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T lieodore Payne, Seedsman and IS urseryman 
MILLET, HUNGARIAN. Of more slender growth 
than the preceding, and largely used for hay. Lb. 10c 
(by mail 20c). Larger quantities, price on applica- 
tion. 
MILO MAIZE, DWARF. Recommended for dry soils. 
Very productive and relished by all stock. Lb. 10c 
(by mail 20o>. Larger quantities, price on applica- 
tion. 
PEAS, CANADIAN FIELD. Of strong, vigorous 
growth, and largely planted in citrus groves as a cover 
crop. Lb. 10c (by mail 20c. Larger quantities, price 
on application. 
SALT BUSH, AUSTRALIAN. (Atriplex semibacca- 
tum.) A forage plant, which succeeds especially well 
on low lands near the coast, and thriving on soil con- 
taining a considerable quantity of alkali. Sow 1 to 
2 lbs. of seed to the acre. Oz. 15c, lb. $1.00. 
SORGHUM, EARLY AMBER. A very nutritious for- 
age plant which can be fed either green or cured, and 
will yield 2 to 3 cuttings a year. Sow in drills 10 lbs. 
to the acre, or broadcast 25 lbs. to the acre. Lb. 10c 
(by mail 20c). Larger quantities, price on applica- 
tion. 
SUNFLOWER, LARGE RUSSIAN. This variety bears 
immense heads, often 12 inches or more in diameter 
and yields a heavy crop of seed, which is used for 
feeding parrots and poultry. Sow in spring, in drills 
using 3 to 4 lbs. to the acre. Lb. 10c (by mail 20c). 
10 lbs. 75c. 
TOBACCO. See page 14. 
VETCHES, OR TARES. This plant Is now used In 
immense quantities for sowing in citrus groves as a 
cover crop. Being a great nitrogen gatherer, and 
making more vine than peas. It is also valuable as 
green feed for stock. Sow 50 lbs. to the acre Lb 
10c (by mail 20c). Larger quantities, price on appli- 
cation. 
Lawn Grass and Clover Seeds 
DIRECTIONS FOR MAKING A LAWN 
The ground should first be spaded over, or plowed to 
a depth of S or 10 inches, and should then be leveled 
to the proper grade. A good plan is to let it lay for 
several weeks and water thoroughly. This will give a 
chance for many of the weed seeds in the ground to 
sprout, and these can be hoed off as they come up. 
After the weeds have been removed, rake the surface 
with a fine rake, and sow the seed broadcast; Blue 
Grass seed at the rate of 1 lb. to 200 sq. ft., or White 
Clover seed at the rate of 1 lb. to 300 sq. ft. When 
both grass and clover are used, they are generally 
sown one-third clover to two-thirds of Blue Grass. It 
is better to sow them separately, how^ever, going over 
the ground first with one and then with the other; 
as in this way they can be sown more evenly than if 
the seeds are mixed together. After the seed has been 
sown, it should he covered with about half an inch of 
good mulch. This is very essential, especially during 
the hot weather, as it is necessary that the surface be 
kept continually moist, giving the seed an opportunity 
to germinate. The best thing to use for a mulch is 
thoroughly rotted manure, which has been passed 
through a fine screen. Great care should be taken 
In selecting this, and it should be taken from a pile 
that has been thoroughly heated, so that all the weed 
seeds are killed. When any other kind of manure is 
used, it will only bring weed seeds into the lawn. For 
small lawns, burlap is often used in place of a mulch. 
This is spread out over the surface of the ground, the 
watering being done over the burlap, which can be 
removed after the seed has germinated. Burlap is 
especially valuable on steep banks or slopes, as it 
both keeps the surface moist, and also prevents the 
seed from washing out. Watering a newly sown lawn 
should be done very carefully, and with a fine spray, 
and as often as is necessary to keep the surface 
perfectly moist at all times of the day, until the seed 
has germinated. After the lawn is five or six weeks 
old, it will be necessary to weed it, as even with the 
best of care there are bound to be some weeds pro- 
duced from seeds which have been laying dormant in 
the ground or blown in from vacant lots, etc. This 
should be done carefully, pulling out all weeds by the 
roots. 
To keep a lawn in good condition it should be fertil- 
ized at least once a year with a dressing of a good 
commercial lawn fertilizer. 
KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS. This is the grass gen- 
erally used for lawns in Southern California. I handle 
only the best grade of seed. Lb. 30c (by mail 40c). 
WHITE DUTCH CLOVER. Largely used for mixing 
with Kentucky Blue Grass, making an excellent lawn. 
Seed of the best quality. Lb. 60c (by mail 70c). 
AUSTRALIAN RYE GRASS. Often used for making 
a quick lawn. It requires less moisture than Blue 
Grass, and will grow on soils where the latter will not 
thrive. Lb. 15c (by mail 25c), 10 lbs. $1.25. 
SHADY LAWN GRASS. This is used for sowing un- 
der trees. It makes a rich, velvety lawn, and will 
grow In dense shade where other grasses will not 
thrive. Lb. $1.00 (by mail $1.10). 
LAWN FERTILIZERS 
NO. 1 GRADE, COMMERCIAL L.^WN FERTILIZER. 
Apply at the rate of 4 lbs. to 100 sq. ft.; 40 lbs. to 1000 
sq. ft. of lawn. First mix the fertilizer with about the 
same quantity of finely sifted soil, then scatter broad- 
cast over the lawn, and water thoroughly. 10 lbs. 
50c, 25 lbs. $1.00, 50 lbs. $1.75, 100 lbs. $3.00. 
