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J. WILKINSON ELLIOTT, PITTSBURG. PA. 
Formation of Lawns from Seed 
The ground should be thoroughly drained and well prepared. The soil ought not to be too rich, as a rapid growth is not wanted in the 
grasses of a lawn, but the surface should be as much alike in quality as possible. After sowing, the ground should be rolled, in order to 
press the seed firmly into the soil. The proper time to sow grass seed depends, of course, upon the latitude. In the Central and Eastern 
Slates from September 15 to October 15 is the best time. Seed may also be sown in the spring, provided it is done early enough to 
secure a good, strong growth before the hot, dry weather 
of summer sets in. The sowing should be done when the 
ground is moist, or before an expected rain, and a subse¬ 
quent rolling is always advisable. 
Bolling.—As soon as the frost Is out of the ground in 
the spring the land should be gone over with a heavy 
roller. Winter frosts loosen the soil, and rolling is neces¬ 
sary to compress it again. If grass seed is to be sown, 
this should be done first and the rolling immediately 
afterwards. Frequent rollings are recommended. 
Mowing.—All turf-forming grasses are improved, 
both in vigor of root growth and fineness of texture, by 
frequent mowings. It is impossible to say just how often 
the grass should be mown, as that depends upon the rate 
at which it grows. Too-close cutting should be guarded 
against, however, especially during the hot summer 
months, when the roots require some top growth to pro¬ 
tect them from the burning sun. A good top growth is 
also necessary to protect the roots from the severe winter 
frosts. Mowing should, therefore, be discontinued in time 
to let the grass grow pretty long before winter sets in. 
To Grass a Bank or Terrace.—For each square rod take 
a pound of lawn grass seed and mix it thoroughly with six 
cubic feet of good, dry garden loam. Place in a tub and 
add liquid manure, diluted with about two-thirds of 
water, so as to bring the whole to the consistency of mor¬ 
tar. The slope must be made perfectly smooth, and then 
well watered, after which the paste should be applied and 
made as even and as thin as possible. 
PRICES OF CRASS SEED 
1 can supply the very best quality of Mixed Lawn Grass Seed for $2.50 per bushel. This is exactly the same quality of seed that is 
usually sold for $5 per bushel as Central Park Mixture, or under some other fancy name. Grass seed weighs only 14 pounds per bushel, and 
can be shipped inexpensively by express. I do not supply less than one-half bushel. Special prices quoted for large quantities. Grass seed 
is sold by weight, 14 pounds for a bushel, but 14 pounds of clean grass seed will not fill a bushel. Grass seed can he sown advantageously 
in the fall, preferably in September. Prices: X bushel, $1.50; 1 bushel, $2.50; 10 bushels, $2.25 per bushel. Small quantities shipped 
from here; large quantities from Cincinnati. 
Low Prices for Hydrangeas 
SHIPPED FROM STATION NEAR PITTSBURG 
No more popular plant or shrub has ever been sent out than Hydrangea paniculata grandiflora, and I take great pleasure in offer 
ing my customers a large stock of splendid vigorous plants at such 
extremely low prices that it will enable them to plant this effective 
shrub in quantity. 
People who have only seen this Hydrangea grown singly as speci¬ 
mens have no conception of how beautiful nnd effective they are 
when planted in masses. They are planted in this way at Newport. 
It. I., which is famous for its fine gardens, and almost as famous for 
its Hydrangeas. These Hydrangeas can be planted in connection 
with other shrubbery or in isolated beds, in the same manner as 
Cannas, Calndiums or other strong-growing bedding plants. They 
are perfectly hardy, and, once planted, they are a permanent addi¬ 
tion to the lawn or' garden. When grown in beds or groups they 
should be planted about two feet apart, in very rich soil, which 
should be liberally enriched annually with rotten stable manure, and 
in the early spring, before they commence to grow, cut back so as to 
leave only two or three inches of the new growth of the previous 
season, and if extremely large flowers are desired, cut out some of 
the weaker shoots aftergrowth has commenced. Treated in this man¬ 
ner they will produce enormous panicles of flowers, and the beds 
will be a solid mass of bloom. They bloom profusely the same 
season planted. Try them. You will find them more than satis¬ 
factory. 
Prices good until stock is exhausted. Fall or spring delivery. 
Hydrangea paniculata grandiflora — 
25 50 100 
24 to 30 inches.$4 00 $7 00 $13 00 
3 feet; extra large and bushy. 5 00 8 50 1G 00 
All of the above will bloom the first year, and are superior to the 
stock commonly retailed at 25 cents to $1 each. 
It is suggested that when smaller quantities are wanted two or 
three club together in ordering. 
For prices on smaller quantities, see list of Hardy Shrubs. 
Hydrangea paniculata granditlora 
