R.B. BUCHANAN SEED CQ 
MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE, 
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 and 
lasting results. We recommend, on new ground, for average mixtures, to sow as follows: 2 pounds on 600 square feet (20x30); 
5 pounds on 1,500 square feet (30x50). 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 pro¬ 
ducing tl;e thick growth and velvety appearance 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., 50c; 5 lbs., $1.95; 10 lbs., $3.60; 15 lbs., $5.25 
1118— BUCK BRAND SHADY LAWN GRASS SEED—Usually it 
is not difficult to obtain good turf under trees if the correct 
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 Seed; 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 30 
feet; sow at half these rates when renovating a lawn, and use 
double this quantity for quick results. 
1 lb., 60c; 5 lbs., $2.15; 10 lbs., $3.75; 15 lbs., $5.45 
1056—WHITE DUTCH CLOVER—Excellent for use on lawns; 
forms a close, very dwarf herbage and remains green through¬ 
out the season. 
1 lb., 50c; 5 lbs., $1.95; 10 lbs., $3.60; 15 lbs., $5.25 
1107—WINTER RYE GRASS—Very valuable for annual pasture; 
also for lawn purposes. It makes a very heavy leaf growth for 
pasture. 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; 15 lbs., $1.95 
1100— BERMUDA GRASS (Unhulled)—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 during 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 (12 pounds to acre). 
1 lb., 45c; 5 lbs., $1.90; 10 lbs., $3.60; 15 lbs., $5.25 
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 mix¬ 
tures it is invaluable. Sow 15 to 20 pounds of our fancy recleaned 
solid seed to the acre. 
1 lb., 45c; 5 lbs., $1.90; 10 lbs., $3.60; 15 lbs., $5.25 
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 dor¬ 
mant during the hot weather, and improves after the first year 
on suitable soil until you have a beautiful stand. Its principal 
value in pasture seeding is for mixing with Lespedeza, Ber¬ 
muda, 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., 45c; 5 lbs., $1.90; 10 lbs., $3.60; 15 lbs., $5.25 
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 cut¬ 
ting, and the second is very fine-stemmed. 
1 lb., 35c; 5 lbs., $1.40; 10 lbs., $2.35; 15 lbs., $3.25 
PRICES ON GRASS SEEDS ARE CONSTANTLY CHANGING. WRITE WHEN WANTED IN QUANTITIES 
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