Dreer's Garden Calendar. 35 



GRASS AND CLOVER SEEDS. 



Prices subject to variation, to correspond with the market, especially those marked "about," 

 as they fluctuate in price ; quotations will be given on application. Our Grass and Clover Seeds 

 are all of the best qualitv and thoroughly cleaned. 



In* Forming New Lawns. — Prepare the ground well before laying down a lawn, which is 

 frequently imperfectlv done; the best soil for that purpose is a rather stiff - or heavy loam, and 

 should be as much alike in quality as possible over the whole surface, and do not stint the 

 required quantity of seed necessary to make a fine thick sod. We give the following directions, 

 as so much depends upon the condition of the ground and time of sowing for success : first get 

 the ground in the desired shape and grade, taking care when hills are removed, that sufficient 

 gnb-soil is taken off, so as to replace it with good top-soil, at least to the depth of 6 inches all 

 over the surface of the lawn ; when the grading is finished the ground should be drained wher- 

 ever necessary, thoroughly plowed, sub-soiled, and harrowed, until completely pulverized, 

 removing all stor. tc, so as to obtain an even and smooth surface, and if there are any 



steep slopes facing the south, or other exposed places, let the earth on them be better than on 

 the level ground, 'for the aspect, and other causes, render such places liable to burn with less 

 sun than the level places ; applying three hundred pounds of fine bone dust or Star Phosphate 

 per acre, avoiding stable manure, as it always contains weed seeds. The lawn being ready, sow 

 the seed in March, April, or May, but the earlier in the season you can prepare the soil an J sow, 

 the better, using four bushels of Dreer's best Lawn mixture to the acre; or if you cannot pre- 

 pare and get your ground in readiness in the spring, the seed can be sown in September and still 

 produce a fine lawn. When the seed and fertilizer is sown, apply a light harrow, and after that 

 give it a thorough rolling, so as to have as even a surface as possible. If the seed is sown late 

 in the season, a sprinkling of Oats should be sown at the same time, to protect the young grass 

 from the sun. For small plots, digging, trenching, and raking must be done, instead of plow- 

 ing, sub-soiling, and harrowing. The lawn, which adds so much to the neatness of the garden, 

 may be extended or limited in size, but should always be well prepared and neatly kept by 

 frequent cutting, which can be so readily done with the Philadelphia Lawn Mower, with such 

 ease and comfort, that it is a pleasure rather than a burden, and should be done every week or 

 two throughout the season. It should, however, here be observed that the lawn cannot long be 

 maintained in good order without successive rollings. 



Our mixture of Lawn Grass is unsurpassed either for lawns, parks, or grass plats ; it forms a 

 thick, compact growth of short growing varieties, following one another in succession, and can 

 be highly recommended. 



Weight 

 Dreer's Be3t Mixed Lawn Grass. Our finest and best mixture of per bu. Qt. Bu. 



..pact growing varieties, producing a fine sward 14 lbs. $0 25 5 00 



Mixed Lawn Grass. A good mixture of fine varieties 14 lbs. 20 4 00 



Extra Clc an Kentucky Blue Grass [Poa pratemris). Valuable for lawns 

 when mixed with other varieties ; thrives best in a dry soil, retain- 

 ing its verdure in the hottest weather 14 lbs. 15 2 50 



Natural Green Grass [Poa prat* One of our finest grasses 



for lawns, either separate or mixed with other varieties 14 lbs. 25 



Herd or Red Top Grass [Agrotti* vulgaris). A valuable native per- 

 manent grass, as a mixture in meadows, pastures, or lawns, grow- 

 ing in almost any soil, moist or dry, and standing our hot climate. 10 lbs. 15 1 25 

 The same in sacksof 50 lbs. for $L5Q. 

 Orchard L-rass Lactylis glome rata). One of the most desirable pas- 

 ture grasses for stock, and for shady places, not so exhaustive to 



the soil as Timothy. Price about....'. 12 lbs. 20 3 00 



Tall Meadow Oat Grass [Avena datior). A valuable grass for per- 

 manent pasture; early, luxuriant growth and abundant supply, 



which is relished by cattle early or late, also makes splendid hay. 14 lbs. 20 4 00 



English Eye Gras3 [Lolium perenne). A nutritious permanent grass 



for meadows and pastures, also for mixing with others for lawns... 22 lbs. 20 4 00 



Italian Eye Grass ' Lolium Italicum . Thriving in any soil, yielding 



an early and abundant crop, or mixing with other pasture* grasses. IS lbs. 20 3 50 



Flint's Mixture. For permanent pasture' lands; adapted to different 



For either mixtures and information, see Flint's Book on 



Grasses 'mailed for $2. 50). Also other works on grasses, page 12*. 15 lbs. 20 4 00 



Couch Grass Triticum repeat). A desirable variety of grass, suitable 



for Railroad Banks, or along the banks of streams, to prevent them 



from washing out, being very tenacious of growth 12 lbs. 20 4 00 



Sweet Vernal Grass Anthoxant'hum odoratum). Useful to mix with 

 other grasses for pastures or lawns, on account of its early growth 



and emitting an agreeable odor when cut for hay. Per lb*., 60 cts... 10 lbs. ... 5 00 



Timothy 'Phlev.m pratense). The best quality of prime seed. A well- 

 known grass, and on moist, peaty, or clay soils it will produce a 

 larger crop than any other variety, not being so well suited for 



light, sandy soils. f Price about)...'. 45 lbs. 20 3 50 



Hungarian Millet Grass (Panicum Gerraanicum). One of the most 

 valuable annual soiling and forage plants, growing in any ordinary 

 soil, withstands the drought well ; sown as late as July it will pro- 

 duce a large crop of hay. Price about. ... 4S lbs. 15 2 00 



