GRASS AND FIELD SEEDS 
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LAWN GRASSES 
The ground should first be deeply spaded, adding commercial fertilizer or pulverized sheep manure, and should then 
be leveled to the proper grade. A good plan is to let it lay for several weeks and water thoroughly. This will give a chance 
for many of the weed seeds to sprout and they can be hoed off as they come up. After the weeds have been removed, 
rake the surface smoothly and sow the seed broadcast at the rate of one pound to 150 square feet, except where noted. 
After the seed has been sown, it should be covered with about one-quarter inch of good mulch, such as Imported 
Peat. This is very essential as it is necessary that the surface be kept continually moist, giving the seed an opportunity 
to germinate. Burlap is sometimes used in place of a mulch on steep banks or slopes as it keeps the surface moist and 
also prevents the seed from washing out. Remove burlap as soon as the seed germinates. Watering a newly sown lawn 
should be done very carefully with a fine, gentle spray and as often as is necessary to keep the surface moist at all times 
of the day, until the seed has germinated. When the grass is well up, and before cutting, it will be necessary to weed 
it, as even with the best of care there are bound to be some weeds produced from seeds which have been lying dormant 
in the ground or blown in from vacant lots, etc. This should be done carefully, pulling out all weeds by the roots. After 
the first cutting it should be fertilized and in order to maintain a deep velvety green turf a dressing should be applied 
at least three times a year. 
Write for prices on larger quantities; these prices fluctuate and are not guaranteed. We prepay charges anywhere 
within the fourth zone on pound and ten-pound lots of seeds. 
BENT, ASTORIA—This strain seldom produces stolons but 
spreads from underground rootstalks and produces a 
splendid turf. Growth is upright, of fine texture and 
somewhat richer green than the Seaside Bent. It has 
a wider range of adaptability and succeeds best in 
heavier soils. Use one pound to 500 square feet. Certi¬ 
fied seed. Lb., $2.00; 10 lbs., $17.50. 
BENT, SEASIDE—Also often called Coos County Bent. 
This is a true Creeping Bent, stoloniferous in habit and 
when once established spreads rapidly and makes a 
strong enduring turf. Succeeds best in lighter soils. Use 
one pound to 500 square feet. Certified seed. Lb., $2.00; 
10 lbs., $17.50. 
CHEWING’S FESCUE—Forms a close, lasting turf, suc¬ 
ceeding well even under poor conditions. It is used ex¬ 
tensively in lawn and putting green mixtures. Lb., 
$1.10; 10 lbs., $10.00. 
HALLAWELL’S EVERGREEN LAWN MIXTURE —A 
mixture of several deep green grasses which makes a 
thick sturdy lawn, remaining green both summer and 
winter. It is especially adapted for heavy or black 
soils. Lb., 70c.; 10 lbs., $6.50. 
KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS—The most popular grass for 
lawns. It is a dark green and of dense growing habit, 
making a beautiful turf in a heavy or black soil. Extra 
Fancy Seed—Specially recleaned, lb., 65c.; 10 lbs., $6.00. 
Fancy Seed—Standard grade of recleaned seed, lb., 55c.; 
10 lbs., $5.00. 
PACIFIC RYE GRASS (Pacey’s Rye Grass, Imported)— 
This grass is similar to the Australian Rye Grass, but 
has a finer leaf and is longer lived. Use one pound to 
100 square feet. Lb., 35c.; 10 lbs., $3.00. 
FIELD 
Charges prepaid on pound and 10-pound 
ALFALFA or LUCERNE (Medicago Sativa)—Produces 3 
or 4 heavy crops of hay in a season. 17 to 25 pounds 
required per acre. Sow in the fall or spring. Lb., 45c.; 
10 lbs., $4.00. 
ALFALFA, HAIRY PERUVIAN—Starts to grow while 
weather is yet cool and makes one or more additional 
cuttings a season. Lb., 45c.; 10 lbs., $4.00. 
BERMUDA GRASS (Cynodon Dactylon)—The seed re¬ 
quires 15 days of hot moist weather to germinate. Sow 
10 to 15 pounds per acre. Lb., 55c.; 10 lbs., $5.00. 
MELILOTUS INDICA (Bitter Clover)—A hardy winter 
growing cover-crop for green manuring. It grows 5 feet 
in 4 months from seed. Sow shallow, using 10 to 15 
pounds per acre. Lb., 25c.; 10 lbs., $1.75. 
PARK LAWN MIXTURE (formerly sold under the name 
of Golden Gate Lawn Mixture)—This mixture of hardy 
grasses contains a little White Clover and forms a 
thick, strong turf that will stand hard usage. Use one 
pound to 100 square feet. Lb., 50c.; 10 lbs., $4.50. 
PERENNIAL or AUSTRALIAN RYE GRASS (Imported) 
—A very vigorous, quick-growing lawn grass, but a lit¬ 
tle coarse. Very satisfactory for lawns in San Francisco. 
Best grass for sandy soils. Use one pound to 100 square 
feet. Lb., 30c.; 10 lbs., $2.50. 
RED TOP GRASS—Gives a quick effect and succeeds on 
all soils, though doing best on moist soils. Should be in 
all lawn mixtures. Lb., 45c.; 10 lbs., $4.00. 
ROUGH STALKED MEADOW GRASS (Poa Trivialis)— 
An ideal perennial shade grass which is closely related 
to Kentucky Blue Grass but somewhat finer and softer. 
It has an apple-green color and is a creeper. Requires 
plenty of moisture. Lb., 70c.; 10 lbs., $6.50. 
SHADY NOOK MIXTURE—-This mixture contains grasses 
for making good lawns in shady places and under trees. 
Lb., 70c.; 10 lbs., $6.50. 
WHITE CLOVER—Of dwarf habit with creeping stems, 
rooting at joints, on which account it makes an excel¬ 
lent turf that stands constant tramping. Planted for 
a lawn either alone or in mixture with grass seed. Use 
one pound to 300 square feet. Lb., 70c.; 10 lbs., $6.50. 
SEEDS 
lots anywhere within the fourth zone. 
ORCHARD GRASS or COCKSFOOT (Dactylis Glomerata) 
—One of the most valuable of the pasture grasses; 
makes a good hay. Sow 35 pounds per acre. Lb., 45c.; 
10 lbs., $4.00. 
RED CLOVER (Trifolium Pratense)—The best clover for 
all practical purposes. Sow 15 pounds per acre. Lb., 
50c.; 10 lbs., $4.50. 
SPRING VETCHES or TARES (Vicia Sativa) — Highly 
valuable for forage or green manure; makes a fine win¬ 
ter growth. Sow 60 pounds per acre with grain or 80 to 
100 pounds if sown alone. Lb., 25c.; 10 lbs., $1.50. 
SWEET or BOKHARA CLOVER (Melilotus Alba)—Grown 
for bee food, also good for cattle pasture and for hay. 
Sow 10 to 15 pounds per acre. Lb., 30c.; 10 lbs., $2.50. 
