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H. G. Hastings Co., Seedsmen, Atlanta, Georgia 
A LAWN FOR “THE HOME BEAUTIFUL” 
No home is complete or beautiful without a well kept 
lawn. The problem of the lawn is a serious one in the 
Atlanta section. We are lacking naturally in the soil con¬ 
ditions essential to the beautiful lawns of territory further 
north, where the Kentucky Blue Grass is used almost ex¬ 
clusively. 
While there are some marked exceptions due to super¬ 
ior care and preparation we might broadly say that the 
Bermuda Grass is the only permanent grass for this sec¬ 
tion. Many naturally object to the Bermuda, satisfactory 
as it is during the greater part of the year, because of its 
“dead” appearance during winter. 
For the last seventeen years we have been studying this 
lawn problem and the nearest we have come to its solu¬ 
tion is Hastings’ Evergreen Lawn Mixture, a combination 
of both summer and winter growing grasses, fairly well 
adapted to our conditions, and where Bermuda is not 
used we recommend this above all others. 
While September to November is the best lawn making 
period in the Atlanta section, a good lawn can be started 
during the spring months and old lawns with bare, un¬ 
sightly spots in them can be “patched” by digging up 
and loosening the soil and scratching in seed. 
For successful lawns (other than Bermuda) there are 
three essentials. First, the application of a liberal amount 
of finely pulverized manure; second, air slaked lime or 
finely ground limestone; third, a deep breaking followed 
by a complete pulverization of the soil. 
Hot, dry spells in summer are the “grass killers,” and 
with the usual shallow preparation given the grass roots 
have no depth and are soon killed. Thorough preparation 
means deeper rooting and greater resistance to heat and 
drought. 
If you have or wish to make a Bermuda lawn you can 
have it green every winter by burning it off as soon as 
frost kills the top; sow either Italian or English Rye Grass 
on the Bermuda sod and scratch in lightly with a rake. It 
will sprout quickly after the first rain, stay green during 
winter and spring, disappearing gradually as the Ber¬ 
muda starts again. 
With thorough preparation and the use of Hastings’ Ev¬ 
ergreen Lawn Grass a lawn that will last several years 
in satisfactory condition can be made. 
Don’t use coarse stable manure from unknown sources. 
This is a constant source of weed trouble in lawns. Pul¬ 
verized sheep manure is the cleanest, most concentrated 
form that manure can be had in. (See page 28). 
HASTINGS’ EVERGREEN LAWN GRASS. This mix¬ 
ture of grasses is the result of 15 years’ experimenting 
in the Atlanta section. It contains both summer 
and winter growing grasses in right variety and propor¬ 
tion to give a steady, rich green growth the year around, 
presuming, of course, that it is fed and reasonably well 
cared for. Sow in fall at rate of 40 pounds, or in spring at 
rate of 50 pounds per acre (about 42,000 square feet). 
Heavier seeding than this will produce quicker results, but 
above is ample. After sowing, reserve a little seed for “fill¬ 
ing in,” for there is almost invariably an occasional spot 
that does not “catch” and should be resown. 
If desired. White Clover may be added, although this 
should be scattered separately from the mixture to get 
it evenly distributed. A quarter pound of White Clover 
seed is ample for 200 square feet in addition to the grass 
seed. We do not advise sowing this or any grass on 
bare, red, stiff clay. Sow that kind of ground down in 
cow peas one summer and plow them under before at¬ 
tempting a lawn making. Prices: Evergreen Lawn Grass, 
pound, 20c; 5 pounds, .81.00; bushel (14 lbs.), $2.50. 
KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS. If you are willing to 
spend the money in lime, manure and water during 
summer you can have a successful Blue Grass lawn. 
It will take two to three times as much lime 
and manure, however, than for a lawn with our Ever¬ 
green Lawn Grass. Sow the same quantity of Blue Grass 
(40 to 50 pounds per acre), and be sure you get genuine 
Kentucky Blue Grass and not the Canadian that is used 
as a substitute or an adulterant. Pound, 20 cents; 5 
pounds, $1.00; bushel (14 lbs.), $2.50. 
BERMUDA GRASS. A really permanent grass, resisting 
heat and drought, but dying down in winter. Sow seed on 
carefully prepared ground at rate of 8 to 10 lbs. per acre, 
barely scratching in, any time from April to June. Slow in 
germinating, needing a combination of heat and moisture. 
Bermuda plots can also be started from the roots, but 
there is the always present danger of weed infection in 
roots from unknown sources. Best imported seed, 14 
pound, 25 cents; pound, 75 cents. 
WHITE CLOVER. Many prefer a little White Clover in 
lawns, and this can be sown in either Blue Grass or Mixed 
Lawns, as noted under “Evergreen Lawn Grass.” This is 
imported and under war conditions the supply is uncer¬ 
tain and price abnormally high. Present price, 60c lb. 
ITALIAN RYE GRASS. The best grass for a quick one- 
season show, or for sowing on Bermuda sod for winter 
growth. An annual variety, starting quick, growing fast, 
giving good, green appearance all winter and spring, dy¬ 
ing out as soon as summer sun gets in its work. Sow, only 
in fall or very early spring. Pound, 15 cents; bushel (14 
lbs.), $1.40. 
ENGLISH OR PERENNIAL RYE GRASS. Similar 
to the Italian, but of slower, more permanent growth, 
lasting for several years. Used somewhat in mix¬ 
tures for lawns or pastures. Sow at rate of 3 to 4 bush¬ 
els per acre. Pound, 15c; bushel (14 lbs.), $1.40. 
Japan Clover, Red Clover, Sweet Clover, Alfalfa, Perma¬ 
nent Pasture Mixture, Sudan Grass, Orchard Grass, John¬ 
son Grass, Timothy, Dallis Grass, Tall Meadow Oat, Red 
Top, the Fescue Grasses, etc. Best grade seed. Prices 
variable according to market, but given on application. 
