COUNCIL. BLUFFS, IOWA 11 
STATICE DUMOSA 
THE FINEST STATICE FOR DRYING 
Of great value to the florist, in fact the most valuable of 
all Statices. In general appearance it resembles the well- 
known Incana Nana variety, which when dried is being im- 
ported from Germany and here used in immense quantities 
in wreaths and other floral work. Dumosa differs from 
Incana Nana in having larger individual florets, much brighter 
in color, clear silvery white when dry and lavender when 
fresh. The branched stalks are more than twice the size 
of Incana, the main stems twice as stout. For these reasons 
Dumosa is a highly valuable new variety. Height 20 in. 
Perfectly hardy without protection anywhere. T. pkt. 16c; 
oz. 80c; Ib. $8.00. 
Directions for Making a Lawn 
On new lawns use 1 Ib. of Seed for 100 square feet; 100 lbs. for 
one acre. To replenish lawns where grass is thin use half quantity. 
If you want a nice lawn and this in from 30 to 40 days after 
sowing, you cannot use less than 100 lbs. of seed to the acre. 
In the formation of lawns, and proper care of lawns, many 
things are to be considered. The beauty of a lawn consists in the 
evenness of its surface, and the richness of its verdure. This can 
only be produced on well-drained, prepared, thoroughly pulverized 
soils. Another important consideration in making a lawn, is to have 
the soil of even depth throughout. so that the grass may be marked 
by a regularity of growth. After sowing, the ground should be 
lightly barrowed or raked, and heavily rolled, in order to press the 
seed into the soil. Sowing can be done from the middle of March 
to the middle of May, and in favorable seasons, even up to July. 
Seed may also be sown from the latter part of August to the end 
of September. As soon as the frost is out of the ground, the land 
should be heavily rolled, and cross-rolled, as the soil is loosened by 
winter frosts, and rolling is necessary to compress it again. 
DANDELIONS—A good way to eradicate dandelions and other 
weeds in a lawn is to cut the grass regularly and never closer than 
two inches from the soil surface. Cutting induces sturdier growth 
of grass but the weeds perish when cut regularly and are prevented 
to seed themselves, z 
Leave cut grass lay, it will quickly shrivel, work down to the 
soll surface and form a mulch. Your grass will withstand dry 
weather far better than lawn that is sprinkled. Your lawn will con- 
tinue green in spite of drought for an entire summer. Watering: 
Apply water when the color of your grass begins to be pale instead 
ft deep green, then soak the ground a foot deep by laying the 
hose on the ground and letting the water flow in a gentle stream 
for an hour or two on one section after another. Do not sprinkle 
your lawn as sprinkling is of doubtful help and in some cases 
actually does harm. If you will water thoroughly your grass will 
have plenty of moisture to fall back upon for three weeks in hottest 
of weather and longer if the temperature is not too excessive. And 
{t is easier and less work too, than when you are sprinkling every 
day. 
Sawn grasses should be sown ouekly from 150 to 50 square 
feet to the pound, depending upon condition of the soil, time of 
year, etc. We like the plan of working in units of 100 square feet 
(10 by 10 feet squares), and seeding each unit with the quantity of 
seed decided upon. An easy way to do this is to take two heavy 
cords, each ten feet long and with a loop in each end. By starting 
at one corner and staking out regular spaces using the same amount 
of seed for each square of 100 feet your lawn will be very evenly 
seeded. 
Use no fresh manure for fertilizer because it contains weed seeds. 
Bone meal three pounds per 100 square feet is the proper thing to 
use. 
IF your lawn becomes mottled with brown patches of dying 
ept. of a cul- 
grass or showing damage of any nature write to 
ture, Washington, D. C. You will get expert advice absolutely free 
ef cest. 
Lawn Grass Seed 
In composing lawn grass mixtures, we use the highest 
grade of seed thoroughly recleaned, containing the largest 
proportion and the greatest weight of actual seed, a grade 
that is closely 100% free of hulls, the best grade obtainable. 
The small proportion of Rye grass that is included in 
some of the mixtures insures a quick effect (within a month 
from date of sowing). Rye grass is a protective grass and 
dies out completely in two years, its place is taken by Blue 
Grass, New Zealand Fescue and finally by Bent Grasses, all 
fine leaved varieties. You will have from our seed a wonder- 
ful lawn that you will be proud of. 
SPECIAL BENT LAWN GRASS SEED 
Composed of the best Bent varieties with a proper proportion of 
Red Top and Rye Grass, This special Bent Grass seed will produce 
a dense turf of the finest texture rivaling in luxuriant feel an ex- 
pensive oriental rug. No other Lawn Grass can compare in results 
with a lawn produced from the Bent Grasses. Bent Grasses are the 
dwarfest in cultivation, their creeping character causes them to mat 
together and they produce a dense mat of fine, silky leaves, deep. 
rich green in color. Bent turf can be mown closely and will stand 
up well under the heaviest wear. Ideal for forming a terrace sod 
as it will withstand drought and sun. If the slope is gentle add 
one inch of top soil, sow the seed at the rate of one pound to each 
100 square feet, rake the seed in and firm the soil with a roiler or 
back of a spade. If the slope is quite steep, proceed as above but 
sow along with the Bent Lawn Grass Seed one-half pound of Italian 
Rye Grass to each 100 square feet. Italian Rye Grass Is a quick 
[dee grass and will hold the soil together and give a chance for 
ent Grasses to establish themselves. Mow the Rye Grass as soon 
as the growth is of sufficient height and keep it cut. We compose 
this Special Bent Lawn Grass Mixture out of separate varieties, 
using only the heaviest and highest germinating seed and !f you 
will follow our directions you will have a lawn that will be the talk 
of the neighborhood. Price: Lb. $1.70; 5 lbs. $8.25, prepaid. Not pre- 
paid: 10 Ibs, $15.00; 100 lbs. $140.00. 
ITALIAN RYE GRASS 
An annual, fine leaved deep green grass, unexcelled as an ad- 
mixture in lawn grass. Will make a fine turf in 30 days after sow- 
ing. Its value lies in the fact that by its extremely quick growth 
{t will bind soil together preventing washing out in case of heavy 
downpours and that it will protect other grasses of fine texture like 
Bent Grass for instance. Its main usefulness in the North Its to 
serve as a “nurse crop’, in the South it makes an excellent winter 
turf when Bermuda Grass is dormant. High grade imported seed. 
Lb. 50c; 2 lbs. 90c; prepaid. F.O.B. 10 lbs. $2.50; 100 lbs. $20.00. 
KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS—Extra fancy seed. Lb. $1.50; Prepaid. 
10 lbs. $13.00 F.O.B. 
WHITE CLOVER—Extra recleaned seed. 1 lb. $1.30, prepaid. 
GRASS FOR GOLF COURSES $e2v'ng,Westinston 
Bent Grass is the 
best. The sturdiest grower, staying green even in prolonged hot and 
dry weather. Resistant to zonate-eye spot, a disease manifesting 
{tself in the peculiar targeted appearance on the leaves, sometimes 
killing the leaves entirely, turning the turf to a brown color. For 
best results in establishing a turf start Bert Grass from seed. Use 
15 lbs. per acre. 
COLONIAL BENT GRASS. 1 Ib. $1.40, prepaid. In lots of 
5 Ibs. and over at the rate of $1.25 per lb. not prepaid. 
SEASIDE BENT GRASS. 1 Ib. $1.60, prepaid. In lots of 5 
Ibs. and over at the rate of $1.45 per lb. not prepaid. 
MERION BLUE GRASS — Produces thicker turf, stays 
greener all summer and stands closest mowing. 1 lb. covers 
750 sq. feet. Because its growth is more stocky and spread- 
ing. It covers more ground and less seed is required for the 
given area. 1 Ib. $5.30. Prepaid. 
ILIAHEE FESCUE.—Highly recommended for lawns. Deep 
rooting, growing well on poor soils drought resisting, needs 
little fertilization; does well in shade under trees and will do 
well where other grasses will not. 1 lb. of seed will cover 
200 square feet. 
RHUBARB RUBY 
Ruby produces about twice the amount of stalks that 
common rhubarb does and the stalks are 20 to 24 inches 
long, one inch through of deep crimson along the entire 
length of the stalks. The flesh of Ruby is bright crimson. 
Ruby will outsell any other rhubarb on the market. Heavy 
roots: 5 for $1.25; 10 roots for $2.25; 25 roots $5.00. Not pre- 
paid. 
RHUBARB CHIPMAN RED.—Produces extra heavy stalks 
deep red all the way through. Originated in Canada. 1 root 
60c; 2 roots $1.00, prepaid. 
