Dreer's Gai'den Calendar. 35 



GRASS AND CLOVER SEEDS. 



Prices subject to variation, to correspond with the market, especially those marked "about," 

 as they fluctuate in price ; quotations will be given on application. Our Grass and Clover Seeds 

 are all of the best qualitv and thoroughly cleaned. 



Ix Forming New L a vr::?s.— Prepare the ground well before laying down a lawn, which is 

 frequently imperfectly done; the best soil for that purpose is a rather siiH' or heavy loam, and 

 should be as much alike in quality as possible over the whole surface, and do not stint the 

 required quantity of seed uecessarv to make a fine thick sod. We give the following directions, 

 as so much depends upon the condition of the ground and time of sowing for success : first get 

 the ground in the desired shai>e and grade, taking care when hills are removed, that suflicient 

 sub-soil is taken off, so as to replace it with good top-soil, at least to the depth of *3 inches all 

 over the surface of the lawn ; when the grading is finished the ground should be drained wher- 

 ever necessarv, thoroughly plowed, sub-soiled, and harrowed, until completely pulverized, 

 removing all stones, roots, etc., so as to obtain an even and smooth surface, and il" there are any 

 steep slopes facing the south, or other exposed places, let the earth on them be better than on 

 the level ground, for the aspect, and other causes, render such places liable to burn with less 

 sun than the level places ; applying three hundred pounds of fine bone dust or Peruvian Guano 

 per acre, avoiding stable manure, as it always contains weed seeds. The lawn being ready, sow 

 the seed in March, April, or May, but the earlier in the season you can prepare the soil and sow, 

 the better, using three bushels of Dreer's best Lav>n mixture to the acre ; or if you cannot pre- 

 pare and get your ground in readiness in the spring, the seed can be sown in September and still 

 produce a fine lawn. When the seed and fertilizer is sown, apply a light harrow, and after that 

 give it a thorough roiling, so as to have as even a surface as possible. If the seed is sown late 

 in the season, a sprinkling of Oats should be sown at the same time, to protect the young grass 

 from the sun. For small plots, digging, trenching, and raking must be done, instead of plow- 

 ing, sub-soiling, and harrowing. The fawn, which adds so much to the neatness of the garden, 

 may be extended or limited in size, but should always be well prepared and neatly kept by 

 frequent cutting, which can be so readily done with the Philadelphia Lawn Mower, with such 

 ease and comfort, that it is a pleasure rather than a burden, and should be done every week or 

 two throughout the season. It should, however, here be observed that the lawn cannot long be 

 maintained in good order without successive rollings. 



Our mixture of Lawn Grass is unsurpassed either for lawns, parks, or grass plats ; it forms a 

 thick, compact growth of short growing varieties, following one another in succession, and can 

 be highly recommended. 



Weight 

 Dreer's Best Mixed Lawn Grass. Our finest and best mixture of per '^u. Qt. Bu. 



neat, c^.mjiact growing varieties, proditcing a fine sward 14 lbs. $0 25 5 00 



Mixed Lawn Grass. A good mixture of fine varieties 14 lbs. 20 4 00 



Extra Clean Kentucky Blue Grass iPoa pratensis). Valuable for lawns 

 when mixed with other varieties ; thrives best in a dry soil, retain- 

 ing its verdure in the hottest weather '. 14 lbs. 20 2 50 



Natural Green Grass t Pon. pratensis vor). One of our finest grasses 



for lawns, either separate or mixed with other varieties 14 lbs. 25 5 00 



Herd or Red Top Grass < Agrostis vulgaris). A valuable native per- 

 manent grass, as a mixture in meadows, pastures, or lawns, grow- 

 ing in almost any soil, moist or dry, and standing our hot climate. 10 lbs. 15 125 

 The same in sacks'of 50 lbs. for $4.50. 

 Orchard Grass (Dactylis glomerata). One of the most desirable pas- 

 ture grasses for stock, and for shady places, not so exhaustive to 



the soil as jTmoMy. Price about 12 lbs. 20 3 00 



Tall Meadow Oat Grass (Aveaa elatior). A valuable grass for per- 

 manent pasture, on account of its early, luxuriant growth and 

 abundant supplv, which is relished bv cattle earlv and late, also 



makes splendid hay .'. .'. 14 lbs. 20 4 00 



English Rye Grass (Loliura perenne). A nutritious permanent grass 

 for meadows and pastures, also for mixing with other grasses for 



lawns r. 22 lbs. 20 4 00 



Italian Rye Grass (Loliuni It/j.licum). Thriving in any soil, yielding 

 an early and abundant crop, also good for mixing with other pas- 

 ture grasses ISlbs. 20 4 uO 



Couch Grass ' Triticum repens). A desirable variety of grass, suitable 

 for Piailroad Banks, or along the banks of streams, to prevent them 



from washing out, being very tenacious of growth 12 lbs. 20 4 uO 



Sweet Vernal Grass ( Aathoxarithum. odoratura). Useful to mix with 

 other grasses for pastures or lawns, on account of its early growth 



and emitting an agreeable odor when cut for hay. Per lb., 60 cts... 10 lbs. ... 5 00 



Timothy [Phleura pruiense). The best quality of prime seed. A well- 

 known grass, and on moist, peaty, or clay soils it will produce a 

 larger crop than any other variety, not being so well suited for 



light, sandy soils. ^Price alwutj 45 lbs. 20 3 50 



Hungarian Millet Grass (Ponicuni Gerrnanicura). One of the most 

 valuable annual soiling and forage plants, growing in any ordiirary 

 soil, withstands the drought well; sown as late as .July ft will pro- 

 duce a large crop of hay. Price about. !.. - 48 lbs. 15 2 00 



