. McCullough's seed catalogue and amateur's guide 1896. Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Flowers Catalogs; Fruit trees Seedlings Catalogs; Agricultural implements Catalogs; Commercial catalogs Ohio Cincinnati; Vegetables; Flowers; Fruit trees; Agricultural implements; Commercial catalogs. SEED CATALOGUE AND AMATEUR'S GUIDE, 1896. 33 MeGalloagh's " Suburban" Lawn Grass Seed. IS A MIXTURE of the finest'Dwarf Evergreen Grasses, which will produce a sward of that dark green color so Will make a good Lawn the first season, if sown early lf>c. % lb. box, '25c. lb., $1,00 5 lbs., $ bu. Ten
. McCullough's seed catalogue and amateur's guide 1896. Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Flowers Catalogs; Fruit trees Seedlings Catalogs; Agricultural implements Catalogs; Commercial catalogs Ohio Cincinnati; Vegetables; Flowers; Fruit trees; Agricultural implements; Commercial catalogs. SEED CATALOGUE AND AMATEUR'S GUIDE, 1896. 33 MeGalloagh's " Suburban" Lawn Grass Seed. IS A MIXTURE of the finest'Dwarf Evergreen Grasses, which will produce a sward of that dark green color so Will make a good Lawn the first season, if sown early lf>c. % lb. box, '25c. lb., $1,00 5 lbs., $ bu. Ten Cents per Pound Extra if Sent by Mail. much admired, illi lbs.'. UrtUI A\/-t\*t> j» I-, «uin A finc Lawn is an unfailing mark of intelligence and taste, to obtain which, the main 11 VV LkJ [HUt(C (X kjaWll, point is to start right. It is now a decided fact that Seed will make a better lawn than turf or sod. The best soil is a good medium texture, neither very heavy or excessively light; the surface should be raked repeatedly, thoroughly pulverized and smoothed to the desired grade; remove all large stones, roots and hardened pieces of earth that eauuot be readily broken. As portions sink, the hollows should be firmly filled, ample time being allowed for the thorough settling of the soil, which is greatly aided by a few heavy showers of rain, and at the best time for lawn-making (April) these are usually sufficiently abundant. When the soil is firm, level and suitably moist, sow our "suburban" lawn grass seed at the rate of 3 to 4 bushels (48 to 64 lbs.) per acre. One pound is sufficient to sow a small yard 15x20 feet, or 300 square feet. It is unwise to be too economical in the quantity of seed used, if the best results are desired. The seed should be sown broadcast and as evenly as possible, then rake lightly and give a thor- ough, rolling or pat well with the back of a spade; the seed must be well firmed in the soil. When the young grass attains a height of 3
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