High - Quality 
Lawn Seeds 
WE SPECIALIZE 
IN HIGH-GRADE 
LAWN SEED 
Our Lawn Seeds are the finest and high¬ 
est grade obtainable. We supply large 
quantities of our seed to the Government 
Posts in and around San Francisco and also 
to the Navy Department. 
How to Produce a Good Lawn 
Lawns can be made in California any month of the 
year, but if made from September to May will require 
less care and water. The ground should be well pre¬ 
pared and the soil should not be too rich, as it is not 
desirable to have a rapid growth when starting a lawn. 
After the ground is thoroughly worked, roll it be¬ 
fore seeding, to prevent it from settling unevenly, 
and then rake the surface lightly. Sow the seed so as 
to cover the ground thoroughly, and then cover it 
lightly with soil. Roll again so as to press the seed 
in firmly. If you have no roller, use boards and tramp 
on them so as to pack the ground firmly, but a roller 
is preferred. 
Grass seed will germinate in from 8 to 15 days, 
according to the weather. If a lawn is made during 
the summer, the ground should be covered lightly with 
peat after the seed has been rolled, so as to retain the 
moisture. New lawns should not be allowed to dry out. 
not even for a half day. For the first 15 days the 
lawn should be watered twice a day if necessary. 
A lawn should be fertilized after the first cutting, 
and at least twice a year. Water well after applying. 
We recommend Sunset Special Lawn and Garden Fer¬ 
tilizer. See page 47. 
Sow the seed thick enough at the start and save 
yourself a lot of unnecessary work. Use 1 pound to a 
space 10x10 feet. 
WARNING. Do not use the so-called rotted manure 
which is being sold to inexperienced gardeners. It is 
full of wild clover and other weed seeds. Pests, such 
as slugs, snails, beetles, etc., get a start in most gar¬ 
dens through eggs and larvae in such manure. It is 
expensive when you take into consideration that a 
few pounds of good fertilizer is equal to a sack of 
manure. If you want a moisture-holding material for 
top-dressing use peat; it is clean. 
All prices on Lawn Seed are postpaid within the Fourth Zone. 
Lawn Seed prices are subject to change without notice. 
Australian Rye Grass. A vigorous, quick-growing 
Lawn Grass, but a little coarse. Very satisfactory 
for lawns in San Francisco. Best grass for sandy 
soils. Lb. 30c; 10 lbs. $2.50. 
Pacific Rye Grass (Genuine Pacey’s Rye Grass). This 
Grass is similar to the Australian Rye Grass but 
has a finer leaf and is longer lived. Lb. 35c; 10 lbs. 
$3.00. 
Chewing’s Fescue. Forms a close, lasting turf, suc¬ 
ceeding well under poor conditions. It is used ex¬ 
tensively in lawn and putting-green mixtures. Lb. 
$1.10; 10 lbs. $10.00. 
Creeping Bent (Genuine Seaside). Being of fine tex¬ 
ture, this Grass is excellent for lawns and putting 
greens, as it makes a low, velvety growth. Lb. $2.00; 
10 lbs. $17.50. 
Kentucky Blue Grass. Fancy; extra clean. The most 
popular Grass for lawns. It is dark green and of 
dense growing habit, making a beautiful turf in a 
heavy or black soil. Lb. 50c; 10 lbs. $4.50. 
Red-Top Grass. Gives a quick effect and succeeds on 
all soils, though doing best on moist soils. Should 
be in all lawn mixtures. Lb. 45c; 10 lbs. $4.00. 
White Clover. Of dwarf habit, with creeping stems, 
rooting at joints, thus making an excellent turf that 
stands constant tramping. Used for lawn-planting, 
either alone or in mixture with Grass Seed. Lb. 70c; 
10 lbs. $6.50. 
Park Lawn Mixture. (Formerly known as Golden 
Gate.) This mixture of hardy Grasses contains a 
little white clover and forms a thick strong turf 
that will stand hard usage. Lb. 50c; 10 lbs. $4.50. 
Shady Nook Mixture. Contains Grasses for making 
good lawns in shady places and under trees. Lb. 
70c; 10 lbs. $6.50. 
SUNSET SPECIAL LAWN MIXTURE 
This Mixture will produce the finest lawn in almost any location. It is composed of five grasses and 
white clover, and is the result of many years’ experience. It will produce that beautiful velvety green lawn 
that everyone admires. One pound will sow a space 10x10 feet. Lb. 60c; 5 lbs. $2.75; 10 lbs. $5.00. 
i lorSl na |<1> |Y* a m !■ In addition to our seed and nursery business, we carry a com- 
"r" * *** * plete line of cut flowers at reasonable prices and deliver them free 
anywhere in San Francisco. A skilled floral artist is always ready to make up artistic funeral pieces, baskets, 
wedding bouquets, etc., on short notice. 
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