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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 lawnmower about every ten days. Old lawns may be improved and renewed by the application of fer- 

 tilizers 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, remaining green and fresh during t^e 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, close-cut, velvety lawn; hence theimportanee or 

 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 vear, 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, 35c. 2 Quarts, 60c. y 2 Peck, $1.15. Peck, $2.00. Busnel 

 of 20 pounds, $7.00. By freight or express, not prepaid. 



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 proportion 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 or visit- 

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

 $7.00. 



SHADY NOOK GRASS&e, 



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

 combination of grasses which are found growing in the woods in their natural state. Ground that has been densely shaded Dy 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: lib., 50c. 5 lbs., $2.25. Bu. of 20 lbs., $8.00. Add 8c. per ID. 

 for postage. 



"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 heavv rains from washing them out; that will withstand dronsrht and exposure. t "- r 2 v _ e - on -o i IT * on 

 and at the same time will produce a rich, velvety green turf throughout the season. Pound, 50c. Peck, $2.50. Busnel oi 4V 

 lbs., $9.00. 



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 mixed 

 with grass seeds for pasture. Sow in spring at the rate of 6 pounds per acre when sown alone; half the quantity wnen sown wita 

 other grasses. Found, 60c. By mail, 70c. 10 pounds, by express, not prepaid, $6.00 



