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PETER HENDERSON & CO.— GRASS AND CLOVER SEEDS. 



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HOW TO MAKE A LAWN. 



The preparation for laying dovra lawns is too often hastily and imperfectly made. The first point is to 

 get the ground shaped to the desired grade, taldng 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 waive of the common plow, until it is completely i)ulverized. 

 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 sovm, a light harrow should again be a^iplied, and after that a thorough rolling given, bo 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 sprinkling of oats should be sown at the same time, so that the 

 shade given by the oats will protect the yoxmg 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 qt. 



L<awii Grass. "Central Park Mixture." This is composed of choice selected grasses, of neat, compact 



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

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



For formimj new laioiis, about four bushels per acre are required. 



Jf by mail, postage must be added at the rate of 16c. jyer lb., or 10c. per qt. (Prices svhjed to variation.) 



Red Top Grass {Agro-stis Vulgaris). Valuable as a mix- 

 ture in either pasture or lawn grasses; succeeds well 

 in almost any soil (14 lbs. to the bushel). About 1)4 

 bu. to the acre. Ql.. l.ic; bu., $1.75. 



Keuturky Blue Grass (/'^a /'/■fT(e"Si.'-'). Also known as 

 June Grass; a valuable variety for lawns when mixed 

 with other grasses; thrives best in dry soils, and re- 

 tains its verdure during the hottest weatlier. About 

 Za bu. to the acre. Extra clean seecl. (14 lbs. to 

 bushel.) Qt., 20c ; bu., $2.50. 



Double Extra Clean. Qt., 20c.; bu., $2.75. 



Creeping Bent Grass {A'jrosti's Slolonifera). An excellent 

 variety for lawns, succeeding well in most situations. 

 About l)i bu. to the acre. (Bushel of 15 lbs.) Qt., 

 20c.; bu., $4.00. 



Rhode Island Bent Grass (Agro&tis Canima). One of 

 the finest of grasses for lawns when sown alone. 

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

 bu., $4.00. 



Orchard Grass (DactylU Glomerala). One of the most de- 

 sirable of all pasture grasses; especially valuable for 

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

 Qt., 20c.; bu., $3.50. 



Timotliy, or Herd Grass (Plileum 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 K to 1 bushel per acre. (45 lbs. to bushel.) 

 Market price. 



S-weet Vernal Grass (AntlixtxantUum Odoratum). Useful 

 as a mi.xtuie with other grasses, on account of its 

 early growth. It emits an agreeable odor when cut 

 for hay. 3'; bushels to the acre. (.Vbout 10 lbs. to 

 bushel.) Lb., 60c. 



Meadow Foxtail (Alopecuris 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. 



Tail Meadow Oat Grass {Arena Elatior). Is highly 

 recommended for soiling, being rapid and luxuriant 

 in its growth, fl to bushels per acre. (Bushel of 13 

 lbs.) Bu., $3.25. 



Yellow Oat Grass {Arena Flavescens). Good for dry pas- 

 tures and meadows. (About 7 lbs. to the bushel.) Bu., 

 $5.00. 



Wood Meadoiv Grass [Poa Nemornli.i). "Well adapted 

 for cither pasture or pleasure grounds, having succu- 

 lent and nutritive herbage; of early growth, and 

 thriving well under trees. About 2 bushels to the 

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



Rough Stalked Meadow Grass (Port n'ivialis). 

 Valuable for pastures and meadows, particularly on 

 damp soils and sheltered situations, producing a con- 

 stant supply of nutritive herbage, greatly liked by 

 cattle. Ijj bushels to the acre, (About 14 lbs. to 

 bushel.) Lb., 50c. 



