D. M. FERRY & CO., DETROIT, MICH. 



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The essentials for a fine lawn 

 are: First, a rich, well drained 

 soil; second, careful preparation 



A Beautiful Lawn 



of the ground, making it as fine and smooth but mellow as possible; third, a wise selec- 

 tion of seeds; fourth, sowing at such a time as to give the young plants a chance to 

 become well established before being subjected to very dry or to very cold weather. 

 However much care is bestowed on the soil and seed, no lawn will be beautiful without 

 frequent mowing and rolling. Too much care cannot be bestowed upon the selection of 

 grasses, as some varieties are the most luxuriant in spring, others in summer, others 

 again in autumn, and a combination of the proper sorts is required for a perfect, car- 

 pet-like lawn. AVe have given much thought and made many experiments to secure 

 the best selection, and think our Central Park mixture the best possible for permanent 

 lawns. It may be planted early in spring or fall, and should be sown at the rate of 

 sixty to one hundred pounds per acre; much more is required than for hay or pasturage. 

 If sown in the fall, sow before the autumn rains have ceased, and before very cold 

 weather, give the young grass a light dressing of manure. One pound of this mixture 

 is sufficient to sow 600 square feet. 



r>¥ AM'T' RPPl C'J OTH This prepared cloth for covering cold frames is being extensively 

 * *-<**^^ * tDSJtLJ Vi/L^V/ 1 It used by our most successful gardeners as a substitute for glass. It 

 has some decided advantages over the latter, in that the beds are more easily managed, as the plants will not be 

 burned by the hot sun shining through the glass, and at the same time receiving enough light and air to make 

 them hardier than plants grown under glass. The cloth should be tacked on a light frame to be placed over the 

 bed in the same manner as a sash. 

 Medium Grade, |0 yards or over f jj^".'.^ per yard | ^j purchaser's expense (or transportation. 



BRASS GREENHOUSE and GARDEN SYRINGES 



^^"Seni only by express at expense of purchaser. 



No. A, one stream and one spray rose $2 25 



No. B, " " " '• 2 75 



No. C, " " '■ " 3 50 



No. D, ;' " " " 450 



No. H. This is a syringe which we offer to meet the 

 demand for a first-class valve, all brass, full length 



EXCELSIOR WEEDING HOOK. 

 Price, 30cts, 

 postpaid. 



barrel syringe that is strong, durable and cheap. 

 We feel confident this will give entire satisfac- 

 tion. Length of barrel, i8 in.; diameter, i^ in.. $2 25 



No. o, one spray rose, fast ends, large holes 2 50 



No. 00, " " " " 3 oo 



No. I, " " detachable end 2 75 



PERFECTION" REVOLVING 

 LAWN AND GARDEN 



SPRINKLER and FOUNTAIN. 



Price, 50 cts, postpaid. 



SOLID STEEL FLORIST'S TROWEL. 



Polished 6 inch Blade. Price, 50cts, postpaid. 



NEVER=BREAK SOLID FORGED STEEL GARDEN TROWEL. 



6 inch long. Hardwood Handle. Superior in Style, Finish and Quality. Price, 26cts, postpaid. 



HASELTINE 



HAND WEEDER and SCRAPER 

 Price, 35cts, postpaid. 



THE CHRISTY GARDEN WEEDER 



Price, 35cts, postpaid. 



