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MAY'S NORTHERN GROWN LAWN SEEDS, BEST FOR ALL CLIMES. 
MAY'S LAWN GRASS MIXTURES FOR SPECIAL SITUATIONS. 
PREPARATION AND 
CARE OF LAWNS. 
Nothing adds more to the attractive- 
Jiessofacity or suburban home than a 
ilicc, clean, well kept, velvety lawn. Thous- 
ands of dollarsareannually sjientfor sod- 
eling, which might be saved and better re- 
sults obtained by sowing achoice mixture 
of lawn seed. In preparinjj the soil for a 
lawn see that it is thoroughly worked 
fine and mellow to a depth of 8 or 10 
inches and well drained. If the soil is 
sandy, take off the top to a depth of 1 1.' 
or 15 inches. In the bottom pl.ace a layer 
of stiff clay 4 or 5 inches in depth. This 
will retain the moisture and obviate fre- 
quent and excessive w-aterinj^ with the 
hose. Cover this layer of clay with a fine- 
ly pulverized, mellow soil, riot too rich, 
but good enough to produce a healthv 
growth of grass. If possible, seed bed 
should be prepared in the fall, leveled and 
rolled, and the seed sown in the early 
Spring as soon as the ground can be 
worked. If there are any slopes south 
facing, the soil on these should be much 
deeper than elsewhere, to prevent its dry- 
ing up quickly. 
One potind of bone meal to each 'ZO 
square feet of surface, well raked in before 
sowing the seed, will be found verv bene- 
ficial and promote the growth of the 
young plants. 
C i n <r Lawn seed may be sown at 
*-'*'^"'"&* anytime, provided that 
drought or moisture is not excessive. A 
dry time is the 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 
seed is so light. When sown, rake in lightly, using a rake with the 
teeth not too close together; then roll in with a light roller. Then 
moisten the ground, using as fine a spray as possible. The best time 
for watering is in the evening. 
Ton Oressifli*" the grass often and leave cuttings on 
^'^^^'''S* the lawn. The increasing richness 5f the 
sou from vegetable accumulations is one reason why old lawns are 
better than new. Do not cover the lawn all over with stable manure 
which 13 to remain there all winter as an oflense to the eye the nos- 
trils: and the feet. There i!« nothing more disgusting than this turn- 
ing .a lawn into a barn-yard, and there is no necessity for if 
The Quantity of Seed to Sow .fe^tsoTC 
pation, eW. ' Wt rcwmmend using one quart for each 200 square 
feet of surface for small lawns. For larger plats from three to four 
bushels per acre art required. 
The Quality of Seed Sown Z'^Ll^or.'^:^ 
lavyn. 1 he niiiitures we offer are made from our own special formu- 
las., some of them containing 1.5 or 30 varieties which experience has 
shown are best adapted to making nice green la^vns. The seed is all 
reftleancd and free from seeds of weeds, and foul grass. Seedsmen are 
spmctimes censured for the appearance of Crab., or Fall Grass in 
la,wns, but the f.ict is that the varieties used in lawn mixtures are 
pSrcnials, seed of which is harvested in earlv summer, while the Crab 
0.rnss IS an annual, which matures its seed in September and Octo- 
ber. These seeds remain in the ground until conditions are favorable 
lor their germination. Care should be taken to eradicate this coarse 
grass .'IS fast as it appears. 
Sterilized Sheep Manure 
is another excellent dressinK" 
for lawns. It is somewhat 
cheaper than other fertilizers, but equally as effective, and highly recom- 
mended for early springdressing, and for large plats. It is prepared from 
the fresh droppings of grain-fed sheep, is thoroughly stcriliiwd and sifted 
to remove all foreign matter, foul seeds, etc., dried, pulvei-ized and ren- 
dered odorless in process of manufacture. It is far supertor to the sun- 
dried article, made from grass-fed sheep, which is offered Jby many deal- 
ers, as it contains a higher percentage of plant food , ingredients. It 
makes an excellent fertilizer for roses, chrysanthemums and all flowering 
plants, bringing them ipto bloom quickly and increasing the size and 
quantity of the blossoms. For this purpose it is usufiUy applied in 
liquid form, using one pound to five gallons of water. It -can also be 
used for all garden vegetables and plants, and can be applied cither in 
the row or hill when planting, or later as a top dressing. By express or 
freight, 25 lb. sack 75c, 50 lb. sack ii.io, 100 lb. sack .$3.00. Prices on 
larger quantities quoted on application. 
Pecks and bushels 
square 
pound 
To Grass a Bank or Terrace. _ „ 
of lawn grass seed an<l mix it thoroughly with 6 cubic feet of 'good' 
dry garden loam — Place in a tub and add liquid manure, diluted 
With about two-thirds of water, so as to bring the whole to the con- 
tlstency of mortar. The slope must V>c made perfectly smooth and 
^hcn well watered, after which the paste should be applied and made 
even and .'is thin as possible. 
Onod i .^WtK C'ln l>e kept in fine condition by the use of our 
t , 7 7: W lawn dressings. The Odorless is the nicest to 
handle and is prepared so as to act gradually throughout the season. 
It may be applied at any time during the spring, summer or fall as 
the grass may need nourishment. It will restore lawns that are ap- 
parently ruined by drought. 
May's Odorless Lawn Dressing. t'^if/er'fJr'an 
lawns, rendering them green, thrifty and luxuriant throughout the en- 
tire season. This ilressin.t; is prepared so that it will act gradually 
throughout the .season, restorfng old lawns to full luxuriance and 
giving new ones that green, thrifty, velvety appearance so much de- 
sired in a lawn. It is perfectly odorless, so that it may be applied by 
Any one at any time without the Ic.ist offense. It mav be api)lied at 
any time during the season when the lawn needs nourishment. If 
j>ou want nice velvety lawns, sow our lawn seed, use our Odorless 
Dressing and you cannot fail to obtain best results. 5 lbs, xgc, 
10 lb.s. 45c. 25 lbs. 90c, so lbs. $1.75. lOo lbs. $3.00. 
Rntlf PImit* This is pure ground bone, and is one of the best 
tfjyilSi 1 lyjKll . fertilizers known. It is entirely free from 
foreign matter, so there is no danger of introducing seeds of weeds, 
etc., in its application. As a lawn dresser it is unsurpassed. Should 
be applied at the rate of one pound to fifty square feet of lawn. It is 
jui excellent fertilizer for 411 house plants" and giirdcn truck, and is 
Isghly recommended hy all who use it. s lbs. asc, 50 lb«. $1 
100 lbs. $3.00. . ■. • , . 
1.75. 
Prices on quarts Include prepayment of postage by us, 
are sent by express or freight at purchaser's expense. 
May's Terrace Sod Mixture. ^ ''^"9 ■"'"tj"^'^ 
ii»».^».«i.v... grasses for sowing on ■ 
terraces and side lulls iirodueing strong, spreading roots, thus nireventi- 
ing heavy rains from washing out. It will withstand drought and ex- 
posure and thrive on sHa'low soils and at the same time produce a ritfh ' 
green lawn throughout tne season. Qt. 35c pk. $1.75, bu. 86.50. 
Central Park Mixtlirf 'awns of any extent we 
^.^llLiai I-ai IN. iVlIA.t.Ul C recommend this as our best mix- 
ture, to be sown three or four bushels to the acre. Ot. 20c, ok. Si. 10, 
bu. $4.00. 
Shadv Nook Miytllff many lawns where there arc 
OIia.U^ 1-<IUWIV .TllAtUrC. large shade trees there are shady 
pl.'ices where ordinary mixtures thrive but poorly or die out altogether. 
For such spots we have a special mixture of grasses which will grow in 
the shade as well as in the sun. If you have shadv, barren places in 
your lawn, try our Shady Nook Mixture. Qt. 35c, pic. $1.75, bu, $6.'50. 
Evergreen Mixed Lawn Grass. ?;;';^.'^„^tXs"iot 
include so great a number of expensive grasses as Central Park Mixture. 
Qt. 20c, pk. 75c, bu. $2.75, 
This mix- 
ture is com- 
posed of grasses best suited for golf lihks, and is the result of experi- 
ments coiiducteii on our grounds, as well as careful watching for several 
years of practical results obtained on golf links sown with our grass 
seeds. By the use of these mixtures and with proper care and attention, 
the finest golf links in the world can be successfully rivaled. Qt. 2sc 
pk. .$1.25, bu. $4.50. 
Tennis Court MivtlirP composed of a variety offine, 
I CUIUS V^UUI I. ITlIALUrC. dwarf, close growing grasses, 
which will insure a fine, thrifty and always green sod especially 
adapted to the requirements of Tennis Courts, Cricket fields etc. Deep 
and thorough working of the soil, should precede sowing of the seed 
and the surface should be fine and smooth. Qt, 3sc, pk. $1.50, bu. $5.50. 
Plirpk'Jl \A/ff»fl R'illAt* The Gardener's Friend. This is a 
C^UIClVd VVCCU IVltlCr. preparation for killing weeds in 
w.alks, carri.-ige drives, stable yards, courts, etc., and keeping them under 
the whole .season. It brightens gravel walks without staining or im- 
parting any unpleas.'int odors or making the paths greasv. It Is a 
powder, and contains full imstructions for using on the can. Put up in 
S-lbV cans, sufficient for 100 square yards of path. Per can soc. 
May's Special Golf Link Mixture. 
