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LAWNS MADE FROM SEED 
OARTERS’ INVICTA GRASS SEEDS, specially prepared for Suburban and Country Lawns, as supplied to H. M. The Queen at Buckingham Palace, 
H. R.H. The Prince of Wales at Sandringham, Royal Parks of London, Crystal Palace, &c., &c. 
WITHOUT CLOVER. — Price 25s. per bushel; 3s. 3d. per gallon; Is. 3d. per lb. ; Is. per packet. 
WITH CLOVER. — Price 25s. per bushel; 3s. 3d. per gallon; Is. 3d. per lb. ; Is. per packet. 
One lb. of seed will sow one rod of new ground ( 6 yards by j), or 4. bushels will sow 1 acre of new ground ; one-fourth to one-half this quantity is sufficient for 
repairing a worn Lawn. 
Our prescriptions are composed only of the greatest wear-resisting species of fine growth. 
For Sowing: under Trees or in Shady Places. 
We are frequently asked for a prescription of Grass Seeds that will produce herbage likely to thrive in situations generally denuded of growth, such as under Trees or 
on Lawns that are in a confined space, and upon which the sun and air cannot exert their influences. It would be presumption on our part to lead our customers to believe 
that we can cover such spots with a close velvety turf such as exists in the more exposed portion of their Lawn. At the same time, there is no getting away from the fact 
that certain grasses will thrive in shaded situations, as witness the close under-growth in old copses, along green drives, and under established plantations, where is frequently 
to be found quite a verdant carpet ; and it is these self-same species of grasses that we use in our prescriptions. The soil under over-shadowing trees is generally of the 
poorest description, the roots having taken all the nourishment out of it. Consequently, before sowing, it is necessary to loosen the surface and rake it smooth, sprinkle 
manure, then roll. Next scratch the surface lightly with a rake, sow the seed thickly, rake again in an opposite direction, then well roll down the whole. If dry weather 
prevails, a good soaking of water is essential, and more if the hot weather continues. Constant dripping from the branches is very detrimental to grass under trees as it rots 
their fibrous roots, and the growth wilts away. 
Price 25s. per bushel ; 3s. 3d. per gallon ; la. 3d. per lb. ; la. per packet. 
For Pleasure and Recreation Grounds. 
“ Lady W atkin Williams hopes for the same success she enjoyed with the grass seed two years ago, which was perfectly green within two months of 
sowing, and has been continually admired since.” — Pinner. 
Price 25s. per bushel ; 3s. 3d. per gallon ; la. 3d. per lb. ; la. per packet. 
For Tennis, Croquet, and Bowling: Greens. 
SPECIALLY PRESCRIBED TO SUIT ALL SOILS. 
Price 25s. per bushel ; 3s. 3d. per gallon ; la. 3d. per lb. 
To form a new Tennis Lawn of the regulation size (78 feet by 36 feet), with a margin for running back, 1 bushel of seed is required. 
For mending a worn ground, one-fourth to one-half this quantity of seed is desirable. 
“ Carters’ Grass Seeds only have been used on All England Tennis Ground, Wimbledon, for the last eight years, and they have given every 
satisfaction.” — ( Signed ) T. Coleman, September 12 th, 1894. 
For Cricket Grounds. 
SPECIALLY PRESCRIBED TO SUIT ALL SOILS. 
Price 25s. per bushel ; 3s. 3d. per gallon ; la. 3d. per lb. 
The seed may be sown on a new ground at the rate of 4 bushels per acre, as soon as we are in touch with spring — after the March winds have spent their force. 
Under the showers of April the young grass will grow with amazing rapidity, and with careful mowing and attention the ground should be fit for play in June 
or July. On a worn ground, where the grass is thin, the seed may be sown during February or March, at the rate of I to 2 bushels per acre, and the pitch should be ready 
to play on as soon as the season opens. 
USED AT LORD’S. 
“ Lord’s Cricket Ground has been marvellously improved for many years by the 
use of Carters’ fine Grass Seeds, as specially prepared, and I can strongly recommend 
its use to secretaries and others interested in the game. We use no other seeds but 
Carters’.” — ( Signed) Percy Pearce, Superintendent. 
USED AT THE OVAL. 
“ Carters’ Grass Seeds only have been used on the Surrey Cricket Ground, 
Kennington Oval, during the last seven years.” 
( Signed) C. W. Alcock, Secretary. 
For Golf Links and Football Grounds. 
SPECIALLY PRESCRIBED TO SUIT ALL SOILS 
GOLF LINKS . — The old and ancient game of Golf has of late years taken fast hold of the land, and important Clubs are springing up in all directions. Almost all 
the old battle grounds of Golf are of natural formation, generally situated near the sea shore where certain fine species of Grasses have speared through the sand and formed 
in the run of ages a close, short turf. These little oases lying here and there between natural hazards make the best of Putting Greens ; again Golf is played upon many old 
time-open spaces, where the herbage has for generations been kept down by the constant tread of man or well-grazed by animals. Grass in long and short growth is king on 
a Golf Course, whether in covering artificial hazards, hillocks, or bunkers ; amongst bushes, in ditches or cunningly concealing the holes and giving a freshness to the neatly- 
trimmed Putting Greens. It must be there in its full beauty, adding sport to the game and enjoyment to the players. 
Tom Dunn, the Celebrated Professional Golf Player, says : — “ I have used Carters’ Grass Seeds for the last twenty years at Tooting Bee Golf Links, and on 
various other Golf Links, and can confidently recommend them. Within the last few months I have had sown at the Bournemouth Corporation Golf Links over 200 bushels, 
which have produced excellent results.” 
CARTERS’ INVICTA GRASS SEEDS, 
Specially prepared for Putting Greens. 
Price 25 s. per bushel ; 3 s. 3 d. per gallon ; Is. 3 d. per lb. 
CARTERS’ GRASS SEEDS, 
Specially prepared for Golf Links and Football Grounds. 
Price 20s. per bushel ; 3s. per gallon ; Is. per lb. 
Manures for Stimulating Grass. 
Grass that is kept constantly under the influence of the Mower requires stimulating at intervals, or it will weaken and become thin. The following special 
prescriptions are based upon many years’ experience, and are most useful for the purpose of imparting vigour, closeness, and colour. 
CARTERS’ LAWN MANURE, No. 1. 
Is., 2s., and 3s. per box ; 14 lbs., 4s. ; 28 lbs., 7s. ; 56 lbs., 10s. ; 112 lbs., 18s. 
Directions for Using Carters’ Lawn Manure. — For putting down a 
new lawn, it should be sown as soon as the ground is thoroughly prepared for the seed, 
and raked in, care being taken to distribute it as evenly as possible, as the appearance 
of the Lawn will be materially affected by this. For top dressing, it should be sown 
immediately after cutting the grass, and, if possible, just before a shower of rain. If 
the weather is dry, water the Lawn after top dressing. For renovating, it may be 
sown with the seed. This manure will be found very effective and lasting. It should 
not be exposed to a hot sun when stored, or kept in a damp place. 
A 14-lb. bag will dress 1,000 sq. ft. A 3s. box will dress 500 sq. ft. 
A 2s. box. will dress 200 sq. ft. A Is. box will dress 70 sq. ft. 
CARTERS’ SPECIAL GRASS MANURE, No. 2. 
Carters’ Special Grass Manure discourages the growth of all weeds, 
stimulates and improves the growth of the grass, and produces a sward of a rich 
emerald green colour. Apply at the rate of 2 oz. to the square yard. A 2 s. 6 d. 
Box will dress 60 square yards ; a 50-lb. bag will dress a tennis court or a cricket 
pitch. We recommend our customers to purchase only sufficient for immediate wants 
as it is liable to deteriorate if kept for any length of time. 
Used with great success at the “ Oval" during the past season. 
In sealed bags, 14 lbs., 5s. 6 d. ; 28 lbs., 9 s. 6 d. ; 56 lbs., 15s. 6 d. ; 
H2lbs. , 25s. Trial boxes, 2s. 6 d. Sow 4 cwt. per acre. 
One Acre can be thoroughly well produced with our Seed at a Cost of about £5. 
A LAWN OF ONE ACRE FORMED OF LAID TURF WOULD COST £60 AT LEAST FOR THE TURF ALONE. 
USEFUL CULTURAL DIRECTIONS ARE SENT WITH EVERY PARCEL. ALL CARRIAGE FREE. 
CARTER8’, 287, 288, &. 97, HIGH HOLBORN, LONDON.— 1898 
