The Preparation and Care of a Lawn 
A well eared for lawn adds more than any other one 
thing to the attractiveness of the home grounds and 
not only this, it increases the value of property by 
much more than the mere expense of securing the lawn. 
There are a few simple rules which, if followed consis¬ 
tently, will be certain to bring good results. 
The ground must first be thoroughly prepared by 
draining, if necessary, and spade or plow to the dept 
of 6 to 12 inches, according to the nature of the soil, 
applying a liberal quantity of well decomposed manure, 
bonemeal or pulverized sheep manure, the latter we 
recommend as being lasting in effect, not liable to burn 
the grass and free from weeds. Clean the ground 
thoroughly and rake perfectly smooth and level, as 
much of the succees depends upon this part of the 
preparation. The seed should be sown on a calm day, 
that it may be applied evenly, and at the rate of 100 
pounds per acre, or one pound .is sufficient for 400 
square feet. After the seed is sown the ground should 
be rolled with a light roller or evenly tamped with the 
back of a spade. The plot should be mowed every ten 
days from May until September, using a sharp scythe 
in preference to a mower until a close turf is formed. 
Frequent mowing and rolling is necessary to maintain 
a close, even turf. April and September are the best 
months for sowing lawn seed. 
Park Lawn Grass Mixture 
In our lawn mixture we use only the highest quality; extra clean seed and free from weed seeds which abound 
in inferior grades. We use only the choicest low-growing grasses, and a lawn produced from our seeds will main¬ 
tain, a rich, dark velvety appearance and a permanent sod. One pound will sow 400 square feet. 
^ lb. 35c., 1 lb. 65c., lbs. $1.50, 5 lbs. $3.00, 10 lbs. $6.00, 20 lbs. $12.00, 100 lbs. $55.00 
Shady Nook Grass Mixture 
A special mixture of grasses adapted to growing under trees and in shady places where it is quite difficult 
to produce a satisfactory growth. lb. 40c., 1 lb. 75c., 2^ lbs. $1.75, 5 lbs. $3.50, 10 lbs. $6.00. 
Suburban Lawn Mixture 
A mixture of suitable grasses for lawn use eliminating the high cost varieties composing a large part in our 
Park Lawn and Shady. Mixture. We plan to give a mixture to compete with many offerings containing grasses 
not suitable for such uses. 1 lb. 40c., 2 % lbs. 90c., 5 lbs. $1.80. 
White Clover. Desirable for mixing with lawn seed 
where soil is poor and sandy. Also desirable at sea¬ 
shore where it is difficult to establish grass. 2 ozs. 
15c., yi lb. 25c., y 2 lb. 40c., lb. 75c., 10 lbs. $6.50. 
Kentucky Blue. A superior grass for pastures and 
lawns. Succeeds well in all soils and stands dry 
weather well. Lb. 50c., 10 lbs. $4.50. 
Chewings Fescue. Suitable for sandy soils and at the 
seashore. Lb. $1.00, 10 lbs. $9.00. 
Rhode Island Bent. One of the best grasses for 
lawns in adapting itself to almost any soil—dry, 
moist or sandy. Very carefully selected stock, 
thoroughly cleaned. Lb. $2.00, 5 lbs. $9.50, 10 lbs. 
$17.50. 
Red Top. A hardy perennial grass, succeeding best on 
moist land. Used extensively in all pasture mixtures, 
remaining green the greater part of the year. Re¬ 
cleaned. Lb. 40c., 10 lbs. $3.50. 
FOR LAWN DRESSING USE BOVUNG 
Plain, dried cow manure combining the chemical values of fertilizer with the organic and physical values of 
manure. It contains all essentials necessary for soil improvement and vigorous plant growth. 
50 lbs. $1.75, 100 lbs. $3.00 
