PETER HENDERSON & CO.'S CATALOGUE OP SEEDS. 75 



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HE 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 fol- 

 lowing 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 sprink- 

 ling 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, trenching, and raking must be 

 done, instead of plowing, sub-soiling or harrowing. 



Per qt. Per bush. 

 Lawn Grass. " Central Park Mixture." This is composed of choice selected 



grasses, of neat, compact growth, and will produce a fine sward 25c. $5 00 



.Lawn Grass, Second quality, fine mixed 20 4 00 



(For forming new lawns, about four bushels per acre are required.) 



(Prices may vary slightly as the season advances.) Per 



Per qt. bush. 



Red Top Grass (Agrostis Vulgaris.) Valuable as a mixture in either pasture or 



lawn grasses, succeeds well in almost any soil; 12 lbs. to the bushel 15c. $1 75 



Kentucky Blue Grass (Poa Pratensis.) Also known as June Grass; a valuable va- 

 riety for lawns when mixed with other grasses : thrives best in dry soils, and 

 retains its verdure during the hottest weather. Extra clean seed ; 14 lbs. to the 

 bushel 15 3 00 



Creeping Bent Grass (Agrostis Stolonifera. ) An excellent variety for lawns, suc- 

 ceeding well in mist situations. Bushel of 15 lbs 20 4 00 



Rhode Island Bent Grass (Agrostis var.) One of the finest of grasses for lawns 



when sown alone. Bushel of 15 lbs 20 4 00 



Orchard Grass (Dactylis Glomerata.) One of the most desirable of all pasture 



grasses ; especially valuable for grazing stock. Bushel of 14 lbs 15 3 50 



Timothy or Herd-Grass (Phleum Pratense. ) This well known variety is extensive- 

 ly grown throughout the country. It will produce a larger crop, and is said to 

 contain more nutriment than any other kind 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 Per !*• 

 for hay ' 50 



Meadow Foxtail. (Alopecurus 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 60 



Tall Meadow Oat Grass. (Avena Elatior. ) Is highly recommended for soiling, 



being rapid and luxuriant in its growth — 3 25 



Yellow Oat Grass (Avena Flavescens.) Good for dry pastures and meadows. ...... — 4 50 



Wood Meadow Grass (Poa Nemoralis.) Well adapted for either pastures or pleas- 

 ure grounds, having succulent, and nutritive herbage, of early growth, and 

 thriving well under trees 60 



Rough Stalked Meadow Grass (Poa Trivialis. ) Valuable for pastures and mead- 

 ows, particularly on damp soils, and sheltered situations, producing a constant 

 supply of nutritive herbage, greatly liked by cattle. 50 



Hard FescwtV (Festuca JDuriuscula.) One of the finest of dwarf -growing grasses, 



thriving i ell in dry situations 30 



