PEAT MOSS 
This is a_ special Horticultural All-Purpose Peat 
which is highly absorbent—capable of absorbing and 
holding up to 20 times its weight in water. 
It contains no weed seed; no 
fungus; no insect life. 
It assures safer transplanting 
—holds the essential moisture 
about roots to guarantee quick 
and complete _ re-establishment 
with a minimum of set-back. 
It is perfect for mulching, and 
is widely used by home owners 
for lawn and garden soil prepar- 
ation and maintenance. Mix 4 
to % of this Peat Moss when 
planting. Is highly recommended 
when planting, Azaleas, Shrubs, 
Perenials, Roses, Evergreens and 
Perennials, Roses, Evergreens 
and trees. As the peat moss rots 
away it adds humus to the soil. 
1 LARGE BAG FOR $1.00 
If wanted by Prepaid parcel 
post, see page 49, for state 
groups. Add 30¢ if you live in 
‘group No. 1; 35¢ in group No. 2 and 40¢ for group No. 3. 
1 LARGE 2 BUSHEL BOX, $2.45. 
If wanted by Prepaid parcel post, add 75¢ to group 
No. 1; $1.00 for group No. 2 and $1.50 for group No. 3. 
Also have special large bales, that can be picked up 
at the packing house. AT REASONABLE PRICES. 
Sa, ST NAS 
4, 
LAWN GRASS SEEDS 
WE OFFER YOU SOME OF THE BEST IN LAWN 
GRASS SEED. 
Our lawn grass seed is treated with Michael-Leonard 
EXCLUSIVE POWER-PAK TREATMENT. Power-Pak 
treated seed will give better stands, faster, early 
growth, sturdy roots and help protect the seed against 
wet, cold weather and soil-borne disease. 
CHICAGO PARKS MIXTURE 
The formula employed in this mixture has been in 
use for more than 60 years. Contains Kentucky Blue, 
Red Top, Creeping Red Fescue, and will make an ex- 
cellent turf. 
1 pound bag $1.65, Postpaid. 
5 pound bag $7.50, Postpaid. 
GREEN MANOR MIXTURE 
A very popular medium priced mixture containing 
Kentucky Blue, Creeping Red Fescue, Rye Grass and 
White Clover. 
1 pound bag $1.35, Postpaid. 
5 pound bag $6.25, Postpaid. 
SHADY NOOK LAWN GRASS 
Usually it is quite difficult to obtain a satisfactory 
growth of grass under trees and in shady places. We 
recommend this special mixture for such use. It will 
quickly produce an abundant and even growth of beauti- 
ful green grass. 
1 pound bag $1.50, Postpaid. 
5 pound bag $7.00, Postpaid. 
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BABY SHRUBS 
ORDER YOUR BABY SHRUBS THIS SPRING 
AND SAVE MONEY AND TIME 
We offer the following varieties of shrubs to you, 
the budget-minded homeowners. Here is your op- 
portunity to save money and have colorful plant- 
ing now, why wait years to finish your planting? 
The plants are 1 year old and will start growing im- 
mediately. 
see pages 82, 
For descriptions of these shrubs 
33, 34, 35 and 36. 
Mock Orange, Virgina] 
Persian Lilac 
Hydrangea, P. G. 
Red Honeysuckle 
Improved Coralberry 
Juneberry 
Pink Weigela Rosea 
Althea, Red 
Calycanthus 
Weigela Eva Rathke 
Spirea Van Houtti 
Japan Quince 
Russian Olive Siberian Pea Shrub 
Forsythia Red Snowberry Shrub 
SPECIAL PRICE ON BABY SHRUBS 
45¢ each; 5 for $2.10; 10 for $3.00, Postpaid. 
GRASS STAYS SHORT 
WHEN SPRAYED WITH AMAZING STOP-GRASS! 
New chemicai descovery keeps your 
grass edges short and trim-looking 
easier than ever. No more _ back- 
breaking work trimming lawn edges 
on your hands and knees, in the 
hot sun. Just spray or _ sprinkle 
STOP-GRASS, early in the season, 
on grass edges along walks, around 
flower-beds, trees, lawn ornaments, 
and other hard-to-mow places. STOP- 
GRASS makes grass grow so slowly 
monencowmmencon} it won't have to be cut for MONTHS! 
It stays short and beautifully green. Late spring or 
summer use delays growth 4 to 6 weeks. Fall applica- 
tion delays growth the following spring! Contains 
wonderful, new, Maleic Hydrazide developed by U. S 
Rubber Co. Safe and easy to use. 
Also prevents sprouting of onions and potatoes in 
storage 
1175, 072 .Clor 400 Jsd.ftat 262-2 eth oe ae Me $1.00 
4267, 0 (TOPE 100 ced) Ltn as ne nck heehee eae ee 2.25 
Tihs Clore 4400) sqcutt,.) ee Se a es eee eee 6.95 
TERRA-LITE VERMICULITE 
PLANT AID 
“FOR BETTER GARDENS” 
A GROWING MEDIUM 
FOR ROOTING CUTTINGS 
FOR PLANT PROPAGATION 
FOR SEED GERMINATION 
FOR BETTER PLANT GERMIN- 
ATION 
AN EXCELLENT MULCH 
LIGHTENS HEAVY SOIL 
HOLDS MOISTURE IN SANDY 
SOIL 
SES 
VERMICULITE 
PLANT AID 
FU ae NEED FOR WATER- 
REDUCES NEED FOR CULTI- 
VATION 
PERMITS LUSH GROWTH 
FREE OF WEED SEEDS 
FOR STORING BULBS 
1 big 4 quart bag for $1.00, Postpaid. 
1 large 4 bushel bag for $1.65, Postpaid. 
UNIVERSAL TOMOLITE INSULATION CO. 
