EDGEWOOD. EDGEWOOD RYENUE, NEW HAVEN. CONN. 
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fl Rich Green Uelvety Cawn and how 
to maintain it by using our edgewood Best results obtained 
Brand Canada fiardTUood Ashes. to Fal1 application. 
T HE LAWN'S VALUE. The value of a velvety green lawn cannot be disputed. It adds both beauty and value 
to any property, while a worn-out, ill-kept sward.at once detracts from the whole appearance of the other¬ 
wise attractive place. 
WHY LAWNS FAIL. Lawns generally fail on account of a lack of food. Seldom, if ever, does the 
ordinary soil contain sufficient to meet the needs of the grass for any length of time. Even when it does, the first 
few years of the new lawn's growth will exhaust the nourishing elements and starvation of the grass surely com¬ 
mences. It is best not to wait till the lawn shows signs of failure before some means are taken to prevent it The 
vitality once impaired it is difficult to restore it. 
THE WAY TO PREVENT FAILURE. The best way to make the soil rich and thus give the grass the desired 
food, is by giving it a dressing of our CANADA UNLEACHED HARD-WOOD ASHES. Just the right 
proportion of the fertilizing elements the land needs is contained in them. That lich green, velvety appearance 
will be restored to the lawn and new life imparted to half-starved trees, shrubs, etc. Lawns have been known to 
stand the dry summer better when treated with these Wood Ashes. The grass is healthier and therefore better 
able to stand the drought. # 
VALUE OF UNLEACHED HARD-WOOD ASHES. As a good all-round fertilizer, Canada Unleached Hard- 
Wood Ashes have unchallenged value. For lawns, for fruit and ornamental trees and plants, they are superior 
to manure in many respects They carry no weed seeds ; are entirely odorless—a great point ; are clean, easy to 
handle and spread. They do not disfigure the lawn and make it unsightly, as they dissolve into the soil soon after 
being spread. 
QUICK RESULTS. The beneficial effect resulting from the use of our brand is immediate and the marked 
improvement in health and vigor is readily seen. In this respect they are different from many other plant foods. 
REAL FERTILIZING VALUE. Besides a good proportion of Potash and Phosphoric Acid, both valuable 
plant foods, these Canada Unleached Hard-Wood Ashes contain a liberal amount of Wood Lime. This latter 
element is specially valuable in renewing and sweetening land which has become stiff and sour from the too frequent 
application of stable manure, or from other causes. At the same lime it destroys that mossy growth found under 
trees. 
BETTER FRUIT AND LARGER CROPS. Improved quality of fruit and better crops are the natural result 
of the use of the best Canada Unleached Hard-Wood Ashes— ours. Specially good for strawberries and cabbage. 
Borers can be kept away from trees by digging a shallow hole around the butts and placing in it a small quantity 
of Wood Ashes. 
ECONOMY. Prof. Kedzie, chemist to the Agricultural College of Michigan, Figures the value of the avail¬ 
able fertilizing elements of Canada Unleached Hard-Wood Ashes, if purchased at lowest wholesale market rates, 
to be $20.00 a ton. This statement from an authority makes their economy very apparent. 
WHY OURS ARE THE BEST. Our Canada Unleached Hard-Wood Ashes are specially collected and every 
care is exercised in packing and shipping. They are made in Canada from the hard woods only. They are dry 
and sifted clean. We guarantee every pound to be pure and up to the required standard of value as a fertilizer. 
THE AMOUNT NEEDED. Spread evenly from one to two tons an acre, according to the condition of the 
soil, or for small lawns, 100 to 150 lbs. to 1,000 square feet of sod. Less quantity will be needed the second year. 
PRICES. We put them up in 50 and 100 lb. bags, and barrels weighing full 200 lbs.; and can ship to any 
distance. 50 lbs. for $t .oo; 100 lbs. for $1.50 ; 200 lbs. for $2.00; one ton, $18.00. Even less prices on car load 
lots in bulk, barrels or bags, given on application. 
FREE SAMPLE. Send for a sample trial package. It’s free and will give you some idea of the cleanness of 
this fertilizer. 
THE ELM 
TELEPHONE. 
Electric Cars pass Office and Nurseries. 
CITY NURSERY COMPANY, 
EDGEWOOD, Edgewood Avenue, 
NEW HAVEN, CONN. 
