HOW A 
GOOD LAWN 
IS MADE 
The preparation of the soil in which 
to plant a lawn is by far the most im¬ 
portant step toward success. The sur¬ 
face should be thoroughly spaded or 
■slewed to a depth of ten inches. Well 
rotted manure, or better still, Archias’ 
“Sure Lawn” fertilizer, should be 
thoroughly mixed with soil. The soil 
should be well pulverized and rolled be¬ 
fore sowing. It requires approximately 
one pound of seed to every three hun¬ 
dred square feet or seventy-five to one 
hundred pounds to the acre. Be sure to 
sow evenly and rake in, water regularly 
and carefully. Do not allow seed bed to 
dry out during germination period. 
When grass is three inches high cut and 
roll again. Repeat until grass is firm. 
The lawn should be kept free from 
weeds the first season. 
Archias’ Evergreen Lawn Grass Seed 
ARCHIAS’ “EVERGREEN” MIXTURE. This is a mixture of cele¬ 
brated Kentucky Blue Grass and other soft-bladed grasses that 
will withstand the heat and dry weather of our summer and our 
most severe winters, and insure a permanent evergreen lawn. 
Archias’ Evergreen Lawn Grass Seed is as pure and reliable as 
can be found anywhere. We highly recommend this mixture for 
general purposes. Lb. 35c; 3 lbs., $1.00; 10 lbs., $2.75, postpaid. 
ARCHIAS’ “MISSOURI GROWN’’ KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS. 
Fancy, clean. For lawns when mixed with other grasses, and 
especially valuable as a pasture grass. About three bushels to 
the acre for pasture. Lb. 30c; 3 lbs., 80c; 10 lbs., $2.25, postpaid. 
ARCHIAS’ “SHADY NOOK’’ LAWN MIXTURE. A mixture of 
grasses that will thrive in a shady situation, under trees or 
close to walls where there is little sun. Lb., 35c; 3 lbs., $1.00; 
10 lbs., $2.75, postpaid. 
ARCHIAS’ TERRACE SOD LAWN GRASS. Best mixture for ter¬ 
races, railroad embankments and side hills, preventing heavy 
rains from washing. Will withstand drought and produce a rich, 
velvety green turf throughout the season. Lb., 40c; 3 lbs., $1.10; 
10 lbs., $3.00, postpaid. 
ITALIAN RYE GRASS. American grown. An annual grass with 
tall, broad, fiat leaves; plants grow In tufts if left uncut. Very 
valuable for winter and spring lawns with Its quick growth. Lb., 
25c; 5 lbs., 85c, postpaid. 
Lime for Lawns and Gardens 
This is an excellent tonic—sweetens the soil, stimulates 
growth, deepens color, improves quality, releases nitrogen for 
plant food and aids blooming. Flowers in pots, boxes or in the 
garden, vegetables and also fruit and ornamental trees and 
shrubs show marked increase in growth and beauty by a liberal 
application of lime. Apply about a pound to every 30 square 
feet surface and rake in gently. This may be done before plant¬ 
ing or after plants are several inches high. 10-lb. bag, 25c; 50 
lbs., 65c; 100 lbs., $1.00. Delivered in Sedalia. 
CREEPING BENT GRASS (German Mixed Bent). The Bents pro¬ 
duce the very finest turf and for this reason are much in demand 
for putting greens on golf courses. As Bent starts rather slowly 
it is a good plan to sow Red Top with it. Sow one pound per 
square rod. Lb., $1.25; 3 lbs., $3.50, prepaid. 
BERMUDA GRASS. (Cynodon Dactylon). This grass freezes out 
during the winter in the North, but makes a permanent, close 
turf in the South. Resistant to drought and very durable when 
once well established in warm climates. Bermuda is used to 
some extent in the North for spring and summer lawns, and with 
good success. Lb., 45c; 3 lbs., $1.25; 10 lbs., $3.75, postpaid. 
POA TRIVIAL1S (Rough Stalked Meadow Grass). This grass is 
known as “Blue Grass of the Shade,” being particularly adapted 
to shady places. Belongs to the same family as the Kentucky 
Blue. Sow 30 lbs. per acre. Lb., 35c; 3 lbs., $1.00, prepaid. 
RED TOP FANCY. Recleaned seed. Grows well in almost any soil 
and is valuable either for meadows, pasture or lawns, especially 
so for moist land. About 15 pounds to the acre. Lb., 25c; 5 lbs., 
$1.00; 10 lbs., $1.95, postpaid. 
WHITE CLOVER (Trifolium repens). Valuable in lawn grass mix¬ 
tures and indispensable in pasture mixtures. Lb., 50c; 6 lbs., 
$2.25, postpaid. 
For Seed Sowers and Fertilizer Distributors, See Page 14. 
Rid Your Lawn of Weeds 
SULPHATE OF IRON. A remedy for weeds on lawns, kills 
dandelions without injuring grass. Dissolve 5 lbs. in 10 gals, 
water for 200 sq. ft. Repeat in ten days. Apply with fine 
spray. 5 lbs., 45c; 10 lbs., 80c; 25 lbs., $1.45; 50 lbs., $2.25; 
100 lbs.. $3.50. 
New Home Beauty 
You’ll have finer success with all of 
your gardening activities if you feed 
everything you grow with Vigoro. It s 
the plant food that contains ALL of 
the necessary elements. It’s balanced! 
16 ozs., 10c; 5 lbs., 50c; 10 lbs., 85c; 
25 lbs., $1.50; 50 lbs., $2.50; 100 lbs.. 
$4.00, not prepaid. 
VIGORO 
™ Complete plant food 
Fertilizers for Lawn, Qarden and 
Qreenhouse 
NO LAND IS SO GOOD BUT IT WILL PAY A GOOD PROFIT ON A JUDICIOUS 
USE OF FERTILIZER 
FINE BONE MEAL (Steamed). An excellent general-purpose fertilizer containing phosphoric 
acid, ammonia and potash; especially good for sweet peas and other flowers, especially by 
florists in greenhouse work. 1-Ib. pkg., 10c; 5-lb. pkg., 30c; 10-lb. pkg., 60c; 25-lb. sack. 
$1.00; 50-lb. sack, $1.50; 100-lb. sack, $2.50. 
BLOOD MEAL. Quick acting fertilizer, immediately soluble. 1 lb., 15c; 2 lbs., 25c; 10 lbs., 
$1.00; 25 lbs., $2.00. 
SHEEP MANURE. Ideal dressing for cemetery or private lawns, golf courses, or wherever a 
strong, luxuriant growth of grass is needed. Market gardeners and truckers will find sheep 
guano extremely profitable to use on all crops. Carnations, roses, chrysanthemums and 
violets are particularly benefited by its liberal use. 25-lb. bag, 75c; 50-lb. bag, $1.25; 100- 
lb. bag, $2.25. 
POTTING SOIL. For repotting ferns and all house plants. Specially prepared and ready for 
use. Pk., 25c; Yz bu., 45c; bu., 75c; 2 bus., $1.25, not prepaid. 
NITRATE OF SODA. For vegetables use 300 lbs. to the acre. Lawns and pot plants use In 
liquid form. 1 lb. to 26 gals, water. Price, lb., 10c; 10 lbs., 75c; 25 lbs., $1.25; 100 lbs., $3.90. 
SULPHATE OF AMMONIA. Increases plant growth on farms, gardens, orchards, vineyard*, 
greena lawns and shrubs. Lb., 15c; 5 lbs., 50c; 10 lbs., 85c; 25 lbs., $1.75; 100 lb#., $4.75. 
FAIRY BRAND PLANT FOOD. Will make your house plants and garden flowers more vigor- 
orous and beautiful. Price per can (feeds 25 plants for six months), for only 20c each, 
postpaid. 
NOC-OUT-FERTILIZER DISTRIBUTOR-U-L like it only $1.00, postpaid. 
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