44 Fertilizers and Grass Seed 
y STATE NURSERIES 
INCORPORATED 

the Bay State Garden Shops 
*LEXINGTON 
Convenient to the North Shore and to points west of Boston, formerly a 
branch of Breck’s Seed Store. Here is a completely appointed seed and im- 
plement store, with growing stocks of perennials, bedding plants, nursery 
stock and roses in the fields and greenhouses. 
* BROOKLINE 
A brand-new branch salesground and garden shop to supply our many cus 
tomers in the Brookline and Newton area, located at the corner of Clyde and 
Newton Streets opposite The Country Club. 
*NORTH ABINGTON 
The Home Office and Nursery, with a seed store carrying an adequate stock 
of garden supplies for the convenience of our south-of-Boston customers. 
SAVE MILEAGE BY PATRONIZING THESE “ONE-STOP” GARDEN SHOPS 
SUMMER-FLOWERING BULBS 
AND ROOTS 
Tuberous Begonias. One of the most colorful plants for shady 
places, bearing large single or double flowers in a variety of brilliant 
colors all summer. Bulbs may be started in pots in March; or 
set out-of-doors May first. 
B., Single-flowered, Single Frilled, Camellia-flowered (Double) and 
Carnation-flowered (Double Frilled). White, salmon, orange, yel- 
low and crimson. Dry bulbs, 25c each; $2.40 per doz.; $18.00 per 
100. 
Gladiolus. Well-known summer flowers of easy culture. Bulbs planted 
in May or June blossom in about 90 days. 
G., Pandora Mixture. A “top-notch” mixture of many named va- 
rieties covering a wide range of colors, all large-flowered. 70c 
per doz.; $5.00 per 100. 
Dahlias. For soils of doubtful quality, Dahlias are usually success- 
ful. Tubers should be set out-of-doors during May. 
D., Popular Mixture. An assortment of types and colors giving 
plenty of bloom at little cost. 15c each; $1.50 per doz. 
Chinese Cinnamon Vine. Annual vine with heart-shaped leaves and 
small, cinnamon-scented flowers. 15c each; $1.15 per doz. 
Madeira Vine. Quick-growing annual vine with thick, heart-shaped 
foliage and pendulous, fragrant white flowers. 15c each; $1.15 
per doz. 
LAWN SEEDS 
One pound of grass seed for each 250 square feet of surface is a 
liberal allowance for new work. 
“Boston Park’? Lawn Grass Seed. Our best lawn seed mixture for 
general use, made from finest quality grasses adapted to New 
England conditions. Contains sufficient white clover to make a 
well-balanced turf. 60c per 1b.; $2.75 for 5 lbs.; $5.00 for 10 lbs.; 
$15.00 per bu. (32 lbs.). 
“Shady Spot’? Lawn Grass Seed. For locations with little or no sun- 
light. 65c per lb.; $3.00 for 5 Ibs.; $5.50 for 10 lbs; $12.50 per 
bu. (25 lbs.). 
“Bank and Terrace’ Grass Seed. A mixture of deep-rooting grasses 
that become established quickly and form a thick, tough sod, 
suitable for banks and slopes. 60c per lb.; $2.75 for 5 lbs; $5.00 
for 10 lbs.; $8.50 per bu. (20 lbs.). 
“Playground” Mixture. For playgrounds, polo fields, tennis and cro- 
quet courts, this mixture produces a tough turf to withstand 
hard usage. Contains no clover. 40c per lb.; $3.50 for 10 lbs. 
“Seashore” Lawn Grass Seed. The grasses in this mixture are re- 
sistant to salt spray, and survive the dryness of light, sandy soils, 
although in most cases careful preparation is desirable. 60c per 
Ib.; $2.75 for 5 lbs.; $5.00 for 10 lbs.; $15.00 per bu. (32 lbs.). 
FERTILIZERS AND SOIL BUILDERS 
(Prices subject to change.) 
Brexone Humus-base Fertilizer (5-10-4). The all-plant-food fer- 
tilizer for lawns and gardens, carrying a filler of humus which is 
in itself a valuable soil-conditioner. We recommend it without 
reserve. 45c for 5 lbs.; 85c for 10 lbs; $1.55 for 25 lbs.; $2.75 for 
50 lbs.; $4.25 for 100 lbs. 
Brexone Rose Food (4-12-4). A modified Brexone, especially com- 
pounded for roses. 45c for 5 lbs.; 85c for 10 lbs.; $1.85 for 25 lbs.; 
$3.25 for 50 lbs.; $6.00 for 100 lbs. 
Brexone for Vegetables (5-10-10). An all-around fertilizer of high- 
est quality, for vegetables, also for flowers or fruits. Contains all 
essential plant-food elements. $1.50 for 25 lbs.; $2.50 for 50 lbs.; 
$4.00 for 100 lbs. 
Bone Meal Fertilizer. High grade, fine ground Bone Meal, for 
general use on lawns, shrubs, flowers and bulbs. Particularly effec- 
tive in acid soils. 45c for 5 Ibs.; $1.50 for 25 lbs.; $2.25 for 50 
Ibs.; $3.50 for 100 tbs. : 
Bovung. Pulverized cow-manure with a small percentage of fibrous 
bedding, providing organic plant food and humus to promote 
vigorous growth and to condition the soil. Free from live weed 
seeds. Apply 50 pounds to each 200 square feet for new lawns; 
50 pounds to each 400 or 500 square feet for old lawns and gar- 
dens. 50-lb. bags, $1.95. 
Pulverized Sheep Manure. Quick-acting dressing for lawns and gar- 
dens. These pulverized manures are weed-free, the seeds being de- 
stroyed in process of drying and grinding. 50c for 5 lbs.; $2.00 
for 50 lbs.; $3.50 for 100 lbs. 
Agrico Pea The “economy” fertilizer for general use. $2.90 for 
100 Ibs. 
Agricultural Lime. Fine-ground limestone for correcting acid soil 
conditions. Usual application is 100 lbs. to 1000 square feet. 
$1.50 for 100 Ibs. 
Aluminum Sulphate. Soil acidifier for rhododendrons. 40c for 5 lbs.; 
$4.00 for 100 lbs. 
Acid Bre (Plain Super-phosphate). 65c for 25 lbs.; $2.00 for 
100 Ibs. 
Nitrate of Soda. 40c for 5 lbs.; $1.25 for 25 Ibs.; $3.50 for 100 Ibs. 
Sere of Ammonia. 40c for 5 lbs.; $1.25 for 25 lbs.; $3.50 for 
100 lbs. 
Florida Humus. A rich organic Humus; weed-free. $2.75 for 100 
Ibs.; $5.00 for 200 lbs. 
Peat Moss. Domestic peat moss of fine quality for garden use. $4.50 
for standard bale; $2.50 for Y-bale; 75c per bu. 
WEED KILLERS 
Dolge Weed-Killer. Mixed with 40 parts of water and applied to 
walks, driveways, tennis courts, etc., it kills all forms of vegeta- 
tion. 75c per qt.; $1.85 per gal. 
Herbicide. Liquid weed-killer: to be diluted with 40 parts of water 
or less, according to kind of weeds to be destroyed. 75c per qt.; 
$2.00 per gal. 

“Everything for the Garden” at the Bay State Garden Shops 
