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BUTZER’S SEED STORE, PORTLAND, OREGON 
LAWN GRASS 
SUGGESTIONS FOR MAKING AND CARE 
OF LAWNS 
It must not be supposed that by sowing grass seeds at 
any season of the year in soil of any character, and in any 
state of cultivation or neglect, a durable, attractive turf is 
to be formed. From the beginning the lawn is both trouble¬ 
some and expensive, and even when obtained, it is like 
liberty, preserved only by “eternal vigilance.” The coarser 
natural grasses and weeds will take possession unless kept 
down, and wherever, from any cause, a bare spot is formed 
it will rapidly enlarge unless repaired. 
A good foundation must be secured, or the rest of the work will be entirely wasted, and too great care can¬ 
not be exercised, since the roots must be able to penetrate quite 18 inches in order to keep the grasses growing 
through the scorching days of July, August and September, if the ground is not already very rich, give a liberal 
application of fertilizer, avoiding the use of stable manure, as it invariably contains seeds of weeds and noxious 
grasses. Bone meal never produces the “burned” appearance so often noticed after the use of ammoniated fer¬ 
tilizers. Harrow or rake the surface to the finest possible condition and roll until all elevations and depressions 
have been removed. 
Rake the seeds in lightly, following with a roller of medium weight, a firmly rolled surface being absolutely 
necessary if the ground be dry; small areas may readily be packed firm by the back of a spade. Sowings made 
in the Fall, from the first of September to the middle of October, are most successful, but if deferred until 
Spring, sowings may be made in February, March and April. 
When the grass is well set, about 4 inches high, it should be cut with a sickle or mown with the machine set 
to avoid cutting too closely, 2 inches at least being left above the root. After then a cutting every ten days 
and an occasional rolling will make the grass finer, strengthen the turf and keep all rank-growing weeds in 
check. In the heat of Summer the mower should be arranged so as to leave ample protection to the roots. An 
occasional saturation is much better than the daily sprinkling commonly thought beneficial. If bare spots ap¬ 
pear they must be patched up by breaking the ground about 10 inches deep, smoothing the surface and raking 
in double the usual allowance of seed. To maintain the vigor and color of the grass a light top dressing of 
bone meal two or three times a year is advisable. Liberal applications of Grozit Brand sheep manure are very 
beneficial and will give your lawn that rich, velvety appearance that is so much admired by everyone. 
For quick results apply a light dressing of Vigoro, Morcrop or Sulphate of Ammonia. 
BUTZER’S FANCY LAWN GRASS SEED 
It is the easiest thing in the world to grow a beautiful lawn. There is nothing that gives quicker growth and 
a thicker sod than Butzer’s Fancy Lawn Grass Mixture. It produces a perfect and enduring lawn of luxuriant 
richness, with closely interwoven, firm, elastic turf, and is often ready for mowing four weeks from sowing. 
This Lawn Grass is composed of a combination of various native and foreign, fine-leaved, deep-rooting grasses 
of interweaving habit, that flourish under our varied conditions, soils and climates, growing during different 
seasons of the year, so that a deep green, smooth and velvety sward, free from clumps, is maintained from 
Spring to Winter, year after year, and without burning brown in Summer. 
Whether you want to seed a small grass plot in your yard or a lawn of more pretentious size, you should use 
Butzer’s Fancy Lawn Grass Seed. Sow 1 lb. to 300 square feet. Price per lb. 60c, postpaid 
BUTZER’S SHADY LAWN GRASS SEED 
For sowing on the north side of buildings, between houses, and for securing a lawn 
under large shade trees 
In many lawns there are places which seem as if nothing can be grown ; some are shaded by large trees and 
others by buildings. For these locations we have offered for some time our Butzer’s Shady Lawn Grass Seed, 
which readily meets the desired requirement. Price per lb. 65c, postpaid 
SEASIDE CREEPING BENT GRASS 
(Agrostis Stolonifera.) Distinctive on account of its compact, creeping, rooting stems. Of rapid growth and 
spreading habit, forming a strong, durable turf. Good for lawns and putting greens because of is fine texture. 
If sown alone, use 50 lbs. to the acre. Write for price. 
CHEWING FESCUE 
A low-growing grass, fine leaved, forms a close turf that prevents ingress of weeds, permanent in all kinds of 
soils, even the lightest and driest; unexcelled for lawns and golf courses when properly grown. Write for price. 
Kentucky Blue Grass—(Poa pratensis)—As is well 
known, this is the grass for which the State of Ken¬ 
tucky is famous. Although it is preeminently a pasture 
grass, it is frequently used in making lawns. When 
Kentucky Blue Grass is used for lawn purposes, the 
seed is generally sown at the rate of 30 to 40 lbs. to 
the acre. If White Dutch Clover is desired, this seed 
should be added at the rate of about y 2 pound to every 
15 pounds of grass seed. Write for price. 
Rough Stalked Meadow Grass (Poa Trivialis)—A 
grass which deserves much greater popularity and 
should be better known as it is an ideal shade grass in 
the Northern half of the United States if it can have 
enough moisture. This grass is a perennial closely re¬ 
lated to Kentucky Blue Grass but somewhat finer and 
softer. It has a splendid apple-green color and is a 
creeper. Sow in Fall or Spring, at rate of 1 lb. to 
every 300 square feet. Write for price. 
Red Top (Agrostis Vulgaris)—A good perennial 
grass for permanent lawns and pastures. 
BROMUS INERMIS 
(Awnless Brome Grass) 
Bromus Inermis—(Awnless Brome Grass.) This is a native of the Russian Steppes and thus is suited to a 
cold climate and dry soil. It is strongly recommended. It is good for pasture, and in some places for meadow 
—where the conditions are favorable. Brome Grass makes a dense growth of leaves which start down close to the 
ground. Animals like it well for pasture. Sheep and cattle like it the best of any grass. Write for price 
BRUSH PASTURE MIXTURE 
The modern farmer and stockman does not dig grubs and stumps from brush lands ; the expense of muscle 
and money is too great to warrant the cost. After the wood from such lands has been cut and sold, he seeds the 
field to tame grasses and clovers which soon take possession of the soil, when it is pastured with sheep, horses 
and other stock. During the time of pasturing the roots and stumps will decay and thus the brush lands are 
made profitable from the beginning at very low cost. Write for price 
