14 STERLING’S ANNUAL CATALOG 

Border and Lawn fed with Vigoro 
LAWN MAKING 
Our Lawn Grass Seed is mixed from the very best grass seed, 
recleaned and free from weeds, and we sell many hundred pounds all 
over Long Island, as there is no better grade seed on the market. 
Loosen the soil in which a new lawn is to be made to a depth of at 
least five inches, and lighten it with humus, compost or manure, if it 
is heavy and inclined to bake. Apply fertilizer liberally, either Sheep 
Manure, Bone Meal or Bovung, especially good for lawns. Use three 
inches of top soil or humus if too light. 
Sow in the early spring when cool weather and ample rainfall 
will insure complete germination and a good start for the seedlings 
before hot dry weather comes. If seeding must be delayed, special 
precautions must be taken to prevent the ground drying out. Early 
fall is a very desirable time to seed, if moisture is sufficient. 
See that the seed is well covered. Rake it into a new seed bed and 
roll so that the soil is firmed over the seed. Where seed is sown on an 
old lawn, always cover it with a top dressing of sand or soil and fer- 
tilizer. Seed thrown on the top of hard ground has no chance to grow 
and will merely wash off. 
LAWN GRASS SEED 
5 Lbs. 1 
and over Lb. to 
per Lb. 4 Lbs. 
STERLING LAWN SEED. We prepare this mixture 
ourselves at Sterling Farm, from the highest grade 
Seaside Bent, Kentucky Blue Grass, Fancy Red 
Top and White Clover. This mixture has given the 
very best satisfaction throughout Long Island. 
Quick growing and permanent. Use 5 lbs. to 1,000 
Sq. it... '26 Ibs.’ or wnoresatedbe-perib a o.4 ees bee $.47 $.50 
PARKWAY MIXTURE. This is my own mixture. It 
contains no White Clover, but large amounts of 
Astoria Bent and Kentucky Blue Grass with some 
Fancy Red Top. 25 lbs. or more at 50c per lb. ..... =.52 55 
