R.B. BUCHANAN SEED CQ 
MEMPHIS, TENN ESSEE. 
Grass Seeds for Lawn, Pasture and Hay 
Hints on Formation of Lawns 
Spade or plow ground to the depth of 8 inches. Afterwards harrow or rake carefully, pulverize all lumps, and remove all 
large stones. If the soil is shallow, procure a supply of fine mold and spread over the surface to a depth of 2 inches. Soil 
may be enriched by bone meal or commercial fertilizers, then rake level and roll the soil well to make a solid bottom. 
Scatter the seed evenly over the surface. Rake seed in and roll, water regularly and carefully, as the soil is liable to dry 
out in the heat of the day, and if it does while the seed are germinating it will invariably perish. When the grass is three 
inches high it should be cut and rolled, and every week or so thereafter until the grass has become firm. Eradicate weeds 
whenever they appear, without disturbing the grass. Should bare spots appear, rake the surface and sow more seed. 
QUANTITY TO SOW FOR LAWNS—You cannot sow too much; the more, the better; it means quicker, more satisfactory j 
and lasting results. We recommend, on new ground, for average mixtures, to sow as follows: One pound on 100 square feet 
(10x10); six pounds on 600 square feet (20x30); 15 pounds on 1,500 square feet (30x50). A good rule is to figure one pound 
for each one hundred square feet. For renewing old lawns, call to see us or write, giving full information regarding the 
present condition of your lawn. 
Prices on grass seeds are constantly changing. Write when wanted in quantities. 
1117— BUCK BRAND PERMANENT LAWN GRASS SEED— 
By far the best mixture of grasses offered for the purpose 
of quickly producing a permanent lawn. It is prepared from 
our own formula, and is a careful blending of varieties 
adapted to producing the thick growth and velvety appear¬ 
ance so much sought after. Each variety of grass in its 
composition is there for a special purpose; some for making 
strong, fibrous roots, which take hold upon the soil and 
keep the turf in place; others of a creeping nature quickly 
fill up any bare spots which may be caused by the taller 
sorts dying down; varieties which are useful for their color 
value, and also kinds that are able to withstand the beating 
rains. 1 lb., 40c; 5 lbs., $1.90; 10 lbs., $3.50 
1118— BUCK BRAND SHADY LAWN GRASS SEED—Usually 
it is not difficult to obtain good turf under trees if the cor¬ 
rect seed varieties are used. In very stubborn cases, where 
the shade is excessive, it may be necessary to remake the 
lawn every season for two or three years, in which case 
procedure may well be as follows: Add lime every autumn 
at the rate of 1 pound to each 20 square feet; fork the land 
lightly in the spring, and apply Pulverized Sheep Manure 
at the rate of 1 pound per 20 square feet; rake smooth and 
sow Buck Brand Shady Lawn Grass; rake again to cover the 
seed and either roll with a light roller or flatten with the 
back of a spade; sow some further seeds to renovate the 
lawn at the end of summer. Use as a minimum allowance 
1 pound of seed for each 10 feet by 10 feet; sow at half 
these rates when renovating a lawn, and use double this 
quantity for quick results. 
1 lb., 50c; 5 lbs., $2.10; 10 lbs., $3.75 
1056—WHITE DUTCH CLOVER—Excellent for use on lawns; 
forms a close, very dwarf herbage and remains green 
throughout the season. For prices, see page 56. 
1107—WINTER RYE GRASS—Very valuable for annual pas¬ 
ture; also for lawn purposes. It makes a very heavy leaf 
growth for pasture. Withstands drouth to a remarkable 
degree. Used extensively throughout our section for lawns. 
Use it in Bermuda sod to keep the lawn green during the 
fall, winter and early spring, when the Bermuda is dormant. 
Sow from September until March for lawns at the rate of 
1 pound to each 10 feet by 10 feet; for pasture, 40 pounds 
to the acre. 1 lb., 25c; 5 lbs., 90c; 10 lbs., $1.50 
PRICES ON GRASS SEEDS ARE CONSTANTLY CHi 
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1100— BERMUDA GRASS—A great boon in the South for 
pasture; when once established, no amount of drouth or 
hot weather will kill it out. It succeeds on nearly all soils, 
furnishing a constant growth of grass during the summer, 
but becoming brown and bare in the fall and winter. It 
cannot be recommended too highly for pasture and general 
culture in the South, and it is also excellent for summer 
lawns. Its strong, creeping roots will absolutely prevent 
wash. Sow April to July (8 pounds to acre). 
1 lb., 40c; 5 lbs., $1.65; 10 lbs., $2.50 
1101— RED TOP or HERD’S GRASS—A hay and pasture grass. | 
Succeeds on most kinds of soil, but does best on heavy or 
low, moist, stiff soils. By repeated mowing, this grass holds 
well during the summer, but its chief value is for winter 
pastures. Will stand wet weather admirably, growing well 
after being covered with an overflow of water for two or 
three weeks at a time. It is used largely for hay. For 
lawn and pasture mixtures it is invaluable. Sow 15 to 20 
pounds of our fancy recleaned solid seed to the acre. 
1 lb., 35c; 5 lbs., $1.10; 10 lbs., $1.90 
1103—KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS—A lawn and pasture grass, 
succeeding best on limestone land, but does well on stiff 
clay and medium soils. Forms a compact sod and stands 
tramping exceptionally well. In most sections of the central 
South it is largely sown for lawn purposes also, as it 
remains almost dormant during the hot weather, and im¬ 
proves after the first year on suitable soil until you have 
a beautiful stand. Its principal value in pasture seeding is 
for mixing with Lespedeza, Bermuda, Carpet Grass, and other 
summer growing grasses, clovers, etc. Sow about 40 pounds 
to the acre, preferably during the early fall or spring. 
1 lb., 40c; 5 lbs., $1.65; 10 lbs., $2.90 
(1111)—SUDAN GRASS—Can be drilled in with a grain drill 
or sown broadcast by hand, 16 to 24 pounds per acre. Sudan 
Grass is easy to cut with a mower and cures readily, so that ! 
the process is much the same as that of millet or any other 
hay grass, and yields from 2 to 4 tons of cured hay per acre. 
It is best to cut just after full bloom, so that it will have as 
much time as possible for the second growth. After cutting 
it renews its growth promptly, and in about 40 to 50 days 
another cutting is ready. Sudan Grass grows abundantly 
after the first cutting, and the second is very fine-stemmed. 
1 lb., 15c; 5 lbs., 60c; 10 lbs., 95c; 15 lbs., $1.35 
GING. WRITE WHEN WANTED IN QUANTITIES. 
