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Shady Nook Lawn Grass Mixture 



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Usually it is quite difEcult to obtain a 

 satisfactory growth of grass under trees and in 

 sKady places. For sowing in such places we 

 recommend the use of this special mixture, 

 ft 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. '4 I,b. 10c. 'i Lb. 15c. Lb. 

 2.5c. 5 Lbs. $1.00. Bu. of 30 lbs. $6.00. 



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 magnilicent 

 lawn grass in shadowy places and under high 

 growing trees rich in foliage. There is an 

 increasing demand for this valuable grass seed. 

 1.1 I.b. .■HOc. '2 Lb. 55c. Lb. $1.00. 



Cloverless Lawn Grass Seed 



This excellent mixture contains all the 

 valuable grasses composing our Druid Hill 

 I'ark Velvet Green Lawn Grass Seed, but it 

 contains absolutely no White Glover Seed. M 

 l.h. 10c. la Lb. 15c. Lb. 2.5e. 5 Lbs. $1.00. 



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 fi lbs. per acre when sown 

 alone: one-half the quantity when sown with other grass. }^ Lb. 20c. 

 I2 Lb. 30c Lh. 50c. 10 Lbs. at 45c lb. 



For Putting Greens SPECIAL GOLF 



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

 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. .50c. 10 Lbs. at 48c. 100 Lbs. at 45c. 



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 60. For complete list of natural grasses see page 62. 



MIXTURES YoT Fair Grounds 



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

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

 mend our special mixture for Fair (iroun<ls. By using this mixture in 

 connection with our special mixture for jjutting 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. 2.5c. 10 Lbs. 20c. 100 Lbs. or 

 over at 18c. 



Best Fertilizers for Lawns, SoTrpiSEtc' 



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"Sheep's" Head" Brand Pure Pulverized 

 Mu^5 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. 10c. 5 Lbs. 25c. 10 Lbs. 40c. 25 Lbs. 7.5c. 100 Lbs. $2.00. 200 

 Lbs. $3.50. 2,000 Lbs. (in 100-lb. bags) ton $32.00. 

 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 j)re- 

 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. 

 23c. 10 Lbs. 45c. 25 Lbs. $1.00. 50 Lbs. $1.75. 100 Lbs. $2.75. 200 

 Lbs. $5.00. 500 Lbs. SI 2.00. 



Blood Meal — The Ideal Rose Grower 

 A tablespoonful to be sprinkled around the Rose 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. 10c. 3 Lbs. 25c. 5 Lbs. 35c. 



Hydrate Lime — One of the Greatest Assets to Your Lawn 

 Many lawns are perishing today for the want of Lime. Your soil be- 

 comes sour and IJme is the only thing that will sweeten it. Easy to use; 

 just sprinkle it over the top of your lawn at the rate of 40 lbs. to 50 square 

 feet where soils have become sour. After the first application use 50 lbs. 

 to 100 square feet each year and you will always have a beautiful lawn. 

 Price, 50-Lb. bag 50c. 2 Bags 8.5c. Ton $13.00. 



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. 



Rrtn Al*hr»f '® immediately soluble in cold 

 IJUll-tXlVUl water, therefore all thej)rop- 

 erties are available to x>lant life from the mo- 

 ment 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 Phos- 

 phoric Acid in sufficient quantities will sus- 

 tain growth it makes. 

 BON-ARBOR is Put Up as Follows: 



}'2 Lb. package, making 15 gals., by mail postpaid 35c 



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



5 Lb. package, making 150 gals., by express extra $2.00 



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HARDWOOD ASHES, Acts as Both Insecticide and Fertilizer 



Hardwood ashes besides beinp excellent for building up the soil and 

 correcting the acidity and sourness which is so common in almosl 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, doubled -screened, 

 finest unleached Canada Hardwood Ashes, $1.50 per 100 lbs. S25 per Ton. 



REX 



Absolutely 1~TX TIVXX T^*^ Natural Fertil 



Yeast of the Earth 

 Black in Color 



Odorless 



The Most 

 Wonderful 



izer 

 in the World 



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It is not oidy a quick stimulant but a permanent plant food and 

 soil builder. Its effect on all vegetation is miraculous. 



It makes things grow beyond all belief. Mix it with the soil in your 

 flower boxes, flower pots, flower beds, garden and around your trees and 

 shrubbery. Rake it into your lawn. You will be amazed at the results. 



Descriptive booklet on request. 



Lawns 



The use of REX HUMUS on lawns produces a luxuriant growth of 

 grass which is bright green in color and so thick as to discourage weed 

 development. Lawns treated in this way will retain their fresh appearance 

 !c spite of continued drought. Directions: Spread Rex Humus over the 

 grass and rake it in with an iron tooth rake. A generous top dressing of L 

 REX HUMUS, about one-half inch thick, will produce astonishing results " 

 and its beneficial action will be evident for years. 

 Flower Beds 



The results from the use of REX HUMUS on flower beds are wonder- 

 fully beneficial. Humus has proved in countless instances to be better 

 than all other fertilizers for this purpose. Directions: REX HUMUS |; 

 should be spread over the soil to a depth of from one to two inches, and 

 forked in thorougldy. When setting out plants and bulbs, a generous 

 quantity should be placed about the roots. 



Vegetable Gardens 



For vegetable gardens, REX HUMUS is far better than any other 

 fertilizer in producing quick and lasting results. It stimulates the plants 

 to increased production of larger and better flavored vegetables. Direc- 

 tions: REX HUMUS should be placed along the trenches to a depth of 

 one to two inches, or spread over the whole area. Then rake or harrow in. 

 Potted Plants and Window Boxes 



REX HUMUS will make your flower pots and window boxes the envy 

 of the whole neighborhood. Its action is almost immediate, furnishingexactly 

 the nutritive elements needed to bring the plants to the highest stale of 

 healthy development. Directions: Three parts soil to one part REX 

 HUMUS, well mixed, should be used when placing the plants in pots or 

 boxes. When the plants have already been potted, an inch or two of the 

 top soil should be removed and replaced with REX HUMUS. Work the 

 layer of Humus into the soil and be careful not to injure the roots. If the ~ 

 soil available is not very good, use from one to two parts soil to one part 

 REX HUMUS. 



Prices — Rex Humus 



5Lbs. 15e. 10 Lbs. 25c. 25 Lbs. 40c. 50 Lbs. 75c. 100 Lbs. $1.25. 

 500 Lbs. $5.00. 2,000 Lbs. $18.00. 



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