T. LEE ADAMS SEED COMPANY - KANSAS CITY, MO. 
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LAWN GRASS SEEDS 
HOW TO MAKE A LAWN 
The best soil is a good medium texture; the surface should be 
thoroughly pulverized and smoothed to the desired grade, removing all 
large stones, roots and hardened pieces of earth. When the soil is firm, 
level and suitably moist, sow Adams’ Lawn Grass Seed at the rate of 75 
to 100 pounds per acre, or a pound to 300 square feet (a space 15x20). 
It is unwise to be too economical in the quantity of seed used, if the 
best results are desired. The seed should be sown broadcast and as 
evenly as possible, then give a thorough rolling or tamp well with the 
back of a spade. Seed must be well firmed in soil. Our lawn seed does 
not contain Crab Grass seed. 
SOWING 
The sowing of grass seed in late summer or fall is highly recom¬ 
mended. Sowing at this time of year causes the young grass to “stool 
out,” whereas if planted during hot weather it tends to grow tall and 
slender. For this reason it requires a greater quantity of seed. Fall 
planting is also beneficial in that it prevents the re-seeding of weeds. 
Spring planting is also satisfactory, but should be done early in order 
that the young grass will obtain a good growth before warm weather. 
Water lightly but thoroughly. It is not advisable to “soak” the 
ground until the new grass has been cut. 
New turf should have its first cutting when the grass is from 2 to 
3 inches long. Set the blades of the mower high to clip only the ends 
of the young grass. 
The continuous growing of one crop impoverishes the richest soil. 
Blue Grass is no exception and when not fed with proper fertilizer, 
soon turns sour. Blue Grass is a permanent crop and requires richer 
feeding than most crops. It must be thoroughly enriched if it is to live 
and grow. 
KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS—Fancy Clean 
Kentucky Blue Grass is the most nutritious hardy and valuable of 
all northern grasses. Sown with White Clover it forms a splendid 
lawn ; for this purpose use not less than 54 pounds of Blue Grass and 14 
pounds of White Clover per acre. If sown by itself for meadow or 
pasturage, use about 28 pounds per acre. 1 lb., 25c; 5 lbs., $1.00; 
10 lbs., $1.85. 
ADAMS 7 /7 EVERGREEN 7/ LAWN GRASS 
This special mixture produces beautiful and permanent lawns. It 
is made from our own formula and composed of grasses which are 
adapted for the purpose of producing turf which retains its rich green 
color and velvety appearance throughout the entire summer and fall. 
Our seed is thoroughly re-cleaned. 1 lb., 25c; 5 lbs., $1.00; 10 lbs., $1.85. 
SHADY PLACE GRASS 
For sowing in shady places we recommend the use of this special 
mixture. It will quickly produce an abundant and even growth of 
beautiful green grass. The grasses used in making this special mixture 
are only those that are well adapted for growing in shade. 1 lb., 30c; 
5 lbs., $1.25; 10 lbs., $2.00. 
WHITE DUTCH CLOVER SEED 
Excellent for use on lawns ; forms a close herbage and remains 
green throughout the season. 1 lb., 65c; 5 lbs., $3.00. 
BERMUDA GRASS 
Will grow on almost any soil. One of the finest grasses to sow for 
summer lawns, especially in the South. Seed should be planted in the 
spring or late summer when the weather is warm and moist. Have 
the ground well prepared and sow the seed at the rate of from 5 to 10 
pounds to 1000 square feet. In the fall Red Top or Rye Grass can be 
sown on the Bermuda Grass and in this way will produce green grass 
all through the winter except where the climate is extremely cold. We 
do not recommend Bermuda Grass for use north of the central parts 
of Missouri and Kansas. 1 lb., 50c; 5 lbs., $2.25. 
RED TOP 
Red Top is a fine grass for the lawn. It is a perennial with the 
creeping habit of growth, which makes a coarse, loose turf. The 
grass thrives best in low, moist soil and will stand all kinds of wet 
weather or considerable drought. 1 lb., 25c; 5 lbs. $1.00. 
COOS COUNTY SEASIDE BENT 
A strictly creeping grass. Ideal for putting greens. Requires the 
frequent cutting and top dressing necessary to all the creeping varieties 
to keep the naturally recumbent plants upright. Will thrive with less 
water than commercial vegetative strains. 1 lb., $1.25; 5 lbs., $5.00. 
ROUGH STALKED MEADOW GRASS 
Especially valuable for shady lawns. Creeping plants with narrow, 
flat leaf blades; adapted to all soils. 1 lb., 50c; 5 lbs., $2.25. 
PERENNIAL RYE GRASS 
This is a very quick growing, shortlived perennial grass. It has 
a tendency to grow in tufts and has tall, broad, flat leaves. 1 lb., 25c; 
5 lbs. $1.00. 
DOMESTIC RYE GRASS 
An annual grass very similar to the Perennial Rye. Very valuable 
for its use in lawn mixtures. 1 lb., 25c; 5 lbs., $1.00. 
