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IS more attractive than a home surrounded by a well-kept, velvet- 
like lawn ? But j-ust how to produce it is more or less of a mystery to 
some. An essential condition in making such a lawn as you would like 
to have is, that the ground be thoroughly cleansed of all root-weeds 
before sowing. It should be dug or trenched to an equal depth and 
repeatedly trodden, rolled and leveled, until at last a firm, uniform sur- 
face is obtained. The selection of proper grass-seeds is the important matter, and 
this requires more than ordinary attention, so that th.e kinds of grass be suited both to 
the purpose and soil, and that the mixture of these grasses be proportioned to the end 
in view. It must be remembered that much of the fine appearance of a lawn depends 
upon regularity in mowing, as, if left too long before this operation is commenced, or 
if, when well established, it is not closely mown, the stronger grasses will overgrow the 
weaker, thus destroying smoothness of surface, till ultimately the whole becomes 
patchy and unsightly. The seed may be sown in spring or fall, hut if sown in hot 
weather a slight sowing of oats with the grass will serve to protect the delicate growth. 
For forming new lawns fifty or sixty pounds of seed are required per acre, and for the 
renovation of old ones half that quantity will give good results. 
MENLO 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 the very 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 per pound, 30 cents. For the con- 
venience 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. 
Lawn-Grass Mixture. This is the mixture usually sold by other seedsmen, and being less expensive than 
the foregoing, may be suitable where a high degree of elegance is not demanded. Price per pound, 25 cents. 
Lawn Fertilizer. Unless thoroughly decomposed, stable-manure is not desirable, because of the number 
of weed-seeds contained in it. Our Lawn Fertilizer possesses the requisite properties to induce a rapid, 
luxuriant growth, and should be sown broadcast at the rate of 1,500 pounds per acre. A lo-pound package 
is sufficient for 300 square feet. Price per ton, S45 ; per lo-pound package, 75 cents. 
Rubber Hose, “Maltese Cross” Brand. This is the best rubber hose in the market, made from pure 
Para rubber and Sea Island duck. Both duck 
and rubber are charged with carbolic acid, 
which prevents mildew and rot. Price per 
foot ; 
} 4 -in. M-'U. i-in. iK-m- iM-m- 
3- ply S0.18>^ .22 .28 .35 .42 
4- ply $0.21 .29 .35 .42 .53 
Prices of larger sizes on application. 
Rubber Hose, “Wallabout” Brand. War- 
ranted of fine material and superior workman- 
•ship, and is the best medium-priced hose ever 
produced. Price per foot : 
1^-in. K-iu. i-in. i5if-in. i54-in. 
3- ply $0.10 .13 .18 .23 .27 
4- ply $0.13 .17 .22 .28 ,34 
Prices of larger sizes on application. 
Hose-Menders. Superior to any other in 
the market, both for durability and ease of ad- 
justment. In three sizes; '/i-'m., 50 cents 
per dozen ; ^ -in., 60 cents per dozen ; i-in., 
$1.25 per dozen. Single ones of either size, 
10 cents each. 
