ZTested .Seeds. 
T. LEE ADAMS SEED CO. 
KANSAS CITY, MO. 
Lawn Grass Seeds 
Prices on Grass Seeds subject to change. Tbe pound prices do not include postage; 100 pound prices are by 
freight or express, at purchaser’s expense. 
How to Make a Lawn 
A well-kept lawn instantly commands the attention 
of all lovers of the beautiful in Nature, and is an un¬ 
failing mark of intelligence and good taste. To obtain 
best results the main point is to start right. The 
best soil is a good medium texture; the surface 
should be thoroughly pulverized and smoothed to the 
desired grade, removing all large stones, roots and 
hardened pieces of earth that cannot be readily brok¬ 
en. When the soil is firm, level and suitably moist, 
sow Adams’ Lawn Grass Seed at the rate of 75 to 100 
pounds per acre, or a pound to 300 square feet (a 
space 15x20). It is unwise to be too economical in the 
quantity of seed used, if the best results are desired. 
The seed should be sown broadcast and as evenly as 
possible, then give a thorough rolling or tamp well 
with the back of a spade. Seed must be well Armed in 
soil. 
We are asked, “What causes Crab Grass in lawns?’’ 
From our own experience we And that most of our 
native grasses go through a rest period in late sum¬ 
mer, and it is at this time that the Crab Grass begins 
to make its appearance, and if the weather should 
prove showery it has the effect of producing a vigor¬ 
ous growth of this pest. 
Crab Grass re-seeds itself, and experience has 
proven that the seeds will remain dormant an indef¬ 
inite length of time before germinating. 
Our lawn grass does not contain Crab Grass seed. 
Sowing 
The sowing of grass seed in late summer or fall is 
highly recommended. Sowing at this time of year 
causes the young grass to “stool out,” whereas if 
planted during hot weather, it tends to grow tall and 
slender. For this reason it requires a greater quantity 
of seed. Fall planting is also beneAcial in that it pre¬ 
vents the re-seeding of weeds. Spring planting is also 
satisfactory, but should be done early in order that 
the young grass will obtain a good growth before 
warm weather. 
Water lightly but thoroughly. It is not advisable to 
“soak” the ground until the new grass has been cut. 
New turf should have its Arst cutting when the 
grass is from 2 to 3 inches long. Set the blades of the 
mower high to clip only the ends of the young grass. 
By proper care of the lawn during winter months, 
you will be rewarded by the greater beauty of your 
lawn next summer. 
The continuous growing of one crop impoverishes 
the richest soil. Blue Grass is no exception and when 
not fed with proper fertilizers, soon turns sour. Blue 
Grass is a permanent crop and requires richer feed¬ 
ing than most crops. It must be thoroughly enriched 
if it is to live and grow. 
Kentucky Blue Grass 
(Poa pratensis) Pancy Clean 
Kentucky Blue Grass is the most nutritious, hardy 
and valuable of all northern grasses. Sown with 
White Clover it forms a splendid lawn; for this pur¬ 
pose use not less than Afty-four pounds of Blue 
Grass and 14 pounds of White Clover per acre. If 
sown by itself for meadow or pasturage, use about 
twenty-eight pounds per acre. 1 lb., 35c; 10 lbs. @ 
30c; 25 lbs., @ 28c per lb. 
Adams’ “Evergreen” Lawn Grass 
This special mixture produces beautiful and perma¬ 
nent lawns. It is made from our own formula and 
composed of grasses which are adapted for the pur¬ 
pose of producing turf which retains its rich green 
color and velvety appearance throughout the entire 
summer and fall. Our seed is thoroughly re-cleaned. 
1 lb., 35c; 5 lbs. @ 33c per lb. 
Shady Place Grass 
For sowing in shady places we recommend the use 
of this special mixture. It will quickly produce an 
abundant and even growth of beautiful green grass. 
The grasses used in making this special mixture are 
only those that are well adapted for growing in 
shade, and as it blends well with our regular Lawn 
Grass Mixtures, it may be used on those portions of 
the lawn which are shaded by trees, buildings, etc.. 
thus covering the whole area with a rich green 
sward. 1 lb., 40c; 5 lbs. @ 38c per lb. 
White Dutch Clover Seed 
Excellent for use on lawns; forms a close herbage 
and remains green throughout the season. 1 lb., 50c; 
5 lbs. @ 45c per lb. 
Special Lawn Grass Mixtures on Bequest. 
Ask Us About Fertilizers Best Adapted for Your Lawn 
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