Germain Seed Company, 326-330 South Main St., Los Angeles, Cal. 
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LAW^S AND TERRACES. 
Hints on the Formation of Lawns 
In the first place, see that the ground is well prepared. Dig or plow the ground to the 
depth of S inches. Afterwards harrow or rake carefully 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 5 
inches. Soil may be enriched by bone meal or well rotted manure wherever necessary, then 
rake level and roll the soil well to make a solid bottom. Scatter the seed evenly over the 
surface at the rate of 150 pounds to the acre (for Blue Grass) 1 pound to 16 feet square. 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 is germinating it will invariably perish. When the grass is 
3 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. The roller should be used more frequently 
during the season and a dressing of stable manure or lawn fertilizer once a year is neces¬ 
sary to the maintenance of a good lawn. 
Mppia Repens. The new lawn grass, just the 
thing for those who are unable to get good 
results from Blue Grass. Produces a splendid 
sward and stands drought and heat extremely 
well. It has been known to nourish here from 
April to October without rain, a fact which 
should recommend it in localities where there 
is a scarcity of water. Sold in fiats of sod 18 
inches square. Cut the sod up into small 
pieces an inch square and plant 1 foot apart 
each way. Price $1 per box, 10 boxes $8. 
Kentucky Blue Grass. The seed we offer is 
fancy cleaned, the purest grade obtainable. 
Per lb. 35 cts., 100 lbs. price on application. 
“White Clover. We offer strictly first-class seed, 
clean and pure. Per lb. 35 cts., 5 lbs. $1.50. 
Australian, or Perennial Rye Grass. Used ex¬ 
tensively in some localities for lawns on ac¬ 
count of its hardiness. Per lb. 15 cts., 10 lbs. 
$1.25. 
lawn Fertilizer. Our own brand. Per lb. 5 cts., 
100 lbs. $2.50. 
Fine Ground Bone Meal. 100 lbs. $2.50. 
Write for Special Quotations on Large Quantities. 
