Archive image from page 58 of DeJong Floral and Seed Co. DeJong Floral and Seed Co dejongfloralseed1926dejo Year: 1926 DE JONG FLORAL AND SEED CO., PELLA, IOWA 55 Coles Evergreen Lawn Grass Seed AN EXTRA CHOICE MIXTURE In making a new lawn, it is desirable that all tree planting and laying out of flower beds should be accomplished first. The ground should then be thor- oughly dug or plowed to the depth of 10 to 12 inches, using liberally well-decomposed man- ure or 'fertilizers.' It is also essential for a fine lawn to have proper drainage, a careful prepa- ration of the soil, through roll- i
Archive image from page 58 of DeJong Floral and Seed Co. DeJong Floral and Seed Co dejongfloralseed1926dejo Year: 1926 DE JONG FLORAL AND SEED CO., PELLA, IOWA 55 Coles Evergreen Lawn Grass Seed AN EXTRA CHOICE MIXTURE In making a new lawn, it is desirable that all tree planting and laying out of flower beds should be accomplished first. The ground should then be thor- oughly dug or plowed to the depth of 10 to 12 inches, using liberally well-decomposed man- ure or 'fertilizers.' It is also essential for a fine lawn to have proper drainage, a careful prepa- ration of the soil, through roll- ing and a selection of the seeds of such grasses as will present a luxuriant verdure from early spring till late in autumn; and the frequent mowings with a lawn mower. However much care is bestowed on the soil and seed, no lawn will be beautiful without frequent mowing and rolling. We have given much thought, and many experiments to secure the best mixture, and think what we offer is the best possible mixture for permanent lawns, resisting the severe droughts of our cli- mate better than any other. It may be sown very early in spring or fall, and should be sown at the rate of from 3 to 4 bushels per acre. One pound is sufficient to thoroughly sow 800 square feet of ground. It should be borne in mind that, in order to produce the best results, grass seeds for lawns should be sown at least twice as thickly as if sown for hay. Per lb. 45 cts.; 3 lbs. $, pk. $; bu. $ Alsike Clover and Timothy Mixed For hay, the Alsike and Timothy Mixture is very valuable on soils too moist for Red Clover. Al- sike is suitable for either hay or pasture. It is finer and more leafy than the Red Clover. Many rec- ommend using Alsike in all mixtures of Timothy and Red Clover, as it is more permanent and does not easily winter kill. By freight, pk. $, bu. $ Grimm Alfalfa The Grimm or Everlasting Alfalfa is world renowned for its hardiness and productiveness through the Northwest. It
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