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AABLINC-BOYCE SEED CO., SEATTLE 
GRASSES FOR LAWNS 
Seattle is famous for its beautiful parks and lawns. Each year the Park Board purchases 
large quantities of our finest grass seed for their lawns. If you use our seed and give the proper 
care you can have just as good a lawn as you will find in any of our parks. We make special 
mixtures for different localities. If your lawn has been a failure, write us fully regarding the 
conditions and we will gladly advise you what mixture to use to obtain the best results. 
KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS. Superior quality. 
The seed we will sell during the next year has 
been guaranteed to test 99 per cent pure and 
germinates 87 per cent. This seed will weigh 
29 pounds to the bushel. It forms a fine mat 
and with care and w r ater is the best lawn grass 
for all soils except sandy ones. Lb., 40c; 10 
lbs., $3.50. 
KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS. Standard qual- 
ity. This seed is a cheaper quality and lighter 
in weight. Will test, as to purity and germina- 
tion, standard. Lb., 25c; 10 lbs., $2.00; 100 
lbs., $17.50. 
WHITE CLOVER. This is the genuine Dutch 
dwarf-growing white clover used extensively in 
lawn mixtures and is very valuable as a lawn 
seed on very sandy soils. It roots deeply and 
does not require much water and care and will 
still look well. Lb., 60c; 10 lbs., $5.50. 
SUPERIOR LAWN MIXTURE. Our best 
lawn mixture for fine lawns. Contains chiefly 
our Superior Blue Grass, Creeping Bent, Ber- 
muda Grass and White Clover. It is mixed in 
the proper proportion to make a good turf 
which will wear as no other will. Pine for 
improving old lawns. Lb., 40c; 10 lbs., $3.50. 
SUPERIOR SHADE MIXTURE. Especially 
mixed to obtain lawns in shady places and for 
such locations it is unequalled. Lb., 50c; 10 
lbs., $4.50. 
TERRACE MIXTURE. Just the mixture for 
the dry terrace slopes. Lb., 50c; 10 lbs., $4.50. 
COMMON LAWN MIXTURE. Contains Blue 
Grass, English and Italian Rye Grass and White 
Clover. Lb., 25c; 10 lbs., $2.00; 100 lbs., $17.50. 
LAWN MAKING 
The soil should be spaded deep and well prepared. It should not be too rich, as a rapid 
growth is not wanted in grasses of a lawn, but the surface should be as much alike as possible. 
Sow the seed in two directions, then roll and cross roll in order to press the seed firmly into 
the soil. In about 10 days apply a light application of Aabling’s Lawn Fertilizer mixed with an 
equal part of good loam. This will serve to stimulate the young grasses. The best time 
for this is just before a rain, so that the fertilizer will be washed into the roots of the grass. 
We are often asked when is the “best” time to plant a lawn. We know that from the 
middle of March until the end of June is the best time or the best lawn can be obtained with 
the least trouble and with less danger of a failure. Although we sell large quantities of grass 
seed all through the summer months but advise people they must be more careful in planting 
and watering. The fall is a good time but great care should be taken so that your ground will 
be clear of weeds. Do not plant between Nov. 15 and March 1st, as the ground is cold and 
seeds liable to decay. 
ROLLING. Roll frequently, especially in the spring, as the winter frosts loosen the soil 
and rolling is necessary to compress it again. 
MOWING. Mow often, as it tends to improve the roots and the fineness of the texture. Be 
careful in the summer time, as the roots require a covering during hot summer months. 
Follow these directions and use our Superior Lawn Mixture and Superior Lawn Fertilizer 
and you will have your lawn talked about. 
All Clover, Grass and Field Seeds are F. O. B. Seattle. If you desire them to come by parcel 
post add postage. 
If your ground is too poor to get a lawn you must use ferti- 
lizers, we make our own fertilizers and they are bound to 
produce results. We have ours analyzed by the State and 
full analysis placed on every package. 
