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Title: Seeds and implements
Identifier: CAT31285406 (find matches)
Year: 1902 (1900s)
Authors: W. E. Barrett Company; Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection
Subjects: Nursery stock Rhode Island Providence Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Agricultural implements Catalogs
Publisher: Providence, R. I. : W. E. Barrett Company
Contributing Library: U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Library
Digitizing Sponsor: U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Library

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Laton Grass Mixtures .2. THE W. E. BARRETT COMPANY PROVIDENCE. RHODE ISLAND
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Scene at Roger Williams Park, Providence, Rhode Island. Lawns and Their Management '^flTN the formation of lawns, the ground should be thoroughly cleared of root-weeds before sowing. It should be dug or II trenched to an equal depth, to prevent unequal settlement, and, to secure this, it should be repeatedly trodden, rolled and <^J leveled, until at last a firm and uniform surface is obtained. The selection of proper grass 'seeds is the next important matter. This requires more than ordinary attention, that the kinds of grass be suited both to the purpose and soil, and that the mixture of these grasses be proportioned to suit the end in view. Our mixtures are prepared to suit all soils and situations, and, whether used in pastures or lawns, have invariably produced the best results. It is of great importance that we should be acquainted with the nature of the land, which enables us to furnish mixtures composed of grasses best adapted for the purpose. It must be remembered, however, that much of the fine appearance of our lawns depends upon regularity in mowing. If they are left too long in spring before the operation is begun, or if allowed to grow strong in summer, and, more especially, if not closely mown at the latest period in autumn, they become coarse, the stronger grass overgrowing the weaker and the best, the smoothness of the surface being destroyed, and ultimately the whole becoming patchy and unsightly. All lawns should also be regularly rolled, and, unless the subsoil be a porous, alluvial gravel, should also be thoroughly drained at their formation. A drain should be carried along at the bottom of each terrace slope, so that they may at all times be comfortable to walk upon. The seed may be sown in spring or fall, but, if sown in hot weather, a slight sowing of oats, which vegetates quickly among the grass, will serve to protect the springing grass. For forming new lawns, four bushels are required per acre, or about one quart to each square rod of land, which should be re*gularly and evenly distributed. Sixteen pounds to the bushel. The W. E,. Barrett Company's Park Lawn Grass Mixture Our constantly increasing sales of this mixture go to show that it is all we claim for it, and that it is the best mixture for lawns that can be obtained. It is composed of dwarf and close-growing grasses, which, if properly managed, produce a fine lawn with a permanent sod. Price, qt. 20 cts., pk. $1, bus. $4. FOR SHADY PLACES in the lawn we have a special mixture, composed of grasses of habit and growth adapted for Such situations. Price, qt. 25 cts., pk. $1.25, bus. $5.

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