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tHIS is a first-class mixture prepared by ourselves, and containing nothing but choice seeds— just the thing foritennis, 

 croquet, and ball grounds, remaining green and fresh during the hot summer months. Widely known and exten- 

 sively used on the finest private and public grounds around Baltimore, Washington, and elsewhere with the 

 most satisfactory results. 



Nothing adds to the attractiveness of a suburban home more than a well kept, closely cut, velvety lawn ; hence the 

 importance of securing the best seeds. This we offer in our selected Evergreen Lawn Mixture, containing different 

 varieties, that grow and flourish at different months of the year, so that a rich green, velvety lawn is constantly main- 

 tained. It is also adapted to the small grass plots of city homes. 



Pint, 10c. Quart, 20c. Half Peck, 75c. Peck, $1.15. Bushel of 20 Pounds, $4.00. 



WHITE DUTCH CLOVER. 



{Trifolium Repens.) 

 The best variety for lawns, as it forms a close herbage 

 and remains green throughout the season. It is also 

 valuable when mix- 

 ed with grass seeds 

 for pasture. Sow in 

 spring at the rate of 

 6 pounds per acre 

 when sown alone, 

 half the quantity 

 when sown with 

 other grasses. 



Pound % .25 



5 Pounds . . . 1.00 

 100 Pounds. 18.00 



PREPARATION and 

 CARE OF LAWNS. 



Park Lawn Grass. 



This mixture does 

 not contain so much 

 of the high-priced 

 grasses as our Ever- 

 green Lawn Grass, 

 but it is superior to 

 many of the cheap 

 grades offered, and 

 will make a very 

 nice lawn. 



Quart % .20 



Peck 1.00 



BusHEU of 16 

 Lbs 3.00 



The ground should be thoroughly drained and well en- 

 riched before sowing. Work the soil until well pulverized, 

 and have the surface as level as possible, so that the grass 

 may present an even appearance. After sowing, cover 

 seed lightly and follow with roller. The best results are 

 obtained by using plenty of seed— four bushels to the acre 

 being about the right quantity. One quart is sufficient 

 for 300 square feet. Let the grass obtain a good start 

 before cutting, and then it should be trimmed with a lawn 

 mower about every ten days. Old lawns may be im- 

 proved and renewed by the application of fertilizers and 

 seeding about half the quantity of seed required for new 

 lawns. This should be done whenever they show any 

 thin places. 



Our Lawn Grass should not be confounded with the 

 cheap, chaffy grasses offered at less prices. 



The Best English MiHtrack Mushroom Spawn. 



Mushrooms can be readily grown in cellars, stables, sheds, 

 or pits. Many are successfully grown on a shelf in an 

 ordinary cellar, and yield sufficient crop to compensate 

 the grower for his effort. 



The space under greenhouse benches or stagings will suit 

 them exactly, using materials in same manner as described. 



CULTIVATION. 



The cultivation of the mushroom is a very simple mat- 

 ter, and requii-es only ordinary intelligence and care. The 

 materials needed are fresh horse manure, good soil, and 

 live spawn. The manure should not be too short, as it 

 does not combine the necessary qualities. Long, strawy 

 litter, plentifully mixed with short manure, makes by far 

 the best beds, as it does not heat too violently, decomposes 

 slowly, and retains its heat for a long period. Put in a 

 heap and turn every three or four days to permit the 

 escape of noxious gases and prevent burning. When 

 ready for use it should be as hot as can be borne com- 

 fortably by the hand, and should also be moist. Make the 

 beds 3 feet wide at the base, feet high, and of any 

 desired length. The manure, when in proper condition, 

 should be quickly handled to prevent the loss of heat, and 

 to be beaten down to make the heap firm and compact, 

 and cover with long litter ; when the heat has decreased 

 to 90 degrees, the bed is ready to receive the spawn, which 

 is done by raising the manure with the hand and inserting 

 pieces of spawn 2 inches square, 9 inches apart each way. 

 At the expiration of a few days tbe bed may be covered 

 with soil to the depth of about 2 inches, If the soil is poor 

 add a liberal quantity of bone meal. 



PRICE. 



12c. perl pound. By mail, 30c. per pound; 10 

 pounds for $1.00; $8.00 per 100. 



