For a Fine Lawn Use Our Evergreen Lawn Seed 



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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 devel- 

 opment 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 of grass that will withstand the rigors of winter and make a good lawn by the following 

 June. Good soil and proper drainage are absolutely necessary to produce a good lawn. 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 suffices 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. 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. 



Beckert's Evergreen Lawn 



Good seed is as necessary as the proper preparation 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. $1.15, Hbus. 

 $2.25, per measured bushel of 24 pounds, $4.50, or $2.65 per bushel 

 of 14 pounds. 



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. $1.75, Hbus. $3, bus. cf 20 lbs. $6. 



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, V 2 bus. $3, per measured bushe! of 20 lbs., $6. 



I a wn Spprl riv Parr A Post 7° the above prices add for P° sta s e accord- 

 Lawn jeea uy rariei i usu ing t0 your zone rate {or the quantlt y you 



order as follows: BECKERT'S EVERGREEN LAWN SEED: 4 qts. equal 3 

 lbs.; pk. equals 6ibs.; y 2 bus. equals 12 lbs.; bus. equals 24 lbs. PUTTING- 

 GREEN, GOLF-LINK AND SHADY NOOK MIXTURES: 4 qts. equal 2% 

 lbs. (requires postage for 3 lbs.); pk. equals 5 lbs.; Vzbus. equals 10 lbs.; bus. 

 eauals 20 lbs. 



TJ \ "0/f^ i 'tr v f DACT D ATUC All eoods by parcel post are sent at purchaser's risk, unless insured. Insurance is 5 cts. for 

 rnIlv£/L"rU3 JL J\/\ J. Slt\J $25~o: less; 10 cts. for $25 to $50. This insures delivery only, but not damage to package. 



Parcels of seeds and bulbs weighing 8 ounces or less must pay postage to all zones at the rate of 1 cent for each two ounces. In excess 

 of 8 ounces at pound rates. Parcels of general merchandise weighing 4 ounces or less must pay postage to all zones at the rate of 1 cent 

 per ounce. In excess of 4 ounces at pound rates. First pound Each additional Lin.it or 



or fraction pound or fraction weight 



Local rate. Pittsburgh and R. F. D. Routes Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 $0 05 $0 00 V 2 50 lbs. 



1st zone. Within 50 miles of Pittsburgh 05 01 50 lbs. 



2d zone. Over 50 and under 150 miles from Pittsburgh 05 01 50 lbs. 



3d zone. Over 150 " " 300 " " " 06 02 20 lbs. 



4'h zone. Over 300 " " 600 " " " 07 04 20 lbs. 



5th zone. Over 600 " " 1000 " " " 08 06 20 lbs. 



6th zone. Over 1000 " " 1400 " " ■« 09 08 20 lbs. 



7th zone. Over 1400 " " 1800 " " " 11 10 20 lbs. 



8th zone. Over 1800 " " " 12 12 20 lbs. 



