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germinating lawn grass! It is much cheaper in the final results—a ‘few cents saved 
in the initial purchase price may mean a costly saving. Ferris’ Lawn Grass Seed is of 
the highest quality and has been providing beautiful lawns in all parts of the coun- 
iry. None of our grass seed contains any timothy. . 
STERLING NORTHERN GREEN. Our best all around mixture of all perennial grasses that will 
produce those fine green lawns. Kentucky Blue Grass is the basis of the mixture, with 
Creeping Red Fescue and Meadow Fescue in proper amounts for drought-resistant, wear- 
resistant qualities and to serve as a nurse grass for quick coverage, then a small per- 
centage of White Dutch Clover. For a new lawn or for patching up bare spots in an es- 
tablished lawn, we consider Sterling Northern Green the best mixture to plant regardless 
of price. Sow about one pound to every 200 square feet. Pulverize and evenly rake the 
top soil, sow our Sterling Northern Green Lawn Seed thinly and evenly, firm it well, and 
in seven weeks give the lawn its first cutting. In watering the lawn, sprinkle it evenly and 
gently to prevent washing away any seed and thus create bare spots. Contains no timothy. 
1 Ib. (in box), $1.15; 5 lb. (bag). $5.00; 10 Ib. (bag), $9.50. (Postage extra.) 
HOMELAWN. A fast growing mixture that will produce a thick lawn at a minimum cost. The 
texture of the grass is not quite as fine, but it will do a good job of covering the ground 
under a wide range of soil conditions. A high percentage of the grasses in Homelawn are 
not perennial, however, so it will take.longer to establish a permanent lawn if only this 
mixture is used. Sow one pound to 200 square feet. 1 lb. (in box), 60c: § lb. (bag). $2.75. 
(Postage extra.) 
SHADY PLACE. For shaded locations, sow Ferris’ Shady Place Lawn Grass Mixture! Shady 
places on the lawn, or grounds” entirely shaded, require special grasses, and in this mix- 
ture we offer a blend of the various fine textured perennial grasses that are most valuable 
in producing a beautiful lawn in shade or part shade. Sow one pound to 150 square feet. 
1 Ib. (in box), $1.15; 3 lb. (bag). $3.10. (Postage extra.) : 
“WHITE DUTCH CLOVER. For planters who like an extra heavy growth of clover in their lawn, 
this should be added at the rate of 2.0z. to every 2 lbs. of grass seed. Sow separately for 
more even distribution. I lb. (in box). $1.75. (Postage extra.) 
NEW! GENERAL PURPOSE 
HOME ORCHARD SPRAY 
HOME FRUIT GROWING NOW ALREADY MIXED 
EASY. You Get Clean, Exhibition Just Add Water and Start 
Quality Fruit—Without Spraying Your Fruits. Simple 
Previous Experience. Directions on Label. 
PEAT MOSS 
- The Great Soil Conditioner—$2.65 per Bag 
2 B a g Ss £ or $ 5.00 ne feet a sel one Peat will be approximately 
Shipped direct to you from the peat bogs in one of our neighboring north 
Iowa towns, and is priced F.O.B. shipping point, you to pay express or freight. 
We advise ordering early so that it can be shipped by freight, as freight is 
slower but cheaper. 
We offer two types to fit special needs. One is acid in reaction and must 
be added to soils when growing Blueberries, as well as for other acid-loving 
plants such as Azaleas, Semi-Double Hydrangeas, etc. The other is neutral, 
and recommended for general planting—a fine mulching for lawns, roses, 
. gardens. Peat Moss lightens the too heavy soil, gives body to sandy soils and 
helps retain moisture. Weed free; odorless. 
(1) Acid Peat. Use this when growing Blueberries. Dig a large hole for each 
plant, then mix one bushel of Acid Peat with one bushel of soil, filling the 
hole with this mixture and pack firmly around the roots; water thoroughly. 
For its use with Azaleas and Semi-Double Hydrangeas, see their descrip- 
tions in shrub section of this catalog. Furnished in new, large, especially 
processed bag with plastic liner, approximate weight 55-65 pounds (con- 
tents at least 4 loose bushels Peat per bag). 
(2) Neutral Peat. Soil conditioner par excellence for gardens, lawns, orna- 
mental borders, window boxes and urns, and especially fine for ever- 
greens and roses. Use about 14 to 1 Peat mixed with garden soil when 
planting, packing firmly around the roots. Packed in new, large, especial- 
ly processed bag with plastic liner, approximate weight 70-75 pounds 
(contents at least 4 loose bushels Peat per bag.) 





































New, remarkable development long sought for—hailed by authorities as 
one of the greatest advancements to date for home fruit growing—a boon to 
families who want to grow their own fruit. After years of investigation and with 
the advice of leading Federal, State and private Entomologists and Patholo- 
gists, this outstanding combination spray has finally been formulated. 
4 New Miracle Chemicals Combined in | Formulal 
This simplifies raising of fancy fruit in the home orchard, for one spray now 
works 4 ways. All you do is mix this one combination material with water in 
your sprayer and apply to your trees. Contains potent new chemicals that 
work 4 ways—(1) As a contact insecticide, (2) as a fumigant for killing in- 
sects, (3) as a control for chewing insects, and (4) as a fungicide for diseases. 
It is especially formulated to help you produce an abundance of clean, sugar- 
sweet, tree-ripened fruit in your home fruit planting. This highly concentrated 
material makes a large amount of spray ready to use. 
I Ib. Home Orchard Spray 
4 lb. Home Orchard Spray 
(Postage extra) 









RA-PID-GRO 
For Better Growing, Fruiting and Flowering Results, We Strongly Recommend 
This Sensational Plant Foodl 
A Clean, Odorless Powder, Instantly Soluble in Water. EASY TO APPLY! 
BUG-DUST-O-CIDE 
To Combat Insects and Diseases 
Order Bug Dust early—have it on hand when the first 







Es Vitamin Bi 
bug Bppects: not alter ey have taken Nee A betes a When planting dissolve 4 level teaspoonsful of Ra-Pid-Gro in 1 gal- Vitamin Bz ; 
den. Its powerful and effective ingredients quickly con- lon of water, then dip the roots of your trees or plants in the solu- Guaranteed. Analysis: 
; ; ; ion— i t i or two, other rogen ‘ 
trol all such harmful chewing and sucking insects as pial peices: = idee Shea tie and alsbbe tor two or three Phosphoric Acid 21%, 
minutes, and so on. Full and simple directions on every package.” Potash 17%. 
Pour the residue around the plants when you have completed 
the planting, then every few weeks apply Ra-Pid-Gro again. 
New growth starts quicker, development is stronger and 
faster. Enjoy your lawn, garden and flowers at their best— 
teed Ra-Pid-Gro. 
EVERY POUND OF RAPID GROW MAKES 




‘aphids, beetles, hoppers, cabbage worms, etc. It checks 
fungous diseases, mildew and black-spot. Use this splen- 
did multi-purpose BUG DUST for vegetables, fruits, orna- 
NON- POISONOUS mentals. 
pOMEenO Easy to Use. It comes 



















ANIMALS me 72 ; : 22 GALLONS OF PLANT FOOD. 
When Used as 12, ‘ 6 ready to apply, without How to Estimate a Season‘s Requirements 
Directed ee ixin , BO her or fuss We recommend for each 100 lbs. of other fertilizer 
ee Ce ge © me othe used in the past—purchase only 1 lb. RA-PID-GRO. 











PRICES Lot 30° x 60’—with approximately 10 shrubs, 2 shade 
s * trees, 2 fruit trees, | dozen roses and lawn of 600 
| lb. Combination Package ..... $0.55 square feet requires 3 pounds of Ra-Pid-Gro for 
Pa z : season's feeding. 
(This is a dust gun a with Bug sees Lot 40’ Ss ah heh soproxiniele vate 20 = 
ia -0-Ci .0O' hedge, 3 fruit trees, 2 evergreens, roses an 
3 Ib. Bag Bug Dust O-Cide .....-. $ lewn of ve sq. i cecaires 5 pounds of Ra- 
Special! Pid-Gro for season's feeding. 
P a ais PRICES (Postage Extra) 
2\/. Ibs. Bug-Dust-O-Cide’and Duster $1.00 fiend ARLPIDIGRO laces $1.25 
(This consists of 11 lb. bag of Bug Dust and a 2 pounds RA-PID-GRO .............. 2.35 
dust gun filled with Bug Dust) 5 pounds RA-PID-GRO .............. 4.50 




10 pounds RA-PID-GHO ............. 8.75 
