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- Lawn Seed * 
WIRT’S HIGH-GRADE LAWN GRASS SEED 
WIRT’S VELVET LAWN GRASS —This is a good grade of lawn grass 
seed which contains over 60 per cent Kentucky blue grass seed and is 
not to be compared with the cheap package seed. 
1 lb. pkg., 35c 5 lb. pkg., $1.60 
WIRT’S SHADY LAWN GRASS— This seed is blended especially to build 
up a lawn where shade is to be considered. This seed is for sowing un¬ 
der trees and shady places where the ordinary seed does not succeed well. 
1 lb. pkg., 40c 5 lb. pkg., $1.90 
KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS —Valuable for pepping up old lawns. 
1 lb. pkg., 40c 5 lb. pkg., $1.90 
WINNER BRAND LAWN GRASS SEED— This is a good grade of lawn 
seed, carries a good per cent of blue grass, with red top clover as a nurse 
crop. 
1 lb. pkg., 25c 5 lb. pkg., $1.00 
ABOUT LAWN GRASS—No one kind of grass will make a lawn that will keep beau¬ 
tifully green throughout the season, but a mixture of several is essential. Our Velvet 
Lawn mixture is a splendid grass, giving quick and satisfying results. The shady lawn 
for under trees and shady spots. Our Grass Seed does not contain Timothy, but Fescue, 
Red Top and Bent. Our seed is fresh 1935 crop. QUANTITY OF SEED TO USE—1 lb. to 
300 square feet of lawn or double this amount if a quick lawn is wanted. 
WIRT'S HIGH GRADE FERTILIZERS 
CATTLE MANURE (Shredded) —A very efficient high grade natural fertilizer for all general 
purposes. There is no danger of burning with this fertilizer; easy to handle as grain. 25 
lbs to 10 feet square. 
10 lbs., 65c—Postage 18c 25 lbs., $1.25—Postage 35c 
50 lbs.. $2.45—By Express 100 lbs , $3.50—By Express 
SHEEP MANURE —Sheep manure is fine for grass, shrubs, trees, vines, vegetables, melons 
and small fruits. It can be used without fear of weed seed. A top dressing any time in the 
summer will start new growth in your lawn or plants. Bone Meal mixed with sheep ma¬ 
nure is the best combination of fertilizer one can use. Use 60 to 100 pounds sheep manure 
to 1000 square feet of surface. 
5 lb. bags, 30c—Postage 10c 10 lb. bags, 55c—Postage 18c 
25 lb. bags. $1.25—F.O.B. Alpha 50 lb. bags, $2.35—F.O.B. Alpha 
BONE MEAL FERTILIZER —Just the thing for roses, shrubs, etc. No danger of burning 
the plants. Use 3 to 5 pounds around each shrub or plant when setting it out. For lawns 
use 50 pounds per 1(P square feet. 
5 lb. bags, 35c—Postage 10c 10 lb. bags, 60c—Postage 18c 
NITRATE OF SODA —This fertilizer is high in nitrogen and is very beneficial for APPLE 
Trees. Apply after blooming period is over. Use lb. to every year age of the tree. Just 
sprinkle on the ground, starting 6 inches from the trunk and going out 2 to 3 feet. 
10 lbs.. 60c 25 lbs-, $1.35 50 lbs.. $2.60 100 lbs., $5.00 
VIGORO —Plant food for lawns, shrubs, trees and flowers. Instructions on every package. 
5 lbs., 50c 10 lbs., 85c 25 lbs., $1.50 
Add 10% for postage on fertilizer where postage is not given 
