The Dingee & Conard Co.'s Lawn Grass Seed. 



A Special Mixture of the Best Natural Grasses for Making New Lawns and Renovating Old Ones. 



This mixture of Lawn Grass Seed is the result of careful experiment and comparison, and we regard it 

 as one of the best combinations for general sowing. It produces a smooth, even, velvety-green sward that 

 is particularly attractive and pleasing. 



In preparing the ground for seeding, break to the depth of 10 to 12 inches with plow or spade and 

 pulverize thoroughly; be careful to see that the surface grading admits of free upper drainage so that the 

 water will not collect in pools after heavy rainfalls. Sow the seed carelully and evenly in quantities of 

 about one quart to each 300 square feet [15 x 20 feet], or five bushels to the acre ; then with a fine harrow 

 or rake cover and give a top dressing of animal manure, ground bone or some other good commercial fer- 

 tilizer. Seeding may be done at any time during the Spring, Summer or Fall months ; but the best results 

 are obtained by sowing during April, May, September or October ; if the work is done during the Fall 

 months, a heavy top dressing of stable manure maybe applied; in the Spring the gross matter maybe 

 removed, leaving the surface clean. If manure is used in preparing the soil in the Spring it should be 

 incorporated with the earth. To renovate lawns where the grass has disappeared in places — with a steel 

 rake scratch the surface thoroughly and after sowing a liberal quantity of seed rake the spot over well in 

 order to cover. In cases where the surface earth has been removed or covered by a clayey or sandy sub- 

 soil it will be necessary to restore at least a part of the original loam. The use of manures and compost in 

 liberal quantities will be of great assistance. 



PRICE B Y MAIL POSTPAID. — One quart, 30 cts. ; four quarts, $r. 



B Y EXPRESS. — $1.25 per peck ; one-half bushel, $2.30 ; $5 per bushel ; five bushels, $22.50. 



OUR NEW TOBACCO INSECTICIDE SOAP. 



We can highly recommend this preparation as being one of the most effective insect exterminators yet discovered. The 

 composition is entirely safe to handle, will not injure the most tender plants, is convenient to use and easily applied. Dissolve 

 the soap in proportions of one ounce to each half gallon of water and apply the solution to the foliage of the plants by means 

 of a spraying syringe or whisk broom as often as necessary. 



Price per can, by Mail, postpaid, 30 cts.; 4 cans $r. By Express, $2 per doz. cans. 



BOWKER'S AMMONIATED FOOD FOR FLOWERS.— This well-known and valuable Fertilizer is made espe- 

 cially for plants grown in the house, garden, or conservatory ; clean, free from offensive odor, largely soluble in water, and 

 producing healthy plants, FREE FROM VERMIN, and early and abundant blossoms, to which it imparts a rich and brilliant 

 color. Prices — A Package, sufficient for 20 plants, three months, sent for 25 cents, postpaid ; or a Package, sufficient 

 for 20 plants, one year, sent for 50 cents, postpaid. 



NOW READY, NEW AND REVISED EDITIONS OF POPULAR GARDENING BOOKS. 



CHRYSANTHEMUM CULTURE FOR AMERICA 

 (126 Pages Illustrated). — By James Morton. An ex- 

 cellent and thorough book, especially adapted to the cul- 

 ture of Chrysanthemums in America. The contents include 

 Propagation by Cuttings: Exhibition Plants 

 and Blooms; Soil for Pot ti tig; Watering; Se- 

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 and Diseases; Chrysanthemums as House 

 Plants, etc., etc. A practical and valuable treatise on 

 all phases of their culture. Price, cloth, $1.00; paper, 60 

 cts., postpaid, by Mail. 



GARDENING FOR PLEASURE.— If you wish to culti- 

 vate Vegetables, Flowers or Fruits for private use, read the 

 new and revised edition of " Gardening for Pleasure." 

 This book treats of everything connected with Gardening 

 indoors and out, and has been especially written for ama- 

 teurs. 404 pages, illustrated. Price, $2, postpaid, by Mail. 



MY HANDKERCHIEF GARDEN.— Size 20 x 60 feet. 

 Result: A Garden, Fresh Vegetables, Exercise, 

 Health and $>20.49. By Charles Barnard. Interest- 

 ing and valuable. Price, 25 cts., postpaid. 



PRACTICAL FLORICULTURE.— If you desire to en- 

 gage in the business of growing Cut Flowers or Plants 

 lor sale, we advise you by all means to read the New 

 and Revised Edition of " Practical Floricul- 

 ture." 325 pages, fully illustrated. Price, $1.50, postpaid, 

 by Mail. 



ROSE CULTURE (Ellwangrer).— A well-written and 

 valuable work on Roses and their culture. $1.25, post- 

 paid. 



THE GARDEN'S STORY (Ellwanger').— This thor- 

 oughly delightful book tells in the most charming manner 

 how to enjoy the garden from the first rosy-cheeked 

 Daphne till the last Monk's-hood Spire. $1.25, postpaid. 



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