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1 Holly-tone Formulated for acid-loving plants: Hollies, Azaleas, Dogwoods, Evergreens, and Rhododendrons. Used by professionals everywhere. Contains elemental sulfur In 4, 8, 20 and 40 lb. bags 36 lb. $23.99 * Plant-tone An all natural, all purpose premium blend. Excellent starter plant food. In 4, 8, 20 and 40 lb. bags 36 lb. $23.99 * Flower-tone Formulated to feed annuals & perennials. Low in nitrogen & rich in potash. Promotes & prolongs abundant blooms. In 4 and 20 lb. bags. 4 lb. $ lb. $16.99 * Rose-tone Preferred by professionals Provides a safe, long-lasting reservoir of nutrients. The safe way to prize winning blooms. In 4, 8 and 20 lb. bags 18 lb. $18.99 *

2 Bulb-tone Perfect for all bulbs: tulips, daffodils, crocus & hyacinths. Rich in bone meal & other natural organics. Provides a complete, balanced feeding. In 4 and 20 lb. bags. 4 lb. $ lb. $16.99 * Garden-tone Originally developed for professional gardeners. Provides safe, continuous feeding for all vegetables. In 4, 8, 20 and 40 lb. bags. Tomato-tone Helps prevent blossom end rot. Specially formulated to produce consistently plump, juicy tomatoes. 8% calcium to help prevent blossom end rot. In 4, and 8 lb. bags. 36 lb. $23.99 * Tree-tone For planting and feeding shade, fruit and ornamental trees. A complex blend of organics. Helps in the development of the entire tree. In 4 and 20 lb. bags. 4 lb. $6.99

3 Bone Meal An all natural source of organic phosphorus and nitrogen. Domestic Bone Meal is 100% pure, with no additives or fillers. For bulbs and all perennials In 4.5, 10 and 24 lb. bags. 4.5 lb. $ lb. $ lb. $29.99 * Dried Blood Safe source of organic nitrogen. Naturally produces more vigorous plants with richer, greener leaves. A proven remedy for sickly plants. Old school animal repellant In 3.75 and 17 lb. bags. 3.5 lb. $ lb. $39.99 * Garden Manure All natural poultry manure. Dehydrated and granulated for easy application. Approved for organic gardening lb. $4.99. Greensand A mined mineral, rich in the soil conditioning element Glauconite. Contains 6% total potash. 0.1% available immediately. Rich in trace elements. In 7.5 and 36 lb. bags. 7.5 lb. $ lb. $37.99 *

4 Rock Phosphate All natural. Pelletized for easy application. Contains 3% available and 24% total phosphate. In 7.25 and 28 lb. bags lb. $ lb. $23.99 * Soil Acidifier Turns hydrangeas blue safely Lowers the ph of soils For acid loving plants to achieve optimum growth. Long-lasting, highly-effective. Safe and non-toxic. 6 lb. $8.99 Garden Lime Turns hydrangeas pink Raises the ph of acid soils. Pelletized for easy application. In 6.75 and 50 lb. bags lb. $ lb. $5.99 * (Generic) Garden Gypsum Pelletized for easy application. Loosens heavy clay soils. Helps cure turf burns from icemelters & pets. In 5 and 50 lbs bags. 6 lb. $ lb. $11.99 *(Generic)

5 Kelp Meal Brown seaweed, harvested from cold waters then processed at low temperatures & dried. An excellent soil conditioner & a rich source of minerals & plant hormones. In 3.5 lb. bags. 3.5 lb. $16.99 Cottonseed Meal Unique processing makes it very easy to use. A 100% organic plant food for use on trees & shrubs. In 3.5 lb. bags lb. $8.49 Garden Food An all purpose plant food. Helps plants quickly absorb major nutrients. Less nitrogen & potassium than In 6.75 lb. and 40 bags lb. $ lb. $14.99 *(Generic) in the drive-thru barn. Garden Food An all purpose plant food that provides the three major nutrients in equal amounts. Promotes vigorous growth in all flowering plants and vegetables In 6.75 lb. and 50 lb. bags lb. $ lb. $18.99 *(Generic) in the drive-thru barn.

6 Triple Phosphate An enriched source of phosphorus. Helps root growth and fruit and flower formation. Granular for easy application. In 5 lb. bags lb. $12.99 * *Order at the counter & pickup in the drive-thru barn Urea An enriched source of nitrogen fertilizer. Promotes green color and rapid growth. In 4 lb. and 50 lb. bags. 4 lb. $ lb. $21.99 *(Generic) *Order at the counter & pickup in the drive-thru barn Potash An enriched source of potassium. Promotes plant vigor and disease resistance in all flowering plants, shrubs, trees, & vegetables. In 6 lb. bags. 6 lb. $10.99 Bio-tone Starter Plus All natural plant food with bacteria, humates and mycorrhizae. For enhanced root development. In 4 lb. bags. 4 lb. $7.99

7 Garden Iron Turns yellow to green naturally Will not stain concrete surfaces In 10 lb. bags. Does not contain Bio-tone Microbes. 10 lb. $13.99

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