RIBSAM’S LAWN GRASS SEEDS 
The preparation for laying down lawns is too often hastily and imperfectly made. The first point is to get 
the ground shaped to the desired grade, after which the whole area should be spaded to a depth of 5 to 6 inches. 
Sufficient subsoil should be removed so that at least 3 inches of good soil will overlay the whole in all places. If 
drainage is poor in certain sections of your lawn, drains should be laid wherever necessary. An application of lime 
is always advisable on newly built lawns and should be applied at the rate of 50 pounds to 1,000 square feet. Lime 
will correct excessive acidity. A generous application of organic matter such as Hyper Humus, dehydrated Cow 
Manures and Bonemeal, should be applied and mixed with the upper 3 inches of your plot. Not only does organic 
matter improve the texture and structure of your soil but it provides a favorable medium for nitrifying bacteria 
which is conducive to good plant growth, and increases and lengthens the availability of moisture and plant food. 
Rake and roll the area smooth, care being taken that no ridges and depressions are present. Then roll firmly, and 
after a light raking, sow RIBSAM’S RELIABLE GRASS MIXTURES at the rate of 1 pound to 150 or 200 
square feet. Rake lightly and then roll firmly. Sowing may be done in the months of March, April or May and 
will form a good lawn before August. The Fall sowing of grass seed should be done in the months of August and 
September. A thick seeding will serve to choke out undesirable weed growth and make a smooth, even lawn. 
RIBSAM’S EVERGREEN LAWN GRASS SEED 
From yearly comparative trials, has proved to be unsurpassed for first-class and permanent results. This is due to the fact 
that we use only the very finest varieties of the most suitable grasses, thoroughly recleaned, free from all chaff and weed seeds. 
This seed will produce a green, smooth, velvety sod with a thick bottom and free from such varieties of common grasses as produce 
clumps and knots on the lawn, which so frequently spoil the desired smooth and deep effect. 
Lb. 40c., 2 lbs. 75c., 5 lbs. $1.75, 10 lbs. $3.25, 20 lbs. $6.00, 100 lbs. $28.00 
RIBSAM’S CHOICE LAWN GRASS SEED 
This is composed of choice selected grasses, with White Clover, of neat, compact growth and will produce fine sward. 
Lb. (which measures somewhat near a quart) 30c., 2 lbs. 55c., 5 lbs. $1.25, 10 lbs. $2.25, 20 lbs. $4.25, 100 lbs. $20.00 
RIBSAM’S SHADY NOOK LAWN GRASS MIXTURE 
Usually it is quite difficult to obtain a satisfactory growth of grass under trees and in shady places. For sowing in such places 
we recommend the use of this special mixture. It will quickly produce an abundant and even growth of beautiful green grass. 
The grasses used in making this special mixture are only those that are well adapted for growing in shade. 
Lb. 40c., 2 lbs. 75c., 5 lbs. $1.75,10 lbs. $3.25, 20 lbs. $6.00, 100 lbs. $28.00 
RIBSAM’S TERRACE SOD GRASS SEED 
Realizing the difficulty experienced by the majority of lawn makers in getting a thick turf which will hold the soil on terraces 
and high slopes and prevent washing by heavy rains, we have, after much experimenting, established a mixture which admirably 
fills this need. This mixture has been carefully blended so as to contain various grasses of rapid, dense, even growth and strong 
root system which will insure a permanent, beautiful slope. 
Lb. 30c., 2 lbs. 55c., 5 lbs. $1.25, 10 lbs. $2.25, 20 lbs. $4.25, 100 lbs. $20.00 
LAWN GRASS MIXTURES SUGGESTED BY NEW JERSEY EXPERIMENTAL 
STATION 
Formula No. 1 —Standard mixture with Clover. Lb. 40c., 10 lbs. $3.25, 100 lbs. $30.00 
Formula No. 1 —Standard mixture without Clover. Lb. 40c., 10 lbs. $3.25, 100 lbs. $30.00 
Formula No. 2 —For finest quality turf. Lb. 75c., 10 lbs. $6.50, 100 lbs. $58.00 
Formula No. 3 —For shaded areas.. Lb. 65c., 10 lbs. $5.50, 100 lbs. $50.00 
Formula No. 4 —Poor or sandy soils. Lb. 65c., 10 lbs. $5.50, 100 lbs. $50.00 
Above mixtures should be used at the rate of 1 lb. to 200 sq. ft., 100 lbs. to the acre 
