Currie Brothers' Horticultura! Guide, 



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THE LAWN. 



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 turiing 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. With that we will deal. When practicable, the soil of the proposed 

 lawn should be thoroughly prepared in the fall. After the necessary grading has been accomplished and the general formation 

 of the surface established, let it all be again thoroughly plowed, harrowed and well pulverized and finally 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. Scatter over the surface of the ground, if 

 somewhat poor, a coating of rich manure, and let it remain all winter. In the spring remove the manure and again rake the 

 ground smooth and even and sow on the seed. 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. Gradually we have increased the quantity of seed until now we use at the rate of about four bushels to the acre, or a 

 little over one bushel to every 100 feet square, and with the most satisfactory results. Finish off by rolling with a moderately 

 heavy lawn roller, and patiently await the result. If everything is favorable, a nice green lawn about the first of August will be 

 the result. Eun the mower over it frequently and remove all obnoxious weeds. The first season the grass may be a little thin, 

 but one season more will make it as thick and velvety as the best of turf. If the grass appears very thin in spots, sow on these a 

 little more seed the following spring. Can be soAvn at any season of the year. If by mail add 5 cts. per quart. 



MIXTURES OF LAWN GRASS SEED. 



Currie's Special Mixture — This mixture is composed of only the finest grasses, and fully merits the high character it has 

 obtained. And while it is the best it is also the cheapest, weighing as it does 20 pounds to the measured bushel, while the 

 mixtures usually sent out only weigh 14 pounds to the bushel. Pint, 10 cts.; quart, 20 cts.; peck, ^1.35; per bushel, $5.00. 



Fine Mixed — Also an excellent mixture. Quart, 15 cts.; peck, 75 cts.; bushel, 14 pounds, $2.75; in 3 bushel lots, per bushel, $2.50. 



Grass Mixture for Shade — A mixture of dwarf growing grasses thriving in shady places under trees. Pint, 15 cts.; quart, 

 30 cts.; peck, $1.65; per bushel, $6.00. 



For forming new lawns it is necessary to use 4 bushels to an acre. 



100X100 Feet— 10,000 Square Feet 1 Bushel 



50X50 " —2,500 " " 8 Quarts. 



25X 25 " — 625 " " 2 Quarts. 



