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LAWN GRASS SEED 



PREPARATION AND CARE OF LAWNS 



THE ground should be thoroughly drained and well enriched before 

 sowing. Work the soil until well pulverized, and have the surface as 

 smooth 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 improved and re- 

 newed 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. 



GRIFFITH & TURNER CO.'S 



EVERGREEN LAWN GRASS 



This is a first-class mixture prepared by ourselves, and containing nothing 

 but choice seeds — just the thing for tennis, croquet and ball grounds, re- 

 maining gfeen and fresh during the hot summer months. Widely known and 

 extensively used on the finest private and public grounds around Baltimore, 

 Washington and elsewhere with the most satisfactory results. Nothing adds 

 to the attractiveness of suburban homes 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 maintained. It is adapted to the small grass plots of city homes. Pint, 20c. Quart, 30c.; 

 by mail, 35co J^-Peek, 90c. Peck, $1.75. Bushel of 20 pounds, $7.00. By freight or express not prepaid. 



PARK LAWN GRASS 



This mixture does not contain so much of the high-priced grasses as our Evergreen Lawn Grass, but it is superior to many of th© 

 cheap grades offered, and will make a very nice lawn. Quart, 30c. Peck, $1.50. Bushel of.l6 Pounds, $6.00. 



GRIFFITH & TURNER CO.'S GOLF LINK MIXTURE 



There being a growing demand for a grass mixture suitable for golf and cricket grounds, we have made a study of the grasses best 

 adapted to these purposes, and have been mixed in proper proportions to give desired results. Many of the public and private grounds 

 around Baltimore and other places have been sown with our mixtures, and the grounds have won the admiration of thousands of visitors. 

 It is highly essential that golf and cricket grounds should be mowed closer than ordinary lawns. 14 pounds to bushel. Bushel, $7.00. 

 10-Bushel Lots, $6.50 Bushel. 



SHADY NOOK GRASS 



On nearly all lawns there are bare spots under the shade of trees. With this mixture the above can easily be corrected. It is a 

 combination of grasses which are found growing in the woods in their natural sta(e. Ground that has been densely shaded by trees is 

 frequently "sour" and is apt to be covered with moss. In such cases apply slacked lime at the rate of one bushel per thousand square 

 feet, but the moss should be first removed with a rake. Price: Lb., 35c. 5 lbs., $1.75. Bu. of 20 lbs., $7.00. Add 8c. per lb. for postage. 



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TERRACE" SOD MIXTURE 



A special mixture of grasses best suited for sowing on terraces, railroad embankments and side hills — grasses that produce strong, 

 spreading roots, thus preventing heavy rains from washing them out; that will withstand drought and exposure, thrive on shallow soils, 

 and at the same time produce a rich, velvety green turf throughout the season. Qt., 60c. Peck, $2.40. Bushel of 20 lbs., $10.00. 



WHITE DUTCH CLOVER trifolium repens 



The best variety for lawns, as it forn.3 a close herbage and remains green throughout the season. It is also valuable when mixed 

 ■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, 65c. By mail, 70c. 10 pounds, by express, not prepaid, $6.25. 



AT.I, PRICES IN CATALOG SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. 



