

Beller Seeds Make Better Lawns 
YOUR LAWN WILL BE ONLY AS GOOD AS THE SEEDS YOU SOW. Since the seed is the least 
costly part of a new lawn, the few cents additional per pound for the best will be saved many times, in 
better germination and freedom from weeds. 
Lawn-Making Suggestions 
First spade deeply. The addition of 
weedless steer manure, leaf mold, peat 
moss, or other humus material at this 
time is advisable but not essential. Rake 
to the desired grade and water thoroughly 
to settle the soil evenly. Waiting for two 
weeks to allow the surface weeds to ger- 
minate is a wise plan. Hoe these, then 
rake the final grade and broadcast the 
seed evenly, and cover with weedless steer 
manure, or peat moss, at the rate of five 
sacks per 1000 sq. ft. Sprinkle with a 
fine spray, keeping the surface moist at 
all times, but avoiding any puddling. 
Quantity Prices 
_ Applicable to all grass seeds listed below: 
10 to 24 Ibs., less 2c per Ib.; 
25 to 49 lbs., less 4c per Ib.; 
50 Ibs. or more, less 5c per Ib. 
All prices subject to change 
without notice. 
“Better Lawns” Mixture. Contains fine- 
bladed, permanent lawn grasses only 
(does NOT contain Clover or Rye 
grasses), and will make a velvety green 
turf, in sun or light shade, that is a 
joy to see, and possess. Sow 5 Ibs. per 
1000 sq. ft. Per lb. $1.00. 
“Better Shade’’ Mixture. Contains fine- 
bladed, permanent lawn grasses only, 
which thrive in full or partial shade. 
Per Ib. $1.25. 
Kentucky Blue Grass (Poa pratensis) . The 
best all-around permanent grass for 
lawns, and the basis of all good mix- 
tures for sunny locations. Sow 6 lbs. 
per 1000 sq. ft. Doubly recleaned seed, 
per Ib. 95c. 
White Dutch Clover (Trifolium repens) . 
Forms a rich, green carpet by itself, 
but is usually combined with Blue Grass 
as a nurse crop, or for quick winter re- 
sults. Sow 4 Ibs. per 1000 sq. ft. Per 
Ib. $1.15. 
Chewing’s Fescue (Festuca rubra sp.). A 
hardy, drought-resisting, fine-bladed 
perennial for either sun or shade. 
Chiefly used in the finest mixtures, and 
by itself for results on poor or sandy 
soils. Sow 6 Ibs. per 1000 sq. ft. Per 
Ib. $1.35. 
Seaside Creeping Bent (Agrostis maritima 
select). This exceedingly fine-bladed 
grass makes a beautiful, velvety turf, 
tending to keep out weeds. Grows well 
in either sun or shade, but requires 
careful attention, with frequent mow- 
ing and regular watering, morning pre- 
ferred. Sow 4 Ibs. 
Per Ib. $1.85. 
Pacey’s Perennial Rye Grass (Lolium 
perenne select). A quick, serviceable 
perennial, forming a semi-permanent 
lawn in shade, or sun if sown thickly 
and kept well-watered during hot 
weather. Sow 12 Ibs. per 1000 sq. ft. 
Per Ib. 40c. 
Annual (Domestic) Rye Grass (Lolium 
Italicum). Chiefly used for quick, 
showy, but temporary effect, such as a 
winter and spring cover for a raked 
Bermuda Grass lawn. Sow 15 Ibs. per 
1000 sq. ft. Per Ib. 20c. 
Bermuda Grass (Cynodon dactylon). Very 
resistant to drought and heat. For a 
green appearance during winter, it will 
be necessary to rake out dormant run- 
ners and reseed with other grasses. Sow 
4 Ibs. per 1000 sq. ft. Per Ib. 85c. 
per 1000 sq. ft. 

You'll Enjoy a Uisit te Better Gardens Nursery 
Whether you are a new home-owner 
needing a complete landscape service, 
from plan to planting, or are already so 
“planted’’ you could barely find room for 
One more shrub, you will find pleasure 
and profit from a browsing-tour of our 
very complete Nursery. 
Besides Azaleas and Camellias, our spe- 
cialties include: 
Cymbidiums (Ask for our current Cym- 
bidium List, issued quarterly.) 
Roses. Dormant bushes, climbers, and 
three-bud tree roses are available dur- 
ing January and February; similar types 
available in 5-gallon containers bal- 
ance of year. (Ask for our 1948 Rose 
List.) 
Gardenias. The lovely, waxy-white, in- 
tensely fragrant double blossoms of the 
“Cape Jasmine’ reach their perfection 
on bushes of the Mystery strain of Gar- 
denia grandiflora. These healthy, ever- 
green bushes thrive in full sun or par- 
tial shade throughout the West. 1-gal- 
lon containers $1.00; 5-gallons .con- 
tainers $3.50. Packing and shipping 
extra. 
Indoor Plants. From a very complete stock 
of foliage plants for indoor home deco- 
ration, our plant stylists create beauti- 
ful and long-lasting miniature-garden 
effects in a’wide choice of pottery, cop- 
per, and brass bowls, wall pockets, ter- 
rariums, etc., Or in your Own container. 

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