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BUIST’S LAWN GRASS SEEDS 
A beautiful lawn like this can be made by sowing Buist’s Evergreen Lawn Grass Seed 
FORMATION OF LAWNS FROM SEED 
When a lawn or park is properly seeded, the next most important feature is the 
grass which covers it; for no matter how beautiful a lawn is situated and planted, if 
it lacks this one requisite, it ceases to be attractive. To accomplish this, pay great 
attention to the preparation of the soil. It should be ploughed, sub-soiled and cross- 
ploughed; the surface properly graded and finely prepared, taking care to collect every 
weed or root of a weed that can be found. Sow the seed in the months of March or 
April in the Spring, and from the latter part of August to the end of September in 
the Fall. What kind of seed to sow, and where to get it, is the next question, as all 
that is called lawn grass seed is by no means the same; for some of those who prepare 
it are entirely ignorant of the growth and nature of the various varieties of grasses, 
and are frequently led into errors that prove ruinous to the lawn. An error of this 
kind involves a great loss and disappointment to the owner, and is almost irreparable; 
therefore, procure your seed from an experienced and reliable house. 
After preparing the ground as directed, sow the seed at the rate of one hundred 
pounds to the acre; cover in with a light seed-harrow, or thin branches tied together 
to serve the purpose of harrowing, and give the whole a light roll with a field or 
lawn roller. Our finest mixed lawn grass, which we prepare, is well known for its 
superior quality in producing a succession of verdure throughout the whole season. 
Early and frequent mowing is the secret of your after success, which gives strength 
and stability to the sward. During the warm Summer months do not cut close, and 
permit the mown grass to lie on the lawn, as it will greatly strengthen the roots 
and prevent the young grass from being burned out. And as a top dressing or 
manuring, never use stable manure, as it always contains seeds of weeds, but apply 
pure bone meal, or what is still better, Buist’s Lawn Enricher, at the rate of 400 to 
600 pounds per acre. A coating of bone meal and wood ashes applied in the late 
Fall is very beneficial, and gives the grass a good start in the Spring. 
BUIST’S LAWN ENRICHER 
Odorless and Quick Acting 
Buist’s Lawn Enricher is an ideal fertilizer for the lawn. Acts quickly, stimulating the 
roots to activity. The result is a beautful dark green lawn, which will remain green and velvety 
all season. Broadcast at the rate of 400 to 600 pounds per acre. 5 lbs., 35c; 10 lbs., 60c; 25 
lbs., $1.10; 50 lbs., $2.00; 100 lbs., $3.50; sack of 200 lbs., $6.00; ton, $50.00. 
