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SOW CURRIE'S LAWN GRASS SEED. 



PRODUCES A RICH, THICK AND VELVETY LAWN THE FIRST SEASON. 



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 wili 

 permit, the method that gives almost universal satisfaction. The turfing 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. 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 finely 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, well-rotted manure, and let it remain all winter. In the spring remove the manure and again rake the 



?'ound smooth and even and sow on the seed. Finish off by rolling with a moderately heavy roller, or by patting to an even surface with the back of a spade, 

 bis firms your seed-bed and helps greatly to retain the surface moisture, thereby helping along the germination of the feeds. 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. 



It occasionally happens that lawns, the first season, sometimes appear patchy, and it will be necessary to re-sow the spots or patches. This can be most suc- 

 cessfully done during the fall months of September and the earlier part of October, or at the first break of spring weather. A top dressing of Currie's Complete 

 Fertilizer for lawns sown broadcast at the rate of 400 lbs. per acre or 10 lbs. on a space 25 by 25 feet, applied if possible before rain, will greatly improve their growth. 



MIXTURES OF LAWN GRASS SEED. 



Currie's Special Mixture — This splendid mixture is composed of only the finest dwarf-growing evergreen grasses ; ab- 

 solutely free from weed seeds or other impurities; especially adapted and mixed in the proper proportion to suit the American 

 climate. In comparing the cost of our Special Lawn Grass with other mixtures sent out by the trade, remember that we give 

 20 pounds per bushel instead of 14 pounds, as generally sold. This brings our Special Lawn Mixture down to an exceedingly low 

 price per bushel. Pint, 10 cts.; quart, 20 cts.; peck, $1.35; bushel, $5.00; 4-bushel lots, sufficient to seed one acre, for $18.00. 



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 use 4 bushels per acre. For renovating old ones, from 1 to 2 bushels. 



100x100 feet=10,000 square feet, use 1 bushel. 50x50=2,500 square feet, use 1 peck. 25x25 feet, use 2 quarts. 



If required by mail allow 5 cts. per quart for postage. 



Currie's Complete Fertilizer for Lawns, Hay and Pasture — A complete manure, specially adapted for the top dressing of 

 lawns. It is odorless, clean and convenient to use; applied as described in our instructions, "How to Make a Lawn," just as the 

 grasses are starting into growth during the spring, it will be found of great benefit in producing a nice, healthy growth of turf. 

 It is much easier to use than a top dressing of stable manure, which very often introduces a large crop of vile weeds into lawns, 

 besides being very unsightly. This Fertilizer is sold under a guaranteed analysis as provided in the new law passed by the State 

 of Wisconsin. 1 lb. 10 cts.; 5 lbs. 30 cts.; 10 lbs. 50 cts.; 25 lbs. $1.25; 50 lbs. $2.00; 100 lbs. $3.50. 



YOU CAN HAVE A PERFECT LAWN THE FIRST YEAR FROM OUR MIXTURES. 



