16 
STERLING’S ANNUAL CATALOG 
LAWN MAKING 
Our Lawn Grass Seed is exactly what we represent, recleaned and 
free from weeds, and we sell many hundred pounds all over Long 
Island. 
Loosen the soil in which a new lawn is to be made to a depth 
of at least five inches, and lighten it with humus, compost or manure 
if it is heavy and inclined to bake. Apply fertilizer liberally, either Sheep 
Manure, Bone Meal, Vigoro or our Rasin Brand fertilizer. Use three 
inches of top soil o.r humus if too light. 
Sow in the early spring when cool weather and ample rainfall 
will insure complete germination and a good start for the seedlings 
before hot dry weather comes. If seeding mu9t be delayed, special 
precautions must be taken to prevent the ground drying out. Early fall 
is a very desirable time to seed, if moisture is sufficient. 
See that the seed is well covered. Rake it into a new seed bed 
and roll so that the soil is firmed over the seed. Where seed is sown on 
an old lawn always cover it with a top dressing of sand or soil and 
fertilizer. Seed thrown on the top of hard ground has no chance to 
grow and will merely wash off. 
We will do your grading and seeding for you at a very reasonable 
cost. We would appreciate a chance to figure on your job. 
LAWN GRASS SEED 
5 Lbs. 
and Over 
Per Lb. 
STERLING MIXTURE. We prepare this mixture our¬ 
selves at Sterling Farm, from the highest grade Co¬ 
lonial Bent, Kentucky Blue Grass, Fancy Red Top 
and White Clover. This mixture has given the very 
best satisfaction throughout Long Island. Quick grow¬ 
ing and permanent. 25 Lb. lots at 34c per Lb. 50-100 
Lb. lots at 33c per Lb.$ -35 
PARKWAY MIXTURE. This is my own mixture. It 
contains no White Clover, but large amounts of Co¬ 
lonial Bent and Kentucky Blue Grass with some Fancy 
Red Top. 25 Lb. lots at 39c per Lb.; 50-100 Lb. at 
38c per Lb. 4 ° 45 
SANDY SOIL MIXTURE. A special mixture doing well 
on light soil and in very dry places. Sow 1 Pk. Seed 
Oats with every 25 Lbs. seed. 25 Lbs. at 34c per Lb... .35 .38 
1 
Lb. to 
4 Lbs. 
$ .38 
