GERMAIN’S 
gTYEGETABLE SEEDS 
ibints on the formation of Hawns 
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 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 sur¬ 
face 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 necessary to the maintenance of a good 
lawn. 
Lippla Repcns. 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 flourish here from 
April to October without rain, a fact which 
should recommend it in localities where there 
is a scarcity of water. Sold in flats 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 Ry e 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. 
