R.B.BUCHANAN SEED CQ -7/.> MEMPHIS,TENNESSEE. 
GRASS SEEDS FOR LAWN, PASTURE AND HAY 
HINTS ON FORMATION OF LAWNS—Spade or plow ground to the depth of 8 inches. Afterwards harrow or rake carefully, pul¬ 
verize all lumps, and remove all large stones. If the soil is shallow, procure a supply of fine mold and spread over the surface to 
a depth of 2 inches. Soil may be enriched by bone meal or commercial fertilizers, then rake level and roll the soil well to make a 
solid bottom. Scatter the seed evenly over the surface. Rake seed in and roll, water regularly and carefully, as the soil is liable to 
dry out in the heat of the day, and if it does while the seed are germinating, it will invariably perish. Should bare spots appear, 
rake the surface and sow more seed. 
QUANTITY TO SOW FOR LAWNS—You cannot sow too much; the more, the better; it means quicker, more satisfactory and 
lasting results. We recommend, on new ground, for average mixtures, to sow as follows: 2 pounds on 600 square feet (20x30); 
5 pounds on 1,500 square feet (30x50). 
ANNUAL, BIENNIAL AND PERENNIAL PLANTS 
* AN ANNUAL PLANT—Is one that the seed are planted, producing their bloom and seed and then perishing within one year 
or season. Examples—Sudan, Rye Grass, Stock Peas, and Soy Beans, 
t A BIENNIAL PLANT—Is one continuing for two years and then perishing, as plants whose roots and leaves are formed the 
first year and which produce fruit the second. Example—White Blossom Sweet Clover. 
$ A PERENNIAL PLANT—Is one that lives more than two years whether it retains its leaves or not. Examples—Bermuda, Red 
Top, Timothy, and Most Grass Seeds. 
All Prices on This Page Post Paid. Prices Not Prepaid—See Yellow Price List Enclosed. 
$ 1117—BUCK BRAND PERMANENT LAWN GRASS SEED—By 
far the best mixture of grasses offered for the purpose of quickly 
producing a permanent lawn. It is prepared from our own 
formula, and is a careful blending of varieties adapted to pro¬ 
ducing the thick growth and velvety appearance so much sought 
after. Each variety of grass in its composition is there for a 
special purpose; some for making strong, fibrous roots, which 
take hold upon the soil and keep the turf in place; others of a 
creeping nature quickly fill up any bare spots which may be 
caused by taller sorts dying; varieties which are useful for color 
value, and also kinds that withstand the beating rains. 
Price—1 lb., 40c; 5 lbs., $1.70; 10 lbs., $3.00; 15 lbs., $4.25 
* 1118—BUCK BRAND SHADY LAWN GRASS SEED—Usually 
is not difficult to obtain good turf under trees if the correct 
seed varieties are used. In very stubborn cases, where the shade 
is excessive, it may be necessary to renew the lawn every 
season for two or three years, in which case procedure may well 
be as follows: Add lime every autumn at the rate of 1 pound 
to each 20 square feet; apply Pulverized Sheep Manure at the 
rate of 1 pound per 20 square feet; rake smooth and sow Buck 
Brand Shady Lawn Grass Seed; rake again to cover the seed 
and either roll with a light roller or flatten with the back of 
a spade. Use 1 pound of seed for each 10 feet by 30 feet; sow 
at half these rates when renovating a lawn. 
Price—1 lb., 45c; 5 lbs., $1.95; 10 lbs., $3.35; 15 lbs., $4.75 
$ 1123—POA TRIVIALIS—A fibrous rooted perennial grass that is 
valuable on account of its quick growth, productiveness and 
nutritious qualities. It starts early in the spring and continues 
green till late in the fall, growing to perfection on rich, moist 
soils and in shaded places. As it prefers shelter, the best results 
are had by sowing it with other grasses, such as red top or herd’s 
grass and Kentucky blue grass. 
Price—1 lb., 60c; 5 lbs., $2.75; 10 lbs., $5.50; 15 lbs., $8.00 
*1107—WINTER RYE GRASS—Very valuable for annual pasture; 
also for lawn purposes. It makes a very heavy leaf growth for 
pasture. Used extensively throughout our section for lawns. 
Use it in Bermuda sod to keep the lawn green during the fall, 
winter and early spring, when the Bermuda is dormant. Sow 
from September until March for lawns at the rate of 1 pound to 
each 10 feet by 10 feet; for pasture, 40 pounds to the acre. 
Price—1 lb., 35c; 5 lbs., 90c; 10 lbs., $1.75; 15 lbs., $2.50 
$ 1100—BERMUDA GRASS (Unhulled)—A great boon in the 
South for pasture; when once established, no amount of drouth 
or hot weather will kill it out. It succeeds on nearly all soils. 
It cannot be recommended too highly for pasture and general 
culture in the South, and it is also excellent for summer lawns. 
Its strong, creeping roots will absolutely prevent wash. Sow 
April to July (12 pounds to acre). 
Price—1 lb., 50c; 5 lbs., $2.00; 10 lbs., $3.75; 15 lbs., $5.25 
$1102—HULLED BERMUDA GRASS—Same as unhulled, but 
the hull is removed. This new process promotes quicker ger¬ 
mination. Our tests show that the hulled type will germi¬ 
nate fully within 8 to 10 days, while the regular unhulled 
types take from 21 to 30 days. This should revolutionize the 
planting of Bermuda lawns, the only objection to Bermuda 
seeding before being the length of time necessary for germina¬ 
tion. Half the quantity of seed required per 100 square feet for 
planting. Bermuda will stand more hot sun than any grass known. 
Price—1 lb., 90c; 5 lbs., $3.65; 10 lbs., $6.25; 15 lbs., $7.80 
$1101—RED TOP OR HERD’S GRASS—A hay and pasture 
grass. Succeeds on most kinds of soil, but does best on heavy or 
low, moist, stiff soils. By repeated mowing, this grass holds well 
during the summer, but its chief value is for winter pastures. 
Will stand wet weather admirably, growing well after being 
covered with an overflow of water for two or three weeks at a 
time. It is used largely for hay. For lawn and pasture mix¬ 
tures it is invaluable. Sow 15 to 20 lbs. solid seed to the acre. 
Price—1 lb., 40c; 5 lbs., $1.35; 10 lbs., $2.50; 15 lbs., $3.50 
$ 1103—KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS—A lawn and pasture grass, 
succeeding best on limestone land, but does well on stiff clay 
and medium soils. Forms a compact sod and stands tramping 
exceptionally well. In most sections of the central South it is 
largely sown for lawn purposes also, as it remains almost dor¬ 
mant during the hot weather, and improves after the first year 
on suitable soil until you have a beautiful stand. Its principal 
value in pasture seeding is for mixing with Lespedeza, Ber¬ 
muda, Carpet Grass, and other summer growing grasses, clovers, 
etc. Sow about 40 pounds to the acre. 
Price—1 lb., 40c; 5 lbs., $1.35; 10 lbs., $2.50; 15 lbs., $3.60 
* 1111—SUDAN GRASS—Can be drilled in with a grain drill 
or sown broadcast by hand, 16 to 24 pounds per acre. Sudan 
Grass is easy to cut with a mower and cures readily, so that 
the process is much the same as that of millet or any other hay 
grass, and yields from 2 to 4 tons of cured hay per acre. It is 
best to cut just after full bloom, so that it will have as much 
time as possible for the second growth. After cutting it renews 
its growth promptly, and in about 40 to 50 days another cutting 
is ready. 
Price—1 lb., 25c; 5 lbs., 65c; 10 lbs., $1.10; 15 lbs., $1.40; 25 lbs., $2.00 
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