size, 50 cts.; 5144 oz. size, 
$1.00, postpaid. 
1765 Ra-pid-Gro Plant Food 
The “Miracle” Plant Food for Better Lawns— 
Shrubs—Trees—Garden and Flower Beds 
Complete Description on Page 58 
1 Ib., $1.35; 2 Ibs., $2.50; 5 Ibs., $4.75, Postpaid 
1555 PRUNING SHEARS 
ONE HAND—EASY TO OPERATE—LIGHT WEIGHT 
Only 
$1.95 
Long and narrow. 
Easy feel hand 
grip for those hard 
to get at places. 
Steel blade holders 
—using locknut 
which keeps blades in line and prevents spreading. 
Made in U.S.A. 
BAMBOO CANE STAKES 
DYED GREEN, PENCIL THICKNESS 
Ideal for Roses, Dahlias, Perennials, Vegetable Plants 
and Flower Plants and a score of other needs. 
No. Length 25 50 100 
57: 2% ft. $1.10 $1.75 $3.00 
ALL POSTPAID 
Use “TWIST-EMS” to Tie Plants to Bamboo Canes 
FOR OTHER ITEMS—SEE INDEX BELOW 
BERRY“SEIT yc. .s5 <> 88| LAWN BUTLER ...... 56 
CENTRO-SPRAYER 35| NEEGARDS ........... 74 
CRAG FOR WEEDS....20| NITRAGIN ..........-. 61 
FIX, BLOSSOM SET 54, 56| PLANT FOOD....... 8, 40 
GARDEN GUARD ..30, 49| PLANT BANDS........ i 
GARDEN HOSE ....... 3| POTTING SOIL........ 3 
GLOVES). 7.93.0. 5 35 os 2|RAT & MOLE KILLER.57 
GOPHER KILLER ..... 9|SEED SOWBR......... 58 
LAWN SPRAYER....3, 36| WEEDER & TROWEL. .52 
