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. 
peg ates 1 Ib., $1.75; 5 Ibs., $8.00; 10 lbs., 
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 Ib., $1.75; 5 Ibs., $8.00; 10 lbs., 
$15.50. 
CARPET GRASS 
Carpet is a perennial creeping grass, form- 
ing 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 permanent pastures. Lespedeza 
grows fine with it. Sow 10 to 15 lbs. of seed 
per acre alone. 
Postpaid, 1 Ib., 50c; 5 lbs., $2.25: 10 lbs., 
$4.00. 
RED TOP OR HERD'S GRASS 
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 estab- 
lished thickens and improves year after year. 
It is a@ good variety to sow with timothy 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. 
Postpaid, 1 lb., 50c; 5 Ibs., $2.00; 10 lbs., 
$3.50. 
BROME GRASS 
A long-lived perennial, leafy, tender, very 
palatable to all classes of livestock. Prefers 
tich loams and clay loams, but has succeeded 
well in sandy soils. Deep rooted, quite cold 
resistant and has high degree of drought 
resistance. Stools extensively and forms thick 
sod—when it gets too thick for available plant 
food, discing will make it OK—it’s hardy and 
responds to cultivation. Does even better 
grown with alfalfa or clover. Sow in early 
spring or fall 20 to 25 pounds per acre broad- 
cast on well prepared seed bed. Use Sou- 
thern strain only. 
Postpaid, 1 lb., 75c; 5 lbs., $3.50; 10 Ibs., 
$6.50. 
RUSSELL-HECKLE « 
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 des not 
form a sod. Won't stand close pasturiag but 
is very palatable and will not injure siock no 
matter how much is eaten. Yields 114 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 lbs., $1.00. 
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. Stock 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. 
Postpaid, 1 Ib., 75c; 5 Ibs., $3.50; 10 Ibs., 
$6.50. ; 
ORCHARD GRASS 
Grows on almost any well drained soil but 
not recommended for very poor worn soils. On 
moist but well-drained fertile lowland, espe- 
cially 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. 
Postpaid, 1 Ib., 50c; 5 ibs., $2.00; 
$3.50. 
10 Ibs., 


ORCHARD GRASS 
ZOTOX CRAB GRASS KILLER 
An amazing liquid chemical 
kills the plant and seeds of 
crab grass without permanent 
injury to lawn grasses. Checks 
reinfestation. Non-injurious to 
soil. A 16-oz. bottle makes 10 
gallons and treats 2000 sq. ft. 
For "Spot’’ treatment of small 
patches it goes much farther. 
Full directions on bottle. 
Postpaid, 8 oz., $1.10; 16 oz., 
$1.65; 32 oz., $2.70; 5 Ibs., 
$4.75. 


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VAAN HE TE 
4 pounds feeds 100 
= square ft. of lawn 
POSTPAID VIGORO PRICES 
1-Ib. pkg., 
5-lb. pkg., 
10-Ib. pkg., 
25-lb. pkg., 
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. 
hy gece 1 Ib., 80c; 5 Ibs., $3.50; 10 Ibs., 
00. 
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. 
cee ae 1 Ib., 80c; 5 lbs., $3.50; 10 lbs., 
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. 
ed hee 1 Ib., 70c; 5 lbs., $3.00; 10 Ibs., 



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. Feed your lawn Vigoro 
and you can be certain you'll have a jux- 
urious green lawn this year. 
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