BUTZER’S SEED STORE, PORTLAND, OREGON 1 
Planting Time—Lawns are started 
more easily in the Fall during the month 
of September, as the grass germinates 
best and grows fastest while the weather 
is cool and moist. Spring planting, how- 
ever, will make good lawns, and may be 
advisable in very cold sections where 
Fall planting is subjected to winter kill. 
Preparing the Soil—Any good gar- 
den soil will grow a good lawn. It is 
vitally necessary that the soil be pre- 
pared to a depth of at least 8 inches and 
permitted to lay for several weeks in 
order that most of the weed seeds in the 
soil will germinate and be destroyed by 
surface cultivation. On extremely heavy 
or sticky soils, apply coarse sand as well 
as ground peat to loosen it up and pro- 
vide for better drainage. Roll the area 
several times with a lawn roller, fill the 
depressions and work out the air pock- 
ets to establish a uniformly firm and 
level seed bed. 
Seeding—For best results, use 1 
pound to every 200 square feet. Thickly 
seeded lawns give little opportunity for 
the development of weeds. Scattering 
the seed evenly is done by dividing the 
Dee en _ 'seed into two equal parts and seeding 
one section of it lengthwise the tract and the second crosswise, thus avoiding bare spots and a ragged 
appearance. Immediately after sowing the seed, roll it again to firm the soil around the seed in order 
that the seed may obtain sufficient moisture to germinate. 
LAWN SEED 
BUTZER’S FANCY LAWN GRASS SEED—A mixture of several varieties of grasses ordinarily 
makes the best lawn. The use of our special mixture is strongly recommended. Only the fine leaved and 
long lived grasses are used, which will produce a beautiful, velvety carpet that will last for years. Just 
enough white clover is used to make a quick showing and act as a nurse crop for the grasses while they 
are becoming established, or this mixture may be had without the clover. 1 Ib. $1.30; 5 lbs. $6.25; 
postpaid. 
BUTZER’S SHADY LAWN GRASS SEED—lIn many lawns there are places which seem as if 
nothing can be grown; some are shaded by large trees and others by buildings. For these locations 
we have offered for some time this special mixture, which readily meets the desired requirement. Per 
lb. $1.35, postpaid. 
SEASIDE CREEPING BENT GRASS (Agrostis Stolonifers) —Distinctive on account of its com- 
pact, creeping, rooting stems. Of rapid growth and spreading habit, forming a strong, durable turf. 
Good for lawns and golf courses because of its fine texture. If sown alone, use 50 lbs. to the acre. 
1 Ib. $1.35, postpaid. 
ASTORIA CREEPING BENT—The conditions under which this strain of bent grass seed is grown 
and produced renders it more favorable to our particular climate than many other varieties. 1 Ib. 
$1.40, postpaid. 
CHEWING FESCUE—A low-growing grass, fine leaved, forms a close turf that prevents ingress of 
weeds, permanent in all kinds of soils, even the lightest and driest; unexcelled for lawns and golf 
courses. 1 Ib. $1.30, postpaid. 
BUTZER’S KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS—We sell a very superior grade, which makes an excellent 
lawn of a dark green color, forming a fine mat. Perlb. $1.00, postpaid. 
VITAMIN B, Plus for Plants . . . 
This famous original PLUS formula, which turns the water green, 
can now be used to IRRIGATE your entire vegetable or flower 
garden with ease. 
15 Tablets 10c; 50 Tablets (makes 500 gallons) 25c 


You can now mix as little as one quart! 

