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Title: Annual descriptive catalogue : seeds &c.
Identifier: CAT31284460 (find matches)
Year: 1900 (1900s)
Authors: Joseph Breck & Sons; New England Agricultural Warehouse; Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection
Subjects: Nursery stock Massachusetts Boston Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Grasses Seeds Catalogs; Gardening Equipment and supplies Catalogs
Publisher: Boston, Mass. : Joseph Breck & Sons
Contributing Library: U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Library
Digitizing Sponsor: U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Library

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56 JOSEPH BRECK & SONS (Corporation.) BRECK'S LAWN GRASS SEED.
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By the courtesy of Luther Adams, Esq., of Newton, Mass., we produce here a partial view of his beautiful grounds. The fine lawns on Mr. Adams' estate are the product of BRECK'S LAWS GRASS SEEDS, and are but a fair representation of thousands of lawns raised from the same UNEQUALLED MIXTURE. We have given much thought and made many experiments in order to ascertain just what is the best mixture for permanent lawns, and the grasses which are best suited to this climate. By the proper blend- ing of the varieties which constitute Breck's Lawn Grass, we have obtained a mixture that from early spring- to late fall will give to lawns made with it that rich, deep green so often admired upon the lawns and parks of England, but so seldom seen in this country. One quartwill sow30osq. feet. Price, perqt., $0.25. One peck will sow 2,400 sq. feet. Price, per pk., $1.25. One half peck will sow 1,200 sq. ft. " "ipeck, -75. One bushel will sow 10,000 sq. ft. Price, per bush., 4.00. Four bushels will sow one acre. We can supply other mixtures of so-called Lawn Grass Seed at competitive prices, but we recommend our own as being superior in every respect to all others. When desired we make special mix- tures of Grasses to suit different soils and conditions. BRECK'S M SHADY SPOT" LAWN GRASS. This is a mixture of grasses that are naturally adapted for growing under trees and in places where the sun does not find ready entrance. If sown on such locations, in place of the ordinary Lawn Seed, bare and unsightly spots will be prevented. Per quart, 25 cents ; peck, $1.25 ; bushel, $4.00. BRECK'S BANK AND TERRACE GRASS MIXTURE. A mixture of deep-rooting grasses specially prepared for embankments and situations where it is impractical to get a successful catch of the less spreading rooted sorts. It produces a rich velvety turf throughout the season. No coarse growing undesirable varieties are used in this mixture. Per quart, 25 cents ; peck, $1.25; bushel, $4.00. GOLF LINKS GRASS MIXTURE. Since the game of Golf became so popular in this country, we have had frequent demands for mix- tures of grass seeds, suitable both for the Courses and Putting Greens, and adapted to low, damp, as well as the thinner dry soils on the elevations. It will be readily understood that no one mixture would be suitable for the different conditions. We have, therefore, prepared three mixtures. No. 1. For Putting Greens. Sow at the rate of eighty pounds to the acre. Per lb., 15 cents- No. 2. For light and dry soils. Sow at the rate of fifty pounds to the acre. Per lb., 12cents. No. 3. For low and damp grounds. Sow at the rate of fifty pounds to the acre. Per lb., 8 cents. We will be glad to make special mixtures for other conditions of soil, etc. Do not use stable manure on your lawn. Sec page 61 for particulars of Breeds Odorless Lawn Dressing See Special Offers on third page of cover.

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