PETER HENDERSON & CO.'S CATALOGUE OP SEEDS. 79 



'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 he 

 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 he laid wherever ne- 

 cessary ; then the whole should he 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, 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 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 suu. 

 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, subsoiling and harrowing. 



Per qt. Per bush. 

 Lawn Grass. Finest mixed. This mixture is composed of choice se- 

 lected grasses, of neat, compact growth, and will produce a fine 



sward 25c. $5 00 



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



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



(Prices may vary slightly as the season advances.) 



Per qt. Per bush. 



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



pasture or lawn grasses, succeeds well in almost any soil 15c. $2 00 



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 retaius its verdure during the hot- 

 test weather. Extra clean seed. 14 lbs to the bushel 15c. 3 00 



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



lawns, succeeding well in moist situations 20c. 4 00 



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



for lawns when sown alone 20c. 4 00 



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



pasture grasses ; especially valuable for grazing stock 15c. 3 00 



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 

 otherkiud about 20c. 4 00 



Sweet Vernal Grass, (Anthoxanthum Odoratum.) Useful as a mixture 



with other grasses, on account of its early growth. It emits an Per lb. 

 agreeable odor when cut for hay 50c. 



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 60c. 



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



for soiling, being rapid and luxuriant in its growth — 4 00 



Yellow Oat Grass, (Avena Flavescens.) Good for dry pastures and 



meadows - -- — 5 00 



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

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

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



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

 and meadows, particularly on damp soils and sheltered situa- 

 tions, producing a constant supply of nutritive herbage, greatly 

 liked bv cattle 50c. 



