YOUR LAWN— SOME PRACTICAL ADVICE 



spring .■uicl early autumn — -the seasons oi abundant moisture, warm days, 

 tin- ground can be prepared to receive the seed, while fall sowings should 



be made during September. 



Good Soil and Proper Drainage are absolutelj necessan 1" produce a fine law n. For bes1 results, I In n should be no less than 

 a foot of good surface soil — preferably a heavy loam. Where it is necessary to grade the surface, all subsoil should be removed and 

 jlaced with good earth. Unless the soil is sufficiently rich, apply a liberal quantity of well-rotted manure and dig or plow it in, 



>f manure is particularly advisable on light or sandy soils where, 



The best two times to start a lawn or pasture are early 

 and eool nights. Spring sowings should be made as soon as 



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to thoroughly incorporate it with the soil. A heavy application 

 otherwise, the grass is liable to burn out in hot, dry weather. 



Prepare the Seed-Bed Thoroughly. Rake or harrow the surface line and even. After sowing the seed, rake again lightlj and 

 firm tin' soil with a lawn roller. Do not attempt to dig, rake, or roll a lawn when the ground is wet. On Banks and Terraces, 

 where the seed is liable to be washed off by rains before it has sprouted, a quick catch can be secured by mixing the seed with moist 

 earth about one week before sow ing; then, at the expiration of that time, when the seed (with the earth) is sown, much of it is ready 

 to sprout. 



The First Cutting should not be made until the young grass is 3 to 4 inches high and even then it should not be cut too short 

 as close cropping is injurious to a new law n. Mow the lawn, thereafter, at intervals of about ten days and rake off the clippings. 

 Grass sown during September w ill, under favorable conditions, grow sufficiently to necessitate one cutting before frost, in which case 

 the clippings should be left on the law n to serve as a mulch. 



Frequent Rollings arc beneficial after a lawn is once well established, especially in early spring after the winter frosts have 

 drawn up the roots of the grass. 



Sow Good Seed. I'll ere are many grades of law n seed sold. Needless to say, it pays to use nothing but the best obtainable. 

 N.. one kind of grass will make a good lawn. The changeable moods of our climate, t he widely varying conditions of soil and moist mv- 

 supply require a combination of man\ different grasses adapted to many different conditions. The subject of lawns has been a 

 long and thorough study with us. Beckert's Lawn Grass Mixtures are carefully composed of the finest domestic and imported turf 

 grasses, free from chall and weed seeds, and strong in vitality. You can depend on them to produce lasting lawns of the finest texture 

 and most attractive appearance. 



BECKERT'S EVERGREEN LAWN SEED 



We offer in our Evergreen Mixture a well-balanced blend of the finest and most enduring grasses wc know — -the result of yeais of 

 Studj and trial. It is our masterpiece. Tested and proved, we can recommend it with the highest confidence for permanent and 

 satisfactory results under even the most trying conditions. Its ingredients are the highest grade of recleaned seeds only. This lawn 

 seed is now sold only bv weight. Use one pound to 350 square feet, 125 pounds to the acre. Lb. 45 cts., 5 lbs. $2.10, 10 lbs. $3.90, 

 25 lbs. $9.00, 50 lbs. $17.00, 100 lbs. $32.00. 



(Parcel post or express prepaid in the United States within a radius of 300 miles from Pittsburgh.) 



SHADY-NOOK LAWN MIXTURE 



A mixture of grasses particularly adapted for sowing in shady places where the ordinary lawn grasses do not thrive. It will produce 

 a bright, green lawn under trees and in the shade of buildings and shrubbery where bare, unsightly spots so often appear. Lb. 55 cts., 

 5 lbs. $2.50, 10 lbs. $4.75, 25 lbs. $11.00, 50 lbs. $21.00, 100 lbs. $40.00. 



PUTTING-GREEN MIXTURE 



The finest, hardy, low-growing grasses are contained in this mixture, which will produce a close and lasting putting-green turf. 

 Lb. 80 cts., 5 lbs. $3.90, 10 lbs. $7.60, 25 lbs. $18.50, 50 lbs. $36.00, 100 lbs. $70.00, postage extra. (Prices subject to change.) 



FAIR-GREEN MIXTURE 



The best selection of grasses for an even, tough, permanent turf. Gives general satisfaction but, where a lot of 

 seeding is to be done, we prefer to supply a special formula, according to the particular requirements of the soil. 

 Lb. 40 cts., 5 lbs. $1.85, 10 lbs. $3.50, 25 lbs. $8.00, 50 lbs. $14.75, 100 lbs. $27.50, postage extra. 



WATER-WEIGHT LAWN-ROLLERS 



These Rollers have strong, one-piece, hollow steel drums into which water or sand can be 

 poured until the Roller is just the right weight for any job. By varying the amount of water, the 

 same Roller may be used on soft lawns or on the tennis-court or drives, and, when not in use and 

 empty, it is light enough to be easily handled and stowed away in the basement or garage. 



No. 601. Diam. 14 in., length 24 in.; weight empty 60 lbs., filled with water 250 lbs $18 50 



No. 602. Diam. 18 in., length 24 in.; weight empty 75 lbs., filled with water 330 lbs 22 25 



No. 603. Diam. 24 in., length 24 in.; weight empty 100 lbs., filled with water 440 lbs 25 75 



No. 604. Diam. 24 in., length 32 in.; weight empty 115 lbs., filled with water 590 lbs 28 00 



Putting-Green Cast Roller. Four drums of cast-iron, each 10 inches in diameter and 12 inches wide, 



on one axle, making total width of Roller 4 feet. Weight 160 pounds. $35.00. 



LAWN AND GARDEN HOSE 



Beckert's Seed Store Brand. An extra high-grade, long-wearing rubber Hose, made especially 

 for us. We handle it in large quantities and are able to offer it at exceptionally low prices. 



J/9-inch, 50-foot lengths, with couplings $8.50 



%-inch, 50-foot lengths, with couplings 9.75 



Spray Hose. ?g-inch, 14 cts. per foot; J^-inch, 15 cts. per foot. 



Electric Garden Hose. A heavy, three-ply, non-kinkable, molded Hose; strong and durable. 



^2-inch, 50-foot lengths, with couplings $ 9.00 



%-inch, 50-foot lengths, with couplings 10.50 



Extra hose couplings, 50 cts. per pair 



