NOVELTIES AND SPECIALTIES 
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STATICE DUMOSA 
THE FINEST STATICE FOR DRYING 
Of great value to the florist, in fact the most valuable of 
all Statices. In general appearance it resembles the well- 
known Incana Nana variety, which when dried is being im¬ 
ported from Germany and here used in immense quantities 
in wreaths and other floral work. Dumosa differs from 
Incana Nana in having larger individual florets, much brighter 
in color, clear silvery white when dry and lavender when 
fresh. The branched stalks are more than twice the size 
of Incana, the main stems twice as stout. For these reasons 
Dumosa is a highly valuable new variety. Height 20 in. 
Perfectly hardy without protection anywhere. T. pkt. 10c; 
oz. $1.00; lb. $10.00. 
Lawn Grass Seed 
In composing lawn grass mixtures, we use the highest 
grade of seed thoroughly recleaned, containing the largest 
proportion and the greatest weight of actual seed, a grade 
that is closely 100% free of hulls, the best grade obtainable. 
The small proportion of Rye grass that is included in 
some of the mixtures insures a quick effect (within a month 
from date of sowing). Rye grass is a protective grass and 
dies out completely in two years, its place is taken by Blue 
Grass, New Zealand Fescue and finally by Bent Grasses, all 
fine leaved varieties. You will have from our seed a wonder¬ 
ful lawn that you will be proud of. 
SPECIAL BENT LAWN GRASS SEED 
Composed of the best Bent varieties with a proper proportion of 
Red Top and Rye Grass. This special Bent Grass seed will produce 
a dense turf of the finest texture rivaling in luxuriant feel an ex¬ 
pensive oriental rug. No other Lawn Grass can compare in results 
with a lawn produced from the Bent Grasses. Bent Grasses are the 
dwarfest in cultivation, their creeping character causes them to mat 
together and they produce a dense mat of fine, silky leaves, deep, 
rich green in color. Bent turf can be mown closely and will stand 
up well under the heaviest wear. Ideal for forming a terrace sod 
as it will withstand drought and sun. If the slope is gentle add 
one inch of top soil, sow the seed at the rate of one pound to each 
100 square feet, rake the seed in and firm the soil with a roller or 
back of a spade. If the slope is quite steep, proceed as above but 
sow along with the Bent Lawn Grass Seed one-half pound of Italian 
Rye Grass to each 100 square feet. Italian Rye Grass is a quick 
growing grass and will hold the soil together and give a chance for 
Bent Grasses to establish themselves. Mow the Rye Grass as soon 
as the growth is of sufficient height and keep it cut. We compose 
this Special Bent Lawn Grass Mixture out of separate varieties, 
using only the heaviest and highest germinating seed and if you 
will follow our directions you will have a lawn that will be the talk 
of the neighborhood. Price: Lb. 90c; 2 lbs. $1.75; 5 lbs. $4.00, pre¬ 
paid. NOT prepaid: 10 lbs. $8.00; 100 lbs. $75.00. 
ITALIAN RYE GRASS 
An annual, fine leaved deep green grass, unexcelled as an ad¬ 
mixture in lawn grass. Will make a fine turf in 30 days after sow¬ 
ing. Its value lies In the fact that by its extremely quick growth 
it will bind soil together preventing washing out in case of heavy 
downpours and that it will protect other grasses of fine texture like 
Bent Grass for Instance. Its main usefulness in the North is to 
serve as a “nurse crop”, in the South it makes an excellent winter 
turf when Bermuda Grass is dormant. High grade imported seed. 
Lb. 30c; 2 lbs. 56c, prepaid. Unprepaid: 10 lbs. $1.80; 100 lbs. $16.00. 
Directions for Making a Lawn 
On new lawns use 1 lb. of Seed for 100 square feet; 100 lbs. for 
one acre. To replenish lawns where grass is thin use half quantity. 
If you want a nice lawn and this in from 30 to 40 days after 
sowing, you cannot use lesB than 100 lbs. of seed to the acre. 
In the formation of lawns, and proper care of lawns, many 
things are to be considered. The beauty of a lawn consists in the 
evenness of Its surface, and the richness of its verdure. This can 
only be produced on well-drained, prepared, thoroughly pulverized 
soils. Another important consideration in making a lawn, is to have 
the soil of even depth throughout, so that the grass may be marked 
by a regularity of growth. After sowing, the ground should be 
lightly harrowed or raked, and heavily rolled, in order to press the 
seed into the soil. Sowing can be done from the middle of March 
to the middle of May, and in favorable seasons, even up to July. 
Seed may also be sown from the latter part of August to the end 
of September. As soon as the frost is out of the ground, the land 
should be heavily rolled, and cross-rolled, as the soil is loosened by 
winter frosts, and rolling is necessary to compress it again. 
DANDELIONS—A good way to eradicate dandelions and other 
weeds in a lawn is to cut the grass regularly and never closer than 
two Inches from the soil surface. Cutting induces sturdier growth 
of grass but the weeds perish when cut regularly and are prevented 
to seed themselves. 
Leave cut grass lay, it will quickly shrivel, work down to the 
soil surface and form a mulch. Your grass will withstand dry 
weather far better than lawn that is sprinkled. Your lawn will con¬ 
tinue green in spite of drought for an entire summer. Watering: 
Apply water when the color of your grass begins to be pale Instead 
of a deep green, then soak the ground a foot deep by laying the 
hose on the ground and letting the water flow in a gentle stream 
for an hour or two on one section after another. Do not sprinkle 
your lawn as sprinkling is of doubtful help and in some cases 
actually does harm. If you will water thoroughly your grass will 
have plenty of moisture to fall back upon for three weeks in hottest 
of weather and longer if the temperature is not too excessive. And 
it is easier and less work too, than when you are sprinkling every 
day. 
Lawn grasses should be sown thickly, from 150 to 50 square 
feet to the pound, depending upon condition of the soil, time of 
year. etc. We like the plan of working in units of 100 square feet 
(10 by 10 feet squares), and seeding each unit with the quantity of 
seed decided upon. An easy way to do this is to take two heavy 
cords, each ten feet long and with a loop in each end. By starting 
at one corner and staking oot regular spaces using the same amount 
of seed for 'each square of 100 feet your lawn will be very evenly 
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Use no fresh manure for fertilizer because It contains weed seeds. 
Bone meal one pound per 100 square feet is the proper thing to use. 
IF your lawn becomes mottled with brown patches of dying 
grass or showing damage of any nature write to Dept, of Agricul¬ 
ture, Washington, D. C. You will get expert advice absolutely free 
of cost. 
WHITE CLOVER—JXw® recleaned Beed 
1 lb. 55c; 10 lbs. 
KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS-i^Vl^ 1 lb 
GRASS FOR GOLF COURSES Bent Grass is ^the 
best. The sturdiest grower, staying green even in prolonged hot and 
dry weather. Resistant to zonate-eye spot, a disease manifesting 
itself in the peculiar targeted appearance on the leaves, sometimes 
killing the leaves entirely, turning the turf to a brown color. For 
best results in establishing a turf start Bent Grass from seed. Use 
15 lbs. per acre. 
WASHINGTON BENT GRASS J « 
lbs. 75c per lb. In lots of 10 lbs. or over 70c per lb. 
GERMAN BENT GRASS ‘.ft iKo'. 
IF your lawn becomes mottled with brown patches of dying 
grass or showing damage of any nature write to Dept, of Agricul¬ 
ture, Washington, D. C. You will get expert advise absolutely 
free of cost. 
PEONIES FOR FALL DELIVERY 
In order to reduce our acreage of peonies we are offering the 
roots, all strong divisions, 3 to 5 eyes, for delivery during the 
months of August, September and November, at very, very low prices. 
EDULIS SUPERBA —Pink, very early high class cut Cower. 
HUMMEI —Very late, strong growing deep pink and extra heavy 
bloom producer. 
QUEEN EMMA—Light pink, strong growing variety, medium early, 
high class for cutting. 
MME. EMILE GALLE— Lavender pink, early heavy bloom producer. 
A VALANCE— Pure white; FELIX CROUSSE— Fine red. 
Of the above named varieties we have way too large an acreage 
and in order to move the roots we are offering them at the unheard 
of low prices as follows: 10 roots for $1.00; 25 roots $2.00; 50 roots 
$3.50; 100 roots $6.00. 
FESTIVA MAXIMA, KARL ROSENFIELD, MONS JULES ELIE, 
CLAIRE DUBOIS, MME. DUCEL, MARIE LEMOINE. All these are 
high class, well known cut-flower varieties. We offer: 10 roots $1.50; 
25 rots $3.25; 50 roots $6.00; 100 roots $10.00. 
THERE8E —Three for 50c; LE CYGNE —Three for $1.50. 
SARAH BERNHARD—Three for 50c; PHILIPE RIVOIRE—Three 
for $1.00. 
DOUBLE PEONIES MIXED—Nothing but double and first-class cut- 
flower varieties In this mixture. The bulk of these are such vari¬ 
eties as Festiva Maxima, Edulis Superba, Felix Crousee. La Brune 
a fine deep dark red, Humel and Mme de Vernville, pink. In lots 
of 50 or over at $4.00 per 100. No order accepted for less than $2.00. 
All prices are F. O. B. Council Bluffs. No charge for packing. 
Good count. Clean roots. 
