33 MARKET STREET. SAN FRANCISCO, CAL 
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A\u5b»'oorr) Spawn 
If interested in this crop, an excellent book to have 
is " Mushroom Culture," by W. Robinson, which will 
be sent free by mail for 50 cents. 
English Spawn. — In bricks, per lb., by mail, 30 cents ; 
7 lbs. per express, not paid, $r.oo. 
French Spawn. — Per lb. by mail, 50 cents ; 3-lb. boxes, 
per express, not paid, $1.25. 
HOW TO nAKE A LAWN 
The ground must be well dug, raked and leveled, 
and every semblance of a weed root removed. After the 
seed is sown, which should be done on a calm, dry day, 
rake the seed in and roll well, or, in the absence of a 
roller, use a good wide board and walk on it until the soil 
is uniformly firm. IVluch of the fine appearance of a lawn 
depends upon regularity in mowing, as, if left too long be- 
fore this is done, or when well established it is notclosely 
mown, the stronger grasses will overgrow the weaker, 
thus destroying smoothness of surface and rendering the 
whole patchy and unsightly. For forming new lawns, MUSHROOMS 
not less than 60 pounds of seed are required per acre, 
and for the renovation of old ones, half that quantity will give good results. 
Henlo Park Lawn Grass. — We devote great care to the preparation of this article, and by careful tests 
have proved its superiority over all other mixtures. It is composed of choicest selected fancy cleaned 
grasses, entirely free from seeds of weeds, and we can with confidence recommend it to those who 
. wish their lawns to present an evergreen, carpet like appearance. Price, 30 cents per pound. For 
the convenience of those who require only a small quantity of seed, Menlo Park Lawn Grass is 
put up in boxes containing sufficient for 300 square feet. We forward these boxes, free by mail, at 25 
cents each. 
Grasses 
Ln. 
Blue Grass, Fancy Kentucky fo.25 
Orchard Grass 20 
Red Top, absolutely clean 15 
Rye Grass, Australian 15 
" " Italian 15 
Timothy, fancy grade 10 
Clovers 
LD. 
Alfalfa, choice Utah | o. 10 
Alsike 20 
Crimson Clover 10 
Red Clover 15 
" " riammoth Pea Vine 20 
White Clover 30 
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Fir Tree Oil Soap. — A useful article to have, as by its use you 
can keep plants free from insects, dogs free from fleas, poul- 
try free from lice, and keep the skin of your horse healthy and 
make him shine. One ounce makes one gallon. }i-\h. tins, 
25 cents each; by mail, 35 cents. 
Grape Dust. — Anon-poisonous powder for the remedy of mildew 
and rot on grapes, gooseberries, roses, etc. Per 5-lb. pack- 
age, 50 cents. Cannot be sent by mail. 
Hellebore Powder. — For the destruction of slugs, worms, cat- 
terpillars, etc. Less poisonous than Paris Green, and safer to 
use when fruits or vegetables are nearly ripe. Per pound, 
20 cents. If by mail, 15 cents extra. 
Slug-Shot. — A cheap, popular and eflTective insecticide, easily 
applied, and not injurious or dangerous to animals. 5-lb. 
package, 50 cents. Cannot be sent by mail. 
Tobacco iiust. — If dusted on while the foliage is moist it destroys 
plant life, cabbage and turnip fleas, etc. Spread upon the 
ground, it acts as a fertilizer, and keeps off all earth insect life. 
Per i-lb. package, 10 cents; if by mail, 15 cents extra; 5-lb. 
package, 30 cents; 100 pounds, I3.50. 
Whale Oil Soap. — Excellent wash for trees and plants to prevent insects from lodging in the bark, and 
for smearing on the trunks of trees to prevent worms from crawling up. Per i-lb. tin, 20 cents. If 
by mail, 15 cents per lb. extra. In bulk, in quantities of 10 lbs. and over, 10 cents per lb. 
