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



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Grass Seeds for Autumn Sowing 



Autumn sowing? is recouiinended from the hitter part of August to tlie end of Septem))er, so that the young 

 grass may become well rooted before winter sets in. (3iir new-crop seed of the leading sorts is ready now. 



THE THORBURN LAWN GRASS (universal park mixture) 



Practically all the finest lawns in America were produced from this mixture. It is composed exclusively of 

 permanent grasses that make a finer and thicker turf the older they l)ecome, and yet give a rich green sward in 

 three or four weeks from the time of sowing. The ordinary Central Park Lawn Grass Seed as usually sold is not 

 to be compared with this superior mixture. It should be sown at the rate of 4 to 5 bushels to the acre (lo pouTids 

 to the bushel). Per qt., 25 cts. ; 2 qts., 40 cts. ; 3^pk., 65 cts. ; pk.,$l; bus., $3.50. 



THORBURN'S SPECIAL LAWN GRASS MIXTURE 



This extra-choice mixture contains a large proportion of the finer and more expensive species, such as Rhode 

 Island Bent, Crested Dog's-Tail, Creeping Bent, in extra-heavy samples, bringing the weight up to 20 lbs. per 

 bushel, and producing a turf of the closest and finest texture possible. Price per bushel of 20 lbs., $5. 



THORBURN'S LAWN-RESTORING GRASS SEED 



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

 The best time to resow them is very early in spring, but seed may also be sown in the fall from first of Septem- 

 ber to first of October. Some Lawn-restoring Grass Seed should also be sown before every summer rain on 

 thin places. Price per qt., 30 cts.; per bus. of 24 lbs., $5. 



THORBURN'S LAWN GRASS FOR THE SOUTH 



A nfixture 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 GRASS MIXTURE FOR SHADY SPOTS ON LAWNS 



A mixture of grasses that thrive in shaded situation; 

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



under trees, or close to walls where there is little sun. 



Also Permanent Grass Seed for Golf Links, Tennis 

 Courts and Polo Grounds 



We have devoted much attention to the seeding and 

 and offer the following mixtures, which have been used 

 satisfactory results. 



FAIR CREEN MIXTURE 

 For the grounds in general. Per bus. of 20 lbs., $2.50. 



TENNIS COURT MIXTURE 



A nrixture of extra fine grasses peculiarly adapted for 

 tennis courts. This mixture will make a firm, green 

 and lasting turf of the finest texture that will improve 

 with tramping. Per qt., 30 cts.; peck, $1.75; bushel of 

 24 lbs., $6. 



preservation of golf links, tennis courts and polo grounds, 

 on most of the finest links, etc., in the country with very 



PUTTING CREEN MIXTURE 



A mixture of extra-fine grasses that will make a close, 

 firm, green and lasting turf, which will improve with 

 tramping. Per qt., 30 cts.; peck, $1.75; per bushel of 

 24 lbs., $G. 



POLO GROUNDS MIXTURE 



A mixture of fine-leaved and deep-rooting grasses, 

 forming a strong and lasting turf that will stand hard 

 usage. Per bushel of 20 pounds, $2.50. 



GRASS SEED MIXTURES FOR MEADOWS AND PASTURES 



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

 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 



Sow at the rate of 2 bushels to the acre 



No. 1. For good land, neither too drv nor too wet. 

 Per bushel of 20 lbs., $2.60. 



No. 2. For high and dry land. Per bus. of 20 lbs., $3. 

 No. 3. For wet, late land. Per bus. of 20 lbs., $2.70. 



PASTURE MIXTURES 



Sow at the rate of 2 bushels to the acre 



No. 4. For good land, neither too dry nor too wet. 

 Per "bushel of 20 lbs., $3. 



No. 5. For dry land. Per bushel of 20 lbs., $3.25. 

 No. G. For wet land. Per bushel of 20 lbs.. $3. 



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. In bricks. Per lb., 15 cts.; 10 lbs., $1; 100 lbs., $9. 



French Spawn. In bulk. Per lb., 30 cts.; 10 lbs., $2.50; 100 lbs., $22. 



American Spawn. In bricks. Per lb., 15 cts.; 10 lbs., $1.25; 100 lbs., $10. 



Mushrooms 



