

LAWN QUIZ. 


For Terraces, Hillsides, and Embankments 
Turf on Slopes 
A mixture of grasses that will 
Terrace Sod Grass Seed. produce strong, spreading roots, 
will withstand drought and sun, and will thrive on shallow soils. 
If the slope is gentle, add 1 inch of top-soil, broadcast Emerald Grass 
Fertilizer at the rate of 50 pounds to 1000 square feet. Rake, and 
sow Terrace Sod Formula, 10 pounds to 1000 square feet. If slope is 
severe, proceed as above, except to sow along with the grass seeds 
some ordinary seed oats—1 pound of seed and 1 quart of oats to each 
100 square feet. Mow the oats as soon as they are long enough for a 
mower to cut them, and keep them cut. When applying soil, plant- 
foods, or seed to sloping land, do not use them evenly, but place more 
at the top of the slope than lower down; this is an allowance for rain 
washing the materials to lower levels. Lb. $1, 214 lbs. $2.45, 5 Ibs. 
$4.75, 10 lbs. $9.25, 25 lbs. $22.50, 100 Ibs. $85. 

Urban Formula for City Lawns and Suburban Boulevards 
Turf in the City 
Resists the harmful effects of shade, lack of 
Urban Formula. air-circulation, gasoline fumes, hard wear, 
and other handicaps to which a Jawn in the cities is subject. Contains 
white Clover and Ryegrass, along with other desirable varieties. 
Makes a handsome turf, deep green, but somewhat coarse. For new 
lawns use 5 to 10 pounds per 1000 square feet. Enrich the soil before 
sowing with 160 pounds Sawconure and 50 pounds Emerald Fertilizer 
per 1000 square feet, and broadcast 50 pounds of Lime per 1000 
square feet every winter. Lb. 85 cts., 214 lbs. $2.10, 5 Ibs. $4.00, 
10 lbs. $7.75, 25 Ibs. $17.50, 100 Ibs. $67.50. 
For renovating, use half the quantities recommended for the several 
formulas above. For quick results, use double these amounts. 
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PROBLEM LAWN SEEDS 
Turf by the Sea 
The varieties are deep-root- 
Seashore Lawn Grass Seed. jing and they resist salt spray 
and high winds. The soil in the neighborhood of the sea is frequently 
poor; a good preparation is to apply Sawconure at the rate of 100 
pounds to each 1000 square feet, and on sandy Jand humus should 
also be used, allowing 1% ton per 1000 square feet. Use two pounds of 
seed on 20 by 20 feet. Lb. 90 cts., 21% ibs. $2.20, 5 Ibs. $4.25, 
10 Ibs. $8.25, 25 Ibs. $20, 100 Ibs. $75. 

Seashore Formula for Areas under the Influence of Salt Spray 
Turf in the South 
From central Virginia south, 
Southern Lawn Grass Seed. the ordinary northern grasses 
will not thrive permanently, and good results are not likely to follow 
the use of the customary mixtures. We offer a special formula which 
we find is highly satisfactory. We advise that two seedings be made, 
one in spring and one in fall, allowing at each, one pound to every 20 
by 20 feet. Lb. 75 cts., 214 lbs. $1.85, 5 Ibs. $3.60, 10 Ibs. $7, 
25 lbs. $16.50, 100 Ibs. $60. 
Bermuda Grass Seed. A superior strain for southern lawns and 
pastures. Lb. $1.05, 10 lbs. $9, 100 Ibs. $80. 
Hulled Bermuda Grass Seed. Lb. $1.30, 10 Ibs. $12, 100 Ibs. $105. 
Carpet Grass Seed. Recommended for southern Iawns or pastures 
in moist soil. Lb. 95 cts., 10 lbs. $8, 100 Ibs. $70. 
FLAWN (Zoysia matrella). The new wonder grass for the South. 
It thrives on heat. Has a fine leaf, is vivid green, dwarf and re- 
quires very little cutting. Chinch-bugs usually do not attack it. 
For both shady and open Iawns. May be used for bright green sum- 
mer Jawns in the North. Propagated from small runners. One 
block of Flawn sod will plant 50 square feet of lawn, requiring one 
year to fill in. $9 per block (9 square feet), delivered. 
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Southern Formula for Lawns in the Southern States 

32 Grass Seeds 
Our Lawn Mixtures are correctly compounded, and are as free from weed seeds 
as it is possible to make them. We deliver them free anywhere in the U. S, 
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