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Title: Barnard's seeds bulbs

Identifier: barnardsseedsbul1925wwba

Year: 1925 (1920s)

Authors: W. W. Barnard & Co; Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection

Subjects: Seeds Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Fruit Seeds Catalogs; Nurseries (Horticulture) Catalogs

Publisher: Chicago, Ill. : Barnard

Contributing Library: U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Library

Digitizing Sponsor: U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Library

  

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The W. W. Barnard Co., 231-235 W. Madison St., Chicago High Grade Fertilizers PRICES SUBJECT TO MARKET CHANGES. SPECIAL QUOTATIONS TO LARGE BUYERS OUR PRICES ON FERTILIZERS INCLUDE DELIVERY IN CHICAGO

 

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Sheep Manure This is a natural ma- nure; excellent for mix- ing- with the soil. Strewn over and raked into the surface of the vegetable garden or placed directly in drills or hills, it pro- motes a rapid, steady growth. Especially valu- able for lawns, contains all the constituents for promoting a quick lux- uriant growth and a rich green color. Use at the rate of from 500 to 600 pounds per acre. For lawns use about one pound to 10 to 20 square feet. For pot plants, mix one part of sheep manure to six parts of soil. Being soluble, it readily makes a safe liquid manure—one pound to five gallons of water can be used. 5 lbs., 35c; 10 lbs., 65c; 25 lbs., $1.25; 50 lbs., $2.00; 100 lbs., $3.00; 500 lbs., $12.00; 1,000 lbs., $22.00; ton, $40.00. Acid Phosphate 16% Analysis—available phos, Acid 16 per cent, In- soluble 1 per cent. Recommended for garden use at the rate of 1 pound to 5 square feet. 5 lbs., 25c; 10 lbs., 45c; 25 lbs., $1.00; 50 lbs., $1.50; 125 lb. bag, $2.85; 1,000 lbs., $17.00; per ton $30.00 Pure Ground Bone Meal It decomposes rapidly and is quickly effective. Approximate analysis: Ammonia, 2 per cent; phos- phoric acid, 25 per cent. It is ground fine and is an excellent top dressing for lawns, grass lands, farm and field crops; also for mixing with potting soil. 5 lbs., 45c; 10 lbs., 75c; 25 lbs., $1.25; 50 lbs., $2.00; 125 lb. bag-, $4.25; 500 lbs., $13.50; 1,000 lbs., $24.00; per ton (2,000 lbs.), $45.00. BONE MEAL "ROSE GROWER" BRAND. This special brand of pulverized ground bone is excel- ent for rose and garden culture. Use 1 part to about 50 parts soil. Also very beneficial to lawns as a top dressing, at the rate of 1 lb. to 30 square feet. 125 lb. bag", $4.50; 500 lbs., $15.00; 1,000 lbs., $27.00; ton, $52.00. Blood and Bone A desirable fertilizer for crops, such as cabbage, cauliflower and corn, but not for root crops, such as beets, turnips, etc., unless used with some form of potash. For garden use apply at the rate of 300 to 500 pounds per acre. Most excellent for potted plants. Special package for-house use, 15c; 5 lbs., 40c; 10 lbs., 75c; 25 lbs.; $1.25; 50 lbs., $2.00; 100 lb. bag, $3.00; 200 lbs., $5.75; 500 lbs., $13.00; 1,000 lbs., $24.50; ton," $46:00. Cattle Manure (Pulverized and Shredded) Dry and free from odor. Excellent for use on the lawn, as it can be readily raked in and there is no straw to be taken off in the spring. For potting use one part fertilizer to six parts soil. State when or- dering whether pulverized or shredded is wanted. 10 lbs., 60c; 25 lbs., $1.25; 50 lbs., $1.75; 100 lbs., $2.50; '500 lbs., $10.50; 1,000 lbs., $19.00; ton, $35.00. Dried Blood Splendid nitrogenous fertilizer for Roses, Carna- tions, "Mums." Potted Plants, etc. 5 lbs., 75c; 10 lbs,, $1.10; 25 lbs., $2.25; 50 lbs., $3.50; 100 lbs., $6.50; 200 lbs., $12.50; 500 lbs., $28.50. Lawn and Garden Fertilizer (Farmer's Pavorite) A high-grade all-round fertilizer, especially adapt- ed for lawns, field crops and market gardeners' use. Approximate analysis: Ammonia, 3 per cent; phos- phoric acid, 8 per cent; potash, 4 per cent. 5 lbs., 40c; 10 lbs., 70c; 25 lbs., $1.25; 50 lbs., $2.00; 125 lb. bag, $4.00; 500 lbs., $14.00; 1,000 lbs., $25.00; per ton, $47.50. Muriate of Potash Contains a very high percentage of potash. Should be used liberally, particularly on root crops. 10 lbs., $1.00; 25 lbs., $1.50; 50 lbs., $2.50; per 100 lbs., $4.00; 200 lbs., $7.50; 500 lbs., $17.50 Nitrate of Soda A quick-acting fertilizer for rapid growing vege- tables, such as lettuce and cabbage. Use as a top dressing at the rate of 100 lbs., per acre. For the home garden, apply as a solution of 1 oz. to 2 gal- lons of water. 1 lb., 15c; 2 lbs., 30c; 5 lbs., 60c; 10 lbs., $1.00; 25 lbs., $1.90; 50 lbs., $3.25; 100 lbs., $6.25 Ground Rock Phosphate A most excellent material for building up the soil, supplying, the readily available phosphates which our soils seem to lack more than any other elements. Recommended for top dressing for lawns, gardens, truck gardens, and farm crops. 5 lbs., 25c; 10 lbs., 45c; 25 lbs., $1.00; 50 lbs., $1.50; 100 lbs., $2.50; 500 lbs., $9.00; 1,000 lbs., $17.00; ton, $30.00. qt Special Lawn Grower An ideal fertilizer for the Lawn, containing in correct proportion the elements needed to maintain a vigorous growth, constantly improving texture and beauty. Contains a far greater amount (5-8-7) of plant food than the general run of fertilizers. 25 lbs.,. $1.50; 50 lbs., $2.50; 100 lbs., $4.25; 500 lbs., $15.50; 1,000 lbs., $29.00; per ton, $53.00. Sulphate of Ammonia A concentrated nitrogenous fertilizer, containing ammonia in a quickly available form, desirable as a top dressing for all plants in which a large leaf development or rapid growth is wanted. Use at the rate of 1 lb. to 50 sq. ft., or 1 tablespoon for 3 gals, of water. 2 lbs., 30c; 5 lbs., 60c; 10 lbs., $1.00; 25 lbs., $2.00; 50 lbs., $3.50; 100 lbs., $6.00 Miscellaneous Requisites Land Plaster or Agricultural G-ypsum—Valuable as a top dressing. Apply at the rate of 25 to 50 lbs. to 1,000 square feet. 25 lbs., 75c; 50 lbs., $1.25; 100 lbs., $2.25 Hardwood Ashes—Unleached. Mellows and sweetens hard, sour soils. Especially beneficial to lawns if used with bone meal. 10 lbs., 50c; 25 lbs., $1.00; 50 lbs., $1.50; 100 lbs., $2.00; 500 lbs., $9.00; 1,000 lbs., $17.00; ton $32.00 Horn Shavings—Used to mix with soil for vases and plant-tubs. 5 lbs., 75c; 10 lbs., $1.25; 25 lbs., $2.50; 100 lbs., $8.00 Lawn Lime or Ground Limestone—For use on lawns to correct acidity of the soil, a condition prevalent in most residence districts. 10 lbs., 35c; 25 lbs., 75c; 50 lbs., $1.00; 100 lb. bag $1.50; 500 lbs., $5.50 Leaf Mold—Especially beneficial for potted ferns, etc. Per bag, about 50 lbs., $2.00 PEAT, Orchid. (Pern-root.) Carefully cleaned by hand and of the finest quality. Bag, $3.00.

  

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