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



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The essentials for a 

 fine lawn are proper 

 drainage, a careful 

 _ _ preparation of the soil, 



which should be made as fine and light on the surface as possible, thorough rolling, and 

 a selection of the seeds of such grasses as will present a luxuriant verdure from early 

 spring till late in autumn, and then frequent mowings with a lawn mower. However 

 much care is bestowed on the soil and seed, no la\\Ti 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, carpet-like 

 lawn. We have g-iven much thought and made many experiments to secure the best 

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

 resisting the severe droughts of our climate better than any other. 



A lawn may be made in either fall or spring, and seed should be sown at the rate 

 of from sixty to eighty pounds per acre. 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 a space of six hundred 

 square feet. 



Kentucky Blue Grass in conjunction with White Clover forms one of the finest and 

 closest of lawns. For this purpose use about four bushels of Blue Grass, and about six 

 pounds of White Clover per acre. 



PI Al^Tp RP n CI OTH This prepared cloth for covering cold frames is being extensively 

 '^^'**^^ * U1-<L^ K^L^yj 111 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 Qrade. 20 yards or over . ... .8 «nts per yard I ^j purchaser's expense (or transportation. 



BRASS GREENHOUSE and GARDEN SYRINGES 



These syringes are useful for all horticultural purposes, and are fitted with caps or roses for ejecting water in 

 one stream or dispersing it in the most gentle manner, or with great force when required. They are specially 

 adapted for whale oil soap, tobacco juice, etc., in cleansing plants and flowers from those destructive insects which 

 are so injurious to them. Very strongly made of best quality of brass, finely polished, elegant in appearance, not 

 liable to dent or become injured, and if properly cared for will last a lifetime. 

 'i^^St'/2( ofiiy 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, " 



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, aOcts 

 Postpaid. 



barrel syringe that is strong, durable and cheap. 

 We feel confident this will give entire satisfac- 



Lengthof barrel, 18 in.; diameter, i]^ in.. $2 00 



one spray rose, fast ends, large holes 2 50 



" " " " 3 00 



" " detachable end 2 75 



^'PERFECTION" REVOLVING 

 LAWN AND GARDEN 



SPRINKLER and FOUNTAIN. 



Price, SOcts, postpaid. 



SOLID STEEL FLORIST'S TROWEL. 



Polished Price, oOcts, postpaid. 



6 inch blade. 



HASELTINE 



HAND WEEDER and SCRAPER 

 Price, 35cts, postpaid. 



THE CHRISTY GARDEN WEEDER 



Price, 35cts, postpaid. 



