J. M. THORBURN & CO.'S CATALOGUE OF BULBS 



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Grass Seeds for Autumn Sowing 



Autumn sowing is recomniendcd from the latter part of August to the end of Sei^teinber, so that the young 

 grass may become well rooted before winter sets in. Our 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 become, 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 ( 15 pounds 

 to the bushel). Per qt., 25 cts.; 2 qts., 40 cts.; ^2pk., 65 cts.; pk., $1 ; bus., $3.50. 



Thorbum*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 the 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 mixture of grasses that stand extremes of heat and drought well and that are therefore peculiarly adapted 

 for southern law^ns. Per bushel of 20 lbs., $5. 



Thorburn*s Grass Mixture for Shady Spots on Lawns 



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

 Price per qt., 35 cts.; pk., $1.75 ; bus. of 24 lbs., $6. 



Also Permanent Grass Seed for Golf Links, Tennis Courts 



and Polo Grounds 



We have devoted much attention to the seeding and preservation of golf links, tennis courts and polo grounds^ 

 and offer the following mixtures, which have been used on most of the finest links, etc., in the country with very- 

 satisfactory results. 



Fair Green or Golf Links Mixture 



For the grounds in general. Per bushel of 20 lbs., 

 $2.50. 



Tennis Court Mixture 



A mixture 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. 



Putting- Green 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., |6. 



Polo Grounds Mixtur^ 



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. I. For good land, neither too dry 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. 6. 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 \Vm. 

 Falconer's book on Mushroom Culture, which we send postpaid, for $1. 



English Spawn. In bricks. Per lb., 15 cts.; 10 lbs., $1 ; 100 lbs., $g. 

 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. 



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