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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 
W HEN 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 pur¬ 
pose 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 beautiful 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. 
