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40. SEED CATALOGUE AND GARDEN GUIDE.

THE LAWN.
Thank God for grass! No other glory vies
With the refreshing glory of the grass;
Not e'en the blue of the o'erbending skies,
Nor fading splendors when the daylight dies,
Can this sweet smile of living green surpass.

A nice velvety lawn adds more to the beauty of a place than any other adornment, and even the humblest home may be made attractive with such surroundings, while without a good lawn even the finest flowering plants and elegantly arranged bed seem insignificant. How important it is then to plan for the best lawn obtainable. Do not spend money in sodding a lawn, for it is expensive of [and?] is seldom satisfactory. When sod is cut from the roadside or some out of the way pasture, it is poor in quality and full of weeds, and when unevenly laid produces a rough surface which disfigures the lawn. It costs much less to sow the seed and the lawn is far better.
EVERGREEN MIXED LAWN GRASS SEED.--This is a mixture of the best varieties of grass seeds suited for growing together in the central and northern states, and will make a beautiful soft velvety lawn and as handsome green as an emerald, and is formed of grasses which keep green from early spring all through the hot dry summer weather until late in the fall. It comes up quickly (about two weeks) after seed is sown, and after once up it soon spreads to cover the ground and is ready for lawn mower in six to eight weeks. It roots deeply on any soil and forms a dense, thick turf with no tendency to grow in tufts or clumps. It is permanent, maintaining its beauty for a lifetime, although it is a good plan to give any lawn a top seeding once in every three to five years. This mixture is made by ourselves from new crop, recleaned pure seeds of the best varieties, well suited for even and permanent growth, as good as money can buy. It cannot be excelled for producing a rich, velvety lawn of beautiful dark green color. Price per qt. (will sow 300 square feet) 25c, 4 qts. 85c, postpaid. By freight, per bushel of 15 lbs. $2.75, 50 lbs. $8.00, 100 lbs. (will sow one acre) $15.00.

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SHADY LAWN MIXTURE.--Just the thing for sowing under shade trees, as it is a combination of grasses which grow naturally in the woods but are of dwarf evergreen growth. Rake in a little air-slacked lime in such places before sowing the seed as ground is sometimes "sour" in such spots. Per qt. 35c, 3 qts. $1.00, postpaid. By freight, per bu. (15 lbs.) $4.00.
TERRACE LAWN MIXTURE.--It is sometimes difficult to get a good sod on sloping ground, terraces, sidehills or embankments. This is a mixture of such grasses as have strong spreading roots, making a close turf which the heavy rains cannot easily wash out. Per qt. 35c, 3 qts. 90c, postpaid. By freight, per bu. (15 lbs.) $3.60.
"GOLF LINK" GRASS SEED.--And other special mixtures prepared to order. Write describing character of soil and we will plan a mixture for the purpose.

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IOWA CLIPPER LAWN MOWER.--The best lawn mower to buy is the one that runs the easiest, does the best work, and is the most durable. All these points we claim for the Iowa Clipper and it has the additional good feature of low price. It is simple in construction, therefore easy to operate, cuts smooth and clean. Diameter of drive wheels 8 1/4 inches. Its cutter bar is solid steel and all parts are of best quality while its simplicity of construction insures durability and also lessens the cost. Price for mower cutting 12 inch swath $3.25, 14 inch $3.75, 16 inch $4.25.
IMPROVED STARK LAWN MOWER.--Made by the same factory as the Iowa Clipper and is similar in some respects but made in a more careful and expensive way. The drive wheels are very high (10 inches) and this makes it run easier in tall grass. It cuts an 18 inch swath and is especially adpated for large lawns and parks, being the best and lightest running large lawn mower now on the market. Price $7.00.
RUBBER HOSE.--A pood [good] strong quality, better than that sold in most places. Per roll of 50 feet $6.00. Best Quality--such as we use on our own grounds, per roll $8.00.
KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS SEED.--Nice for lawns. Per lb. 30c, 8 lbs. 80c, postpaid. By freight per bushel of 14 lbs. $1.50.
PURE BONE MEAL.--Odorless and lasting fertilizer. Price 10 lbs. 45c, 25 lbs. 85c, 100 lbs. $2.75.
WHITE CLOVER SEED--Makes a close nice sod. Per lb. 40c, 3 lbs. $1.00 postpaid.

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CENTRAL PARK LAWN GRASS SEED.--This is a mixture of about a dozen varieties of grasses which our years of study and experiment have proven to be best adapted to growing together. It is very nice for lawns but is of special value for parks and around country homes where it is not convenient to mow the lawns frequently. It contains some fragrant grasses which give out a delightful odor when growing or when cut, and while it is of course better to cut it frequently, still it retains much beauty even if allowed to become long. It is the grass for country homes, parks, and large estates and for this purpose sow about 50 lbs. per acre. Per qt. 20c, 4 qts. 75c, postpaid. By freight, bushel of 15 lbs. $2.50, 100 lbs. $14.00.

A Circular Telling
How to Make a Lawn
Will be sent free on request.
QUANTITY TO SOW.
FOR NEW LAWNS--Sow one quart to 300 square feet.
OLD LAWNS--Are made new fresh and beautiful by sowing one-third the above amount as a top dressing, with some of our
LAWN FERTILIZER.

PEERLESS LAWN FERTILIZER.--You cannot expect your lawn to look fresh always when you are cutting a crop of grass from it every week. Lawn grass is a voracious feeder and requires fertilizer. Do not use stable manure, which is unpleasant to handle, looks bad, and often contains noxious weed seeds. Our Peerless Lawn Fertilizer is of the best quality, dry, finely pulverized and easy to apply. Use 10 lbs. for 1,000 square feet of lawn or 400 lbs. per acre, early in spring. Price per 10 lb. pkg. 60c, 25 lb. pkg. $1.00, 50 lb. pkg. $1.85, 100 lbs. $3.50. If shipped direct from factory in Chicago, 400 lbs. for $8.50.

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HAWKEYE WHEELBARROW.--This new invention is the best wheelbarrow on the market for lawn, garden or farm use. The sideboards can be used erect for hauling dirt, ashes, etc., can be set at a half pitch for carrying large loads of trash, manure, boxes, etc., or be opened out flat for hauling posts, cordwood, large boxes, etc. Price $3.50 each, shipped direct from factory in Illinois.
OUT O' SIGHT MOLE TRAP.--Moles are one of the worst nuisances in the lawn or garden. This trap catches them every time if properly set. Price $1.25 postpaid, or $1.00 if sent by freight with other goods.
SELF CLEANING LAWN RAKE.--Best device for raking the lawn. Device shown in our cut is an automatic self cleaner keeping the teeth clear of refuse. Price 75c each.

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