42 HAND BOOK FOR THE GARDEN 
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MOWING 
It is a good plan to cut the grass as soon as it gets over two 
inches high. It should be done often enough so that the clipping will 
not have to be raked off. Where the soil is very rich and the growth 
luxuriant, it will be necessary to catch some of the grass in a carrier 
on the mower, but usually the short clippings should be left, especially 
on a new lawn, as they act as a mulch and fertilizer. If the clippings 
are long, due to some delay in mowing, they should be raked off to 
prevent smothering the growing plants, 
WATERING 
This should only be done when necessary and then the ground 
should be given a thorough soaking at night or on a cloudy day. 
Light sprinkling freshens the color of the grass but does not 
provide sufficient water to soak down into the ground and supply 
the roots. Occasionally, it is well to lay the hose on the ground and 
let the water run slowly for hours. 
NORTHRUP, KING & CO.’S 
STERLING LAWN GRASS SEED 
A mixture composed of the best perennial grasses to produce a 
fine, velvety permanent lawn in the shortest time and keep a fine 
appearance from early spring to late autumn. It is composed of 
several varieties which can thrive closer together than could plants 
of but one or two sorts, since the various kinds require different soil 
foods. 
Our Sterling Lawn Grass Seed is the result of many years’ ex- 
perience and study of grasses, their habits and requirements. We use 
only the best varieties, pure, clean and free from foul seed. 
Our seed is used on golf links, tennis courts, athletic fields, in 
parks, cemeteries and private grounds with universal success. If it 
will meet these requirements it is sure to make a fine turf around 
any well-cared-for residence. 
Not only is Sterling Lawn Grass suitable for making new lawns, 
but it will be found equally valuable for renewing imperfect and 
worn-out areas. 
Sterling Lawn Seed is free from chaff and weighs 30 pounds per 
bushel. On a new lawn use one pound for 300 square feet. Put up in 
1-pound cartons and bags of several sizes. 
SHADY PLACE MIXTURE 
Frequently a shady lawn which is poorly drained becomes affected 
with moss and coarse grasses. The moss should first be removed with 
a sharp rake and the tufts of coarse grass pulled up. Apply a good 
commercial fertilizer at the rate of 4 pounds to each 100 sq. ft., water, 
and then allow to stand for a day or two. 
After this, sow Shady Place Lawn Mixture, which will restore 
the beauty to your lawn. Of course, very densely shaded places are 
hopeless, as no variety of grass will flourish there. 

