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CURHIE BROS., MILWAUKEE, WIS. 



CURRIE'S LAWN GRASS SOWN IN FALL PRODUCES A GOOD LAWN 

 EARLY THE FOLLOWING SEASON. 



HOW TO flAKE A LAWN. 



Many inquiries reach us concerning the beet and cheapest method of obtaining a nice, smooth' 

 velvety lawn. We will here describe, as well as our space will permit, the method that gives almost 

 universal satisfaction. The turfing of large lawns is seldom resorted to now; it is too expensive, 

 and good, clean turf is almost unobtainable. Seeding is the plan usually adopted, and the one 

 recommended by all good landscape gardeners. After the necessary grading* has been accomplished 

 and the general formation of the surface established, let it all be thoroughly plowed, harrowed and 

 well pulverized and finely raked to a smooth, even surface — as smooth as possible, and firm; not 

 only that, but alike compact in every spot, to prevent unequal settling. This may be accomplished 

 by treading down and again filling up to grade where necessary. Sow the Lawn Grass seed broad- 

 cast by hand, to insure an even distribution, of which it has been found a good plan to sow one-half 

 the seed in one direction, afterwards sowing the balance at right angles to your first sowing, covering 

 it all by raking in with a steel or wooden rake, and finishing off by rolling it with a moderately heavy 

 roller, or by patting to an even surface with the back of a spade. This firms your seed-bed and helps 

 greatly to retain the surface moisture, thereby helping along the germination of the seeds. There is 

 much diversity of opinion regarding the proper quantity of seed required for a given area. We are 

 always disposed to advocate a liberal quantity, for the simple reason that as the seed is but a very 

 small item of the expense of making a lawn, and as it is always desirable to have a thick, close turf 

 as soon as possible, it is advisable" to sow thickly. With thick sowing we can accomplish in one 

 season what with thin sowing may take two or three seasons, or even longer, to the bitter disappoint- 

 ment of the owner. We have had a very extensive experience in the seeding of lawns and find the 

 most satisfactory results are obtained from sowing the following quantities: For new lawns, 

 4 bushels per acre: for renovating old ones, from 1 to 2 bushels; for 100x100=10,000 square feet, use 

 1 bushel; 50x50=2, 5f square feet, use 1 peck; 25x25 feet, use 2 quarts. 



It occasionally happens that lawns the first season sometimes appear patchy, and it will be nec- 

 essary to resow the spots or patches. This can be most successfully done during the fall months of 

 August and September, or at the first break of spring weather. 



MIXTURES OF LAWN GRASS SEED. 



Currie's Special Mixture— This splendid mixture is composed of only the finest dwarf-growing 

 evergreen grasses; absolutely free from weed seeds or other impurities, especially adapted and 

 mixed in the proper proportion to suit the American climate. In comparing the cost of our Special 

 Lawn Grass with other mixtures sent out by the trade, remember that we give 20 pounds per 

 bushel instead of 14 pounds, as generally sold. This brings our Special Lawn nixture down to 

 an exceedingly low price per bushel. Pint, 10c; quart. 20c; 4 quarts, 70c; peck, $1.35; bushel, 

 $5.00; 4-busnel lots, sufficient to seed one acre, for $18.00. 



Fine nixed— Also an excellent mixture. Quart, 15c; 4 quarts, 50c; peck, 75c; bushel 14 lbs., 

 $2.50; in 3 bushel lots for $6.50. 



Grass nixture for Shade— A mixture of dwarf-growing grasses thriving in shady places under 

 trees. Pint. 15c; qu«rt, 30c; 4 quarts, 90c; peck $1.65; per bushel, $6.00. 



Grass Mixture for Terraces and Slopes— A mixture designed to do away with the expensive 

 method of sodding: it is composed of dwarf-growing evergreen grasses, possessing strong fibrous and 

 creeping roots, and especially adapted for growing on sloping banks. Pint, 15c; quart, 30c; 4 

 quarts, 90c; peck, $1.65; per bushel, $6.00. If required by mail, allow 5c per quart for postage. 



For list of individual Grasses and Permanent Pasture nixtures see our Soring Catalogue. 



