C. C. Morse & Co. 
GRASS SEED 
San Francisco, Cal. 
Lawn Grasses 
All of our Lawn Grasses are from the very best recleaned seed. To make a good lawn the soil 
cannot be too well prepared. It does not need to be so very rich since a long growth of grass 
is not so necessary as a thick root growth. Most soil needs, however, some barnyard manure 
spaded into it, and a covering of half an inch of loam. After it has been well worked it should 
be watered and allowed to rest two or three weeks so that the weeds can start and be hoed. 
A second watering and hoeing two weeks later would be well if the time can be spared. The soil 
should be well rolled before planting the seed since the land needs to be firm and compact. Sow 
the seed with a sieve if possible, after which cover with a light sprinkling of sandy loam, also 
put on with a sieve. The seed may, however, be thrown on broadcast and raked in. A lawn 
may be sown in California any time in the year if there is plenty of water available. 
What grass makes the best lawn? This question is often asked us and our experience has 
shown that for San Francisco and sandy soils Pacific Rye Grass is best for a straight lawn, and 
our Golden Gate Park Mixture for a mixed lawn. For all other soils Kentucky Blue Grass makes 
the best straight lawn, and Perennial Rye Grass (preferably the fine-leaved "Pacific Rye") next; 
while for a good durable summer and winter lawn Morse's California Lawn Mixture has no equal 
For extra damp places Morse's Velvet Lawn Mixture is recommended. We also make up special 
mixtures for shady places which give satisfaction where ordinary grasses will not grow. 
One pound of grass seed is required for 250 square feet of lawn. Use half that quantity for 
renovating old or worn out lawns and apply our Special Lawn Fertilizer, which will ereatlv in- 
vigorate the growth. 10 lbs., 65c; 25 lbs., $1.25; 50 lbs., $2.00. 
Pacific Rye Grass: A new lawn grass never be- 
fore used in California, and sold only by us. 
It is very vigorous, hardy and long-lived and 
does well in sandy soils. It is similar to Aus- 
tralian Rye Grass but is much finer leaved and 
much more long-lived. Per lb., 35c, post paid; 
by express or freight, per lb., 25c; 10 lbs., 
$2.00; 100 lbs., $17.50. 
Our Golden Gate Park Lawn Mixture: We espe- 
cially recommend this mixture for those re- 
quiring a quick-growing, thick, sturdy lawn 
which remains green all winter, as well as other 
seasons of the year; especially for sandy soils. 
This variety contains a small proportion of 
white clover, just enough to make it a thick 
mat. Per lb., 35c, post paid, or by express or 
freight, lb., 25c; 100 lbs., $20.00. 
Australian Rye Grass: A very vigorous, quick- 
growing lawn grass, but a little coarse! Very 
satisfactory for lawns in San Francisco. Per 
lb., 25c, post paid, or *by express or freight, 1 
lb., 15c; 10 lbs., $1.50; 100 lbs., $10.00. 
Morse's California Lawn Mixture: A mixture 
of more than half a dozen good perennial lawn 
grasses, all of the heaviest recleaned seed. It 
gives the very best results in thick, deep green, 
sturdy lawns which are green both summer and 
winter. Makes a very satisfactory lawn. Per 
lb., 45c, post paid, or by express or freight, lb., 
35c; 100 lbs., $30.00. 
Morse's Velvet Lawn Mixture: A combination of 
soft, deep green grasses, which form a thick 
mat especially in the summer. Is easy to cut 
and easy to grow in good, moist, rich soil, and 
is especially recommended for adobe soils. 
Price 45c per lb. post paid, or by express or 
freight per lb., 35c; 100 lbs., $30.00. 
White Clover: Of dwarf habit with creeping 
stems, rooting at the joints, on which account 
it makes an excellent turf that stands con- 
stant tramping. Planted for a lawn either 
alone or in mixture with grass seed. Price 
40c per lb. post paid, or by express or freight, 
30c per lb.; 100 lbs., $25.00. 
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