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CENTRAL PARK, LOS ANGELES. GERMAINS FURNISHED THE LAWN SEED FOR THIS LARGE IMPROVEMENT 
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 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. Scat¬ 
ter 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. Eradi¬ 
cate weeds whenever they appear, without disturbing the 
gra&s. Should bare spots appear, rake the surface and sow 
more seed. The roller should be used frequently during the 
season, and a dressing of lawn fertilizer once a year is neces¬ 
sary to the maintenance of a good lawn. 
LAWN SEED 
Kentucky Blue Grass. The seed we offer is fancy cleaned, 
the purest grade obtainable. Per lb. 45 cts. 
White Clover. We offer strictly first-class seed, clean and 
pure. Per lb. 45 cts. 
Australian, or Perennial Rye Grass. Used extensively in 
some localities for lawns on account of its hardiness. Per 
lb. 15 cts., 10 lbs. SI.25. 
Lippia Repens. See plant department. 
LAWN FERTILIZERS 
Nothing will give a lawn the rich deep green velvety 
appearance, so much admired, like a liberal dressing of a good 
fertilizer. Our fertilizers are specially prepared with that 
end in view and we can strongly recommend them. Should 
be used at the rate of 1or 2 pounds to 100 square feet. 
Armour’s Lawn and Garden Fertilizer. We know of no 
higher grade commercial fertilizer than this justly popular 
manufacture. It is the result of years of experimenting 
and testing, and with such a product at hand it is folly to 
use barnyard manure. It is sown like grain, and after 
sprinkling is removed from sight. It leaves no smell and 
cannot possibly introduce weeds into the lawn. Ten 
pounds will cover 250 feet of lawn. Price, 10 lbs. 40 cts.. 
100 lbs. $3.00. 
PULVERIZED SHEEP MANURE. This is not the 
weather-bleached or adulterated kind that is often 
found, but is specially prepared and carefully handled 
so that it possesses all of the elements of a high class 
fertilizer, free from weed seeds, and strong in plant 
food. Per lb. 5 cts., 30 lbs. $1.00, 50 lbs. $1.30, 100 
lbs.$2.25. 
Fine Ground Bone Meal. Good for top dressing and general 
fertilizing purposes. Per pound, 5 cts., 25 lbs. $1.00, 50 
lbs. $1.50, 100 lbs. $2.50. 
Commercial Lawn Fertilizer. Our own brand, acts quickly 
and gives excellent results. Per pound, 5 cts., 25 lbs. 
$1.00, 50 lbs. $1.50, 100 lbs. $2.50. 
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