68 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 com- 

 mon 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 agood 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 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. 



If by Mail, add 10c. per quart. 



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 Lawn Grass. " Central Park Mixture." This is composed of choice selected grasses, of neat, com- 

 pact growth, and will produce a fine sward. Qt., 25c. ; bush., $5.00. 

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



For forming new laivns, about four bushels per acre are required. 



If by Mail, postage must be added at the rate of 16c. per lb. or 10c. per qt. (Prices subject to variation. 



Red Top Grass (Agroslis Vulgaris). Valuable as a 

 mixture in either pasture or lawn grasses ; succeeds 

 well in almost any soil, (14 pounds to the bushel.) 

 About 1)4 bu. 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, 

 and retains its verdure during the hottest weather. 

 About 3)4 bu. to the acre. Extra clean seed. (14 lbs. 

 to bushel.) Qt. 10c; bu., $2.50. 



Double Extra Clean. Qt., 15c. ; bu„$2.75. 



Creeping Bent Grass (Agrostis Stolonifera). An ex- 

 cellent variety for lawns, succeeding well in most situ- 

 ations. About 1)4 ou. to the acre. (Bushel of 15 lbs.) 

 Qt,,20c.; bu.,S4.00. 



Khode Island Bent Grass (Agrostis Canima). One 

 of the finest of grasses for lawns when sown alone. 

 About 1)4 bu. to the acre. (Bushel of 10 lbs.) Qt., 20c. ; 

 bu., $4.00. 



Orchard Grass (Dactylis Glomerata). One of the most 

 desirable of all pasture grasses ; especially valuable 

 for grazing stock. 3 bu. to the acre. (Bushel of 14 

 lbs.) Qt., 15c. ; bu., $3.00. 



Timothy, or Herd Grass (Phlcxim 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 (Antlioxanthum Odoralum). Use- 

 ful as a mixture with other grasses, on account of its 

 early growth. It emits an agreeable odor when cut 

 for hay. 3% bushels to the acre. (About 10 lbs. to 

 bushel.) Bb., 60c. 



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. 3 to 4 bushels per acre. (About 7 

 lbs. to bushel.) Lb., 60c. 



Tall Meadow Oat Grass (A vena Elatior). Is highly 

 recommended for soiling, being rapid and luxuriant in 

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

 Bu.,$3.25. 



Yellow Oat Grass (Avena Flavescens). Good for dry 

 pastures and meadows. (About 7 lbs. to the bushel.) 

 Bu., $5.00. 



Wood Meadow Grass (Poa Nemoralis). Well adapted 

 for either pasture or pleasure grounds, having succu- 

 lent and nutritive herbage, of early growth, and thriv- 

 ing well under trees. About 2 bushels to the acre. 

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



Rough Stalked Meadow Grass (Poa Trivialis). 

 Valuable for pastures and meadows, particularly on 

 damp soils and sheltered situations, producing a con- 

 stant supply of nutritive herbage, greatly liked by 

 cattle. 1)4 bushels to the acre. (About 14 lbs. to 

 bushel.) Lb., 50c. 



