
WETSEL’S famous Lawn Grasses 
** THE BEST FOR VIRGINIA” 
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SEED MIXTURE» GREEN ISLAND 
There is no one variety of grass suitable for making a lawn. 
Best results are obtained by combining several different kinds, so 
that if growing conditions are not ideal for one, there will be another | 16-inch width.............+........87 50 
GARDEN and LAWN 
Fertilizers 
Bone Meal. A safe, effective fertilizer for 
all purposes. Especially good for roses, 
lawns, and flowering shrubs. Raw Meal: 
Lb. 8 cts.; 5 Ibs. 35 cts.; 10 lbs. 65 cts.; 
25 lbs. $1.40; 100 lbs. $5.00. Steamed: 
Lb. 8 ects.; 5 lbs. 35 cts.; 10 lbs. 60 cts.; 
25 lbs. $1.35; 100 lbs, $4.50. 
Nitrate of Soda. Used when quick action is 
desired. Enhances foliage of all plants. 
Lb. 7 cts.; 5 lbs. 30 cts.; 10 lbs, 55 cts.; 
100-lb. bag $4.00. 
Sheep Manure. One of the most widely 
used and safest animal manures in the 
erowing of flowers and vegetables. 25 lbs. 
$1.00; 50 Ibs. $1.75; 100-lb. bag $3.00. 

Salem Spreaders 
~~ variety that will thrive in its place. From our long experience in | 20-inch width. .....................11 50 
testing different varieties and combinations of grass seeds, we have | 30-inch width. ..........+...+..++..17 50 
ft made up this Green Island mixture, containing the finest grasses | 36-inch width...............-......32 50 
GREEN ISLAND for Virginia growing conditions. Lb. 88 ets.; 5 lbs. $4.30; 10 lbs. 
THE WETSEL SEED CO., INC. 
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$8.30; 25 Ibs. $20.25. 
Garden Fertilizers 
Brimm. (Top Grade for Potato and Special 
How to Make a Lawn Truck Crops.) Analysis 5-10-5. Espe- 

cially prepared by Swift & Co. Has become 
Lawn grass may be sown either in March or April, or in September or October. One pound Re eee sear hee 100-Ib. bag 
of seed will plant 300 to 400 square feet. Dig the ground to a depth of 6 inches, making it fine $2-05)-0 D228; 22-00 pel Dae. 
and smooth. Work fertilizer (Vigoro is recommended) into the soil at the rate of 4 pounds to | Garden (5-10-5). Also designed for gardens 
100 square feet, and rake it until smooth. Broadcast the seed thickly, half one way and half by various companies, from whom we ac- 
the other; cover it lightly and roll the soil to provide a firm seed-bed. Cut the grass when it quire it. Not as highly regarded as 
is 2 inches high, and continue to mow it regularly. Water it generously twice a week if possible, 
Brimm, 50-lb. bag $1.40; 100-lb. bag 
: pede ‘ ; : $2.40. 
but never merely sprinkle it with the hose, for this practice brings the grass roots to the surface > 
of the ground where they are easily burned out by the hot summer sun. Remove all weeds G WntediPentii 
if they appear and sow more grass seed in their place. For lasting results give the lawn a good ranuiatec ea Oss 
application of fertilizer in the fall and spring. 
A splendid mulching material for roses, 
If ordering grass seed by mail, add 10 cents for the first pound and 1 cent extra for each | shrubs, and other plants. 3-bu, bag $2.00; 
additional pound. 
Wetsel’s Shady Lawn Grass 
Few grasses thrive in shade. Our special 
mixture is composed of dwarf grasses especially 
adapted to shady places under trees and around 
the house. Under trees apply a double quantity 
of fertilizer and water more frequently. Lb. 
85 cts.; 5 lbs. $4.15; 10 Ibs. $8.00; 25 lbs. $19.50. 
Wetsel’s Park Lawn Grass 
A popular low-priced mixture especially rec- 
ommended for late sowing, as it contains a 
mother crop which will help it through the 
summer. Lb. 55 cts.; 5 lbs. $2.65; 10 lbs. $5.00; 
25 lbs. $11.75. 
Kentucky Blue Grass 
Basis of most lawn grass. 21-lb. seed. Lb. 
65 cts.; 5 lbs. $3.15. 
Chewinsg’s Fescue 
Dark green leaves; forms dense turf. Per- 
manent in most places and good in shade. 
Lh. 70 cts.; 5 lbs. $3.25. 
White Dutch Clover 
For Lawns and Pastures 
Makes a small, close, compact growth, cover- 
ing the ground like a carpet. Sow either in the 
spring or fall. When sown by itself, sow 5 to 6 
pounds per acre; it is better, however, sown in 
sae with other grasses. Lb. $1.00; 5 lbs. 


large bale $4.50. 
COMPOST 
DEVELOPER 
Makes rich organic manure Helps maintain soil fertility 
Decomposes waste plant materials Increases garden productiveness 
Returns to the soil much that is taken from it. 
Inexpensive — Costs Very Little 
A 25-Ib. carton of COMPO will make up to 1250 lbs. of rich organic manure or 
fertilizer. COMPO Manure has no disagreeable odor, does not attract flies, keeps 
indefinitely, and is harmless to domestic pets and animals 
716-lb. size (makes 375 lbs. of organic IVAN UTS) cee eee teretcbelacitelsl afellctevever='> -$1 00 
25-lb. size (makes 1250 lbs. of orgamic Manure)... .. +--+ eee cess eer e ees & 00 
100-Ib. size (makes 214 tons of organic manure)... ...----ee sere eeeeceres | 50 
Add “VIGORO BEAUTY” to Your 
Enthusiastic gardeners every- LAWN, FLOWERS and 
where attribute much of their success 
to the use of Vigoro. SHRUBS 
Vigoro, made by Swift & Com- 
pany, supplies all growing things with 
the vital nourishment they require 
to attain finest growth and beauty. 
You'll prefer using Vigoro because 
it’s clean, odorless, sanitary, and 
easy to use, as well as economical, 
Four pounds per 100 square feet. 
Lb. 15 cts.; 5 Ibs. 50 cts.; 10 lbs. COMPLETE PLANT FOOD 
90 cts.; 25 lbs. $1.60; 100 lbs. $4.25. 
