62 PETER HENDERSON & CO.— GRASS AND CLOVER SEEDS. 



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The preparation for laying down lawns is too often hastily and imperfectly made. The first point is to 

 get the ground shaped to the desired grade, taking care in grading that when hills are removed, sufficient 

 sub-soil is also removed to be replaced with top-soil, so that at least six inches of good soil will overlay the 

 whole in all places. When the grading is finished, drains should be laid wherever necessary; then the whole 

 should be thoroughly plowed, a sub-soil following in the wake of the common plow, until it is completely pul- 

 verized. A heavy harrow should then be applied until the surface is thoroughly fined down; all stones, roots, 

 etc., should be removed, so that a smooth surface may be obtained. The lawn is now ready to be sown. 

 When the seed is sown, a light harrow should again be applied, and after that a thorough rolling given, so that 

 the surface is made as smooth as possible. In the latitude of New York the seed may be sown at any time dur- 

 ing the months of April and May, and will form a good lawn by August, if the preparation has been good. If 

 sown in the hot months of June or July, a sprinkling of oats should be sown at the same time, so that the 

 shade given by the oats will protect the young grass from the sun. For small plots, of course, digging, trench- 

 ing and raking must be done, instead of plowing, sub-soiling, or harrowing. 



If by Mail, add 10c. per quart. 



Lawn Grass. "Central Park Mixture." This is composed of choice selected grasses, of neat, compact growth, 



and will produce a fine sward. Qt., 25c; bush., S3. 00. 

 Lawn Grass. Second quality, fine mixed. Qt., 20c ; bush., $4.00. 



{Fen- forming new lawns, about four bushels per acre are required. ) 



MIXTURES FOR SEEDING LANDS. 



Sufficient to 

 Seed an Acre. 



Flint's Mixtures for Permanent Pastures — 1st quality $ 7.00 



" " " " " 2d " S 5.00 



" " " Shaded Pastures or Lawns- 1st quality $10.00 



" " " " " " " 2d " $8.00 



If parties in doubt as to what would be the best mixtures for either Lawns or Pastures, in special situations, will communicate 



the particulars of soil, etc., to us, we will furnish estimates of cost for suitable mixtures. 



VARIOUS GRASSES. 



If by Mail, postage must be addedat the rate of 16c. per lb. (Prices subject to variation.) 



H.ed Top Grass (Agrostis Vulgaris). Valuable a3 a mixture 

 in either pasture or lawn grasses; succeeds well in almost 

 any soil; (14 lbs. to the bushel). About 1>£ bu. to the acre. 

 Qt., 15c; bu., $1.75. 



Kentucky Blue Grass (Poa Pratensis). Also known as 

 June Grass; a valuable variety for lawns when mixed with 

 other grasses; thrives best in dry soils, and retains its ver- 

 dure during the hottest weather. About 3)4 bu. to the acre. 

 Extra clean seed. (14 lbs. to bushel). Qt., 10c; bu., $2.25. 



Double Extra Clean. Qt., 15c; bu., $2.75. 



Creeping Bent Grass {Agrostis Stolonifera). An excellent 

 variety for lawns, succeeding well in most situations. 

 About \\i bu. to the acre. (Bushel of 15 lbs). Qt., 20c; 

 bu., $4.00. 



Rliode Island Bent Grass (Agrostis Canima). One of. the 

 finest of grasses for lawns when sown alone. About 1 Y z bu. 

 to the acre. (Bushel of 10 lbs.) Qt., 20c. ; bu., $4.00. 



Orchard Grass (Dactylis Glomerata). One of the most desir- 

 able of all pasture grasses ; especially valuable for grazing 

 stock. 3 bu. to the acre. (Bushel of 14 lbs.) Qt., 15c; bu., 

 $3.00. 



Timothy, or Herd Grass (P.tleum Pratense). This well- 

 known variety is extensively grown throughout the coun- 

 try. It will produce a larger crop, and is said to contain 

 more nutriment than any other kind. From >i to 1 bushel 

 per acre. (45 lbs. to bushel.) Market price. 



Sweet Vernal Grass (Anthoxanthum Odoratum). Useful as 

 a mixture with other grasses, on account of its early growth. 

 It emits an agreeable odor when cut for hay. 3>£ bushels 

 to the acre. (About 10 lbs. to bushel). Lb., 50c 



Meadow Foxtail (Ahpecurus Pratensis). One of the most 

 desirable of all grasses for permanent pasture, being early 

 and rapid in growth. It thrives best on rich, moist soils. 

 3 to 4 bushels per acre. (About 7 lbs to bus'ael). Lb., 60c. 



