J. M. THORBURN & CO.- CATALOGUE OF BULBS 



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Grass Seeds for Autumn Sowing 



Autumn sowing is recommended from the latter part of August to the end of September, so that the young 

 grass may become well rooted before winter sets in. Our new-crop seed of the leading sorts is ready now. 



THL THORBURN LAWN QRASS 



The Thorburn Lawn Crass Mixture is composed exclusively of permanent grasses that make a finer 

 and thicker turf the older they become, and yet give a rich greensward in three or four weeks from the time 

 of sowing. It should be sown at the rate of four to five bushels to the acre (15 lbs. to the bushel). Per qt., 

 25 cts.; ^pk., 65 cts.; pk., $1 ; bus. $3.50. 



THORBURN'S LAWN-RILSTORINQ GRASS SLED 



A mixture of grasses peculiarly suited to take firm hold and grow cjuickly on hard, worn-out or burned 

 spots. Some Lawn-restoring Crass Seed should be sown on thin places before every rain. Per qt., 30 cts ; 

 bus. of 24 lbs., $5. 



THORBURN'S LAWN QRASS FOR THE. SOUTH 



A mixture of grasses that stand extremes of heat and drought well and that are therefore peculiarly 

 adapted for southern lawns. Per bushel of 20 lbs., $5. 



THORBURN'S MIXTURE FOR SHADY SPOTS 



A mixture of grasses that thrive in shaded situations, under trees, or close to walls where there is little 

 sun. Price, per quart, 35 cts.; peck, $1.75 ; bushel of 24 lbs., $6. 



PERMANENT GRASS SEED FOR GOLF LINKS 



We have given much attention to this subject, and have seeded most of the finest golf links in the country, 

 among which we may mention the following celebrated links: St. Andrews, Baltusrol, Shinnecock Hills, 

 Garden City, Nassau County, Philadelphia Country Club, IVIontclair Golf Club, Apawamis, Fox Hills, etc. 



Coif Links Mixture. For the grounds in general. Per bushel of 20 lbs., $2.50. 



Putting-green Mixture. A mixture of extra fine grasses, that will make a close, firm, green and lasting 

 turf, which will improve with trampling. Per quart, 30 cts.; peck, $1.75 ; bushel of 24 lbs., $6. 



GRASS SEED MIXTURES FOR MEADOWS AND PASTURES 



For over a hundred years our house has made a specialty of grasses. The formation of permanent pas- 

 tures and meadows has for many years been a subject of careful study with us, and the following mixtures for 

 seeding grass-lands have received universal recognition. 



MEADOW MIXTURES FOR ONE ACRE 



No. I. For good land, neither too dry nor too wet. Price per acre (40 lbs.), $5-50. 

 No. 2. For high and dry land. Price per acre (40 lbs.), $6.50. 

 No. 3. For wet, late land. Price per acre (40 lbs.), $6. 



PASTURE MIXTURES FOR ONE ACRE 



No. 4. For good land, neither too dry nor too wet. Price per acre (40 lbs.), $6.50. 

 No. 5. For dry land. Price per acre (40 lbs.), $7. 

 No 6. For wet land. Price per acre (40 lbs.), $6.50. 



^^I^N. B. "We shall be pleased to make special mixtures for particular purposes, or to suit exceptional 

 conditions of soil, situation or climate— for very sandy or clayey ground, for very dry or wet situations, for 

 steep slopes, terraces, tennis-courts, croquet greens, polo-grounds, etc. We invite consultation about any diffi- 

 culties experienced in getting the right turf for any purpose or in any place, 



MUSHROOM SPAWN 



We have always on hand fresh spawn of the very highest grade. Cultural 

 directions will be found in our General Catalogue. Any one requiring fuller 

 details should get Mr. Wm. Falconer's book on Mushroom Culture, which we can 

 send, postpaid, for $1. 



English Spawn. Per lb., 15 cts.; 10 lbs., $1 ; 100 lbs., $9. 



French Spawn. Per lb., 35 cts.; 100 lbs., $30. 



