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Shady Nook Lawn Grass Mixture 



Usually it is quite difficult to obtain a 

 satisfactory growth of grass under trees and in 

 shady places. "For sowing in such places we 

 recommend the use of this special mixture. 

 It will quickly produce an abundant and even 

 growth of beautiful green grass. The grasses 

 used in making this special mixture are only 

 those that are well adapted for growing in 

 shade, and as it blends well with our Druid 

 Hill Park Velvet Green Lawn Grass Seed it 

 may be used on those portions of the lawn 

 which are shaded by trees, buildings, etc., 

 thus covering the whole area with a rich 

 green sward. Y, Lb. 10c. ]/i Lb. 18c. Lb. 

 30c. 5 Lbs. $1.25. Bu. of 30 lbs. $7.25. 

 Woods Meadow Grass 



It is known as the grass to grow in the 

 woods, has a deep, green color. Its great 

 merits are those of serving as a magnificent 

 lawn grass in shadowy places and under high 

 growing trees rich in foliage. There is an 

 increasing demand for this valuable grass seed. 

 Write for prices. 



Cloverless Lawn Grass Seed 



This excellent mixture contains all the 

 valuable grasses composing our Druid Hill 

 Park Velvet Green Lawn Grass Seed, but it 

 contains absolutely no White Glover Seed. Y 

 Lb. 10c. Y. Lb. 18c. Lb. 30c. 5 Lbs. $1.25. 

 White Dutch Clover 



This is the best clover for lawns, as it 

 forms a close herbage and remains green 



throughout the season. It is also a very valuable mixture with grass seed 

 for pasture. Sown in the Spring at the rate of 6 lbs. per acre when sown 

 alone; one-half the quantity when sown with other grass. Y Lb. 20c. 

 Yi Lb. 30c. Lb. 50c. 



Bolgiano's Shady Nook Lawn Grass Mixture 



Permanent Pastures 



We prepare ten special grass and clover mixtures for hay and per- 

 manent pasture, suitable to every variety of soil. For particulars, see 

 page 62. For complete list of natural grasses, see page 64. 

 For Putting Greens SPECIAL GOLF MIXTURES 



What is needed here is a close, low-growing grass that will stand a lot 



of tramping and will make a springy, tough turf. After thoroughly ex- 

 perimenting and scientifically testing, we have formulated a mixture that 

 will give the desired results of an ideal putting green. This mixture will 

 grow in most any soil. Lb. 45c. 10 Lbs. 42c Lb. 100 Lbs. or over at 40c Lb. 



For Fair Grounds 



Over the course, where a very close growing sod is not necessary, but 

 where a beautiful, velvety, green grass is wanted, we especially recom- 

 mend our special mixture for Fair Grounds. By using this mixture in 

 connection with our special mixture for, putting greens you are assured an 

 even, velvety, green golf course equal to the best of lawns. This mixture 

 will thrive well even on poor soil. Lb. 30c. 10 Lbs. at 28c. 100 Lbs. 



or over at 25c. 



Best Fertilizers for Lawns, EStiXE 



Magic Brand Pure Pulverized Sheep 

 Manure — This is without exception the very 

 best dressing for lawns. The effect is imme- 

 diate and lasting. It is the only manure that is 

 absolutely free from weed seeds. It contains no 

 dirt, straw, leaves or bedding of any kind, being 

 secured from the cemented floors of the Chicago 

 stock yards. It is three times stronger than cow manure. Contains nitro- 

 gen, phosphoric acid, ammonia and potash in liberal proportions. It is also 

 unequaled as a fertilizer for the_ vegetable garden, flower garden, house 

 plants, trees, hothouse, etc. It is also dissolved in water and used as a 

 liquid to nourish all kinds of growing plants. Be sure to give it a trial. 

 2 Lbs. 15c. 5 Lbs. 30c. 10 Lbs. 50c. 25 Lbs. $1.00. 100 Lbs. $2.75. 

 200 Lbs. $5.00. 500 Lbs. $12.00. 2,000 Lbs. (in 100-lb. bags) ton $45.00. 

 Bone Lawn Fertilizer 

 Stable manure should never be used as a top dressing on lawns, for it 

 always contains large quantities of weeds. We have, therefore, had per- 

 pared for us a special lawn fertilizer which is clean and high grade in every 

 respect, and free from disagreeable odors. It produces a rapid and rich 

 green growth of grass, and should be sown broadcast in the Spring or Fall. 

 10 lbs. for 300 square feet; 500 to 1,500 lbs. per acre. Pkt. 10c. 5 Lbs. 

 35c. 10 Lbs. 60c. 25 Lbs. $1 25. 50, Lbs. $2.00. 100 Lbs. $3.50. 200 

 Lbs. $6.25. 500 Lbs. $15.00. 



Blood Meal — For Roses 



A tablespoonful to be sprinkled around 

 the Bose Bush, about one inch away from 

 the Bush, every two weeks. It is also very 

 valuable as a top dressing in the vegetable 

 garden, flower garden, around house plants, 

 trees and in hot houses. 1 Lb. 15c. 3 Lbs. 

 ..40c. 5 Lbs. 60c. 



BEAUTIFUL FLOWERS, DELICIOUS 



VEGETABLES. LUXURIANT 



HOUSE PLANTS 



All these Pleasures are Assured if 

 You Use BON-ARBOR, the Ideal Food and 

 Tonic for Household Plants and Home 

 Flower and Vegetable Gardens — Clean, 

 Safe, Odorless, Effective. 

 Rr»n Arhrkf ' s immediately soluble in 

 D\Jll-t\l UKfl co ld water, therefore all the 

 properties are available to plant life from the 

 moment of application. It is quick in action, 

 enabling you to see its effects in from 3 to 10 

 days on any quick growing plants, vegetables 

 and lawns, and on slower growing plants in 

 a proportionate time. It being complete food, 

 containing Nitrogen, Potash and Phosphoric 

 Acid in sufficient quantities will sustain growth 

 it makes. 



BON-ARBOR is Put Up as Follows: 



Y Lb. package, making 15 gals., by mail postpaid . 35c 



J 1 Lb. package, making 30 gals., by mail postpaid 60c 



HARDWOOD ASHES, Acts as Both Insecticide and Fertilizer 



Hardwood ashes besides being excellent for building up the soil and 

 correcting the acidity and sourness which is so common in almost every 

 soil and restoring it to its original fertility, contains a fair percentage of 

 active caustic potash, which not only furnishes the plant with the necessary 

 food for its development, but acts as an insecticide in destroying insects 

 which constantly prey on Plants. Extra-selected, double-screened, finest 

 unleached Canada Hardwood Ashes, $1.50 per 100 lbs. $25 per Ton. 



tro-fertilf 



THE ODORLESS 

 LIQUID FERTILIZER 



Used by Florists 



and Professional 



Growers 



Specially Adapted 

 for Use by the 

 Home Gardener 



A scientific combination in liquid form of the three essential elements 

 in plant growth, Nitrogen, Phosphoric Acid and Potash. Nitro-Fertile 

 being a liquid goes straight to the roots, showing results in from three to 

 ten days. Flowers treated with Nitro-Fertile take on a healthier glow 

 and develop to maximum size and quality. Shrubbery attains complete 

 growth. Vegetables mature more fully and more quickly. Lawns scanty 

 at the start, become thick and velvety, Mix two tablespoons of Nitro- 

 Fertile with one gallon of water (one gallon to 120 gallons of water) and 

 pour around the plants, soaking the soil thoroughly. 



Lawns. Every three weeks during the late Spring and Summer 

 sprinkle the lawn thoroughly with the mixture of water and Nitro-Fertile. 

 During the dry season of July and August Nitro-Fertile will reduce the 

 necessity for nightly watering with the hose. 



Y Pt. 35c. Pt. 60c. Qt. $1.00. Yl Gal. $1.75. Gal. $3.00. 



COMMERCIAL HUMUS— FOR YOUR SOIL AND CROPS 

 The Ideal Soil Builder, Land Enricher, Plant Producer 



Economical to buy and a pleasure to apply — Has no smell — 

 Contains no weed seeds — Coarse enough to lighten the soil — 

 Sufficiently fine to hold the moisture — Will consistently and con- 

 tinuously feed the crops. 



Flower Beds and Vegetable Garden — Prepare the soil first, then 

 spread one or two inches of COMMERCIAL HUMUS over the area and 

 work it thoroughly into the earth; then plant. As a Summer mulch 

 spread COMMERCIAL HUMUS about growing crops. 



Lawns, Golf Courses and Putting Greens — In making new plant- 

 ings, prepare the soil finely, bring to the proper grade and roll; then apply 

 two or three inches of COMMERCIAL HUMUS and mix it thoroughly 

 with the earth. Boll the area again, sow the seed and rake it in. If 

 the soil is light, give a final rolling. Jn renovating grass areas, apply 

 from one-half to one inch of COMMERCIAL HUMUS, lightly rake it in, 

 seed and roll. 



Price: 5 Lbs. 15c. 10 Lbs. 25c. 25 Lbs. 40c. 50 Lbs. 75c. 100 

 Lbs. $1.25. 500 Lbs. $5.00. 2.000 Lbs. (ton) $18.00. 



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