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TIME-TESTED LAWN SEED 
STURDEE LAWN MIXTURE 
A wonderful mixture that is the result of years of selection, especially mixed by us from 
the highest quality seeds that can be produced. 
It makes a smooth, green, velvety lawn 
with a thick bottom, free from common grasses which are inclined to produce clumps or 
knots. Only the finest varieties for producing a perfect turf under average conditions are 
used in this blend. It is all plump, heavy seed free from chaff or weed seeds. Sow | pound 
for 10 by 20 feet (200 sq. ft.) ; 100 to 150 pounds of seed are required to sow one acre. 
1 pound: $1.50. 
SHADEE MIXTURE. A blend designed for use in shade of trees 
or buildings. The varieties of grass seed used are those most 
suitable for producing good turf in shade. This, too, is a quality 
mixture composed of the purest seed it is possible to obtain. Sow 
1 pound per 200 square feet. 1 Ib. $1.50. 
Write for prices on the following varieties: 
ASTORIA BENT. This strain of Bent differs from the Seaside va- 
riety in that it does not send out stolons, but spreads underground, 
sending up many shoots to produce a splendid turf. The growth is 
upright, of fine texture, and is a richer green than Seaside Bent. 
It is more practical for lawns and succeeds best in heavy soils. Sow 
] pound to 250 square feet. 
CHEWINGS FESCUE. Used extensively on putting greens, fairways. 
and tees on golf courses, and does well on any kind of soil. Produces 
a stiff, upright, sturdy plant. Sow 1 pound to 150 square feet. 
CREEPING OR RED FESCUE. Fine, round bladed grass, excellent 
for lawns. Slightly reddish at base. Fine for shade. Hardy. Sow 
1 pound to 150 square feet. 
KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS. Makes an excellent lawn of a dark green 
color. It forms a fine mat, and with care and water makes one of 
the best lawns. Sow 1 pound to 200 square feet. 
SHADY BLUE GRASS (Poa trivialis). An ideal perennial grass for 
shady spots which is closely related to Kentucky Blue Grass, but 
somewhat finer and softer in texture. A creeper of apple-green color. 
Requires plenty of water. Sow 1 pound to 200 square feet. 
WHITE DUTCH CLOVER. Very low growing sort, principally used 
in poor ground to give a green cover. Many like it in lawns where 
grass does not do well. Sow 1 pound to 300 square feet. 
RED TOP. A fine-bladed grass that succeeds on almost any soil, 
although it does best under moist conditions. It is used in almost 
all lawn mixtures. Should not be planted by itself unless specifically 
recommended. Sow | pound to 200 square feet. 
RYE GRASS (English Perennial). A rapid growing grass where 
quick results are required. It is coarser than Kentucky Blue Grass 
and thrives in poor soil. It is used as a ‘nurse’ crop in cheap mix- 
ture to keep the lawn green while the better, slow-growing varieties 
are becoming established. Use this only for economy lawns or tem- 
porary plantings. Sow | pound to 150 square feet. 
HOW TO HAVE A GOOD LAWN 
Spade the ground deeply and see that it is thoroughly pulverized. 
Work in a good commercial fertilizer. Sheep guano or peat moss 
will add humus and improve the seed bed. Rake level and water 
thoroughly so the ground will settle. The seed bed should be al- 
lowed to stand for about two weeks, watering from time to time 
so the weed seeds will sprout. 
Roll the ground before seeding, to prevent it from settling un- 
evenly, and then rake the surface lightly. Sow the seed to cover the 
ground thoroughly, and then rake it lightly into the soil. Roll again 
to press the seed in. If a roller is not available, use boards and tramp 
on them to pack the ground firmly. 
Grass seed will germinate in from 8 to 15 days, according to the 
weather. If a lawn is made during the summer, the ground should 
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be covered lightly with peat after the seed has been rolled, so as 
to retain the moisture. New lawns should not be allowed to dry 
out, not even for a few hours. For the first 15 days the lawn 
should be watered at least twice a day to keep it constantly moist. 
A lawn should be fertilized after the first cutting and at least 
twice a year. Water well after applying. 
WARNING. Do not use the so called rotted manure which is be- 
ing sold to inexperienced gardeners. It may be full of wild clover 
and other weed seeds and pests. It is expensive when you take 
into consideration that a few pounds of good fertilizer is equal to 
a sack of manure. If you want a moisture-holding material for top- 
dressing, use peat. We highly recommend the use of peat. 

