74 PETER HENDERSON <fc CO.'S CATALOGUE OF SEEDS. 



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^/Rf'HE preparation for laying down lawns is too often hastily and imperfectly made. 

 JjG) The first point is to get the ground shaped to the desired grade, taking care in 

 v 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 linished, drains should be laid wherever necessary ; 

 then the whole should be thoroughly plowed, a sub-soil following 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, &c, 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 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 young grass from the sun. 

 Lawns are also sometimes sown during the early Fall months with excellent results. 

 For small plots, of course, digging, trenching, and raking must be done, instead of 



plowing, sub-soiling and harrowing. 



Per qt. Per bush. 

 Lawn Grass, "Central Park Mixture." This mixture, identical with that 



forming the lawns of the Central Park, New York, is unequalled . . 25c. $6 00 



Lawn Grass. Fine mixed 20c. 4 00 



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VARIOUS GRASSES. 



(Prices may vary slightly as the season advances. 



Per lb. Per bush. 



Creeping Bent Grass (Agrostis Stolonifera). An excellent variety for 



lawns, succeeding well in moist situations $4 00 



Red-top Grass (Agrostis Vulgaris). Valuable as a mixture in either 



pasture or lawn grasses ; succeeds well in almost any soil 2 50 



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



pasture grasses ; especially valuable for grazing stock 3 25 



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 for hay 50c. 



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. Extra clean seed 5 00 



Wood Meadow Grass (Poa Nemoralis). Well adapted for either pas- 

 tures or pleasure-grounds, having a pure, succulent, and nutritive 

 herbage, of early growth, and thriving well under trees 60c. 



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



for lawns when sown alone 4 00 



Rough-stalked Meadow Grass (Poa Trivialis). Valuable for pastures 

 and meadows, particularly on damp soils and sheltered situations, 

 producing a constant supply of nutritive herbage, greatly liked 

 by cattle 50c. 



Timothy, or Herd Grass (Phleum 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 (Market price.) 



English Rye Grass (Lolium Perenne). A very nutritious and valuable 



grass for meadows and permanent pastures 3 50 



Italian Rye Grass (Lolium Italicum). A valuable European variety, 



thriving in any soil, and yielding early and abundant crops 4 00 



Hard Fescue (Festuca Duriuscula). One of the finest of dwarf-growing 



grasses, thriving well in dry situations 30c. 



