LANDRETHS’ LAWN GRASS PRODUCES PERMANENT RESULTS 
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QUANTITY OF GRASS AND CLOVER TO SOW PER ACRE 
As recommended 
by the United States 
Department of Agriculture 
LAWNS 
PASTURES 
As recommended 
by the United States 
Department of Agriculture 
LAWNS 
PASTURES 
Planted 
Alone 
In Mix¬ 
tures 
Planted 
Alone 
In Mix¬ 
tures 
Planted 
Alone 
In Mix¬ 
tures 
Planted 
Alone 
In Mix¬ 
tures 
Bermuda. 
125-150 
6-8 
5-6o 
Fescue, Meadow. 
20-25 
5-6 
Bent Grass, Colonial. 
100 
10-15 
Fescue-Red, Creeping . 
50-60 
16-20 
Blue Grass, Canadian. 
15-20 
5-6 
Fescue-Sheep....'. 
50-70 
Blue Grass, Kentucky. 
50-70 
15-20 
5-6 
Orchard Grass. 
20-25 
4-5 
Clover, White Dutch. 
6-7 
8-10 
3-6 
Red Top, Fancy Recleaned.. 
10-15 
10-12 
2-4 
Clover, Alfalfa. 
15-206 
Rough Stalked Meadow.... 
50 
15-18 
5-6 
Clover, Crimson. 
15-22 
12-15 
Rye Grass, Domestic. 
125-150 
10-15 
20-25 
3-4 
Clover, Alsike. 
8 
2-4 
Rye Grass, Ralian. 
10-15 
20-25 
3-4 
Clover, Red. 
10-15 
2-6 
Rye Grass, Perennial. 
10-15 
20-25 
3-4 
Clover, White Blossom Sweet. 
15-25 
Rve Grass. Pacev’s .. 
15-20 
3-4 
Fescue, Chewing’s. 
50-70 
. Timothy. 
12-15 
4-6 
aWith Lespedeza. 58-10 in dry farming areas. See description of grasses for additional information. 
HERBS 
Sow One Ounce to Ten Yards of Row 
Herbs are very ornamental, many bearing really 
lovely dowers; they of course impart a strong, spicy 
taste and odor to various culinary operations. Those 
marked with a ★ are perennial, and when once es¬ 
tablished, may be preserved for years. Of these, sow 
the seed very carefully in seed-beds about the middle 
of Spring, and the following Autumn or Spring trans¬ 
plant to convenient situations. The others are 
annuals. 
Anise—66 Days 
Root and leaf somewhat like celery. 14 to 16 inches 
tall. Used for garnishing, seasoning and cordials. 
Pkt., .05; oz., 15.; \ lb., .45; lb., 1.55. 
★Balm—55 Days 
Lemon flavored leaves used in seasoningjliqueurs, etc. 
Pkt., .10; oz., .50. 
Borage—60 Days 
Flowers excellent for bees, and for garnishing cool 
drinks. Leaves used in salads. Flowers blue, star 
shaped. Flavor is like cucumber. Foliage very fuzzy. 
Pkt., .05; oz., .20; | lb., .55; lb., i.75. 
Caraway— -60 Days 
Cultivated for seeds which are used in seasoning 
confectionery, pastry and meat. Foliage like carrot. 
Pkt., .05; oz., .15; \ lb., .30; lb., 1.00. 
Chervil, Cded^P^SO Days 
Divided light green leaves. Used in seasoning salads. 
Pkt., .05; oz., .15; \ lb., .40; lb., 1.25. 
Coriander —50 Days 
24 inches. Seeds used for seasoning. 
Pkt., .05; oz., .15; \ lb., .30; lb., 1.00. 
Dill, Mammoth—70 Days 
24 inches. Seeds very flat, used in flavoring pickles 
and preserves. Foliage small and feathery, and 
flowers attractive yellow. 
Pkt., .05; oz., .15; l lb., .30; lb., 1.00. 
Fennel Florence—60 Days 
Bulb is usually boiled and used in fish sauces. The 
stalks when blanched often eaten like celery. 
Pkt., .05; oz., .30; | lb., .85; lb., 2.75. 
★Fennel Sweet—60 Days 
24 inches, thick-set plant. Leaves large and finely 
cut, almost forming a head with wide, straight inte¬ 
rior. Foliage resembling Dill. 
Pkt., .05; oz., .15; | lb., .45; lb., 1.50. 
Horehound—55 Days 
Leaves used in flavoring and in cough remedies. 
Pkt., .10; oz., .50. 
★Lavender—60 Days 
Seed germinates very slowly. Flowers used for 
scenting clothes, and for manufacturing perfume. 
Pkt., .05; oz., .35; \ lb., 1.20; 
★Mint, Old Fashioned—70 Days 
For making mint sauce and julips. Spreads rapidly 
by means of underground shoots. 
Pkt., .10; oz., .25. 
Pennyroyal—65 Days 
Leaves are used for seasoning puddings. Low 
growing plant with bluish-lilac flowers. 
Pkt., .10; oz., .60. 
★Rosemary—70 Days 
Foliage dark and shining. Flowers light blue. Used 
in seasoning and for aromatic oil. 
Pkt., .10; \ oz., .75. 
★Sage—70 Days 
Long gray-silver leaves produced in profusion, used 
for seasoning stuffings. Plant 12 inches tall. 
Pkt., .05; oz., .35; \ lb., 1.05; lb., 3.50. 
★Sorrel—70 Days 
Can be eaten raw for salad, or boiled like spinach. 
Pkt., .05; oz., .15; | lb., .50; lb., 1.75. 
Summer Savory—60 Days 
Small purple flowers, used for coloring and flavoring. 
Pkt., .05; oz., .15; \ lb., .45; lb., 1.50. 
Sweet Basil—60 Days 
Tall, light green. Very aromatic. Used for.season- 
ing. Very productive in foliage. 18 inches. 
Pkt., .05; oz., .20; ^ lb., .60 
Sweet Marjoram—70 Days 
Small mouse-eared foliage used for seasoning. 
18 inches. 
Pkt., .05; oz., .30; \ lb., .90; lb., 3.00. 
★Tarragon—65 Days 
The leaves, dried or fresh, are steeped in vinegar, 
which adds a much desired flavor. 
Pkt., .10. 
★Thyme, English—70 Days 
Used for seasoning and for making tea for nervous 
headaches. Small dark-green wiry foliage. 
Pkt., .05; oz., .35; fib., 1.20; lb., 4.00. 
★Thyme, French—70 Days 
Common or Narrow Leaf Thyme. Leaves and 
young shoots used for seasoning. 
Pkt., .05; oz., .60; l lb., 1.75. 
Waldmeister (Asperula odorata)—70 Days 
Used for scenting clothes and flavoring purposes. 
Pkt., .10. 
★Wormwood—70 Days 
For flavoring, medicine and liqueurs. 
Pkt., .10; oz., .45. 
