STERLING’S ANNUAL CATALOG 
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LAWN MAKING 
Our Lawn Grass Seed is exactly what we represent, recleaned and 
free from weeds, and we sell many hundred pounds all over Long 
Island. 
Loosen the soil in which a new lawn is to be made to a depth 
of at least five inches, and lighten it with humus or several inches of 
sand, compost or manure if it is heavy and inclined to bake. Apply 
fertilizer liberally, either Sheep Manure, Bone Meal, V. C. Fairway or 
a commercial fertilizer. 
Sow in the early spring when cool weather and ample rainfall 
will insure complete germination and a good start for the seedlings 
before hot dry weather comes. If seeding must be delayed, special 
precautions must be taken to prevent the ground drying out. Early fall 
is a very desirable time to seed. 
See that the seed is well covered. Rake it into a new seed bed 
and roll so that the soil is firmed over the seed. Where seed is sown on 
an old lawn always cover it with a top dressing of sand or soil and 
fertilizer. Seed thrown on the top of hard ground has no chance to 
grow and will merely wash off. 
We will do your grading and seeding for you at a very reasonable 
cost. We would appreciate a chance to figure on yo.ur job. 
LAWN GRASS SEED 
5 Lbs. i 
and Over Lb. to 
Per Lb. 4 Lbs. 
STERLING MIXTURE. We prepare this mixture our¬ 
selves at Sterling Farm, from the highest grade Colonial 
Bent, Kentucky Blue Grass, Fancy Red Top and 
White Clover. This mixture has given the very best 
satisfaction throughout Long Island. Quick growing 
and permanent. 25 Lb. lots at 29c per Lb. 50-100 Lb. 
lots at 28c per Lb.$ .30 $ .32 
PARKWAY MIXTURE. This is my own mixture. It 
contains no White Clover, but equal amounts of Col¬ 
onial Bent and Kentucky Blue Grass with some Fancy 
Red Top. 25 Lb. lots at 42c per Lb.; 50-100 Lbs. at 
40c per Lb. 43 45 
SANDY SOIL MIXTURE. A special mixture doing well 
on light soil and in very dry places. Sow 1 Pk. Seed 
Oats with every 25 Lbs. seed. 25 Lbs. at 30c pr Lb.. .32 .35 
STERLING SHADY NOOK. Where there is only par¬ 
tial shade, the other Lawn Grasses are all right, but 
where it is quite shady, use this special mixture. We 
use only the best grade of seed in our mixtures.33 .35 
CREEPING BENT GRASS. South German. True, this is 
the very finest of the Bents . 9 ° *95 
COLONIAL BENT. A native Bent of finest quality. 
Most suitable for this section. Per 25 Lbs. at 78c per 
Lb.80 .85 
WHITE CLOVER. Very best grade.40 45 
CHEWING’S FESCUE. New Zealand grown.20 .25 
ROUGH STALK MEADOW GRASS. Fine for shade. .22 .25 
KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS. Fine for lawns.23 .25 
FANCY RED TOP. Quick growing. 98% pure.20 .22 
FORDHOOK FINEST LAWN GRASS. 6145. Burpee’s 
best. A mixture of many fine grasses. 25 Lbs. or 
more at 30c per Lb.3 2 -35 
For a good, permanent lawn, use 1 Lb. lawn seed to 400 sq. ft. 
80 to 100 lbs. to. the acre. For reseeding an old or poor catch, use half 
that amount. For quick results use a heavier seeding. 
