PECIALITIES lor
LAWNSand LINKS by
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GOLD MEDAL and
SUSSEX COUNTY CUP awarded to Mr. James MacDonald in May, 1912, {or Grass Seeds and Grasses at the
Royal International Horticultural Exhibition
Many other awards
Nimprovement of tbe existing turf is in every respect bet ter than th at of digging the lawn and sowing it afresh.
Nearlyall indigenous grasses are amenable to culture, and with suitable treatment aod attentjon they will produce turf of best quality.
On new ground, where seeding bas to be done. we make a speciality of selecting varieties of grass seeds that will suit the particular locality. Our experience with lawDs has been 50 extensive that we are in a position to do thls on receipt of enquiries.
Advice given and visits of inspection arranged for.
J ames MacDonald Lawn Turf Specialist ====== Harpende~, Herts TeleJ>hone: Harpenden 113 TeZegyams: MacDonald. Harpenden
Code: Sth Editton A.B.C.
MacDonald's lmproved Process . lor the
Culture of Lawns trom Seed Patent No. 13067/12
Tbis invention relates to the culture and laying of turf for Lawns, Bowling and Golf Greens and tbe like, and bas fot its object to provide a process whereby Lawns and Greens may be produced more rapidly and more satisfactOl'ily than heretof.ote.
Great difficulty i!3 often experienced, especially in localities where the soil is of a dry, friable or light natute, in obtaining good lawns, whether laid for general appearance or for playing games upon, owing to the impossibility of obtaining good root growth.
The invention helps to over(;ome this difficulty and also prevents the growth of weeds or any other updesrrable plant life, seeds, or germ$, 'which the base soi! may contain.
Accotdlng tó thl!! process ~ràiis· seed is sowh l1pOh a textUe ot other suitable material, previously treated or otherwise with a manure or fertiliser and kept iIioist by water until the seed has germinatéd, aftar ",hieh thê material is treated with a naturalor chemical man ure to prombte root growth until the roots and material have become homogeneous.
By this ptöcess lawns suitable for playing games upon cart be produced within eight tnonths of first sowing the seed: ths length of time of course being influenced by the time of the year, state of temperature, weather and other causes.
The exact amounts of manures or fertilisers used in the process, and their nature, cannot be definitely stated, as the require~ents of different soils and localities vary to a very large extent.
The quaHty of the seed used may vary to suit the different purposes for which it is required, and the quantity mayalso be altered as occasion demands.
Estimates given for this special process of Lawn :Production on receipt of particulars.
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Ready-made Lawns Princess Mary sees a G~rdener's Improvement on Nature
A square yard of grass turf, or a ready made lawn tennis green, cm now be obtained in the same way as an ordinary carpet.
Specimens of lhis, tbe latest product of tbe gardener's genius, were on view at the Roya\ Horticultural Show. Princess Mary and Prince Arthur of Connaught were among the manY who handled and admired these grass carpets.
The methad is that of Mr. J. MacDonald, of Harpenden, and is the result of nearly twelve yaars' experiment.
It has been tried successfully on the famous polo grounds of England and France, and on golf courses.
The idea is to grow the grass befare it is laid. On a fabric in which is incorporated certain chemical manures the seeds are sown. , Within two or three weeks there is a growth of the most perfect grass.
When laid the grass roots force their way into the soil, the fabric decomposes into an ideal manure, and in a few weeks the plot is ready for croquet, tennis, bowling, golf, or whatever may be desired.
As an alternat!ve to returfing, wbich is not always successfu!, or seeding, wblch takes from three to live years, this \ightning methad of laying a lawn bas pl'oved a great booll. The \argest polo gl'ound in the world has just been turred in tbis way.-Eve",jllg Ncw$, Fri(lay, May 23, 1913.
Chemical M anures These manures are prepared to suit each particular soi! and locality, as na
greater fallacy exists than to imagine that all soils respond alike to the same treatment.
When ordering, please send a description of the tud and nalure of Ihc soi l, also sample of bath if possible. Kindly state ""hether for Putting Greens, Bowling Greens, Croquet Courts, Tennis Courts, Crickel Pi.tches , Ornameutal Lawns, or Polo Grounds.
Prices from ~1210s. to ~20 per ton; and from 15/- per cwt. Agricultural Chemica 1 Manures supplied on recejpt of partlculars.
Weed Destroyers No more Daises on in land turf, nor Star Weed on seaside
lawns or links This preparation should be sown at an average rate of three-quarters of a
pound per square yard, and if carefully done will clear 'away weeds besides at the same time nourishing the grasses. Rtubborn weeds sueh as Plantains need to have a pinch of the destroyer proportionate to their size, put on the centre of each specimen.
In about three weeks af ter the dressing has been given, the turf will be improved by raking it with an iron rake, applying soil and grass seed on any bare places that may exist. p' 18/ t nce - per cw .
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M oss Eradicator It is imposllible {or grasses la grow where Moss ex;s!s. To c1ear awny the MO!i!l
and improve thc turf natbin!!: belter than Mo$S Era(!icalor can he used. It sbollld he sown very evenly over the i!.ffected space at thc Rverage rate of one pound la (wO square yards. Aller tbe Moss isdclld, rake the turfligbtly aud saw grass !!eed B$ may he required.
Price 17/6 per cwt.
Clover Exterminator Patcltcs óf Clover on Pulti"g Greens or Croquet Lawns check lbc run of tbe
\>. ... 11 n"d prevent accurate plny. H used according 10 directions the Clover Exterminator will clear awayall Clol'er growths and !in their places wilh fine grass.
Tbc best time 10 app[y;1 is when the ground is moist. but not wet. Spread it very carefully and even!y at an Bvernge rale of one pound la IwO square yarels. Where thc Clover is very Slrong a slightly he.wier dressing will be nceded. Avoid walking over thc turf. or touching it in any way for about a fortnight 's time. Af ter that time rake the affectcd place$ rather heavily with an iron rake when the ground is dry,
For luge areas apply al the rate of one cwt. to two hundr&! square yards.
Peice 20/- per cwt.
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MacDonald's Grass Seeds It is most important fot thc success oC the (utnre lawn turf Ulat suitable varie
ties of grasses are SOWD , and we mak.e it a close study to prepare mixtures for tbe different localilies for which they are required.
MacDonald's Extra Special Mixture of very Finest Grasses
Price 40/- per bush el
MacDonald's Fine Mixture FOT Croquet Lawns, Bowling Greens and P utting GreclIs.
Price 35/- per busbel
MacDonald's Lawn Mixture For Dry Ground
Price 30/- pel' bushel
MacDonald's Sp.e~ial Mixture For Sbady!>laces
Ptièe jO/- per bûshèl
MàcDöl1ald's Grass Mixture For Wet Groilnd·
Price 28/- p.er bushel
MacDohald's Sports Field Mixture Price 25/- per bushel
MacDonald's 'Mixture of Grasses For Ule Fairways of Golf Courses and for Recreation Grounds.
From 17/6 per bushel
Agrletlltnral Graas Seeds supplfed on receipe of part/clllm's
Worms Worms are more annoying in some.locallties than others, and as a general rule
they are more prolific where tbe ground has had the heavy roller most frequently used. lf particulars are sent we will advise as to their extraction, and forward prices
of the compound to be used.
MacDonald's Lawn Roller Lawns ougbt to be rolled occasionally, but this rolling should be done to
improve the sllrlace, aud nOl 10 kill lhe grasses and encourage the growth of weeds as is frequen!'1y the case. T he "MacDonald" Roller, besides being light and easy to work, gives Just (he right surrace for perfect lawn turf, and is now very extensively used. It is 3 ft. 6 ins. wide by 2 ft. in diameter, and can be easily drawn by a boy. this showing its labour-saving properties.
Having been Ilsed for years on Croquet Lawns. Golf Courses, Bowling Greens, Ten nis Courts. etc .• h is now placed on the market with an established reputation. Weighs abolIl l~ cwt.
Price ~ 15s., carriage paid
MacDonald's Lawn Roller
Some Press Notices "The Athlelic News ."-"The work has been nnder the care of Mr, MacDonald, the
Turf SpeclnltSI, for same time, álld his methads have been successful beyond expectation. Mr. M:acDolUlld work. on the sound plan of nourishing the native grasses. "
"The Cambrld~e Review."-"Report, moreover. l1lachc. liS tba t Ibe new Course on Wbitwell Bil) Is in e.xcellent condition. It is difficult to believe Ib~t it has only been in hand {or some six manins. Mr. MacDonald, the Turf Specialist. has done wonders wilh Ihe Pllt!ing Green.s."
"Goll Illustrated."-"Frinton is nothing if not praSressive. Mr. MacDonald, the wellknown Harpenden expert, has recently inspected the new Course, and reports most favourably upon the extension, and also on tbe future of the present Course.
"The Field."-"It may be added that the excellent state of the new Links is entirely due to thc admirahle management of Mr. James MacDonald, of Harpenden."
"Golfing."-"Tbis pleasing state of alfairs is in na small degree due to Mr. Jamas MacDanald. of Harpenden. Herts. who has had the Course and Greens under his supervisioll for the last few months, and has brought the latter into excellent condition."
"Eveninll S~ndard."-'·l'he Shcrlocham Green Committee. aided by the expert advlce of Mr. Macl)onald. or Hnrpendell. havo Iml'roved the Putting Greens and Lies oot of all knolVledge."
"Dali}' News."-"Mr. MncO,,""ld, the Turf Specialist, of Harpenden, has worked won!le,'s willt tb" " round." .
. 'Telegraph. " -"The Greens have been placed under expert supervision. wlth the result that " fillo nalura l ~rowlh or grass has taken the place of the somewhat patchy growtbs of the pa:g.t .11 .
"Thc Tatle r."-"Ourina tbe pasl fow monlbs Ihe Course has heen onder the care of Mr. J . ~ln.Donl)!d, of HarpC!l<lcn, a ~enUetnan. who. fromlhe marvels he has worked by the simplest lll lll"'S al I3rnllcester nlld els.uwhere. desorve. 10 rflllk as the EHiah of Golf. He has made the growtl:l of lurf nlld gras" tha 9tu<1y·and hobby or ~hls life."
"The Illustrated Sportinll and Dramatic News."-"The natura! turf having been improved by the constant play all the year rOllnd, and by the .kill of Mr. MacDonald, an expert in the care of grass on Golf Links."
JEFFERY. HARPENDEN
