
sw TOP NOTCH GRASS 
HOW ... WHEN... WHERE TO PLANT 
In planting grass seed the land should first be thoroughly cultivated and pulverized. The 
seed may then be scattered by hand or with a hand-seeder, such as described in this catalog. 
A harrow or rake should then be used, which will mix the seeds with the soil so they will be 
covered about one-quarter inch deep. 
If not convenient to sprinkle, the planting should be 
done when there is a good season in the ground, and land rolled or dragged after harrowing. 
This will pack the soil so the moisture will be saved from evaporation and thus cause the 
seed to germinate, and to nurture the grass until it establishes a good root system. 



KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS 
KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS 
FOR PASTURE. Unless the soil contains lots 
of lime it will not give best results. When 
Basic Slag is applied the growth is very much 
improved. Sow in February, March and April, 
September and October on fertile soil. It 
does well in combination with other pasture 
grasses. Sow 20 to 30 pounds per acre, 
Postpaid, 1 lb., 65c; 5 lbs., $3.00; 10 Ibs., 
$5.50. 
FOR LAWNS. Adapted to shady locations. 
Does best in a rich alkaline soil. Satisfactory 
results should be obtained by preparing the 
soil in advance, working in an abundance of 
crushed limestone and bone meal fertilizer. 
One pound will sow 20 x 20 or 400 square feet. 
Postpaid, 1 lb., 65c; 5 Ibs., $3.00; 10 Ibs., 
$5.50. 
TIMOTHY 
A short-lived perennial, usually lasts 3 to 5 
years, as the root system is rather shallow, it 
thrives best on rich, moist bottom lands, and 
on heavier types of soil—poorly on thin or 
sandy soils. Prefers sweet soil but does not 
form a sod. Won't stand close pasturing but 
is very palatable and will not injure stock no 
matter how much is eaten. Yields 14 to 3 
tons of hay. Sow spring or fall, 15 pounds 
alone or 10 pounds Timothy and 5 pounds 
Alsike or 6 pounds Red Clover. A well worked 
seed bed rolled before and after seeding is 
desirable, increasing supply of moisture. 
Postpaid, 1 lb., 30c; 5 Ibs., $1.00. 

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ORCHARD GRASS 
One of the best and most durable pasture 
grasses, up early in the spring and lasting 
until late fall. Grows on almost any well 
drained soil but not recommended for very 
poor worn soils. On moist but well drained 
fertile lowland, especially if well supplied 
with lime, will produce a heavy hay crop, as 
well as large amount of pasture. Cut for hay 
in early bloom stage—if delayed too long the 
hay will be woody and not palatable. Sow 
14 pounds of seed per acre in spring or fall on 
ground prepared by thorough but not too deep 
discing. Rolling the seed in is helpful. 
ay oe 1 Ib., 65c; 5 lbs., $3.00; 10 Ibs., 
CARPET GRASS 
Grows abundanily all over the lower South 
from southern Virginia to Texas, extending in- 
land to Arkansas, northern Alabama, etc. We 
find it growing in Memphis territory. Carpet 
is a@ perennial creeping grass, forming a 
dense, close turf, especially adapted to sandy 
or sandy loam soils, particularly where the 
moisture is near the surface most of the year. 
Stands lots of grazing and heavy trampling— 
heavy grazing is recommended, likes warmth 
and moisture. Cattle like the brown grass 
even after frost. Has carrying capacity equal 
to blue grass. Over much of the area in which 
it grows, Carpet Grass is more valuable than 
any other perennial grass yet known for per- 
manent pastures. Lespedeza grows fine with 
it. Sow 10 to 15 lbs. of seed per acre alone. 
Postpaid, 1 lb., 65c; 5 lbs., $3.00; 10 Ibs., 
$5.50. 
DALLIS GRASS 
A perennial—once started it grows rapidly, 
and when well sodded it gives more grazing 
than any other grass we know, choking out 
objectionable weeds. Close grazing is really 
recommended. Steck prefer it and fatten on it, 
comes out early in spring, is highly heat and 
drouth resistant and persists until late fall. 
Makes fastest growth on heavy, moist soils, 
but gives fairly satisfactory results on hill 
lands. Mixes well with Lespedeza, Bermuda, 
Hop Clover, etc. Sow 10 to 15 pounds seeds 
per acre, early spring or fall. The imported 
seed are preferable, having much higher pur- 
ity and germination than native grown Dallis 
grass. 
gh ges 1 Ib., $1.00; 5 Ibs., $4.50; 10 lbs., 
RED TOP OR HERD'S GRASS 
This grass makes excellent pasturage and a 
good crop of fine quality hay, and succeeds 
on a greater variety of soils than any other in 
general use. The place for Red Top is on 
rather moist soil, deficient in lime and fertility. 
It will grow where the soil is too poor for 
timothy and Kentucky blue grass, and once 
established thickens and improves year after 
year. It is a good variety to sow with timo- 
thy and clover for meadow or pasture and is 
more permanent than either of the other two. 
It has been grown successfully even on alkali 
land where other grasses failed. It requires 
about 8 to 10 pounds to seed an acre of the 
fancy clean seed. It can be sown either in the 
spring or fall. Thrives all over the country. 
BN pee 1 Ib., 45c; 5 lbs., $1.75: 10 Ibs., 
SPECIAL "SEMESAN" 
The efficiency of Special ‘‘Semesan" in 
the control of brown patch and dollar spot 
is recognized by many state experiment 
stations, hundreds of greenskeepers and 
home owners. Effective in preventing or 
controlling both brown patch and dollar 
spot. Usually provides wide margin of 
safety with little danger of yellowing or 
thinning turf .when applied as directed. 
One pound treats up to 6,000 square feet. 
Postpaid, 8 oz., $1.10; 6 Ibs., $9.55. 

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HAVE A BEAUTIFUL LAWN 
HOW TO MAKE A LAWN 
Spade or plow ground to a depth of 
eight inches. Afterwards harrow or rake 
carefully, pulverize all lumps. If the soil 
is poor, fertilize freely, working into the 
soil, then rake level and roll the soil well 
to make a solid bottom. Scatter the seed 
* evenly over the surface. Rake seed in and 
roll, water regularly and carefully. Should 
bare spots appear, rake the surface’ and 
sow more seed. 

MIXED LAWN GRASSES 
EVERGREEN. Our Evergreen Lawn Grass is 
a mixture of grasses that are adapted to 
lawn making, and contains none of the 
coarse grasses nor those that grow in tufts 
or clumps. No one grass makes an ideal 
lawn grass, so we have put into our Ever- 
green a well-balanced mixture of grasses 
that are at their best during different months 
of the year and will give a beautiful green 
growth. One pound will sow 20 x 20 or 400. 
square feet. 
Postpaid, 1 Ib., 55c; 5 Ibs., $2.50; 10 Ibs., 
$4.50. 
SHADY SPOT. A mixture of grasses that are 
especially adapted to the shade. We have 
used great care in the selection of the 
grasses that go into this mixture and feel 
certain that with proper planting and atten- 
tion, good results will be obtained. An alka- 
line soil rich in humus and plenty of mois- 
ture is required to successfully grow grass 
in the shade. One pound will sow 20 x 20 
or 400 square feet. 
rae 1 Ib., 55c; 5 Ibs., $2.50; 10 Ibs., 
4.50. 
SUNNY SOUTH. A mixture of Evergreen Lawn 
grass and Bermuda grass, especially adapt- 
ed for open and sunny situations. It will 
stand hot weather and with frequent water- 
ing will make a beautiful green summer 
lawn. Cut the grass weekly, which will 
cause it to stool and grow off to a solid turf. 
If weather is dry, water well for good ger- 
mination. One pound will sow 20 x 20 or 
400 square feet. 
Postpaid, 1 lb., 75c; 5 Ibs., $3.50; 10 Ibs., 
$6.50. 
Your Lawn Needs Food! 
That beautiful thick lawn you admire 
is made up of millions of tiny, individual 
grass plants. They’re living things that. 
require 11 food elements from the soil 
for beautiful, thriving growth. 
VIGORO 


1-lb. pkg., $ 20 
5-lb. pkg., ° 
10-lb, pkg., 1.15 
25-lb. pkg., 1.85 
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