BUY YOUR SEEDS FROM EXPERIENCED AND RELIABLE SEEDSMEN FOR BEST RESULTS 
GRASSES FOR FLORIDA LAWNS 
It is NOT difficult to have a beautiful lawn in Florida. 
The fact that beautiful lawns do exist in all of the 
towns and cities and in the rural districts in Florida 
proves conclusively that it is possible to have such 
lawns. 
There is nothing which adds so much to the beauty 
of a home as a smooth green lawn, velvety and well 
kept. If the proper seed is used and reasonable care 
given a Florida lawn can equal any in the country 
with its dark green beauty and thick, luxuriant turf. 
A well-balanced mixture of southern grass seeds, the 
proper amount of suitable fertilizer and plenty of 
water cannot fail to bring excellent results. 
HOWARD'S WONDERGREEN GRASS. There is no one 
type of grass seed which will keep a lawn green 
and beautiful in every season throughout the year. 
A well-balanced blend of various kinds of grass is 
necessary. In preparing HOWARD’S WONDER- 
GREEN grass seed mixture we have used a blend 
of seeds which we know will thrive in Florida. All 
the seed used has been tested for adaptability to 
Florida soils and weather conditions. With rea¬ 
sonably good care and fertile soil Howard’s WON¬ 
DERGREEN will produce a beautiful lawn which 
will withstand the extreme heat of summer and 
the lower temperature of winter, remaining green 
and thickly turfed all year long. We believe our 
WONDERGREEN mixture the best lawn blend 
for Florida lawns and gardens. Plant in Septem¬ 
ber, October and November for fall and winter 
lawns and from February to May for spring plant¬ 
ing. Sow at the rate of 4 to 5 lbs. per 1,000 square 
feet. 
1 lb. 35c; 10 lbs. $3.00; 25 lbs. $6.50; 100 lbs. $25.00. 
ST. AUGUSTINE GRASS: This is one of the most com¬ 
mon lawn grasses in Florida. It produces a rank¬ 
growing, vigorous turf when well fertilized and 
watered. With sufficient water and nitrogen St. 
Augustine grass will flourish in continual shade, 
although it will grow equally well in shade and sun¬ 
light. It is more resistant to cold than any other 
Florida lawn grass and will often remain green 
throughout the winter. Plenty of fertilizer will 
keep it a desirable dark green color. 
Plant the runners in rows 10 to 12 inches apart 
and set 5 to 6 inches apart in the rows. Cover 
immediately with soil to prevent drying out. Allow 
an inch or two of the stem tips to protrude and 
keep well watered until the plants are firmly estab¬ 
lished. Some weeding may be necessary before the 
lawn is completely established. 
1 bu. $1.50. 
BERMUDA GRASS: One of the South’s most depend¬ 
able and attractive lawn grasses, comparable to 
Kentucky Bluegrass lawns further North. It will 
stand adverse weather conditions and will grow 
in loam, or clay loam^ sand or muck, provided 
there is an ample supply of moisture or a heavy 
subsoil to retain moisture. 
Seed should be sown from March to November, 
mixing the seed with fine soil for even distribution. 
Sow at the rate of 3 to 5 pounds to 1,000 square 
feet. 
1 lb. 35c; 10 lbs. $3.00; 25 lbs. $6.50; 100 lbs. $25.00. 
CENTIPEDE GRASS: A new variety of lawn grass well 
adapted to dry, sandy soil. Makes a very attrac¬ 
tive lawn with less attention and less water and 
once established holds its stand indefinitely. This 
grass is practically disease free and needs only 
light applications of fertilizer two or three times 
a year. 
Culture similar to St. Augustine grass, planting 
runners in rows from 10 to 12 inches apart and 5 
to 6 inches apart in the rows. 
1 bu. $1.50. Write for prices on larger quantities. 
CARPET GRASS: On soils where moisture is always 
plentiful, carpet grass will make an excellent lawn. 
It will grow well on most any type of soil if there 
is enough plant food and moisture available. Car¬ 
pet grass spreads very rapidly, is aggressive in 
habit, crowding out even Bermuda Grass. Well 
suited to pasturage as it is palatable, does not be¬ 
come tough with age and will withstand close 
grazing and heavy trampling. Fall planting Oc¬ 
tober to December, spring sowing March to June. 
Sow at the rate of 1 lb. to 300 square feet, 100 
to 150 lbs. to the acre for lawns, 100 lbs. per acre 
for pasture. 
1 lb. 25c; 10 lbs. $1.75; 25 lbs. $4.00; 100 lbs. $15.00. 
ITALIAN RYE GRASS: This seed is very valuable for 
fall and winter lawns in Florida and the South. 
It will grow beautiful lawns quickly and is espe¬ 
cially desirable for lawns, golf greens and fair¬ 
ways. If planted early in October a lovely green 
lawn is possible throughout the winter. Rye grass 
will not last throughout the hot weather, but is 
excellent for winter lawns. Planting season, Octo¬ 
ber 1st to March 31st. Rye Grass planted in the 
early part of October will be ready to mow in 
3 or 4 Weeks with a vigorous luxuriant turf which 
will last throughout the fall and winter, well into 
late spring. 
Sow 5 to 6 pounds per 1,000 square feet and keep 
well watered. 
1 lb. 15c; 10 lbs. $1.00; 25 lbs. $1.75; 100 lbs. $5.95. 
REDTOP (HERDS GRASS): This grass can be grown 
successfully in Florida and the South during the 
fall, winter, and spring, but it will fade out during 
the heat of the summer months. Excellent for 
home beautification, lawns, golf course greens, 
because of its fine blade and smooth, thick turf. 
Sow seed evenly and cover lightly. Plant 1 lb. to 
each 300 square feet of lawn, or 50 lbs. to the acre. 
For hay or pasturage, plant 20 lbs. to the acre. 
Sow from October 1st to April. 
1 lb. 25c; 10 lbs. $2.00; 25 lbs. $4.00; 100 lbs. $14.00. 
ALWAYS PURCHASE GRASS SEED FROM A RELIABLE 
SEEDSMAN. Our gross seeds and mixtures have been 
thoroughly cleaned and tested. They are new crop seed, 
as free from weeds as it is possible to obtain and are of high 
germination. 
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