Sunset’s Quality Lawn Seeds 
Our Lawn Seeds are the finest and highest grade obtainable. We supply large quantities of our seed to the Government 
Posts in and around San Francisco and also to the Navy Department. 
HOW TO PRODUCE A GOOD LAWN 
After the ground is thoroughly worked, roll it before 
seeding, to prevent it from settling unevenly, and then rake 
the surface lightly. Sow the seed so as to cover the ground 
thoroughly, and then cover it lightly with soil. Roll again 
so as to press the seed in firmly. If you have no roller, use 
boards and tramp on them so as to pack the ground firmly, 
but a roller is preferred. 
New lawns should not be allowed to dry out, not even for 
a half day. For the first 15 days the lawn should be watered 
twice a day if necessary. 
A lawn should be fertilized after the first cutting, and at 
east twice a year. Water well after applying. We recom¬ 
mend Sunset Special Lawn and Garden Fertilizer. See this 
page below. 
Sow the seed thick enough at the start and save yourself 
a lot of unnecessary work. Use 1 pound to a space 10 x 10 
feet. 
Warning. Do not use the so-called rotted manure. It is 
full of wild clover and other weed seeds. Pests, such as 
slugs, snails, beetles, etc., get a start through eggs and 
larvae in such manure. A few pounds of good fertilizer is 
equal to a sack of manure. If you want a moisture-holding 
material for top-dressing use peat; it is clean. 
All prices on Lawn Seed are postpaid within the Fourth Zone 
Lawn Seed prices are subject to change without notice 
Pacific Rye Grass (Genuine Pacey’s Rye Grass). This 
Grass is similar to the Australian Rye Grass but has a 
finer leaf and is longer lived. Lb. 40c.; 10 lbs. $3.50. 
Chewing’s Fescue. Forms a close, lasting turf, succeeding 
well under poor conditions. It is used extensively in 
lawn and putting-green mixtures. Lb. $1.00; 10 lbs. $9.00. 
Creeping Bent (Genuine Seaside). Being of fine texture, 
this Grass is excellent for lawns and putting-greens, as it 
makes a low, velvety growth. Lb. $1.50; 10 lbs. $12.50. 
Kentucky Blue Grass. Fancy; extra clean. The most 
popular Grass for lawns. It is dark green and of dense- 
growing habit, making a beautiful turf in a heavy or 
black soil. Lb. 55c.; 10 lbs. $5.00. 
Red-Top Grass. Gives a quick effect and succeeds on all 
soils, though doing best on moist soils. Should be in all 
lawn mixtures. Lb. 50c.; 10 lbs. $4.50. 
White Clover. Of dwarf habit, with creeping stems, 
rooting at joints, thus making an excellent turf that 
stands constant tramping. Used for lawn-planting, 
either alone or in mixture with Grass Seed. Lb. 90c.; 
10 lbs. $8.00. 
Park Lawn Mixture. (Formerly known as Golden 
Gate.) This mixture of hardy Grasses contains a little 
white clover and forms a thick strong turf that will 
stand hard usage. Lb. 50c.; 10 lbs. $4.50. 
Shady Nook Mixture. Contains Grasses for making 
good lawns in shady places and under trees. Lb. 85c.; 
10 lbs. $7.50. 
Sunset Special Lawn Mixture 
This Mixture will produce the finest lawn in almost 
any location. It is composed of five grasses and white 
clover, and is the result of many years’ experience. It 
will produce that beautiful velvety green lawn that 
everyone admires. One pound will sow a space 10 x 10 
feet. Lb. 60c.; 5 lbs. $2.75; 10 lbs. $5.00. 
Sunset’s High-Grade Fertilizers 
Bonemeal. 5 lbs. 35c.; 10 lbs. 60c.; 25 lbs. $1.25; 50 lbs. 
$2.25; 100 lbs. $3.50. 
Pure Blood and Bone. (Ground.) lbs. 25c.; 10 lbs. 
75c.; 25 lbs. $1.50; 100 lbs. $4.25. 
Blood Meal, lbs. 25c.; 10 lbs. 75c.; 25 lbs. $1.60; 
50 lbs. $2.85; 100 lbs. $5.00. 
Leaf Mold. 5 lbs. 25c.; 10 lbs. 45c.; sack $1.25. 
Potting Soil. Specially prepared for house plants, win¬ 
dow-boxes, etc. Small bag 25c.; sack $1.00. 
Imported Peat. Fine for holding moisture and top 
dressing. Lb. 10c.; 10 lbs. 60c. Compressed bale, $3.75; 
3^bale $2.00. One bale will cover 350 square feet 1 inch 
thick. Our Peat is the best grade and the largest size 
bale. 
Pulverized Sheep Manure, “GROZ-IT” Brand. 
5 lbs. 25c.; 10 lbs. 45c.; 25 lbs. 75c.; 50 lbs. $1.25; 100-lb. 
sack $2.00; 3 sacks $5.00; 5 sacks $8.00; 10 sacks $15.00. 
Delivered free in San Francisco. 
Sunset Special Garden and Lawn Fertilizer 
Registered No. 538 
(IT WORKS LIKE MAGIC) 
The best all-round Fertilizer for general garden use. Economical and easy to use. 
It peps up lawns in a few days’ time. Apply 3 to 4 pounds to 10 x 10 feet of lawn; 3 to 
4 tablespoons to a rose bush; dust along rows of sweet peas and other plants. Water 
immediately after applying. Used by U. S. Government (War Department), cemeteries, 
institutions, exhibitors, etc. 
Contains 6 per cent Nitrogen, 9 per cent Phosphoric Acid, 6 per cent Potash. The 
complete plant-food, free from weeds and insects. The most economical Fertilizer based 
on coverage and results. 
3 lbs. 30c.; 10 lbs. 75c.; 25 lbs. $1.50; 50 lbs. $2.50; 100 lbs. $4.00 (plus sales tax). 
Postpaid prices to the Third Zone are: 3 lbs. 45c.; 10 lbs. $1.05; 25 lbs. $2.05; 
50 lbs. $2.50, Freight or Express collect; 100 lbs. $4.00, Freight or Express collect. 
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SUNSET SEED AND NURSERY CO. 
1720 Ocean Ave., San Francisco, Cal. 
