Beckert's Seed Store 



HOW TO MAKE A LAWN 



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HE best time to start 

 lawn is either in 



early spring or m 

 early autumn — the seasons 

 of abundant moisture, warm 

 days and cool nights. Spring 

 sowings should be made as 

 soon as the ground can be 

 prepared for seeding, while 

 fall sowings should be made 

 during September. 

 Good Soil and Proper Drain- 

 age should be provided in 

 order to produce a good per- 

 manent lawn. For best re- 

 sults, there should be at 

 least six to eight inches of 

 well-drained surface soil 

 that contains plenty of hu- 

 mus (peat moss, leaf mold 

 or stable manure), sufficient 

 plant food (supplied by 

 fertilizers) and enough mois- 

 ture to make the plant food 

 available to the roots of the 

 plants. 



Preparing the Seed Bed. When the soil is sufficiently dried 

 out, dig to a depth of six to eight inches, pulverize all 

 clods of earth as finely as possible and remove all stones, 

 sticks and rubbish. When this is completed, spread 



fertilizer (see page 70) over 

 the plot and rake or har- 

 row until the surface is 

 fine and even. 

 Seeding. Sow the seed on 

 a day that there is no wind, 

 sowing first in one direc- 

 tion and then in the oppo- 

 site direction so as to seed 

 thoroughly all of the area. 

 After seeding is completed, 

 cover Vs inch only by rak- 

 ing the surface very lightly 

 in one direction; then go 

 over the seeded plot with a 

 roller, providing the soil is 

 not wet. Should hot, dry 

 weather follow after seed- 

 ing, it will be necessary to 

 supply moisture. Use only 

 the finest spray so as to 

 prevent washing out the 

 seeds. 



Cutting. The first cutting 

 should not be made until the 

 young grass is about three 

 inches high and even then it should not be cut too short 

 as close croppings are injurious to a new lawn; continue 

 cutting every ten days and rake off the clippings, except 

 in the hot dry spells when these will act as a mulch. 



SEPARATE GRASS SEED VARIETIES 



ALL RECLEANED, CAREFULLY TESTED FOR PURITY AND GERMINATION 

 Owing to market variations, the prices quoted below are subject to change 

 The 1034 Crop was Very Short on a Number of the Below Grasses 



Creeping Bent, European (Agrostis stolonifera) . The true South 

 German Bent. This is the best grass for putting greens. 

 It is of rapid growth and spreading habit and the stoloni- 

 ferous roots which it sends down into the soil form a 

 strong, enduring turf that is positively improved by 

 tramping. 1 lb. §1.50, 10 lbs. $13.50, 100 lbs. $125.00. 



Creeping Bent, Seaside (Agrostis stolonifera maritima). Seed of 

 the very highest quality, grown in Coos County; especially 

 suited for putting-greens and lawn. Spreads rapidly by 

 means of creeping stolons or runners, thereby producing 

 a close matted turf of rich green. 1 lb. $1.50, 10 lbs. $13.50, 

 100 lbs. $125.00. 



Kentucky Blue Grass (Poa pratensis). The well-known stand- 

 ard American pasture grass. It thrives anywhere, although 

 it displays a distinct preference for soils containing lots 

 of lime. Where permitted to develop naturally, it grows 

 from 10 to 15 inches high and lasts for years. Our seed is 

 of fancy quality, heavy and free from chaff. 1 lb. 55 cts., 

 10 lbs. $4.50, 100 lbs. $40.00. 



Crested Dog's-Tail (Cynosurus cristatus). Used with other 

 grasses for lawns and pastures on hard, dry soils. 1 lb. 

 SO cts., 10 lbs. $7.00, 100 lbs. $65.00. 



Hard Fescue (Festuca duriuscula). For lawns and grazing pas- 

 tures. Good in shady locations and on poor or dry soils. 

 1 lb. 90 cts., 10 lbs. $8.00, 100 lbs. $75.00. 



Meadow Fescue {Festuca pratensis). One of the most nutritious 

 and durable pasture grasses. 1 lb. 50 cts., 10 lbs. $4.00, 

 100 lbs. $35.00. 



Red Fescue (Festuca rubra). A semi-creeping, fine turf grass 

 which thrives on the sandiest soils and in deep shade. 

 Used in golf mixtures. 1 lb. $1.00, 10 lbs. $9.00, 100 lbs. 

 $85.00. 



Sheep's Fescue {Festuca ovina). For pastures, on thin, poor 

 soil. I lb. 90 cts., 10 lbs. $8.00, 100 lbs. $75.00. 



Orchard Grass (Dactylis glomerate). A hardy, vigorous grass, 

 valuable for both hay and pasture. It thrives in shade and 

 produces large crops even on poor soil. 1 lb. 40 cts., 10 

 lbs. $3.00, 100 lbs. $25.00. 



Redtop, Fancy Recleaned (Agrostis palustris). A valuable all- 

 round grass for hay, pasture and lawn. As a turf grass 

 it withstands the hardest kind of usage, and it is one of 

 the few grasses that will thrive on damp, sour land. 1 lb. 

 50 ets., 10 lbs. $3.75, 100 lbs. $32.50. 



Rough Stalked Meadow (Poa trivialis). A drought resistant, 

 thick matting grass which does well in shaded locations 

 in lawns and putting-green. 1 lb. 75 cts., 10 lbs. $6.50, 100 

 lbs. $60.00. 



Rye Grass, English (Lolium perenne). A quick-growing pas- 

 ture grass for all but very dry locations. It produces an 

 abundance of fine foliage, tillers out close to the ground, 

 and grows up again in a very short time after cutting. 

 Also valuable for hay if cut when in bloom. Generally 

 used with other grasses but may be sown alone where a 

 very quick stand is desired. 1 lb. 45 cts., 10 lbs. $3.25, 100 

 lbs. $27.50. 



Rye Grass, Italian (Lolium italicum). An annual grass, used 

 mostly in pasture mixtures for the sake of its quick 

 growth and to assist other grasses the first year. 1 lb. 40 

 cts., 10 lbs, $3.00, 100 lbs. $25.00. 



Timothy (Phleum pratense). The great American hay grass. 

 Perfectly hardy. Often sown with Red Clover at the rate 

 of 8 to 10 pounds of Timothy with 3 to 4 pounds of Red 

 Clover per acre. Best grade only. 1 lb. 50 cts., 5 lbs. $2.25. 



Prices on larger quantities on request. 



See complete Vegetable section on pages 34 to 62 



