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1 TABLE OF CONTENTS FERTILIZERS FERTILIZERS Osmocote Top Dress Trace Elements Special Blends Tablet Water Soluble Champion Jack s LX & Excel Organic Barrel Pumps Specialty Water Treatment Miscellaneous Updated

2 O SMOCO T E FERTILIZERS OSMOCOTE CLASSICS One application will provide plants with a steady continuous metering of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium nutrients from every prill. OSMOCOTE (12-14 MONTHS) This product is ideal for season-long feeding in warmer climates. 100% coated NPK Order #: lb. bag 40 per pallet OSMOCOTE (12-14 MONTHS) Slow Release 100% Coated NPK Order #: lb. bag 40 per pallet OSMOCOTE (3-4 MONTHS) This product is excellent for feeding bedding plants and other flowering and fruiting crops. The 1:1:1 ratio is ideal for flowering crops. 100% coated NPK Order #: lb. bag 40 per pallet OSMOCOTE (3-4 MONTHS) This product has a 3:1:2 ratio that is excellent for short-term foliage plants. It does not contain urea which can injure some greenhouse crops. 100 % coated NPK Order #: lb. bag 40 per pallet OSMOCOTE (8-9 MONTHS) This is a longer term product ideal for perennials and slower growing flowering crops. It is an excellent choice for hanging baskets. 100% coated NPK Order #: lb. bag 40 per pallet OSMOCOTE (8-9 MONTHS) This product is the "horticulture industry standard" in controlled release nitrogen. The 3:1:2 ratio is ideal for greenhouse and container nursery stock. This product is also ideal for propagation and fall feeding. 100 % coated NPK Order #: lb. bag 40 per pallet OSMOCOTE PLUS This product is for full season feeding of foliage, nursery stock, greenhouse crops and landscapes. There is the proven performance of Osmocote NPK - with the addition of six trace elements and magnesium. This gives you the benefit of controlled release major and minor elements with the convenience of providing plant nutritional needs consistently throughout the crop growing cycle. The two sources of iron (iron EDTA and iron sulfate) provide excellent greening. This has the highest iron EDTA of any of the "all-in-one" coated fertilizers. OSMOCOTE PLUS (3-4 MONTHS) Product is recommended for annuals, perennials, and other short term crops. Order #: lb. bag 40 per pallet OSMOCOTE PLUS (8-9 MONTHS) This product is recommended for warm season application in the South. Southern formula 100% coated w/trace elements Order #: lb. bag 40 per pallet Page 54

3 FERT ILI ZERS O SMOCO T E & T O P DRESS OSMOCOTE PLUS (12-14 MONTHS) This product is recommended for direct-stick propagation especially in the South or wherever a very slow starting product is desired. Propagation formula 100% coated w/trace elements Order #: lb. bag 40 per pallet OSMOCOTE PRO + IRON Standard Osmocote NPK supplemented with the addition of two sources of iron for greening. OSMOCOTE PRO FE (3-4 MONTHS) Uncoated formula formerly marketed as Sierrablen Order #: lb. bag 40 per pallet OSMOCOTE PRO FE (8-9 MONTHS) Uncoated formula W/NPK plus iron. Order #: lb. bag 40 per pallet OSMOCOTE PRO FE (12-14 MONTHS) FOR SOUTHERN CROPS Uncoated formula, formerly Sierrablen Iron. Order #: lb. bag 40 per pallet OSMOCOTE PRO +MINORS This product is for full season feeding of foliage and nursery stock. The three sources of nitrogen in this product are ammonium, nitrate, and urea. This is an excellent source of feeding for ericaceous crops. It assists in media ph regulation in areas having waters with high alkalinity. The Osmocote is supplemented with 6 key trace elements. OSMOCOTE PRO W/MINORS (8-9 MONTHS) 8-9 mo. (72% , 18% Order #: lb. bag 40 per pallet OSMOCOTE PRO W/MINORS (12-14 MONTHS) mo. (72% , 18% ) Order #: lb. bag 40 per pallet SCOTT CONTROLLED RELEASE TOP DRESS FERTILIZERS Very effective and yet economical slow release fertilizers to topdress on container nursery stock, flowerbeds or landscapes TOP DRESS + MINORS (4-6 MONTHS) An acidifying fertilizer with the potential to lower media ph. Contains controlled release POLY-S nitrogen and readily available P, K, Mg and micronutirents. Use on container plants and plants in the landscape. Lasts 3-4 months in the south, and 4-6 months in the northeast, Midwest and west coast. Surface applied only. Not made for incorporation. Rates vary according to site. Order #: lb. bag 40 per pallet TOPDRESS+MINORS (4-5 MONTHS) This product has a full complement of major, minor and secondary elements which provides our plants with all the important nutrients. It also contains reliable IBDU, Poly-S and StepTM Hi Mag Micronutrients. This is an excellent performer in cool weather and can be used in conjunction with liquid or dry fertilizer programs. Order #: lb. bag 40 per pallet GENERAL PURPOSE NURSERY MIXES For general purpose outdoor production of nursery stock, foilage, and in landscapes. Contains Osmocote coated N-P-K blended with micronutrients and other fertilizer technologies, to deliver nutrition consistently within specified longevities. Can be incorporated or surface applied. Varies by longevity but about half of each of these 50# bags is traditional Osmocote blended with Coated urea Nitrogen and uncoated granular micronutrients. These Osmocote Lite Nursery mixes are now our best selling Osmocote products and are superior to other non-osmocote landscape fertilizers. They do not offer as consistent of a fertilizer release curve compared to the 100% Osmocote coated fertilizer products. They are not designed for use on greenhouse-type crops. Page 55

4 O SMOCO T E & T A B LETS (3-4 MONTHS) WITH MICRONUTIRENTS Order #: lb. bag -40 per pallet (8-9 MONTHS) WITH MICRONUTRIENTS Order #: lb. bag -40 per pallet (12-14 MONTHS) WITH MICRONUTRIENTS Order #: lb. bag -40 per pallet OSMOCOTE TRACE ELEMENTS MICROMAX MICRONUTRIENTS This product is a powerful micronutrient formula that maximizes the growth potential of all plants grown in soilless media. It is engineered for pre-plant incorporation into soil media to help you grow bigger, fuller plants. Order #: lb. bag 40 per pallet MICROMAX PLUS [discontinued when sold] Each bag contains 7 lbs. of actual Micromax trace elements and the other 43 lbs. are superphosphate and lime ready to incorporate into your soil mix so you only need to stock 1 bag instead of 3 for soil mixing. Order #: lb. bag -40 per pallet OSMOCOTE SPECIAL BLENDS SIERRA CONTROLLED RELEASE NUTRIENTS (3-4 MONTHS) NPK w/trace elements on outside Order #: lb. bag 40 per pallet POLY S (5-6 MONTHS) Slow release nitrogen incorporation fertilizer Order #: lb. bag 40 per pallet CUSTOMBLEN (8-9 MONTHS) A key formula used by Greenleaf Nursery on container nursery stock. Order #: lb. bag 40 per pallet TABLET FERTILIZERS AGRIFORM PLANTING TABLETS (FEEDS FOR 2 YEARS) These compact, easy-to-use fertilizer tablets eliminate the need for measuring small quantities of dry materials, and provide a safe, scientifically complete plant food which lasts up to two years. Agriform Planting Tablets fill the continuing need of all plants for a full range of major nutrients. During the first year of establishment, the demand for plant food is not great in terms of pounds of nutrients, but continuity of availability is critical for the development of healthy roots and vigorous top growth. Urea-formaldehyde is the total nitrogen source supplying a reservoir of prolonged-release, non-leaching nitrogen to the plant roots. 21 gram size is also recommended for water gardens. Order #: /21 21 gram tablets, 500 per case PREMIX FERTILIZERS + MINORS 2 months Poly S incorporated w/top dress Order #: lb. bag 40 per pallet Page 56

5 FERT ILI ZERS W A T ER SOLUB LE OSMOCOTE PLUS MINORS TABLETS (8-9 MONTHS) Sierra Controlled Release Fertilizer Tablets are bonded, premeasured amounts of Sierra Controlled Release Fertilizer which continuously release major and minor nutrients from every single tablet. The results are attractive, well maintained and uniform plants with less labor and management. Sierra tablets provide an accurate means of controlling the dosage applied to each pot. 7.5 gram tablets of Osmocote Plus. Order #; / gram tablet, 1000 per case EASY GARDENER-BULK FERTILIZER STAKES (FEEDS FOR 60 DAYS) Easy Gardener 3 long fertilizer stakes Jobe s Tree Stakes Order #: packs of per case Jobe s Fruit Tree Stakes Order #: packs of per case Jobe s Evergreen Stakes Order #: packs of per case PLANT STARTER Initial use of for transplanting into cells or beds supplies the high-phosphorus ratio designed to boost root growth prior to shoots. Can also be used to correct or supplement low phosphorus situations especially in outdoor production. Order #: lb. bag 84 per pallet BLOSSOM BOOSTER Designed to increase bud set and count. Use during periods of bud set, going back to the regular fertilizer following bloom period. Order #: lb. bag 84 per pallet DARK WEATHER FEED The traditional high-calcium fertilizer (11%) for growers who need to supplement their fertilizer programs with calcium. Alternate with Peat-lite or use as a finisher for flowering plants like poinsettias. Order #: lb. bag 84 per pallet POINSETTIA FEED This product features all of the benefits of Poinsettia FeED but also supplies calcium. Order #; lb. bag 84 per pallet WATER SOLUBLE FERTILIZERS CHAMPION BRAND-GOOD GRADE CHAMPION W/5% CALCIUM, AND 3% MAGNESIUM Order #: lb. bag 80 per pallet CHAMPION PURE WATER SPECIAL Order #: lb. bag 80 per pallet CHAMPION GENERAL PURPOSE SPECIAL Order #: lb. bag 80 per pallet JACKS BRAND WATER SOLU BLE FERTILIZERS-BETTER GRADE HYDROPONIC SPECIAL The fertilizer to use for hydroponic plant production. It is easily modified to fit the specific crop needs and individual water qualities. Supplies magnesium and sulfur with 100% nitrate nitrogen. Order #: lb. bag 84 per pallet POINSETTIA PEAT LITE SPECIAL This fertilizer contains more than 70% nitrate nitrogen and has a micronutrient package adjusted for poinsettias (lower boron and increased magnesium, zinc and molybdenum). An ideal choice for low alkalinity waters when the feed program is supplemented with calcium-containing products. Order #: lb. bag 84 per pallet PEAT LITE SPECIAL Similar to but with over 60% nitrate nitrogen, boosted micronutrient levels and much less acidic reaction in the root media! The balanced N-P-K ratio is excellent for producing fastgrowing plants or for maintaining plants in a sales environment. Order #; lb. bag 84 per pallet POINSETTIA FINISHER Formulated with high nitrate nitrogen and increased molybdenum. Excellent for use with soil-based mixes. Order #; lb. bag 84 per pallet HI-PHOS SPECIAL Excellent plant starter fertilizer. Improves color of pink hydrangeas. Order #; lb. bag 84 per pallet Page 57

6 W A T ER SOLUB LE EASTER LILY SPECIAL The 4:1:3 ratio is ideal for lily production. The potential basicity of this formulation helps to maintain media ph values over 6.0 for leaf scorch reduction. It controls stretch while promoting strong growth and long lasting blooms. Order #: lb. bag 84 per pallet POINSETTIA FEED This product is designed to fit the needs of the newer poinsettia cultivars that need the micronutrients, but a lesser amount of macronutrients. It contains 50% more micronutrients than a typical poinsettia peat-lite formula, yet it provides less boron. The iron is derived from three chelate sources to keep it available over a wide range of growing media ph values. It provides 1ppm of molybdenum for each 200 ppm of nitrogen and contains additional magnesium and high nitrate nitrogen levels. Order #: lb. bag 84 per pallet PETUNIA FEED This product is specially formulated for those chronically iron-hungry crops such as petunia, calibrachoa, bacopa and others. It contains double the iron of peat-lite formulations, derived from three chelate sources to keep it available over a broad range of growing medium ph values. It contains 60% nitrate nitrogen, magnesium and no urea. The low phosphorus level helps prevent excessive elongation. It is not recommended for use on geraniums or other iron sensitive crops. Order #: lb. bag 84 per pallet GENERAL PURPOSE One of the most popular formulations, GP has the traditional micronutrient levels needed for general production including propagation and all types of bedding plants. High nitrate nitrogen levels (60% of the total) provides for green foliage and more compact growth. This is a low phosphorous version of the traditional general purpose. Order #: lb. bag 84 per pallet PEAT LITE SPECIAL Our most popular formulation, Peat-lite has approximately twice the level of micronutrients as the General Purpose formulation. The additional level of micronutrients provides necessary elements absent from most commercially made peat-lite potting media. Order #; lb. bag -84 per pallet PEAT LITE/NO BORON contains standard trace elements. Suitable for soil mixes and soilless media. High nitrate content without boron. Order #: lb. bag 84 per pallet GENERAL PURPOSE The general-purpose industry standard, is great for maintaining plants in the garden center and growing facilities. It provides fast green-up and great foliar expansion due to the high percentage of ammonium and urea nitrogen plus balanced phosphorus and potassium for excellent root and shoot growth. Order #: lb. bag 84 per pallet ACID SPECIAL This is an ideal fertilizer for acid-loving plants in the nursery and landscape. Provides a rapid correction of a high ph situation. Unlike other brands, Jack s Acid contains no harmful chlorides. Order #: lb. bag 84 per pallet INTERIORSCAPE SPECIAL Special blend water soluble fertilizer without blue dye for use in offices, homes and interiorscapes for care and maintenance of foliage and other interior plants. Order #: lb. bucket Page 58

7 FERT ILI ZERS W A T ER SOLUB LE TROPICAL WITHOUT DYE Formulated without dye for fluoride and boron sensitive foliage plants in interiors, nurseries and for acclimatization. Order #; lb. bag 84 per pallet HI PERFORMANCE New economical water soluble formula: use 4 bags of for same nitrogen effects of 5 bags of PL Order #: lb. bag 84 per pallet FOLIAR FEED SPECIAL This is the fertilizer to use for foliar feeding of ornamentals, vegetables and fruits. The high urea content and micronutrients promote green-up and foliar expansion. Can be used in conjunction with normal media fertilization or alone. Addition of a surfactant enhances activity. Order #: lb. bag 84 per pallet JACK S LX & SCOTT S EXCEL BRANDS WATER SOLUBLE- BEST GRADE More acid forming fertilizer with extra trace elements EXCEL PLUG SPECIAL This is an ideal fertilizer for plug production with 6% calcium and 3% magnesium. It is formulated with 94% nitrate nitrogen and a low phosphorus content to promote compact, sturdy plugs. It can be tank-mixed with other Jack s LX formulas. Order #: lb. bag 84 per pallet LX PANSY, SALVIA, VINCA SPECIAL This product combines 3.5% calcium and 1.75% magnesium and the elevated boron, iron and manganese levels that pansies, salvias and vincas require. The 84% nitrate nitrogen and low phosphorus content control stretch. Order #; lb. bag 84 per pallet LX CAL-MAG SPECIAL A truly comprehensive fertilizer with all the macro and micronutrients in one tank. An ideal choice for waters low in calcium and magnesium. It is formulated with over 80% nitrate nitrogen. This is a more acid forming formula. Order #: lb. bag 84 per pallet LX POINSETTIA SPECIAL Ideal for poinsettia production with moderate to high alkalinity waters. The micronutrients are adjusted to provide higher zinc and molybdenum and lower boron with over 60% nitrate nitrogen. Order #: lb. bag 84 per pallet LX ALL PURPOSE Well suited for moderate to high alkalinity waters. Formulated with over 60% nitrate nitrogen. Order #: lb. bag 84 per pallet EXCEL CAL-TRATE SPECIAL Used to supplement calcium. Contains 18% calcium. Formulated with micronutrients. Do not mix with regular water soluble fertilizers. Order #: lb. bag 84 per pallet Page 59

8 O RG RG A N IC IC & SPE SPE CIALT CIALT Y ORGANIC FERTILIZERS CORN GLUTEN ORGANIC BLEND [available by full pallet only] Bluebonnet fertilizer granules Order #: lb. bag 50 per pallet DRAMM FISH-K W/ KELP 2-5-0,2 Very high grade whole fish emulsion with hydrolysate made using a cold process. Kelp added for extra nitrogen which contains the natural oils and proteins of fish, which break down slowly to become available over a longer period of time. Order #: gal. 2 per case HORTICULTURAL CORNMEAL [available by full pallet only] Bluebonnet ground cornmeal fertilizer-often used in organic production. Order #: lb. bag 50 per pallet MAGNIFICIENT EARTH ORGANIC FERTILIZER [available by full pallet only] Bluebonnet Farms premium organic fertilizer granules. Order #: lb. bag 50 per pallet GREENSAND Often used in organic crop production as Potash source. Order #: lb. bag ROCK PHOSPHATE Often used in organic crop production as Phosphorous source. Order #: lb. bag VITAZYME BIO-STIMULANT Carl Pool formula w/vitamins & enzymes to stimulate healthy root zone bioactivity. Order #: gal. bottle 4 per case Order #: gal. jug 2 per case BARREL PUMPS Used to pump fertilizer concentrates, chemicals or acids from out of barrels or drums into solution or mix tanks. HIGH QUALITY PLASTIC BODY ROTARY DRUM PUMP Lightweight glass-filled polypropylene construction that is durable and corrosion resistant. Suitable for trouble free dispensing of petroleum products, water and water-based chemicals, many acid and alkali solutions. Hand crank to draw up liquids from barrel and outlet can rotate full 360. Order #: 55-RP90R -sold as each FERTILIZERS-MISCELLANEOUS GREENHOUSE GROWER SPECIALTY ITEMS AMMONIUM MOLYBDATE Used as a fertilizer supplement for poinsettias and many vegetable crops. It can be incorporated into the liquid feed program or used as a foliar spray. Order #: lb. 12 per case CALCIUM CHLORIDE DIHYDRATE Dihydrate source of Calcium for poinsettias, etc. Order #: lb. container CALCIUM NITRATE WATER SOLUBLE source for Nitrogen and Calcium Order #: lb. bag 40 per pallet Page Legend OMRI: Organic: Restricted:

9 FERT ILIZERS SPECIALT Y COPPER CHELATE EDTA 15% Chelated Copper source Order #: lb. container DIAMMONIUM PHOSPHATE DAP source of high Phosphate and some Nitrogen Order #: lb. bag 40 per pallet FLOWABLE BLUE DYE Highly concentrated water soluble dye to add to fertilizer solutions to make feeding visible. Order #: lb. bottle POWDERED GYPSUM To loosen tight soil Order #: lb. bag 60 per pallet GROUND DOLOMITE LIME ROCK DUST Slow acting ground dolomite lime to raise soil Ph Order #: lb. bag 72 per pallet HYDRATED LIME POWDER-AG GRADE Fast acting hydrated lime for lawn and farm Order #: lb. bag 50 per pallet IRON CHELATE SPRINT 330FE Use when soil ph Is below 6.5 for rapid greening of greenhouse and nursery crops. Very concentrated, but very effective iron source. Order #: lb. bag 10 per bale FERROUS (IRON) SULPHATE Order #: lb. bag 40 per pallet MAGNESIUM SULPHATE EPSOM SALT Water soluble source of 9.8% Epsom Salts. Use with greenhouse tomatoes and many growers supplement to all water soluble foods. Order #: lb. bag 40 per pallet MANGANESE CHELATE EDTA 13% Chelated Manganese source Order #: lb. container MONOAMMONIUM PHOSPHATE MAP water soluble fertilizer-great source of high Phosphorous and some Nitrogen. Order #: lb. bag MONOPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE or MKP, source for high Phosphorous and Potash Order #: lb. bag 40 per pallet NITROFORM BLUE CHIP Slow release source Of Nitrogen. Often incorporated into soil mixes as a starter nutrient charge. Order #: lb. POTASSIUM NITRATE WATER SOLUBLE source for Nitrogen and Potash Order #: lb. bag 40 per pallet SULFATE OF POTASH MAGNESIUM Source for high Potash and Magnesium Order #: lb. bag 40 per pallet POTASSIUM SULFATE Granular-not easily water soluble-source for high Potash Order #: lb. bag 40 per pallet MOST SOLUBLE TRACE ELEMENTS Formerly 25# STEM. Concentrated source of trace elements. Order #: lb. bag 84 per pallet SINGLE SUPERPHOSPHATE Great source for Phosphorous Order #: lb. bag 40 per pallet Legend OMRI: Organic: Restricted: Page 61

10 W A T ER T REATMENT C HEMI CA LS & MISC ELLA N E O US TRIPLE SUPERPHOSPHATE Granular source for high Phosphorous Order #: lb. bag 50 per pallet ZINC SULPHATE 36% POWDER Great foliar feed spray for pecan trees Order #: lb. bag 40 per pallet WATER TREATMENT CHEMICALS 75% PHOSPHORIC ACID-TECH GRADE Tech Grade. In poly drum for ph adjustment or to lower ph of water. Order #: gal. bottle 4 per case Order #: lb. drum approximately 15 gallons Order #: lb. drum approximately 55 gallons; FERTILIZERS-MISCELLANEOUS GRANULAR LANDSCAPE GRADE GENERAL PURPOSE Good balanced farm and garden grade granular fertilizer Order #: lb. bag 50 per pallet PRO-GREEN FERTILIZER Balanced general purpose granular fertilizer Order #: lb. bag 50 per pallet SPIZ FERTILIZER Premium lawn & turf-progro granular fertilizer Order #: lb. bag 50 per pallet 50% SULPHURIC ACID For ph adjustment-to lower ph of water. Can often inject right from drum into water flow. A little safer to work with than full 93% acid. Order #: gal. drum 93% SULPHURIC ACID 66 Baume For ph adjustment to lower ph of water. Order #: gal. bottle 4 per case Order #: gal. drum BLEACH (SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE 10%) 12.5% BY VOLUME For adding chlorine to water treatment systems Order #: gal. drum BLEACH (SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE 12.5%) 15% BY VOLUME For adding chlorine to water treatment systems Order #: gal. drum Page S AMMONIUM SULPHATE High nitrogen granular fertilizer with sulfur Order #: lb. bag 50 per pallet EMERALD GREEN FERTILIZER General purpose granular fertilizer Order #: lb. bag 50 per pallet SULPHUR Closest replacement For Ammonium Nitrate-granular fertilizer Order #: lb. bag 40 per pallet UREA Urea/Nitrogen fertilizer source. Also used as ice melt. Order #: lb. bag 40 per pallet ENCAPSULATED GYPSUM Finely ground calcium sulfate encapsulated for easy application for less dust and slower release. Order #: lb. bag 63 per pallet

11 FERT ILIZERS MISECEL LA N EOUS ENCAPSULATED DOLOMITE LIME Effects slow ph change. Provides lots of Magnesium with less dust. Order #: lb. bag 63 per pallet Legend OMRI: Organic: Restricted: Page 63

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