CHOICE SELECTIONS IN SEEDS. F. R. PIERSON CO., TARRYTOWN-ON-H U DSON, N. Y. 
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The keen competition in lawn movers for the last few years has resulted in the manufacture of 
very interior mowers, and while most machines look well, are only made to sell, and they do not wear 
as they should. The difference of a dollar or two between a cheap machine and a first-class article 
is poor economy. We believe the IMPERIAL, which we offer, is positively the best lawn mower 
manufactured to-day; at the same time it costs but a few dollars more than the very cheapest 
mowers that are made, and it combines so many improvements not to be found in other mowers 
that it will be found very much the cheapest mower . - 
that can be bought to-day, considering its value. One 
of the special improvements in this mover is the fact 
that the gearing is almost indestructible and will wear 
for years without renewing; most machines are particu- 
larly defective in this respect. There are also equally 
important improvements in the knives and cutting bar, 
the knives being self-sharpening. We consider it the 
lightest running, simplest and best lawn mower now 
made, the knives revolving very rapidly, cutting very 
evenly and smooth, leaving the grass soft and velvety 
without ridges. 
PRICE. 
12-inch cut $6.00 
14 " r.oo 
16 " 8.00 
18 " 9.00 
20 " 10.00 
PlErRSGN'S CELEBRATED EMERALD GREEN LrAWN GRASS SEED. 
THE BEST MIXTURE MADE FOR AMERICAN LAWNS, LAWN TENNIS COURTS, GRASS PLATS, ETC. 
Nothing adds so much to the attractiveness of a country place as a well-kept velvety lawn. In 
order to secure this it is necessary that the proper grasses should be sown. More disappointment 
results from sowing inferior seed than from any other cause. Our '■'■Emerald Green"'' Mixture is 
composed of the finest American grasses, in proper proportions of such grasses as are best adapted 
for our hot, dry summers, and will form a close velvety lawn very quickly after being sown, and will 
keep that rich, dark emerald green color that is so much admired, during the season, better than 
any other mixture. With our mixture, oats should never be sown, as our seed comes up quickly and 
strongly, and is better without than with them. Our Emerald Green Lawn Grass Seed will make a 
lawn quicker than any other. 
HOW TO MAKE A LAWN. 
" The first point is to get the ground shaped to the desired grade, taking care in grading that 
when hills are removed sufficient sub-soil is also removed, to be replaced with top-soil, so that at 
least six inches of good soil will overlay the whole in all places. When the grading is finished 
drains should be laid wherever necessary; then the whole should be thoroughly ploughed. A heavy 
harrow should then be applied until the surface is thoroughly fined down. The lawn is now ready to 
be sown. When the seed is sown a light harrow should again be applied, and after that a thorough 
rolling given, so that the surface is made as smooth as possible. In the latitude of New York the 
seed may be sown at any time during the months of April and May, and will form a good lawn by 
August, if the preparation has been good, and when necessary can be sown as late as September 
1st, if weather is favorable. For small plats, of course, digging,' trenching and raking must be done 
instead of plowing and harrowing.'" 
Mowing machines are excellent after a comparatively close turf is established, but for the first 
six months after sowing, a sharp scythe should be used in preference to the machine Frequent 
mowing and rolling are indispensable to maintain the turf in good order. By following these di- 
rections, a close sward will be obtained in a short time. Frequent top dressings of Bone Flour Wood 
Ashes, and Pulverized Sheep Manure, will be found very beneficial. 
*a t ? ri u e ' 20 ce . nts £? r quart; $ L25 P er P eck ; $ 3 - 00 P er bushel (14 lbs.); per measured bushel, 21 lbs., 
$4.50; bags, extra, 25 cents, 2 bushels in a bag. ' " 
_ „ , If to be sent by mail, 5 cents extra per quart must be added for postage. 
For New Lawns, Use Pour Bushels Per Acre ; One Quart Will Sow 300 Square Feet. 
EXCELSIOR HORSE LAWN MOWER. 
An excellent Horse Lawn Mower which has stood the test for several 
years and has given general satisfaction. 
They are furnished with shafts, seat and side-draft attachment, which 
keeps the horse on the cut grass only. Every mower warranted to give 
complete satisfaction. 
30-inch cut, with seat and shafts . 
35 
40 « **■ 
ROLLER MOWERS. 
These mowers do the 
most perfect work and can 
be used in cutting borders, 
or on uneven ground 
where a lighter mower will 
not work. The roller 
serves also to keep down 
imperfections in the lawn. 
lOin. cut..f~ ' 
460.00 
. 75.00 
. 90.00 
Excelsior Horse Lawn Mower. 
COLDWELL'S NEW IMPROVED HORSE LAWN MOWER. 
This mower is largely used by the Government, and is rapidly superseding all other 
mowers on the largest public and private lawns in the country, as it combines many new 
and valuable improvements. J 
30-inch cut, with seat and shafts $go qq 
to « « u 75:00 
90.00 
12 
14 
16 
18 
20 
Imperial High Wheel. 
14- inch cut 368.00 
9.00 
. 10.00 
.11.00 
. 12.00 
. 13.00 
Excelsior Roller Lawn Mower. 
To prevent the horse from cutting up the lawns with 
hoofs in Spring or after heavy rains when ground is 
soft. Price, $9.00 per set of 4. 
U\WN 
SCARIFYING 
Imperial. 
Coldwell's New Improved Horse Lawn Mower. 
' CO LOWELL'S PATENT. 
Price, 75 cents. 
