Perry Seed Company, 12-13 Faneuil Hall Square, Boston 
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FRANKLIN RARKLAWNSEED 
TRADE MARK REGISTERED 
This man is wise to sow the 
best Lawn Seed he can se¬ 
cure, Perry’s Franklin 
Park. He knows that it 
pays to start right, that the 
first saving by using “cheap” 
seed is lost quickly by nec¬ 
essary replacement of a poor 
catch of inferior grasses. 
The Best Mixture for Sunny Lawns 
Recognized as a quality mixture for those who want the best. Every good lawn be¬ 
gins with good seed. Franklin Park Lawn Seed is good seed. It is blended fresh 
every season from heavy, recleaned, live seeds of only those grasses known to be adapted 
to oui soils and climate. A small amount of White Dutch Clover is included. It is free 
from worthless chaff. It is high in germination as tests will prove. Franklin Park is 
used extensively on lawns of fine homes and large estates, in parks and cemeteries all 
OVe ^ 5 !^ England. Under ordinary conditions, 1 lb. (1 qt.) is sufficient to properly 
seed 300 to 400 square feet. 
Prices: y 2 lb. 35c., 1 lb. (1 qt.) 65c., 4 lbs. $2.40, 8 lbs. (1 pk.) $4.40, 16 lbs. $8.25, 
32 lbs. (1 bu.) $16.00, 100 lbs. $48.00 
Postpaid in New England at these prices up to and including 32 lbs., when 
cash accompanies the order 
PERRY’S SHADY SPOT LAWN SEED 
There’s no better mixture for sowing on the north side of buildings, between 
houses or under shade trees 
Our Shady Spot Lawn Seed is specially blended from the best grasses it is possible 
to obtain for this purpose, only those that grow and flourish under shady conditions in 
their natural and wild state being used. We sell large quantities of this high grade mixture. 
Prices: % lb. 35c., 1 lb. 60c., 5 lbs. $2.50, 10 lbs. $4.50, 20 lbs. (1 bu.) $8.00, 
50 lbs. $19.50. Ask for prices on larger quantities 
Postpaid in New England at above prices up to and including 20 lbs., when 
cash accompanies the order 
HINTS ON LAWN 
PREPARATION 
Practically every lawn 
presents an individual 
problem, but a few 
points are important to 
all. 
Nothing can replace 
thorough preparation— 
spading deeply to loosen 
the soil well—raking to 
free it from refuse of all 
kinds and to pulverize it 
finely—careful grading 
—enriching sufficiently, 
and seeding with ample 
amounts of good seed. 
Deep spading improves the mechanical condition of the soil, permitting the tiny roots 
to penetrate deeply, and secure a maximum of soil food and water. It must be finely pul¬ 
verized to make a good seed bed. Top soil (preferably a sandy loam) should be spread only 
on properly prepared sub-soil. Rake well'to carefully grade, and always up-hill on banks 
and terraces. 
Bank and Terrace Mixture 
Sow for Quick Results and Permanence 
A splendid mixture of varieties with strong, deep-spreading 
roots of quick growth. Most effectual in binding loose soils, and 
preventing slopes from being washed out by rains. Blended 
for adverse conditions and to produce a fine, smooth, velvety 
sod of a beautiful rich green. Broadcast 25 lbs. of Vert to each 
1000 square feet and rake in lightly. Sow 1 lb. of our Bank and 
Terrace Mixture to each 250 to 300 square feet and rake again 
lightly and firm with a roller or the back of a spade. On steep 
slopes it may be well to sow a quart of seed oats to each 2 lbs. 
of seed to help retain the surface. 
Lb. 60c., 5 lbs. $2.50, 10 lbs. $4.50, 25 lbs. $10.00 
If the soil is known to be sour (acid), apply Land Lime to the rough grade and rake in 
before spreading either fertilizer or lawn seed. As insurance against the injurious grubs of 
June Bugs and Japanese Beetles, dig in also 8 lbs. of Arsenate of Lead to each 1000 square 
feet. Broadcast at least 25 lbs. of good plant food like Vert to each 1000 square feet, especially 
under trees. 
Sow Franklin Park Lawn Seed in all sunny situations, Shady Spot elsewhere, at the 
rate of 1 lb. to every 300 to 400 square feet. Make sure you broadcast it evenly. (A Cy¬ 
clone Seeder will save seed, time and patience on large areas). Roll, if not sticky, with a 
water weight roller to settle the seed uniformly and make the lawn smoother and more pre¬ 
sentable. On small spaces simply raking will answer. 
We advise watering at night or early morning—not when the sun shines. Cut the grass 
frequently with a sharp lawn mower after it first gets about 3 inches high. Dig out promptly 
with a Sure Grip Weeder any weeds that may spring up from weed seeds that have been lying 
dormant in the soil. Scatter in small amounts of additional seed where weeds have been 
extracted. Always keep a package of Franklin Park Lawn Seed on hand for this purpose. 
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This man is happy for it 
is a pleasure to mow a 
fine lawn produced by 
sowing Perry’s Franklin 
Park Lawn Seed on 
properly prepared soil 
enriched w T ith Vert, a well- 
balanced plant food foi 
lawns and gardens 
THE LAWN, Dickinson—is the best book on the subject. $1.25 postpaid 
