Stokes Lawn Grass Seed 



The Stokes Standard Mixtures as offered herewith represent an honest value. The use of white clover 

 we consider an optional matter — some prefer it and some do not. We are making no difference in the prices 

 in our Standard Mixtures. In our opinion, Grass Seed should be purchased by the pound and not by the 

 quart, peck, or bushel, which is always confusing and carries with it an element of mystery that is quite 

 out of place in these times. 



The Stokes Mixtures Nos. 1, 2, and 3 as offered herewith are put up according to the official recommenda- 

 tions of the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station. We believe that they are admirably suited to 

 conditions in this area. For those wishing a fine Bent Grass lawn we offer our Bent Grass Mixture. This 

 will make a finer lawn but requires more care. It is particularly adapted to acid soils. 



Standard Mixture No. 1 



Without White Clover 



Kentucky Blue Grass, 55 per cent. 

 Red-Top, 25 per cent. 

 South German Bent, 10 per cent. 

 Rye Grass, 10 per cent. 



Standard Mixture No. 2 



With White Clover 



Kentucky Blue Grass, 50 per cent. 



Red-Top, 25 per cent. 



South German Bent, 10 per cent. 



Rye Grass, 10 per cent. 



White Dutch Clover, 5 per cent. 



Shady Lawn Mixture No. 3 



Meadow Fescue, 10 per cent. 

 Rough-stalked Meadow, 30 per 

 cent. 



Red Fescue, 20 per cent. 



South German Bent, 10 per cent. 



Red-Top, 10 per cent. 



Kentucky Blue Grass, 20 per cent. 



Prices on above mixtures, Postpaid: Each, Lb. 60 cts. 



20 lbs. at 50 cts. per lb. 



5 lbs. at 55 cts. per lb. ; 



Bent Grass Mixture No. 4 



Rhode Island Bent Grass, 40 per 

 cent and Kentucky Blue Grass, 

 60 per cent. 



Prices, Postpaid: Lb. $1; 5 lbs. 

 at 95 cts. per lb.; 10 lbs. at 92 Vz 

 cts. per lb.; 20 lbs. at 90 cts. 

 per lb. 



Kentucky Blue Grass 



Fancy Quality 



This seed has been thoroughly 

 recleaned and weighs 21 pounds 

 per bushel. 



Prices, Postpaid: Lb. 40 cts.; 

 10 lbs. at 37V2 cts. per lb.; 20 lbs. 

 at 35 cts. per lb. 



The Making of a Lawn 



White Dutch Clover 



This is in general use where a 

 thick and quick growth is desired. 

 It is particularly adapted for lawns 

 at the seashore. 



Prices, Postpaid: %lb. 20 cts.; 

 lb. 75 cts.; 5 lbs. at 70 cts. per lb. 



Preparation. The ideal soil for a lawn is light to medium 

 loam. This should be dug or plowed to a depth of 6 inches, 

 all stones, coarse roots, etc., removed during the raking 

 and leveling process. As all soils contain weed seeds, it is 

 best that some time elapse between the preliminary prepa- 

 ration of the soil and the sowing of the Grass Seed. 

 Seedsmen are often unfairly blamed in this respect. 



Sowing of the Seed. A careful study of the formulas 

 offered on this page will show the mixture that is best suited 

 to your purpose. Grass Seed may be sown either in the 

 spring or in the fall. Sow 6 pounds of seed for every 1000 

 square feet, or about 170 pounds per acre. A fine friable 

 soil-surface is best, and an even distribution of the seed 

 may be obtained by sowing half of the seed in a north and v 

 south direction and the remainder in an east and west 

 direction. After sowing the seed, rake it lightly and roll 

 down. It is well to have rolling operation go both ways 

 also. It will require from ten days to two weeks before 

 there is much of a showing of grass. 



To Rebuild an Old Lawn. Many are not worth re- 



building and had better be spaded under for a fresh start. 

 It must be understood, however, that a poor lawn cannot 

 be turned into a good one in a few weeks. It is a gradual 

 process, and one which takes care. Usually, the condition 

 of the soil is at the bottom of the difficulty, for most lawns 

 are lacking in organic matter and plant-food. They should 

 be top-dressed at least once a year with mushroom soil or 

 some other well-rotted manure. The practice of an annual 

 application of Ammonium Sulphate is a good one. Three 

 to four pounds per 1000 square feet should be used in each 

 application, after which there should be a thorough sprin- 

 kling. In reseeding an old lawn it is usually best to accom- 

 pany it with a top-dressing, for unless the soil is prepared 

 for the seed, very little of it grows. We recommend the 

 use of 4 pounds of grass seed per 1000 square feet of re- 

 built lawn. 



To Prevent Japanese Beetle Damage. In April or 

 May apply Arsenate of Lead, 2 pounds for every 1000 

 square feet. It is best to mix this with sand. The poison, 

 thus applied, works its way down and finally kills the grub. 



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