MAY'S NOBTHEBN GROWN SEEDS, BEST FOB ALL CLIMES. 
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PreparationiiiiCare^ Lawns. 
Nothing adds more to the attractiveness of a city oi suburban home 
than a nice, clean, well kept, velvety lavrn. Thousands of dollars are 
annually spent for sodding, which might be saved and better results 
obtained by sowing a clioice mixture of lawn seed. In preparing the soil 
for a lawn see tliat it is thoroughly worked fine and mellow to a depth ol 
8 or 10 inches and well drained. If the soil is sandy, take off the top to a 
depth of 12 or 16 inches. In the bottom place a layer of stiff clay 4 or 6 
inches in depth. This will retain the moisture and obviate f r«iuent and 
excessive watering with the hase. Cover this layer of clay with a finely 
pulverized, mellow soil, not too rich, but good enough to produce a 
healthy growth of grass. If possible, seed bed should be prepared m the 
fall, leveled and roltwl, and the seed sown in the early spring as soon a.s the 
ground can lie worked. If there are any slopes south facing, the soil on these 
should be much de<'per than elsewhere, to prevent its drying up quickly . 
One pound of bone meal to each 20 square feet of surface, well raked 
in before so\ving the seed, will be found very beneficial and promote the 
growth of the young plants. , , » 
Coorlinrr Lawn seed may be sown at any time, provide<l that 
OCCUIIl^i drought or moisture is not excessive. Adry time isthe 
best for sowing, as raking is then more effectual, and the ground may 
then be walked on with impunity. Choose a calm day, as the .set^d isso 
light. When sown, rake in lightly, usinga rake with the teeth not tooclose 
together ; then roll in with a light roller. Then moisten the ground, using 
as fine a spray as possible. The best time for wateringis in the evening. 
TTop Dressing the gra.ss often and leave cuttnigs on the 
lawn. The increasing richness of the soil from 
vegetableaccumulationsisonereasonwhyold lawnsarebetterthan new. . r,^ot,rfia the feet Therein 
Do not cover the lawn all over with stable manure which is to remain there all winter a.- an offen.se to the eye, the nostrils and the feet, mere is 
nothing more disgusting than this turning a lawn into a barn-yard, and there is no necessityTor it. , . „ . , .„,, onn .„„o,o r^t 
'T'u J^r\..^^4-i4-,, Cr^^^r depend-s somewhat on soil, location, etc. 'We recommend using one quart for each 200 square feet 
1 ne VliaflLlty OI dcea lO OOW of surface for smalHawns. For larger plats from three to four bushels per acre are required. 
TU^ ri^aii-t-^T Coe^A Cn-arn has much to do with the making of a nice lawn. The mixtures we offer are made from our own si^lal 
1 ne UUallty OI ^eeU JOWn formulas, some of them containing 1.t or 20 varieties which experience has shown are best adapted to 
making nice green lawns. The seed is all recleaned and free from seeds of weeds and foul grass, Se^smen are sometimes censured for the appearance 
S^E, or Fill Grass, in lavms, butthe fact is that the varieties u.sed in lawn mixtures arc p. rennials, si-ed of which fha^esfed in early su^^^^ 
wWie the Crab Gra.ss is an annvml, which matures its seed in September and October. These seeds remain in the ground until conditions are favorable 
for their germination. Care should be taken to eradicate this coarse gr»,ss as fast as it app<airs. ■ » , i.,„ « „„Ki,. 
Tn^rsi„«,^ _ I>„„L- Ttxf-ar-a For each s(iiiare rod, take a pound of lawn grass seed and mix It thoroughly with 6 cub^^^ 
10 UraSS a tSanK or lerraCe. good, dry garden loam. Place in a tub and add Uqmd manure, diluted with about two- thirds of 
water so as to bring the whole to the consistency of mortar. The slope must be made perfectly smooth and then well watered, after which the paste 
shouldbe fr.ne^--^^^f^-^-^^^^ of our h.wn dressings^ The Odorless is the nicest to handle and is PJ^^ed -^to act 
VJOOa Lawns gradually throughout the season. It may be applied at any time during the spring, summer or fall, as the grass may need neur- 
it will restore lawiLs that are apparently ruined by drought. 
Por Prices on L,awn Pressings see page lOs>- ■ 
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Prices on quarts include prepayment of postage by us. Pecks and bushels are sent by expreas or freight at purchaser's exp<;nsc. 
A special mixture of 
grasses for sowing on 
May's Terrace Sod Mixture. 
terraces and side hills, producing strong, spreading roots, thus preventing 
heavy rains from washing out. It will withstand drought and exposure 
and thrive on shallow .soils and at the same time produce a rich green lawn 
throug-hout the season. Qi. 35c, pk. $1.75, bu. S6.50. 
Cc^n-t-ral PnrW: /V\ivtlirf» lawns of any extent wo 
Wniral rtiriV ITIIAHIIC. recommendthls asour best mix- 
ture, to be sown three or four bushels to the acre. Qt. 20c, pk. $1.10, 
bu. $4.00. _ lawns where there are 
3hady Nook Mixture. Urge^^^e^WifTthereare'shady 
places where ordinary grass mixtures thrive but poorly or die out alto- 
gether. For such spots we have a .si>ecial mixture of grasses which will 
grow in the shade as well as in the sun. If you have shady, barren places in 
yourlawu.try ourShadyNookMixture. Qt.35c,pk.$l.75, bu.$6.50. 
Our Special Clover=Qrass Mixtures Suitable for All Soils. 
With thegrowlng demand forextrafine pastures and meadows during the past tew years, v. e have had numerou-sinquiries from onrpatrons, asking us 
to make different mixtures for different soiLs and requirements. Following we give a number of high grade mixtures, suitable to all soils and reqnirements.- 
These Clover Gras,s Mixtures are select^Ki with the greatest of care and comiKised of such varieties as are best adapted for different kinds of soils and 
various purnoses. From our own experience, as well as from the experience gained by corr(>si>onding with ourcastomers m every part of tbe eountry, 
we are enabled to select in these Clover-Grass Mixtures not only the varieties as are suited to the soil, but have them in the right proportion m each 
mixture. In every instance we mention the quantities which we recommend to be sown per acre ; and not only have these proven to be sufficient m 
our own experiments carried on during several years, but they have proven to be equally successful and sufficient wnth our patrons. 
Prices-Nos. I, 2, 3, 4, s, 6, 7, 8, 9, II, 12, 13, at 20c per lb., postpaid; 5 lbs. 60c, 100 lbs. $11. OO, at purchaser's expense. No. 10, 
22c per lb., postpaid; 5 lbs. 70c, 100 lbs. $13. OO, at purchaser's exp_en8e. 
Evergreen Mixed Lawn Grass. '^^Xl.US^ 
not include so great a numl>er of expensive grasses as Central Park Mix- 
ture. Qt. 15c, pk. 75c, bu. $2.79. _ _.. 
May's Special Golf Link Mixture. -S^'t-Z^^ 
of grasses best suit«l for golf links, and is the result of experiments 
conducted on our grounds, as well as careful watcliing for several years 
of the practical results obtained on golf links sown with our grass stHjds. 
By the use of these mixtures and with propercare andattention, the finest 
golf links in the world can be successfully rivaled. Qt. 25c, pk. $1.25, 
bu. $4.50. posed f ' t f fi 
Tennis Court Mixture. 
dwarf, close growing grasses, 
which will furnish a fine, thrifty and always green sod. Qt. 30c, 
pk. $1.50, bu. $5.50. 
Clover-Grass Mixtures for Permanent Meadows, 
No. I— For moist ground and rich soils. Sow 18 lbs. per acre. 
Meadow Foxtail. Italian Rye Grass. Sweet Vernal. 
Meadow Fescue. Timothy . Alsike. 
Tall Meadow Oat Grass. 
No. 2— For moist ground which is occasionally overflowed. Sow 16 lbs. 
per acre. 
Tall Fescue. Bed Top. Timothy. 
Meadow Fescue. Meadow Foxtail. Alsike. 
No. 3— For high and dry ground, light or medium soils. Sow 20 lbs. per 
acre. 
Red Fescue. Timothy- Red Clover. 
Crested Dogstail. Sweet Vernal. Lucerne. 
Hard Fescue. • 
Ho. 4— For high and dry ground, heavy or strong sou. Sow 20 lbs. per acre. 
Tall Meadow Oat Grass. Sweet Vernal. Timothy. 
Hard Fescue. Red Top. Red Clover. 
Meadow Fescue. English Rye Grass. Alsike. 
No. S— For top seeding on marshes andswampy places, occasionally over- 
flowed, the following mixture is adapted. Sow 10 lbs. per acre. 
Meadow Foxtail. Tall Fe,soue. Floating Meadow Grass. 
Red Top. Water Sjiear Grass. 
No. 6— For light, sandy and gravelly soils. Sow 20 llw. per acre. 
White Clover. Etard Fescue. Soft Brome Grass. 
Red Top. Rescue Grase. Bromus Inermis. 
Sheep's Fescue. 
Clover-Grass Mixtures for Permanent Pastures. 
No. 7— For moLst ground and rich soils. Sow 20 lbs. per aci-e. 
Meadow Fescue. English Rye Grass. Red Top. 
Fowl Meadow. Italian Eye Grass. Alsike. 
Blue Grass. 
White Clover. 
Meadow Foxtail. 
Orchard Gra.ss. Timothy. Red Clover. 
No. 8— For high anddry ground, clay or heavysoils. Sow 22 lbs. per acre. 
English Rye Grass. 
Timothy. 
Red Clover. 
White Clover. 
Sow 22 lbs. per acre. 
Engbsh Rye Grass. 
Red Clover. 
YThite Clover. 
Red Fescue. Bngii 
Meadow Fescue. Italian Rye Grass. 
Tall Meadow Oat Grass. Blue Grass. 
Orchard Grass. Alsike. 
No. 9— For high and dry ground, light soils. 
Hard Fescue. Lucerne. 
Red Fe.scue. Yellow Oat Grass. 
Meadow Fescue. Red Top. 
Crested Dogstail. 
No. lO— To improve pastures by top seeding, or for low, rich, marshy 
ground. Sow 10 lbs. i>er acre. 
Fowl Meadow. Tall Fescue. Creeping Bent. 
Red Top. Alsike. , , , , 
No. II— For top see<ling for wood pastures, orchards and other shady 
places. Sow 10 lbs. iier acre. 
Tall Meadow Oat Sweet Vernal. Timothy. 
Gra.ss. Orchard Grass. White Clover. 
Meadow Foxtail. Blue Grass. ALsike. 
No. 12— For sheep pastures on light, sandy soils, or dry uplands and 
hillsides. Sow 22 Itjs. jx-r acre. 
Sheep's Fescue. Crested Dogstail. Sweet Vernal. 
Hard Fescue. White Clover. 
No. 13— This is intended for dairymen and others who wish to mow itn 
early crop of hay, and use the meadows for pa.sture the re- 
mainder of the season. Sow 20 lbs. per acre. 
Timothy. Orchard Grass. Tall Meadow Oat Grass. 
Red Clover. Meadow Foxtail. Bnglish Rye Grass. 
ALsike. Meadow Fescue. Italian Rye Gra.ss. 
