AUTUMH IS IPEAl TIME 
FOR lAWR WORK 
O NE can make a new lawn or rebuild an old one at any time-— 
except during a northern winter. During autumn the new grass 
does not have to compete with weeds, fall rains furnish a great deal 
ol the water necessary to gi\ e the grass a real start, and the new grass will 
stool out and spread into a good thick turf quicker and better than 
at any other time of the year. 
Seed may be sown successfully as late as October 15 in the latitude 
of Philadelphia, but we recommend September sowing for best results. 
September seeding on well-prepared soil will produce a turf that can 
stand severe freezing and will be heavy enough to smother any weeds 
that try to break through in spring. 
Quantity to Sow for Lawns. We recommend sowing 1 quart to 1(K) 
square leet; 1 peck to 1000 square feet; 1 bushel to 4000 square feet; 
6 to 8 bushels per acre on new ground without grass. In renovating 
established lawns, use half the above quantities. 
Send for our booklet “Lawn Pointers” for further suggestions. 
On account of market fluctuations on many varieties of grass seeds, 
prices on larger cpiantities than those named will be quoted on request. 
Ml CHEWS FAMOUS GREEN UELI/ET LAWN SEED 
For an open lawn where a closely knit turf of lustrous green with a velvety appearance 
is desired for a reasonable price, this mixture is unsurpassed, it is a thorougiily tested 
combination of hardy grasses ideally suited for fine permanent lawns. 
A “Green Velvet” lawn is not only able to withstand really cold winters but tough 
enough to stand up under rough usage and still retain its fine appearance. 
1- qt. pkg.SO 45 4-qt. pkg.SI 50 10-Ib. bag.$5 25 
2- qt. pkg. 85 5-lb. bag. 2 75 20-Ib. bag.10 00 
Michell’s Top-Notch Lawn Seed 
A perfectly blended combination of tlie purest 
seed most suitable for the esUiblishment of a 
luxuriant lawn. This formula combines the 
qualities of quick growth, compactness, and 
permanence, and is recommended to those who 
seek the ultimate in a lawn mixture. 6 ^ 4 -Ib. 
bag S4.00; $7.50 per 12i^-Ib. bag; 25 lbs. $14.50; 
$55.00 per 100 lbs. 
Michell’s Clover Lawn Seed 
The increasing demand for a grass seed mix¬ 
ture containing an unusually large proportion of 
White Clover induced us to offer this brand, 
which is particularly suited to take firm hold and 
grow quickly on hard or worn-out spots which 
sunburn easily. Excellent for seashore lawns. 
Pt. 45c; 80c per qt.; 2 qts. $1.50; $2.50 per 4 qts.; 
7H-ib. bag $4.50; $8.75 per 15-lb. bag; 30 lbs. 
$17.00; $55.00 per 100 lbs. 
Michell’s Shaded Lawn Seed 
We have combined a mixture of grasses that 
will produce a perfect sward in heavily shaded 
places. It should be borne in mind that such 
locations present problems other than lack of 
sunlight, and for this reason the soil should be 
checked for drainage, possible acidity, and low 
fertility. Pt. 30c; 55c per qt.; 2 qLs. 95c; $1.75 
per 4 qts.; 5-lb. bag $3.25; $6.25 per 10-lb. bag; 
20-Ib. bag $12.00; $55.00 per 100 lbs. 
Michell’s Eversreen Lawn Seed 
Kecommended to fill the requirements of the 
a\I.*\vn t!*is mixture vill orodu<*e a v<^rv 
desirable turf of fine-bladed, hardy grasses, 
capable of withstanding considerable wear and 
periodic dry spells. Pt. 20c; 35c per qt.; 2 qts. 
65c; $1.25 per 4 qts.; 5-11). bag $2.25; $4.25 per 
10-lb. bag; 20-Ib. bag $8.00; $38.00 per 100 lbs. 
Michell's Fairmount Park Lawn Seed 
A mixture meeting the requirements of those 
desiring a moderately priced grass seed. Pt. 15c; 
25c per qt.; 2 qts. 50c; 95c per 4 qts.; 5-Ib. bag 
$1.75; $3.25 per 10-Ib. bag; 20-Ib. bag $6.00; 
$25.00 per 100 lbs. 
Michell’s Terrace Lawn Seed. It is usually 
difficult to establish turf on sharp slopes or on 
terraces. This mixture is composed of deep¬ 
rooting varieties particularly adapted to such 
conditions and will give very satisfactory 
results. Pt. 25c; 45c per qt.; 2 cjts. 85c; 
$1.50 per 4 qts.; 5-lb. bag $2.75; $5.25 per 
10-Ib. bag; 20-lb. bag $10.00; $46.00 per 
100 lbs. 
The New Jersey Lawn Seed Mixtures. De- 
veloped and recommended by the New Jersey 
Agricultural Experiment Station. 
No. 1. Standard Mixture (with clover). 
No. lA. Standard Mixture (without clover). 
No. 2. For Finest Quality Turf. 
No. 3. For Shaded Areas. 
No. 4. For Terraces and Clayey, Shaley or 
Sandy Soils. 
Prices on above furnished on request 
IVlichell’s Seashore Lawn Seed. The applica¬ 
tion of 3 to 4 inches of top-soil and the subse¬ 
quent sowing of this special mixture will pro¬ 
duce an excellent lawn, wonderfully suited to 
the conditions of climate and soil along the 
Atlantic Coast. This formula has been 
thoroughly tested. Pt. 25c; 45c per qt.; 
2 qts. 85c; $1.50 per 4 qts.; 5-Ib. bag $2.75; 
$5.25 per lO-Ib. bag; 20-Ib. bag $10.00; 
$46.00 per 100 lbs. 
Michell’s Superior Bent Grass Mixture. 
Composed cliielly of the leading varieties of 
Bent Grass, but containing a sufticient per¬ 
centage of other hardier line-bladed grasses 
to produce a lawn of putting-green texture but 
which is not as susceptible to disease and at- 
t 4 ick by insects as pure Bent. We recommend 
sowing this seed at the rate of 1 pound to 300 
square feet. Lb. $1.00; $4.50 per 5 lbs.; 25 lbs. 
$ 21 . 00 ; $80.00 per 100 lbs. 
White Dutch Lawn Clover. Excellent for sow¬ 
ing with grass where a thick, quick growth is 
desired. Especially adapted for seashore 
lawns. Oz. lOc; 25c per V^Ib.; 3'ilb. 50c; 
90c per Ib.; 5 lbs. $4.25; $8.50 per 10 lbs.; 
25 lbs. $20.50; $80.00 per 100 lbs. 
Nature's Soil-Builder 
Hyper-Humus makes an ideal top-dressing for 
the lawn, garden, and shrubbery, and is unex¬ 
celled for lightening heavy soils, or binding 
light soils. 
Prices for bagged material, 5 lbs. 30c; 50c per 
10 lbs.; 25 lbs. 75c; $1,25 per 50 lbs.; 100 lbs. 
$2.00; $9.50 per 500 lbs.; 3^ton $15.00; $25.00 
per ton. 
Peat Moss. We offer only the highest grade, 
clean granulated Peat Moss, certified as to 
quality and uniformity. An excellent material 
for summer or winter mulching, and a valuable 
source of organic matter when incorporated 
with the soil. 1-bus- bag 75c; $2.25 per 5-bus. 
bag; standard bale $5.00. 
Fitted with extra-heavy spring from handle 
to spacer. Has 24 teeth made from spring wire, 
slotted and keyed throughout. Ideal for lawn 
or driveway. Price, $1.75. 
If separate varieties of Grass and Clover Seeds are wanted by Parcel Post, add 
10c per lb.; 20c for 10 lbs., for postage to the First and Second zones; for other 
zones, please add additional postage. 
We carry a complete line of all grasses in separate varieties, as well as farm seeds. 
Lawn and Putting-Green Cleaner 
The flexible rake bars are of wood, with steel 
springs and teeth. They clean up every particle 
of leaves, litter, or rubbish. 
Price, 24-in. Rake, or Sweeper, $35.00. 
Please specify when ordering if wanted for 
lawns or putting-greens. 
Sweeping Brushes. Can be readily attached to 
the Rake for sweeping lawns, putting-greens, 
paths, etc. Price per set of three, 24-in., $9.00. 
Bonemeal (Michell’s Special Grade). Apply 
800 to 1000 pounds per acre. 3 lbs. 25c; 40c per 
5 lbs.; 10 lbs. 65c; $1.25 per 25 lbs.; 50 lbs. 
$2.00; $3.50 per 100 lbs.; 200 lbs. $6.50; 
$29.00 per * 2 ^ 00 ; ton $55.00. 
Sheep Manure (Wizard Brand). Apply 1000 
lbs. per acre. For garden, lawn or greenhouse 
use. 3 lbs. 25c; 40c per 5 lbs.; 10 lbs. 65c; $1.25 
per 25 lbs.; 50 lbs. $2.00; $3.25 per 100 lbs.; 
500 lbs. $15.00; $27.00 per i^ton; ton $52.00. 
Michell's Lawn Dressing 
A complete organic fertilizer developed ex¬ 
pressly for lawns. Use 50 pounds per 1000 square 
feet in making a new lawn, or half this quantity 
on e.stablished lawns. 
5 lbs.SO 50 100 lbs.S4 50 
10 lbs. 85 ' '.ton.36 00 
2=1 lbs 1 50 I Ton .70 00 
50 lbs. 2 50 I 
Burlap Per yd. 
For covering shrubbery, etc. Plain Green 
3 ft. wide, cut pieces.SO 20 $0 28 
Full pieces, 100 yds. 10 26 
4 ft. wide, cut pieces. 25 32 
Full pieces, 100 yds. 24 31 
Wood Leaf Racks 
Excellent for gathering leaves, litter, grass, etc. 
Leaf Rack only, no truck.$13 00 
Leaf Rack with 3'o-in. tire truck. 38 00 
Truck with 3''j-in. tire wheels, no rack . . 25 00 
Clyde Draw-Cut Lopping Shears 
No. 5402. Blade, hook, and shank are forged 
from tool steel. Natural finish ash handles. 
Pressed steel strapped ferrule and cap. Length 
of handles, 30 in. Price, $4.00 (by Parcel 
Post, $4.20). 
1890 HENRY F. MICHELL CO., 5/6 and 5/8 MARKET ST., 
Corning Mulching Wool 
A glass wool made from highly r^'l'mefl ma¬ 
terials and used for mulching perennials, shriib- 
bciy .iiiv! other material tha-. requires winter 
mulcliing. $3.00 per carton containing 100 
square feet. 
Heart-shaped blade, 4^ inches wide. I'or 
planting out bulbs and plants. Price, $1.00 (by 
Parcel Post, $1.10). 
Hole-in-One Plant Setter 
and Bulb Planter 
An excellent tool for planting 
bulbs or transplanting various plants, 
as it makes the proper size hole with 
ease. Price, 50c. 
Bemis Erosionet 
Pot New Lawns, Weak Lawns and 
Stubborn Terraces 
Erosionet is a strong, economical qpen-mesh 
fabric made of tightly twisted paper twine. When 
placed over any seeded surface, its 3 <^-inch-square 
mesh catches and holds seed and sod iirmly in 
place. 
One width only—45 inches. Price, 11c per 
lineal yd. in full rolls (250 yds.). Smaller lengths. 
12 c per lineal yd. 
200 
Pruning Shears L.ngth Each 
No. 5. Michell . 9 in. SO 50 
No. 200. Michell . 9 in. 4 75 
No. 109. Wiss . 8 in. 3 50 
No. 607. Wiss. Full nickel-plated. 7 in. 1 75 
Spiral Springs. For any of the above Pruning 
Shears, 20c. each; doz. $2.00. 
Disston Pruning Saws 
If wanted by Parcel Po.st, add 15c. eacli for 
postage. Each 
No. 4. 18-in., double edge.$1 75 
No. 4. 20-In., double edge. 1 90 
No. 7. 16 -in., single edge. 1 75 
No. 7. 18-in.. single e<lge. 1 
No. 7. 2()-in., single etlge. 2 
No. 5. 20-in., double edge, curve<{ blade. . 2 00 
California Pattern. 14-in. Crescent¬ 
shaped blade. 1 50 
No, D27. Steel blade 6 in. wide at butt; 
13 ^ in. at the point; 26 in. long; h-trd- 
wood handle. 3 75 
PHtLA.,PA. 1940 
