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if you order the wrong product, you will be responsible for its return.

PRICES IN THIS PRODUCT LIST ARE EXCLUSIVE OF GST & FREIGHT

PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE Please call to confirm before ordering. For a full version of our terms of trade

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PRODUCT LIST MARCH 2015

THE HOME OF APEX NURSERY FERTILISERS

ESPECIALLY SELECTED BY

McHort FOR NEW ZEALAND

CONDITIONS

OUR SALES VAN VISITS ALL PROVINCES IN THE NORTH ISLAND

FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED FROM RURAL WAIKATO

OUR MISSION STATEMENT ROOTING HORMONE

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DYNAROOT Powder type rooting hormone

Available in two strengths

#2 3g IBA/kg use for Semi-hardwood cuttings

#3 8g IBA/kg use for Hardwood cuttings

THE MOST POPULAR POWDER TYPE IN NZ.

Used regularly by growers around the world with

excellent results, consistently and safely.

Packed in 600g opaque plastic jars with secure

screw on colour coded lids

#2 or #3

Also available 30g Mini jars

#2 or #3

Registered pursuant of the ACVM Act 1997 #7920 & #7921

For your protection & reassurance insist on a registered product.

MSDS available on request

PROFESSIONAL GRADE ROOTING HORMONE

FOR RESALE

Display packs each containing 12 x 30g Mini jars

with tamper proof colour coded lids.

White lids for #2 Semi-hardwood strength

Green lids for #3 Hardwood strength.

Display pack

To serve and significantly add value to clients’ businesses

through every consultation or product we supply.

To offer the very best technical advice available through dedication to continuous improvement.

McHort Messenger is a free monthly newsletter bringing topical news, views, advice and special deals

to growers of ornamental crops in containers everywhere. If you would like a copy, please contact us.

McHort is a New Zealand owned and operated business specializing in

consultancy, technical training and product supply to growers of ornamentals in containers. The business was established in 2001 by Donald and Hilary

McPherson and operates from Ohaupo in rural Waikato. Donald has over 35 years’ experience in horticulture and is a specialist in

container crop nutrition & biological pest & disease control. We offer a nationwide service and visit each province on a rotational basis,

consulting and advising. If you would like us to visit, please call us.

JUMBO our big sales van is full of good gear McHort office & warehouse Ohaupo

PAGE

1. FERTILISER for Container crops

2. FERTILISER for Topdress and Field use

3. McHort EURO-TUBS with & without handles

4. McHort EURO-TUBS ‘Side Slot’ & decorative style

5. PLASTIC SAUCERS FOR TUBS

6. DRAMM WANDS & WATER BREAKERS

NITROSOL LIQUID FERTILISER

7. BIOLOGICAL PEST & DISEASE CONTROL

8. BIOLOGICAL PEST & DISEASE CONTROL

9. PRUNING & CUTTING TOOLS

10. PRUNING & CUTTING TOOLS

11. BAMBOO STAKES & flower sticks

EASI-TIES adjustable & re-useable plant ties

12. PLANT TYING EQUIPMENT, LABELS & PENS

13. NURSERY EQUIPMENT & hygiene trays

14. CROP MEASURING & MONITORING EQUIPMENT

TECHNICAL SUPPORT SERVICES for nurseries, landscapers

& cut flower growers

15. PLANTER BAGS

16. ROOTING HORMONE powder type

PLANTER BAGS INDEX

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EASI-LIFT WOVEN PLANTER BAGS WITH HANDLES

Size Colour Volume Handles Count/pkt

230 x 240 x 450 mm Black 25 litre 2 400 300 x 300 x 530 mm Black 35 litre 2 300 330 x 300 x 620 mm Black 45 litre 2 250 390 x 290 x 620 mm Black 60 litre 2 200 430 x 370 x 680 mm Black 80 litre 2 50 500 x 500 x 800 mm Black 135 litre 4 100 590 x 470 x770 mm Black 160 litre 4 100 600 x 450 x 900 mm Black 200 litre 4 50

Size Carton count

3/4 5000

11/2 5000

2 3000

3 3000

5 2000

61/2 1500

8 1000

10 1500

12 1000

18 600

28 500

40 500

60 250 Available on our sales van when we call

95 200 Save yourself the cost of freight!

Made from top quality material and uv. stabilised thread ensures these bags last. The larger sizes have strapping right underneath the bag for security when lifting and

shuffle loops in the side of the bags for ease of manoeuvering when filled.

PLANTER BAGS

NZ made, uniform & accurate manufacture of proven quality

FERTILISER for Container crops CROP MEASURING & MONITORING EQUIPMENT

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APEX ‘Exceed’ Homogeneous controlled release

T-3 16+2+10+Te 2-3 month for annuals in punnets & pots

T-6 16+2.5+10 +Te 5-6 month for pot plants

T-9 16+2+9+Te 7-8 month for long term pot plants

T-12 15+2+9+Te 12-14 month for woody stock in cell trays

APEX Gal-Xe ‘Evergreen’ controlled release

Low initial release to suit evergreen species growth pattern 21+3+6.6 +Te 8-9 month for trees & shrubs

20+3.4+6.6+Te 12-14 month for trees & shrubs

APEX Gal-Xe ‘Evolution’ Soluble, slow & controlled release

blended product for fast initial release and sustained growth.

Designed for local conditions & the widest range of species.

18+3+9+Te 8-9 month for trees & shrubs

20+3+9+Te 12-14 month for trees & shrubs

More APEX Gal-Xe Series formulations under development call for details

APEX ‘Exotic’ soluble and controlled release

Especially formulated for all Palms and Cycads. Produces resilient foliage with deep green colour. 13+1.7+9.9+Te 8-9 month for Palms & phosphorous sensitive species

APEX Extra Special ‘K’ controlled release potash

Encapsulated Sulphate of Potash. Use with other fertilisers to

achieve an optimum N:K ratio. More Potash encourages bud set

and Winter hardiness. Topdress or incorporate in the mix.

APEX ‘Endure’ extended controlled release

Long lasting use as a base product to blend with faster release products when growing advanced grade specimen stock or as a long term landscape planting fertiliser. 16+2+9

Complete boxed test kit with instruction pack

Digital soil thermometer Centigrade & Fahrenheit

Yellow sticky trap for monitoring the insects

McHort TECHNICAL SUPPORT SERVICES for NURSERIES, LANDSCAPERS & FLOWER GROWERS

McHort ‘KNOW HOW’ Practical advice, for local conditions.

Potting mix recipes : Custom-made & detailed fertiliser inputs for your crop specific potting mix. Qualified expertise with 35 years’ experience.

Soil analysis report: Simple, clear instructions of what fertilisers to apply from your soil test result.

Ec meter pH meter

Calibration solutions pH & Ec

Landscape maintenance, using biological pest & disease control. Planting & maintenance fertiliser selection & application.

Cut flower production Using biological pest & disease control. Crop specific fertiliser Recommendations for In soil, sawdust or potting mix systems.

NURSERY EQUIPMENT FERTILISER for Topdress and field use

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APEX Gal-Xe ‘Enrich’ Topdress Premium triple blends.

Soluble, slow & controlled release. The ‘Gold standard’ in top dress formulations. Proven performers for many years. ‘Enrich Super Iron’ 21+2.1+4.9+Te 4-5 month ’Enrich Full Season’ 22+2.6+8.3+Te 6-7 month ‘Empower Cool Weather’ 21+3+4.9 3-4 month

McFERT TOP 24 24+3+6.6+Te 10-12 weeks

$89.00 Soluble and slow release. Fast initial release for a quick

green-up. Especially formulated for NZ conditions. Sticks to the

pot top. High analysis with extra Iron. 50% of ‘N’ is slow release

APEX ‘Enhance’ & ‘Entrust’ for Field crops Soluble, slow & controlled release blends.

‘Enhance’ 14+6+11.6+Te for cut flowers, flowering beds, etc.

Surface apply and lightly rake in. Feeds for up to 4 months.

‘Entrust’ 21+2.1+8.3 for planting and feeding stock plants.

Feeds for an entire post planting season. Use in the planting pit,

place a layer of soil between fertiliser & roots, or surface apply.

BEST Tabs 21g or TYPHOON 10g Planting Tablets

Slow release. Pre-measured dose for tree & shrub planting.

Soil microbes activate release for post planting establishment.

MULTI BUY DISCOUNTS ARE AVAILABLE ON ALL OUR FERTILISERS.

UP TO 33% SAVINGS POSSIBLE, PLEASE ASK FOR DETAILS

APEX , McFERT and BEST fertilisers are available in the

Mainland from: Canterbury Landscape Supplies Limited

Durable gloves that still allow ‘feel’ with breathable backs for comfort. Machine washable. Large, medium & small sizes available.

THE IDEAL GLOVES FOR NURSERY WORK 1 Lt. 1.6 Lt 2 Lt.

ALUMINIUM & PLASTIC POTTING MIX SCOOPS

FERTIL G Back-pack topdress fertiliser applicator. Fast & accurate. 3-30g per shot 25kg fill. Handles most granular fertilisers .

SPRED-RITE G Effortless, fast and even placement of pre-emergence herbicide, slug bait or fertiliser. Great on cell trays, root trainers, and GOL’s staged in trays. Gravity fed with adjustable flow rate. We are happy to demonstrate any of our equipment at your place by arrangement.

PROP. HYGIENE TRAY

Seed sowing or cuttings

APEX Nursery Fertilisers MSDS available on request

McHort have proven expertise in potting mix formulation and can provide you and your supplier with a custom made recipe. We offer an extensive standard range and will custom blend to achieve an NPK formulation to exactly meet your needs. Please call Donald on 021 782 250 for a free consultation.

McHort EURO-TUBS PLANT TYING EQUIPMENT & LABELS

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WITHOUT HANDLES RANGE 10 SIZES IN STOCK

2Lt 3Lt 5Lt 7Lt 9.5Lt 12Lt 1 5Lt 20Lt 25Lt 35Lt

15x14 16x16 20x20 22x22 24x24 26x26 28x28 32x26 33x33 40x31

WITH HANDLES RANGE 8 SIZES IN STOCK

160Lt 130Lt 100Lt 80Lt 60Lt 43Lt 35Lt 30Lt

80x51 70x51 60x51 60x43 55x38 50x34 45x37 40x33

MULTI BUY DISCOUNT, CERTAIN SIZES, BUY 10 GET 5 EXTRA FREE!

ADD REAL VALUE TO YOUR ADVANCED GRADE PLANTS WITH STUNNING PRESENTATION IN McHORT

EURO-TUBS

Made from recycled, black, HDPE plastic McHort Euro-Tubs are heavy duty & durable.

These tubs are really tough, the thickest & heaviest in the market, and will last years.

All have excellent drainage. Fantastic value for money!

TYING TAPE to fit most tying tools. Olive green. resilient and reliable . Flows through the tying tool for trouble free tying.

DURATOOL Tape tying tool. Proven design, performance and reliability. MAX Tape tying tool also available!

STAPLES for tying tool.

BLADES for tying tool. Serrated for a faultless cut every time.

LABELS AND MARKER PENS ANGLED BACK DISPLAY LABEL. Non brittle plastic that shrugs off knocks. Head size 130x85mm Stem length 340mm 45º angle head White only Super heavy duty gusseted stem for easy insertion. Use our paint pen for long lasting fade free results.

POT OR TRAY LABEL #125 Pointed one end with hole. 125mm length White

Pink Yellow Purple Orange

PAINT PEN the best marker for writing on nursery labels yet! Black enamel, fast drying and will not fade. Available in fine & standard nib sizes.

McHort Euro-Tubs are available in the Mainland from: Canterbury Landscape Supplies Limited

TUF-LOK LABEL

White only

Pkt. 5000

BAMBOO STAKES McHort EURO-TUBS

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ALL NEW ‘SIDE SLOT’ POTS 8 SIZES IN STOCK

90Lt 50Lt 35Lt 20Lt 12Lt 9.5Lt 7.5Lt 2Lt 60x46 50x39 42x36 33x29 30.5x26.5 28.5x26.5 26x22 16.5x14.5

DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE FOR LARGER QUANTITIES PLEASE ENQUIRE

‘FENICE’ DECORATIVE PRODUCTION TUB

6Lt 10Lt 15Lt 25Lt

23.5x20.5 28x24.5 32x27 37.5x32

This innovative Italian design encourages vigorous, fibrous root systems and

prevents root malformation and spiralling. The results are better plants, faster.

Easy to remove and can be used again & again. Great product, great value.

Your premium advanced grade stock will look at its absolute best when dressed in these elegant but purposeful decorative pots.

Citrus and topiary look just fantastic in them. Do justice to your plants, buy some today and make your plants stand out from the crowd.

SAUCERS AVAILABLE FOR ALL SIZES SEE PAGE 5

Sold in bale

lots only

0.67m 2ft 5-7mm 1000

0.67m 2ft 8-10mm 500

0.91m 3ft 8-10mm 500

0.91m 3ft 10-12mm 500

1.22m 4ft 10-12mm 500

1.22m 4ft 12-14mm 250

1.52m 5ft 12-14mm 250

1.52m 5ft 16-18mm 200

1.83m 6ft 14-16mm 250

1.83m 6ft 18-20mm 100

2.44m 8ft 20-22mm 100

Flower stick green pointed

45cm 4-4.5mm 2000 60cm 5-5.5mm 2500 90cm 7-7.5mm 1250

McHort EURO-TUBS are available in the Mainland from: Canterbury Landscape Supplies Limited 03 323 7797 0274 323 324

EASI-TIE Adjustable, flexible, re-useable.

Soft rubber tree ties that resist UV degradation

Small 130mm 500/pkt

Medium 160mm 250/pkt.

Large 300mm 100/pkt.

Large 300mm 200/pkt.

PLASTIC SAUCERS FOR TUBS PRUNING & CUTTING TOOLS

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Fenice 10Lt Pot 25cm saucer

Euro-Tub 15lt 30cm saucer

Euro-Tub 60Lt 45cm saucer

Euro-Tub 100Lt 50cm saucer

Suggested applications Dia.

18cm

20cm

25cm

30cm

35cm

40cm

45cm

50cm Heavy duty, black only.

Practical & durable.

Saucer to Tub/Pot Fitment guide

ARS 300L Snip

Finest quality

steel blades

ARS 320BT Needle point Scissor

ARS 330HT

Propagation Scissor

ARS 120EU Secateurs

ARS 130

White handles

Replacement Spring

available

ARS 120DX Secateurs

Lever type spring

ARS VS9R Professional Roll handle Secateurs. Large cut capacity

Replacement

parts available

ARS VS8R Professional Roll handle Secateurs

Replacement

parts available

ARSVS8Z Professional

Secateurs

Replacement parts

available

ARS Replacement

parts V– Series Secateurs

Universal spring

Budget leather pouch

Top quality leather

pouch with closed base & stainless

belt clip

Bachco P126-19 Budget

Secateurs

Durable with great

blades. Coloured handles

Bacho P126-22 Budget Secateurs Orange handles

Euro-Tub 80Lt 50cm saucer

35Lt Euro-Pot 40cm saucer

PRUNING & CUTTING TOOLS DRAMM WANDS & WATER BREAKERS

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ARS Loppers Strong and durable with ultra light weight handles. Legendary ARS blade quality. Replacement blades available. Clean, effortless cutting make these the choice of professionals Short handle or Long handle

ARS Hedge shears

Light weight but strong. Professional quality that will delight the expert in topiary. Superior blades, light & strong. K-800 K-1000 with forged aluminium handles

ARS Folding Saw

High carbon steel ‘Turbo’ blade effortlessly cuts through even substantial branches and trunks. Comfortable grip and super safe blade locking mechanism. Replacement blade

SWISS ISTOR SHARPENER

This clever tool is indispensable for sharpening a wide range of cutting & pruning tools. The steel is mounted at the precise sharpening angle in a compact aluminium handle. Pro model has a larger sharpening steel and a file.

Standard Professional

NITROSOL LIQUID FERTILISER

5Lt. ORGANIC Made from fish blood & bone

5Lt. ORIGINAL Made from sheep blood &

bone

Superbly engineered & built to last. WANDS complete with

on/off valve & water breaker

24” Straight

30” Straight

48” Goose neck

WATER BREAKERS

Aluminium 170 Holes

Aluminium 400 Holes

Lemon head 750 Holes

Red head 1000 Holes

ON/OFF LEVER VALVES

Plastic

Brass

Touch ‘N’ Flow

Victorinox

DURA knife

Comfort handle Japanese blade

Swiss quality

For budding or grafting

BIOLOGICAL PEST & DISEASE CONTROL BIOLOGICAL PEST & DISEASE CONTROL

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TRICHOPROTECTION® : BIOLOGICAL FUNGICIDE PRODUCT RANGE

TRICHOSPRAY NURSERY

100g

PLANT SOAP PS1—MSDS available on request At last an effective, safe and affordable alternative to toxic chemical insecticides. Plant Soap simply suffocates insects it contacts. The high viscous spray is colourless, odourless and non toxic. It is effective against a very wide range of insects including aphid, whitefly, scale, mealy bug, two spotted mites as eggs, juveniles and adults. Good coverage as a high volume, high pressure spray is essential. Plant Soap is not rain-fast; allow for 12 hours free from rain or irrigation post spray. Most natural insect predator adults are unaffected by Plant Soap, making it ideal to use in integrated Biological pest & disease control programmes. White Fly

TRICHOFLOW NURSERY

500g

TRICHOPEL NURSERY

2kg

TRICHODRY NURSERY

1kg

TRICHODRY NURSERY

25kg

PLANT SOAP +TRICHOSPRAY COMBO Using Plant Soap & TrichoSpray Nursery in a tank mix provides an effective leaf disease & pest control solution. The Trichoderma in TrichoSpray feeds on the organic base of Plant Soap fuelling its colonisation of the entire sprayed plant surface. The result is simultaneous and very effective pest & leaf disease control. Both products are non toxic, odourless and have no withholding period.

5kg

Aphid

GOOD BUG BOOK: The reference for enthusiasts of biological control. Crammed with invaluable text, images and tables. Easy to read, it’s bound to fire your enthusiasm to embrace natural pest control. Charts to check chemical compatibilities and diagrams that explain both pest and its natural enemies’ life cycles. Buy your copy today!

McHort ‘KNOW HOW’ ON USING BENEFICIAL INSECTS & MITES: We have over 30 years experience of the practical application of beneficial insects in the context of ornamental horticulture to share with you. We know what works. If you want to harness the power of beneficials, you don’t have to forsake chemicals. Our approach is both pragmatic & practical. We give you the best of both systems.

HYPOMITES : The most successful pest predators for nursery use, Hypomites predate a wide range of plant pests in the root zone very successfully within modern nursery cultural practice They are easy to apply, work tirelessly to eradicate pests and even sustain themselves on mould mites in your media, so that they remain fighting fit to deal to subsequent re-infestation. One application in each stage of production is usually enough. Early application, in propagation, gives the best and most economical results. Pests controlled include Sciarid fly & root mealy bug.

HYPOMITES are supplied in a canister containing a bran of peat & vermiculite. Each contains 10,000 mites at all stages of development—eggs to adults. Simply flip the lid and shake them out onto the surface of the growing media containing your plants. One canister will treat about 90 prop. trays or equivalent.

Adult Sciarid fly Sciarid fly maggot

NITROSOL ORGANIC + TRICHOFLOW COMBO Using Nitrosol Organic & TrichoFlow Nursery in a tank mix drench application to your seedling or cutting trays provides effective root rot suppression .The Nitrosol acts as a bio-stimulant facilitating enhanced Trichoderma colonisation and superior root development, health and vigour. Utilise tank mix soon after mixing. Drench before sowing or setting cuttings.

TRICHOPROTECTION® Biological disease suppression

Is a range of NZ made biological formulations containing high concentrations of the beneficial organism Trichoderma sp. Careful selection of the correct strain & placement in the right place at the right time can provide suppression of a range of root zone pathogens in nursery crops. McHort have unrivalled practical experience in the use of Trichoprotection® products developed especially for ornamental crops. Before you invest in any Trichoderma product give us a call. We offer custom made programmes that work! Call Donald on 021 782250

McHort ‘Know how’

5Lt 500g

5kg 100g

BIOLOGICAL PEST & DISEASE CONTROL BIOLOGICAL PEST & DISEASE CONTROL

McHort Tel: 0800 624678 Mob: 021 782 250 McHort Fax: 07 823 8331 mchort@xtra.co.nz

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TRICHOPROTECTION® : BIOLOGICAL FUNGICIDE PRODUCT RANGE

TRICHOSPRAY NURSERY

100g

PLANT SOAP PS1—MSDS available on request At last an effective, safe and affordable alternative to toxic chemical insecticides. Plant Soap simply suffocates insects it contacts. The high viscous spray is colourless, odourless and non toxic. It is effective against a very wide range of insects including aphid, whitefly, scale, mealy bug, two spotted mites as eggs, juveniles and adults. Good coverage as a high volume, high pressure spray is essential. Plant Soap is not rain-fast; allow for 12 hours free from rain or irrigation post spray. Most natural insect predator adults are unaffected by Plant Soap, making it ideal to use in integrated Biological pest & disease control programmes. White Fly

TRICHOFLOW NURSERY

500g

TRICHOPEL NURSERY

2kg

TRICHODRY NURSERY

1kg

TRICHODRY NURSERY

25kg

PLANT SOAP +TRICHOSPRAY COMBO Using Plant Soap & TrichoSpray Nursery in a tank mix provides an effective leaf disease & pest control solution. The Trichoderma in TrichoSpray feeds on the organic base of Plant Soap fuelling its colonisation of the entire sprayed plant surface. The result is simultaneous and very effective pest & leaf disease control. Both products are non toxic, odourless and have no withholding period.

5kg

Aphid

GOOD BUG BOOK: The reference for enthusiasts of biological control. Crammed with invaluable text, images and tables. Easy to read, it’s bound to fire your enthusiasm to embrace natural pest control. Charts to check chemical compatibilities and diagrams that explain both pest and its natural enemies’ life cycles. Buy your copy today!

McHort ‘KNOW HOW’ ON USING BENEFICIAL INSECTS & MITES: We have over 30 years experience of the practical application of beneficial insects in the context of ornamental horticulture to share with you. We know what works. If you want to harness the power of beneficials, you don’t have to forsake chemicals. Our approach is both pragmatic & practical. We give you the best of both systems.

HYPOMITES : The most successful pest predators for nursery use, Hypomites predate a wide range of plant pests in the root zone very successfully within modern nursery cultural practice They are easy to apply, work tirelessly to eradicate pests and even sustain themselves on mould mites in your media, so that they remain fighting fit to deal to subsequent re-infestation. One application in each stage of production is usually enough. Early application, in propagation, gives the best and most economical results. Pests controlled include Sciarid fly & root mealy bug.

HYPOMITES are supplied in a canister containing a bran of peat & vermiculite. Each contains 10,000 mites at all stages of development—eggs to adults. Simply flip the lid and shake them out onto the surface of the growing media containing your plants. One canister will treat about 90 prop. trays or equivalent.

Adult Sciarid fly Sciarid fly maggot

NITROSOL ORGANIC + TRICHOFLOW COMBO Using Nitrosol Organic & TrichoFlow Nursery in a tank mix drench application to your seedling or cutting trays provides effective root rot suppression .The Nitrosol acts as a bio-stimulant facilitating enhanced Trichoderma colonisation and superior root development, health and vigour. Utilise tank mix soon after mixing. Drench before sowing or setting cuttings.

TRICHOPROTECTION® Biological disease suppression

Is a range of NZ made biological formulations containing high concentrations of the beneficial organism Trichoderma sp. Careful selection of the correct strain & placement in the right place at the right time can provide suppression of a range of root zone pathogens in nursery crops. McHort have unrivalled practical experience in the use of Trichoprotection® products developed especially for ornamental crops. Before you invest in any Trichoderma product give us a call. We offer custom made programmes that work! Call Donald on 021 782250

McHort ‘Know how’

5Lt 500g

5kg 100g

PLASTIC SAUCERS FOR TUBS PRUNING & CUTTING TOOLS

McHort Tel: 0800 624678 Mob: 021 782 250 McHort Fax: 07 823 8331 mchort@xtra.co.nz

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Fenice 10Lt Pot 25cm saucer

Euro-Tub 15lt 30cm saucer

Euro-Tub 60Lt 45cm saucer

Euro-Tub 100Lt 50cm saucer

Suggested applications Dia.

18cm

20cm

25cm

30cm

35cm

40cm

45cm

50cm Heavy duty, black only.

Practical & durable.

Saucer to Tub/Pot Fitment guide

ARS 300L Snip

Finest quality

steel blades

ARS 320BT Needle point Scissor

ARS 330HT

Propagation Scissor

ARS 120EU Secateurs

ARS 130

White handles

Replacement Spring

available

ARS 120DX Secateurs

Lever type spring

ARS VS9R Professional Roll handle Secateurs. Large cut capacity

Replacement

parts available

ARS VS8R Professional Roll handle Secateurs

Replacement

parts available

ARSVS8Z Professional

Secateurs

Replacement parts

available

ARS Replacement

parts V– Series Secateurs

Universal spring

Budget leather pouch

Top quality leather

pouch with closed base & stainless

belt clip

Bachco P126-19 Budget

Secateurs

Durable with great

blades. Coloured handles

Bacho P126-22 Budget Secateurs Orange handles

Euro-Tub 80Lt 50cm saucer

35Lt Euro-Pot 40cm saucer

PRUNING & CUTTING TOOLS DRAMM WANDS & WATER BREAKERS

McHort Tel: 0800 624678 Mob: 021 782 250 McHort Fax: 07 823 8331 mchort@xtra.co.nz

10 6

ARS Loppers Strong and durable with ultra light weight handles. Legendary ARS blade quality. Replacement blades available. Clean, effortless cutting make these the choice of professionals Short handle or Long handle

ARS Hedge shears

Light weight but strong. Professional quality that will delight the expert in topiary. Superior blades, light & strong. K-800 K-1000 with forged aluminium handles

ARS Folding Saw

High carbon steel ‘Turbo’ blade effortlessly cuts through even substantial branches and trunks. Comfortable grip and super safe blade locking mechanism. Replacement blade

SWISS ISTOR SHARPENER

This clever tool is indispensable for sharpening a wide range of cutting & pruning tools. The steel is mounted at the precise sharpening angle in a compact aluminium handle. Pro model has a larger sharpening steel and a file.

Standard Professional

NITROSOL LIQUID FERTILISER

5Lt. ORGANIC Made from fish blood & bone

5Lt. ORIGINAL Made from sheep blood &

bone

Superbly engineered & built to last. WANDS complete with

on/off valve & water breaker

24” Straight

30” Straight

48” Goose neck

WATER BREAKERS

Aluminium 170 Holes

Aluminium 400 Holes

Lemon head 750 Holes

Red head 1000 Holes

ON/OFF LEVER VALVES

Plastic

Brass

Touch ‘N’ Flow

Victorinox

DURA knife

Comfort handle Japanese blade

Swiss quality

For budding or grafting

BAMBOO STAKES McHort EURO-TUBS

McHort Tel: 0800 624678 Mob: 021 782 250 McHort Fax: 07 823 8331 mchort@xtra.co.nz

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ALL NEW ‘SIDE SLOT’ POTS 8 SIZES IN STOCK

90Lt 50Lt 35Lt 20Lt 12Lt 9.5Lt 7.5Lt 2Lt 60x46 50x39 42x36 33x29 30.5x26.5 28.5x26.5 26x22 16.5x14.5

DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE FOR LARGER QUANTITIES PLEASE ENQUIRE

‘FENICE’ DECORATIVE PRODUCTION TUB

6Lt 10Lt 15Lt 25Lt

23.5x20.5 28x24.5 32x27 37.5x32

This innovative Italian design encourages vigorous, fibrous root systems and

prevents root malformation and spiralling. The results are better plants, faster.

Easy to remove and can be used again & again. Great product, great value.

Your premium advanced grade stock will look at its absolute best when dressed in these elegant but purposeful decorative pots.

Citrus and topiary look just fantastic in them. Do justice to your plants, buy some today and make your plants stand out from the crowd.

SAUCERS AVAILABLE FOR ALL SIZES SEE PAGE 5

Sold in bale

lots only

0.67m 2ft 5-7mm 1000

0.67m 2ft 8-10mm 500

0.91m 3ft 8-10mm 500

0.91m 3ft 10-12mm 500

1.22m 4ft 10-12mm 500

1.22m 4ft 12-14mm 250

1.52m 5ft 12-14mm 250

1.52m 5ft 16-18mm 200

1.83m 6ft 14-16mm 250

1.83m 6ft 18-20mm 100

2.44m 8ft 20-22mm 100

Flower stick green pointed

45cm 4-4.5mm 2000 60cm 5-5.5mm 2500 90cm 7-7.5mm 1250

McHort EURO-TUBS are available in the Mainland from: Canterbury Landscape Supplies Limited 03 323 7797 0274 323 324

EASI-TIE Adjustable, flexible, re-useable.

Soft rubber tree ties that resist UV degradation

Small 130mm 500/pkt

Medium 160mm 250/pkt.

Large 300mm 100/pkt.

Large 300mm 200/pkt.

McHort EURO-TUBS PLANT TYING EQUIPMENT & LABELS

McHort Tel: 0800 624678 Mob: 021 782 250 McHort Fax: 07 823 8331 mchort@xtra.co.nz

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WITHOUT HANDLES RANGE 10 SIZES IN STOCK

2Lt 3Lt 5Lt 7Lt 9.5Lt 12Lt 1 5Lt 20Lt 25Lt 35Lt

15x14 16x16 20x20 22x22 24x24 26x26 28x28 32x26 33x33 40x31

WITH HANDLES RANGE 8 SIZES IN STOCK

160Lt 130Lt 100Lt 80Lt 60Lt 43Lt 35Lt 30Lt

80x51 70x51 60x51 60x43 55x38 50x34 45x37 40x33

MULTI BUY DISCOUNT, CERTAIN SIZES, BUY 10 GET 5 EXTRA FREE!

ADD REAL VALUE TO YOUR ADVANCED GRADE PLANTS WITH STUNNING PRESENTATION IN McHORT

EURO-TUBS

Made from recycled, black, HDPE plastic McHort Euro-Tubs are heavy duty & durable.

These tubs are really tough, the thickest & heaviest in the market, and will last years.

All have excellent drainage. Fantastic value for money!

TYING TAPE to fit most tying tools. Olive green. resilient and reliable . Flows through the tying tool for trouble free tying.

DURATOOL Tape tying tool. Proven design, performance and reliability. MAX Tape tying tool also available!

STAPLES for tying tool.

BLADES for tying tool. Serrated for a faultless cut every time.

LABELS AND MARKER PENS ANGLED BACK DISPLAY LABEL. Non brittle plastic that shrugs off knocks. Head size 130x85mm Stem length 340mm 45º angle head White only Super heavy duty gusseted stem for easy insertion. Use our paint pen for long lasting fade free results.

POT OR TRAY LABEL #125 Pointed one end with hole. 125mm length White

Pink Yellow Purple Orange

PAINT PEN the best marker for writing on nursery labels yet! Black enamel, fast drying and will not fade. Available in fine & standard nib sizes.

McHort Euro-Tubs are available in the Mainland from: Canterbury Landscape Supplies Limited

TUF-LOK LABEL

White only

Pkt. 5000

NURSERY EQUIPMENT FERTILISER for Topdress and field use

McHort Tel: 0800 624678 Mob: 021 782 250 McHort Fax: 07 823 8331 mchort@xtra.co.nz

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APEX Gal-Xe ‘Enrich’ Topdress Premium triple blends.

Soluble, slow & controlled release. The ‘Gold standard’ in top dress formulations. Proven performers for many years. ‘Enrich Super Iron’ 21+2.1+4.9+Te 4-5 month ’Enrich Full Season’ 22+2.6+8.3+Te 6-7 month ‘Empower Cool Weather’ 21+3+4.9 3-4 month

McFERT TOP 24 24+3+6.6+Te 10-12 weeks

$89.00 Soluble and slow release. Fast initial release for a quick

green-up. Especially formulated for NZ conditions. Sticks to the

pot top. High analysis with extra Iron. 50% of ‘N’ is slow release

APEX ‘Enhance’ & ‘Entrust’ for Field crops Soluble, slow & controlled release blends.

‘Enhance’ 14+6+11.6+Te for cut flowers, flowering beds, etc.

Surface apply and lightly rake in. Feeds for up to 4 months.

‘Entrust’ 21+2.1+8.3 for planting and feeding stock plants.

Feeds for an entire post planting season. Use in the planting pit,

place a layer of soil between fertiliser & roots, or surface apply.

BEST Tabs 21g or TYPHOON 10g Planting Tablets

Slow release. Pre-measured dose for tree & shrub planting.

Soil microbes activate release for post planting establishment.

MULTI BUY DISCOUNTS ARE AVAILABLE ON ALL OUR FERTILISERS.

UP TO 33% SAVINGS POSSIBLE, PLEASE ASK FOR DETAILS

APEX , McFERT and BEST fertilisers are available in the

Mainland from: Canterbury Landscape Supplies Limited

Durable gloves that still allow ‘feel’ with breathable backs for comfort. Machine washable. Large, medium & small sizes available.

THE IDEAL GLOVES FOR NURSERY WORK 1 Lt. 1.6 Lt 2 Lt.

ALUMINIUM & PLASTIC POTTING MIX SCOOPS

FERTIL G Back-pack topdress fertiliser applicator. Fast & accurate. 3-30g per shot 25kg fill. Handles most granular fertilisers .

SPRED-RITE G Effortless, fast and even placement of pre-emergence herbicide, slug bait or fertiliser. Great on cell trays, root trainers, and GOL’s staged in trays. Gravity fed with adjustable flow rate. We are happy to demonstrate any of our equipment at your place by arrangement.

PROP. HYGIENE TRAY

Seed sowing or cuttings

APEX Nursery Fertilisers MSDS available on request

McHort have proven expertise in potting mix formulation and can provide you and your supplier with a custom made recipe. We offer an extensive standard range and will custom blend to achieve an NPK formulation to exactly meet your needs. Please call Donald on 021 782 250 for a free consultation.

FERTILISER for Container crops CROP MEASURING & MONITORING EQUIPMENT

McHort Tel: 0800 624678 Mob: 021 782 250 McHort Fax: 07 823 8331 mchort@xtra.co.nz

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APEX ‘Exceed’ Homogeneous controlled release

T-3 16+2+10+Te 2-3 month for annuals in punnets & pots

T-6 16+2.5+10 +Te 5-6 month for pot plants

T-9 16+2+9+Te 7-8 month for long term pot plants

T-12 15+2+9+Te 12-14 month for woody stock in cell trays

APEX Gal-Xe ‘Evergreen’ controlled release

Low initial release to suit evergreen species growth pattern 21+3+6.6 +Te 8-9 month for trees & shrubs

20+3.4+6.6+Te 12-14 month for trees & shrubs

APEX Gal-Xe ‘Evolution’ Soluble, slow & controlled release

blended product for fast initial release and sustained growth.

Designed for local conditions & the widest range of species.

18+3+9+Te 8-9 month for trees & shrubs

20+3+9+Te 12-14 month for trees & shrubs

More APEX Gal-Xe Series formulations under development call for details

APEX ‘Exotic’ soluble and controlled release

Especially formulated for all Palms and Cycads. Produces resilient foliage with deep green colour. 13+1.7+9.9+Te 8-9 month for Palms & phosphorous sensitive species

APEX Extra Special ‘K’ controlled release potash

Encapsulated Sulphate of Potash. Use with other fertilisers to

achieve an optimum N:K ratio. More Potash encourages bud set

and Winter hardiness. Topdress or incorporate in the mix.

APEX ‘Endure’ extended controlled release

Long lasting use as a base product to blend with faster release products when growing advanced grade specimen stock or as a long term landscape planting fertiliser. 16+2+9

Complete boxed test kit with instruction pack

Digital soil thermometer Centigrade & Fahrenheit

Yellow sticky trap for monitoring the insects

McHort TECHNICAL SUPPORT SERVICES for NURSERIES, LANDSCAPERS & FLOWER GROWERS

McHort ‘KNOW HOW’ Practical advice, for local conditions.

Potting mix recipes : Custom-made & detailed fertiliser inputs for your crop specific potting mix. Qualified expertise with 35 years’ experience.

Soil analysis report: Simple, clear instructions of what fertilisers to apply from your soil test result.

Ec meter pH meter

Calibration solutions pH & Ec

Landscape maintenance, using biological pest & disease control. Planting & maintenance fertiliser selection & application.

Cut flower production Using biological pest & disease control. Crop specific fertiliser Recommendations for In soil, sawdust or potting mix systems.

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1. FERTILISER for Container crops

2. FERTILISER for Topdress and Field use

3. McHort EURO-TUBS with & without handles

4. McHort EURO-TUBS ‘Side Slot’ & decorative style

5. PLASTIC SAUCERS FOR TUBS

6. DRAMM WANDS & WATER BREAKERS

NITROSOL LIQUID FERTILISER

7. BIOLOGICAL PEST & DISEASE CONTROL

8. BIOLOGICAL PEST & DISEASE CONTROL

9. PRUNING & CUTTING TOOLS

10. PRUNING & CUTTING TOOLS

11. BAMBOO STAKES & flower sticks

EASI-TIES adjustable & re-useable plant ties

12. PLANT TYING EQUIPMENT, LABELS & PENS

13. NURSERY EQUIPMENT & hygiene trays

14. CROP MEASURING & MONITORING EQUIPMENT

TECHNICAL SUPPORT SERVICES for nurseries, landscapers

& cut flower growers

15. PLANTER BAGS

16. ROOTING HORMONE powder type

PLANTER BAGS INDEX

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EASI-LIFT WOVEN PLANTER BAGS WITH HANDLES

Size Colour Volume Handles Count/pkt

230 x 240 x 450 mm Black 25 litre 2 400 300 x 300 x 530 mm Black 35 litre 2 300 330 x 300 x 620 mm Black 45 litre 2 250 390 x 290 x 620 mm Black 60 litre 2 200 430 x 370 x 680 mm Black 80 litre 2 50 500 x 500 x 800 mm Black 135 litre 4 100 590 x 470 x770 mm Black 160 litre 4 100 600 x 450 x 900 mm Black 200 litre 4 50

Size Carton count

3/4 5000

11/2 5000

2 3000

3 3000

5 2000

61/2 1500

8 1000

10 1500

12 1000

18 600

28 500

40 500

60 250 Available on our sales van when we call

95 200 Save yourself the cost of freight!

Made from top quality material and uv. stabilised thread ensures these bags last. The larger sizes have strapping right underneath the bag for security when lifting and

shuffle loops in the side of the bags for ease of manoeuvering when filled.

PLANTER BAGS

NZ made, uniform & accurate manufacture of proven quality

OUR MISSION STATEMENT ROOTING HORMONE

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DYNAROOT Powder type rooting hormone

Available in two strengths

#2 3g IBA/kg use for Semi-hardwood cuttings

#3 8g IBA/kg use for Hardwood cuttings

THE MOST POPULAR POWDER TYPE IN NZ.

Used regularly by growers around the world with

excellent results, consistently and safely.

Packed in 600g opaque plastic jars with secure

screw on colour coded lids

#2 or #3

Also available 30g Mini jars

#2 or #3

Registered pursuant of the ACVM Act 1997 #7920 & #7921

For your protection & reassurance insist on a registered product.

MSDS available on request

PROFESSIONAL GRADE ROOTING HORMONE

FOR RESALE

Display packs each containing 12 x 30g Mini jars

with tamper proof colour coded lids.

White lids for #2 Semi-hardwood strength

Green lids for #3 Hardwood strength.

Display pack

To serve and significantly add value to clients’ businesses

through every consultation or product we supply.

To offer the very best technical advice available through dedication to continuous improvement.

McHort Messenger is a free monthly newsletter bringing topical news, views, advice and special deals

to growers of ornamental crops in containers everywhere. If you would like a copy, please contact us.

McHort is a New Zealand owned and operated business specializing in

consultancy, technical training and product supply to growers of ornamentals in containers. The business was established in 2001 by Donald and Hilary

McPherson and operates from Ohaupo in rural Waikato. Donald has over 35 years’ experience in horticulture and is a specialist in

container crop nutrition & biological pest & disease control. We offer a nationwide service and visit each province on a rotational basis,

consulting and advising. If you would like us to visit, please call us.

JUMBO our big sales van is full of good gear McHort office & warehouse Ohaupo

PAYMENT Is required prior to despatch.

Bank of New Zealand, Cambridge, NZ Account: AUCHNAGATHLE HOLDINGS LIMITED 02 0300 0180285 025

Unless you have a credit account with us

CREDIT ACCOUNT Is subject to: 1. Satisfactory trade references

2. On going, on time payment Payment is due 20th of month following invoice date

Should there be a problem, please talk to us as soon as possible

DESPATCH All goods are invoiced on despatch and accompanied by a packing slip.

We will advise you if despatch of your order is delayed. Please advise if your order has not arrived in reasonable time and we will investigate.

Any damage or shortfall should be reported immediately. If we inadvertently send an incorrect product, we shall arrange for its return;

if you order the wrong product, you will be responsible for its return.

PRICES IN THIS PRODUCT LIST ARE EXCLUSIVE OF GST & FREIGHT

PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE Please call to confirm before ordering. For a full version of our terms of trade

Please contact us

ABRIDGED TERMS OF TRADE

McHort Tel: 0800 624 678 Mob: 021 782 250

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