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PETER HENDERSON & CO.— GRASS AND CLOVER SEEDS. 



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HOW TO MAKE A LAWN. 



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 pulverized. 

 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 during 

 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 

 6hade given by the oats will protect the young grass from the sun. For 6mall plots, of course, digging, 

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



If by mail, whi 10c. per qt. 



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., $5.00. 

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



Fbr forming m to lawns, about four bushels per acre, are required. 



If by mail, postage must be added at the rate of 16V. per lb., or 10c per qt. {Prices subject to variation.) 



Red Top Grass [Agrostis Vulgaris). Valuable as a mix- 

 ture in either pasture or lawn grasses; succeeds well 

 in almost any soil (14 lbs. to the bushel). About i L ; 

 tra. 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, anil re- 

 tains its verdure during the hottest weather. About 

 3 [ . bu. to the acre. Extra clean seed. (14 lbs. to 

 bushel.) Qt., 20c \ bu., $2.50. 



Double Extra Clean. Qt,, 20c.; bu., $2.75. 



Creeping Bent Grass (Agrostis Stolontfera). An excellent 

 variety for lawns, succeeding well in most situations. 

 About 1% bu. to the acre. (Bushel of 15 lbs.) Qt.. 

 20c; bu., $4.00. 



Rhode Island Bent Grass {Agrostis Canima). One of 

 the finest of grasses for lawns when sown alone. 

 About l>i bu. to the acre. (Bushel of 10 lbs.) Qt., 20c; 

 bu., $4.00. 



Orchard Grass (Oactylis Glomerala). One of the most de- 

 sirable of all pasture grasses; especially valuable for 

 grazing stock. 3 bn. to the acre. (Bushel of 14 lbs.) 

 Qt., 20c; bu., $3.50. 



Timothy, or Herd Grass {/'I, I, ■inn Pratense). This 

 well-known variety is extensively grown throughout 

 the country. It will produce a larger crop, and Is 

 said to contain more nutriment than any other kind. 

 From % to 1 bushel. per acre. (45 lbs. to bushel.) 

 Market price. 



Sweet Vernal Grass (A.rUhoxanthum O'loralum). Useful 

 as a mixture with other grasses, on account of its 

 early growth. It emits an agreeable odor when cut 

 for hay. 8K bushels to the acre. (About 10 lbs. to 

 bushel.) Lb., 60c 



Meadow Foxtail (Alopecuris Pratensts). One of the 

 most desirable ol 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 bushel.) Lb., 60c. 



Tall Meadow Oat Grass {Arena Elatior). Is highly 

 recommended for soiling, being rapid and luxuriar.t 

 in its growth. 5 to 6 bushels per acre. (Bushel of 13 

 lbs.) Bu., $3.25. 



Yellow Oat Grass (Avena Flavescens). Good for dry pas- 

 tures and meadows. (About 7 lbs. to the bushel.) Bu., 

 $5.00. 



Wood Meadow Grass (Poa Nemoralls). Well adapted 

 for either pasture or pleasure grounds, having succu- 

 lent and nutritive herbage; of early growth, and 

 thriving well under trees. About 2 bushels to the 

 acre. (About 14 lbs. to the bushel.) Lb., 60c. 



Rough Stalked Meadow Grass (Poa Trivialis). 

 Valuable fur pastures and meadows, particularly on 

 damp soils and sheltered situations, producing a con- 

 stant supply of nutritive herbage, greatly liked by 

 cattle, lh bushels to the acre, (About 14 lbs. to 

 bushel.) Lb., 50c 



