~LAWN GRASS SEED 
First class grass seed and the willingness to give the new seeding proper and sufficient care is the basis 
of a good lawn. It is far easier to keep weeds out than it is to dig them out after the lawn is up. We are . 
big buyers of grass seed for our own use in landscape work and in buying from us you get the benefit of our 
experience in selecting good seed as well as low prices from quantity buying. 
_ The foundation of good lawn building is plenty of clean high grade Kentucky Blue Grass. White clover 
is frequently added to the extent of 5 or 10% and adds toughness. 
grass that mixes well with Blue Grass. 
Redtop is a fast growing spreading 
In large lawns where a somewhat coarser grass is acceptable, 
Perennial Rye is frequently used and will quickly give a strong lawn. Rye lawns cannot be cut very close, 
but will do well with scant water. 
Suggestions for lawn making. An inch of old barnyard manure spaded: in deeply makes a first class 
lawn foundation. 
ditions, every weed seed in your ground will sprout. 
As a preliminary, clean the surface to be planted of all forms of trash and if the ground 
has been very weedy, it pays to remove an inch of the surface. 
Remember that under the new lawn con- 
Rake the ground perfectly smooth and broadcast the seed as evenly as possible. Cover with Y% inch of 
old fine manure. 
Roll and start watering. Don’t let it dry out, even though this means watering two or 
three times a day. Roll after the lawn is up high enough to cut. Most weeds that appear will be annuals 
and will disappear after a few cuttings. Pull perennial weeds as soon as they can be reached. The next win- 
ter give another light covering of old manure. 
Don’t hesitate to write us if things don’t work out right. The seed you get from us is right and we want 
you to have a good lawn. 
Use 24 lb. of Blue Grass or Fescue for each 100 square feet of lawn. 
KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS. High test extra heavy grade, re- 
cleaned seed, the kind we use on our finest landscape jobs. 
You are sure to be pleased with this extra quality seed. 
We don’t offer a cheap, competitive grade. 
1 Ib. 55c, 3 Ibs. $1.50, 10 Ibs. $4.50 
PERENNIAL RYE. A useful seed where quick effect is es- 
sential and where a coarser growth is acceptable. Some of 
this seed is used in nearly all cheap mixtures. 
1 Ib. 45c, 3 Ibs. $1.25, 10 Ibs. $4.00 
ROBERTS EVERGREEN LAWN MIXTURE. A very successful 
blend of fine bladed grasses, largely Kentucky Blue. This 
contains no Clover or Perennial Rye. The best seed we 
know of for good lawns. , 
1 Ib. 50c, 3 Ibs. $1.35, 10 Ibs. $4.25 
PARK OR GOLF LINKS MIXTURE. A fine blend for larger 
areas that must take rough treatment and still look well. 
Contains no clover. 
1 Ib. 50c, 3 Ibs. $1.35, 10 Ibs. $4.25 
CRESTED WHEAT, FAIRWAY TYPE. A _ good low growing 
coarse grass for places where no water can be used. 
Write for special leaflet. 50c per Ib., 10 Ibs. for $4.25 
ROBERTS EVERGREEN LAWN, WITH CLOVER. Just the 
same as the last, except for the admixture of about 5 per 
cent of high grade white Dutch Clover. 
1 Ib. 55c, 3 Ibs. $1.50, 10 Ibs. $4.50 
The best obtainable. Use 
V4 Ib. 35¢, 1 Ib. $1.25 
WHITE CLOVER. Fancy grade. 
about 5% for best effect. 
EITHER SEPARATELY OR IN MIXTURE, WE SUPPLY ONLY THE HIGHEST GRADE SEED. 
THE WEEDS IN YOUR LAWN CAN’T COME FROM OUR SEED. 
All Seed Offered POSTPAID. 
HEDGING PLANTS 
For the best effect, plant privet 9 to 12 inches and other 
hedge plants 18 to 24 inches apart in perfectly straight rows. 
Trim back one-half to two-thirds when planting to force a 
compact growth. : 
CARAGANA (Siberian Pea). A good coarse hedge for the 
coldest and driest places. Wonderful in Wyoming. Grows 
to eight feet high. 12 to 18 inch plants. 
10 for 45c, 25 for $1.00 
Larger plants 18 to 24 inches high, - 
10 for 60c, 25 for $1.25 
CHINESE ELM. One of the finest coarse hedges or screens 
known. Will withstand extreme drought. 
Good plants 18 to 24 inches high, 
10 for 39c, 25 for 90c, 100 for $3.00 
JAPANESE BARBERRY. Fine material for a low untrimmed 
hedge up to four feet high. The thorns repel all intruders. 
Red berries in Winter. Plants 12 to 15 inches high, 
10 for 85c, 25 for $2.00 
PRIVET, English. Very dark, glossy leaves that are almost 
evergreen. Our finest hedging. Entirely hardy. 
Strong plants, 18 to 24 inches high. 
10 for $1.10, 25 for $2.50 
Good smaller plants up to 18 inches high, 
10 for 85c, 25 for $2.00 
RUSSIAN OLIVE. Can be made into an excellent five foot 
sheared hedge, good for property lines. Needs very little 
water. Good plants 12 to 18 inches high, 
10 for 50c, 25 for $1.10 
SPIREA, VAN HOUTTE. Without any trimming, this plant 
develops into a beautiful rounded hedge five feet high. A 
mass of white flowers early in June. Good plants 12 to 18 
inches high, 
10 for 85c, 25 for $2.00 
ALL HEDGING IS QUOTED POSTPAID. 
PEONIES 
Although Peonies are properly planted in the Fall only, we 
offer them here for your convenience. Delivery after Sep- 
tember 20th. Use our good healthy roots and plant ve 
shallow (two inches at the most) and success is assured. 
Space three feet apart and don’t expect perfect flowers be- 
fore the third year. 
EDULIS SUPERBA. A good quite early medium pink. The 
flowers are quite round. 
FELIX CROUSSE. A brilliant ruby red, blooming in mid- 
season. Well shaped flowers. 
FESTIVA MAXIMA. White with centre petals flecked with 
scarlet. The flowers are large and quite double and the 
bush is very vigorous. One of the best whites. Any of the 
above three, 49¢ each; any 3 for $1.25, Postpaid. 
KARL ROSEFIELD. An unusually fine rich crimson. Well 
shaped and double. i 
MONS. JULES ELIE. Large, very double well formed flowers. 
Medium pink flowérs. Quite compact bush. 
SARAH BERNHARDT. Very large, rather loosely built flow- 
ers. Clear light pink and very lovely. : 
Any of the three above 59c each; any 3 for $1.50, Postpaid. 
Peonies for fall delivery only 
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