LAWNS 
The following simple directions may be found useful to those who are not familiar with lavn making: 
The soil should be of good depth, moderately rich, and in many cases the land should be carefully drained. 
Grading should be done and the soil thoroughly pulverized by careful harrowing and raking. Some good fertilizer— 
pure ground bone, wood ashes or a specially prepared lawn fertilizer—should be used. After spreading the ferti¬ 
lizer, the surface should be carefully raked and rolled. The rolling often develops uneven spots w hich should be 
leveled before the seed is sown. After sowing, the ground should again be lightly raked and rolled. 
The selection of seed is important. Use only such mixtures as are free from weed seeds, and such as will 
produce a firm, strong turf and a fine growth. A liberal quantity is necessary to secure good results (not less than 
64 lbs. per acre). The best time to make a lawn is from the middle of August through September. If seed is 
sown at this season, the grass will become strong enough to withstand the Winter, and a good lawn is assured 
the following season. If seed cannot be sown at this time, it should be sown as early as possible in the Spring. 
Boston Lawn Grass Seed. This mixture is composed of such varieties as long experience has shown to be adapted 
to produce a permanent, heavy turf. Weighs 16 lbs. per bus. Lb. 35c., bus. $5.00. 
Grey’s Special Recleaned Lawn Grass Seed. Recleaned seeds only are used in this mixture, and it is as free 
from weed seeds and chaff as the latest improved seed cleaning machinery can make it, and it is composed of 
such varieties as make a close and lasting turf. In recommending this grade to our custon ers v e are sure we 
are recommending a mixture which cannot be excelled for general lawn purposes. Weight 32 lbs. per bus. 
Sow 64 lbs. per acre. Lb. 50c. 
Mixture for Shaded Lawns. Fine grasses selected especially for locations partially shaded by buildings or 
trees. Weighs 24 lbs. per bus. Lb. 50c. 
SPECIAL MIXTURES FOR TENNIS COURTS, GOLF LINKS, ETC. 
The following mixtures have been used on many prominent golf courses, etc., in this vicinity, and have given 
entire satisfaction. 
Fair Green Mixture. For general use on golf links. Lb. 50c., 100 lbs. $45.00. 
Putting Green Mixture. A combination of grasses best suited to produce a close, firm, and lasting turf, which 
will endure frequent cutting. Lb. 50c., 100 lbs. $45.00. 
Tennis Court Mixture. A mixture of fine grasses especially adapted to tennis courts, which will bear trampling 
without injury. Lb. 50c., 100 lbs. $45.00. 
Ball Grounds Mixture. This mixture is used by both the leagues in Boston with the most satisfactory results. 
32 lbs. per bus. Lb. 50c., 100 lbs. $45.00. 
Bowling Green Mixture. A mixture of fine, hardy grasses, especially adapted for bowling greens. Lb. 60c., 
100 lbs. $55.00. 
A. T. De La Mare Company, Inc., Horticultural Printers, 488 to 4-48 West 37th St., New York 
