Lawn Sand
A preparation said to have the power of destroying Daisies, Ribbed Grass, Plantains, Dandelions, &c., in lawns, and, at the same time, improving the quality of the grass. It should be applied in dry weather, evenly, through a dredging box; or about a thimbleful may be put on the centre or crown, varying the quantity according to the size of the weed. The use of Lawn Sand is not here recommended, as, although the crowns of strong weeds may be killed, their tap roots remain alive, form three or four fresh crowns in due course, and eventually grow with renewed vigour, thus necessitating a second or third application. Wherever Lawn Sand is carelessly applied, the grass becomes burnt up, and very unsightly, in a few hours. Sulphate of ammonium, which can be bought for 4d. per lb., has much the same effect.