J For a Fine Lawn Use Our Ever greer^ Lawn Seed 



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S^~*" EPTEMBER is a propitious month for lawn making, the season being very favorable for the germination of such seeds as are generally 

 used in lawns, whilst the seeds of weeds, which all soils contain in greater or lesser quantities, do not germinate so readily as in spring 

 or summer, permitting the grass to get a good start in advance of the weeds, thereby checking the development of the latter to a 

 great extent. Our Lawn Seed sown early in fall will, under favorable conditions, produce before cold weather sets in a strong growth 

 ^ I of grass that will withstand the rigors of winter and make a good lawn by the following June. Good earth and proper drainage are 

 absolutely necessary. There should be no less than one foot of good surface soil — heavy loam where possible — as in light or sandy 

 soils the grass will burn out in hot or dry weather. Where grading is necessary the subsoil should be removed and replaced with good earth. 

 If a fertilizer is required apply a liberal quantity of well-rotted manure. Dig or plow this in and incorporate thoroughly with the soil. Rake 

 or harrow the surface even, and, after sowing the seed, rake again and firm the surface with a lawn roller. Never attempt to dig, rake or roll a 

 lawn while the ground is wet. When the grass is about 4 inches high it should be mown, but not too short, as close cropping is injurious 

 to a new lawn. One cutting of the grass generally suflices for a lawn made in the fall. After once well established, frequent rolling is 

 beneficial, especially early in spring after the soil, and with it the roots, have been raised by winter frosts. On banks and terraces, where 

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

 moist earth a week or ten days before sowing. By the expiration of that time much of the seed is ready to germinate. 



BECKERTS EVERGREEN LAWN 



Good seed is as necessary to make a lawn as the proper prepara- 

 tion of the ground. We have made many experiments to determine 

 the grasses best adapted for lawn purposes, and the above mixture 

 is composed of a combination, in proper proportions, of the best 

 natural lawn grasses, so as to produce a continuous good lawn from 

 early spring throughout the summer until late in fall. 



The ingredients of this mixture are the highest grade of recleaned 

 seeds only. This Lawn Seed is sold by the standard bushel of 32 

 quarts (dry measure) and weighs 24 pounds per bushel. 



Lawn Seeds are generally sold on a basis of 14 pounds to the 

 bushel, which will invariably fall one-third or more short of actual 

 measure if composed of choice, clean seeds, and where a bushel of 14 

 pounds holds out in measure, it must of necessity be largely com- 

 posed of light, chaffy matter of no value. 



Use 1 qt. to 300 sq. ft., 4 to 5 bus. per acre. Qt. 20 cts., postpaid, 

 27 cts.; 2 qts. 35 cts., 3 qts. 50 cts., 4 qts. 60 cts., pk. $L15, 

 J^bus. $2.25, per measured bushel of 24 pounds, $4.50. 



PUTTING-GREEN MIXTURE 



The very finest hardy low-growing grasses are contained in this 

 mixture, producing a close and lasting green turf. Qt. 30 cts., post- 

 paid, 37 cts.; pk. $L75, i-^bus. $3, bus. of 20 lbs. $6. 



GOLF-LINK MIXTURE 



Composed of such grasses as will produce a turf suitable for golf- 

 links, cricket-tables or polo-grounds. Qt. 20 cts., postpaid, 27 cts.; 

 pk. 90 cts., bus. of 20 lbs. $3.50. 



SHADY NOOK LAWN MIXTURE 



A mixture of grasses best adapted for sowing in shady places where 

 other grasses will not thrive. In nearly all lawns where there are trees, 

 there will be found bare, unsightly spots which can be made green 

 and bright by using this mixture. Qt. 25 cts., postpaid, 32 cts.; pk. 

 $1.75, >2bus. $3, per measured bus. of 20 lbs. $6. 



LAWN FERTILIZERS 



Stable manure should never be used as a top-dressing on a lawn 

 as it always contains large quantities of noxious weed seeds, and is 

 objectionable on account of unsightliness and disagreeable odor. 



Lawn and Garden Fertilizer. A clean, high-grade fertilizer. 

 When applied to the lawn, it produces a rapid and rich green growth 

 of grass and can be applied in the fall or spring. When used in the 

 garden, it can be applied before or after planting, and during the 

 growing season several additional applications at intervals will 

 intensify its beneficial action. Apply about ten pounds to 300 square 

 feet, or 1,500 pounds per acre, more or less, according to the condi- 

 tion of the soil. 100 lbs. $2.50, 200 lbs. $4.50, 500 lbs. $10, 1,000 lbs. 

 $19.50, per ton, $38. 



Sheep Manure, Pulverized. A most excellent stimulant, pro- 

 moting a strong, healthy and rapid growth. 2 lbs. 10 cts., 5 lbs. 20 

 cts., 10 lbs. 35 cts., 25 lbs. 75 cts., 100 lbs. $2, 500 lbs. $9, 1,000 lbs. 

 $16, per ton $30. 



Pure Raw Bone Meal. Contains nothing but pure raw animal 

 bone. Vastly superior to steamed bone. 5 lbs. 25 cts., 10 lbs. 40 cts., 

 25 lbs. 75 cts., 50 lbs. $1.25, 100 lbs. $2.10, 200 lbs. $3.90, 500 lbs. 

 $9, 1,000 lbs. $17.50, per ton $33. 



/ ratlin ^oorl J»i> Pnrf>o1 Pnet- To the above prices add for postage according to your zone rate for the quantity you 



i^awn jeea oy j-arcei rosi. ^^^^^ follows: beckert's evergreen lawn seed: 4 qts. equal 3 ibs.; pk. 



equals 6 lbs.; Vihyis. equals 12 lbs.; bus. equals 24 lbs. PUTTING-GREEN, GOLF-LINK AND SHADY NOOK MIXTURES: 

 4 qts. equal 2V2 lbs. (requires postage for 3 lbs.); pk. equals 5 lbs.; l^bus. equals 10 lbs.; bus. equals 20 lbs. 



