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OTHER Solyieuto. LAWN GRASSES 



Kentucky Blue Grass (Poa pratensis). While it requires 

 about two years to become well established, Kentucky Blue 

 Grass is known for the beautiful lawns it makes. Creeping 

 underground stems produce a tough sod that thrives best in 

 neutral soils and medium moist climates. Extreme hot dry 

 weather retards its growth and mowing under l'j inches is 

 not recommended. May be sown alone or in grass mixture. 

 Lb. $1.00; 10 lbs. $9.50; 25 lbs. $17.00. 



Red Top (Agrostis alba). Red Top belongs to the Bent family 

 and is often _ used in lawn mixtures as a nurse grass. It will 

 last about three years under close mowing. While it has good 

 value in lawn grass mixtures, it is not recommended to be planted 

 alone for turf unless a quick temporary cover is wanted. Lb. 

 $1.10; 10 lbs. $10.00; 25 lbs. $19.00. 



Bent Grass (Agrostis tenuis). Bent Grasses are fine-bladed 

 sorts that have a tendency to creep and spread. They are used 

 principally on golf greens and in fairway mixtures. The popular 

 varieties are Astoria and Highland. Astoria, lb. $1.30; 10 lbs. 

 $12.50. Highland, lb. SI. 10; 10 lbs. $10.00. 



Penncross Bent (Agrostis palustris). A recent release from 

 Penn. State University, a truly fine creeping Bent Grass from 

 seed. It surpasses Seaside Bent in density and is more disease 

 resistant. Especially adapted for golf putting greens. Lb. $3.75; 

 10 lbs. $36.00. 



Rye Grass (Lolium mulliflorum) . A quick-growing annual also 

 known as Italian and Common Rye Grass. Valuable as a nurse 

 crop in lawn mixtures and thrives well in almost any soil or 

 climate. Lb. 35c; 10 lbs. $3.00; 25 lbs. $5.75. 

 Perennial Rye Grass (Lolium perenne). The most lasting of 

 all Rye Grasses, remaining in a lawn for several growing seasons. 

 Texture is somewhat finer than that of Domestic Rye. It is a 

 good nurse grass for all mixtures seeded in the spring. Lb. 50c; 

 10 lbs. $4.25; 25 lbs. $8.00. 



Merion Kentucky Blue Grass. Developed by the USGA, 

 Greens Section, Merion is accepted as a superior strain for use 

 on lawns and turf where ordinary Blue Grass is adapted. With 

 all the characteristics of regular Kentucky Blue Grass, it has 

 these added advantages: sturdiness, drought and disease re- 

 sistance, withstands closer mowing. Used in mixtures or may be 

 seeded alone. Lb. $2.40; 10 lbs. $23.00. 



Creeping Red Fescue (Festuca rubra), Pennlawn Strain. A 



perennial, spreading from roots that creep underground, pro- 

 ducing a dense green turf of needle-like leaves. Highly re- 

 sistant to drought and disease and thrives in all types of soil. 

 Sow in combination with other grasses. Lb. $1.10; 10 lbs. $10.25; 

 25 lbs. $19.75. 



Chewings Fescue (Festuca rubra fallax). This important com- 

 ponent of all good shady lawn mixtures forms a low, dense, 

 mat-like turf of fine needle-like leaves. It is popular for lawns 

 and golf courses because of its drought resistance and ability 

 to thrive on most soils. Lb. $1.10; 10 lbs. $10.25; 25 lbs. $19.50. 



Kentucky 31 Tall Fescue. A strain of tall Fescue adapted to 

 wet, poorly drained soils, yet it produces well on dry soils of low 

 fertility. The foliage is coarse. Used mostly as a pasture grass. 

 Lb. 50c; 10 lbs. $4.50; 25 lbs. $8.50. 



Poa Trivialis. Known as the Blue Grass of the shade. Thrives 

 best on sweet or alkaline, well-fertilized soils. Its rich green 

 color and fine texture make it very popular as a shade grass 

 particularly in low, moist areas. Lb. $1.10; 10 lbs. $10.00; 25 lbs. 



$18.75. 



White Clover (Trifolium repens). Some White Clover is usually 

 included in lawn grass mixtures, for it makes an excellent turf 

 that stands constant trampling. It is dwarf in habit, spreads 

 rapidly and is very hardy. Lb. $1.25; 10 lbs. $1 1.50; 25 lbs. $18.00. 



Prices quoted on grass seed do not include postage. See second page of Order Sheet for Parcel Post rates. If 

 postage is included with order, seed will be sent by Parcel Post, otherwise shipment will be made by Express Collect. 



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