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CURRIE BROS., MILWAUKEE, WIS. 



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

 EARLY THE FOLLOWING SEASON. 



HOW TO MAKE A LAWN. 



Many inquiries reach us concerning the best 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 recom- 

 mended 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 pul- 

 verized 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 broadcast 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, afterward 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 disappointment 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 renovat- 

 ing old ones, from 1 to 2 bushels; for 100x100=10,000 square feet, usel bushel; 50x50=2,500 square feel, 

 use 1 peck; 25x25 feet, use 2 quarts. 



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

 necessary to re-sow 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. A top dressing of Currie's Complete 

 Fertilizer for lawns sown broadcast at the rate of 400 lbs. per acre, or 10 lbs. on a space 25 by 25 feet, 

 applied if possible before rain, will greatly improve their growth. 



MIXTURES OF LAWN GRASS SEED. 



Currie's Special riixture— 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 Hixture down to an exceed- 

 ingly low price per bushel. Pint, 1 cts. ; quart, 20 cts. ; peck, $1.36 ; bushel, $5.00 ; 4-bu8h'?l lots, 

 sufficient to seed one acre, for $18.00. 



Fine nixed— Also an excellent mixture. Quart, 15 cts. ; peck, 75 cts. ; bushel, 14Jbs., $2. 76 ; 

 in 3-bUshel lots, per bushel. $2.60. 



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

 trees. Pint, 15 cts. ; quart, 30 cts; peck, $1.66 ; per bushel, $6.00. 



If required by mail allow 5 cents per quart for postage. 



