flints 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 8 
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 cf 150 pounds to the acre (for Blue Grass) or 
1 pound to 16 feet square. Rake seed in and roll, water regularly and carefully, as the soil is liable to 
dry out m the heat of the day, and if it does while the seed is germinating it will inevitably perish. When 
e grass is 3 inches high it should be cut and rolled, and every week or so thereafter until the grass has 
eeorne im. Eradicate weeds wherever they appear, without disturbing the grass. Should bare spots 
appear, ra e t ie suifaee and sow more seed. The roller should be used more frequently during the season 
a ressing of stable manure or lawn fertilizer once a year is necessary to the maintenance of a good 
Nothing adds quite so much beauty to the front yard as a well-kept lawn, with possibly a strikingly 
kind** of Pa m coni eious tree to lend variet y to the scene. Remember, we are headquarters for all 
kinds of trees and plants for lawn decoration. 
Blue^Grassf Produces'a^nTendTd 11 ^ 8 ^ f the ^ th \ ng for those who are unable to get good results from 
to flourish here from An HI tn V s J an( ? s brought and heat extremely well. It has been known 
there is a scarcity of water. S(rid hi flltTo^ToVTs’^ WMch sh ^ uld comm end it in localities where 
inch square and nlant 1 fnnf n s °d 18 inches square. Cut the sod up into small pieces an 
lb $io Plant 1 f ° 0t apart eaeh wa ?* Price n per box, 10 boxes $8. Price of seed, per oz. $1, 
5 lbs. $1, 100 HthpHc^on IppHeati^. 1S fancy eleaned ^ the purest grade obtainable. Per lb. 25 cts., 
AusIraUan^or pTrenntl Ryfirat^uIed^U ’ aTld P “ lb - 35 CtS '’ 5 lbS ’ $L50 - 
hardiness. Per lb. 15 cts., 10 lbs $1 25 extensively m some localities for lawns on account of its 
LAWN FERTILIZER. Our own brand. Per lb. 5 cts., 100 lbs. $2.50. 
