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Above, from the “ ** Lawn Grass Seed 
FEED AND SEED YOUR LAWN 
To have a lasting green Jawn be sure to replenish it each year 
with a light application of Lawn Seed and a proper feeding of plant 
food. For a quick start use pulverized, weed-free Sheep-Manure, 
for best results a 5-10-5 Fertilizer, and for a long pull Steamed Bone 
Meal. AIl of these materials and many others are listed on page 55. 
Below, from our Elite Lawn Grass Seed 



FORBES LAWN SEED FOR EVERY NEED 
The best in seeds and care is essential to have a fine lawn. Forbes quality, known the coun- 
try over, has set a high lawn standard, and Forbes service is at your disposal at all times. 
Many grades of lawn grass seeds of varying qualities are offered for sale. Many contain 
seeds of worthless character, chaff, and weed seeds. Often a single variety or a blend of two 
grasses Is sold as lawn seed. The best lawn is produced from a mixture of several natural grasses, 
To be of greatest value, these grasses must be properly proportioned in the mixture so that 
there is enough of each to serve its specific purpose. The mixtures we offer, made up from 
special formule, are the result of years of experiment and of practical tests. Each mixture 
will produce a turf ideally suited to each purpose. Complete directions with every package. 
The ‘Forbes’? Lawn Grass Seed 
A rapid-growing combination of grasses which produces in from four to six weeks, a permanent 
lawn capable of withstanding heavy wear. It contains seeds of five dwarf evergreen and perennial grasses 
of fme lawn texture. Definite proportions of these are mixed very thoroughly. The resultant lawn has a 
fine, even, rich green appearance and a permanency not usually found. Known for its high quality, it is 
higher priced than ordinary store mixtures but cheapest in the long run, It contains only heavy, recleaned, 
live seeds, free from worthless chaff, timothy and weed seeds. No White Clover seed in this mixture, 
Volb. 60 cts.; Ib. $1.10; 5 Ibs. $5.25; 10 Ibs. $10; 25 Ibs. $24.50; 100 Ibs. $95, delivered. 
For quickest results sow one pound to every 100 sq. ft. (10 x 10 ft.) of new ground, or 400 Ibs. 
to the acre. Half this quantity gtves good results but takes longer. 
Elite Lawn Grass Seed 
A very superior blend of only the finest and most desirable separate lawn grasses in such proportion 
as to produce a perfect Iawn, but one which requires no special care such as an all-Bent Mixture. The 
Elite turf is of very fine texture and splendid deep green color yet is sturdy and withstands normal wear. 
It Iends itself to easy mowing and because of its thick, close root-mat discourages the growth of ordinary 
weeds, It is not mixed to sell at a fixed price and is better value than cheaper mixtures. 
Lb. $1.25; 5 Ibs. $6; 10 Ibs. $11.50; 25 Ibs. $28.25; 100 Ibs. $110, delivered. 
Branch Brook Park Lawn Grass Seed 
This mixture, named for one of Newark’s beautiful parks, is recommended for use where the low cost of 
materials is of more importance than extreme fineness of turf. The individual grasses used are of fine recleaned 
quality and high vitality. It will take about five weeks to produce a good covering of turf. This will withstand 
normal wear and has a fine color. We include no White. Clover in this mixture. 
Lb. 95 cts; 5 Ibs. $4.50; 10 Ibs. $8.50; 25 Ibs. $20.75; 100 Ibs. $80, delivered. 
Lawn Clovers 
Kent Clover (Wild White Clover). The plants White Clover. A very hardy creeping perennial with 
bear fewer blossoms than ordinary white Clover, dark green compact foliage. Used where it is difficult 
grow very close to the ground, are tenacious and to produce a Jawn with grass seed only. Use 1 Ib. 
form a dark green, thick sward. Oz UECisn, with 25 Ibs. of Jawn seed. Mlb. 45 cts.; Mlb. 
Yb. 90 cts.; Mlb. $1.60; Ib. $3. 80 cts.; Ib. $1.50; 10 Ibs. $14. 
LAWN TOOLS FOR THE PROPER CARE OF YOUR LAWN 
We offer these tools, of good quality, to help you maintain your lawn in the best condition. 
Lawn Mowers Garden Hose Lawn Brooms Rifle Weeders Fertilizer Spreaders 
Lawn Rollers Soil Soakers Grass Shears Hose Reels Grass Hooks & Whips 
Lawn Sprinklers Lawn Rakes Lawn Weeders Mole Traps Leather Garden Gloves 


