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The International Polo Games 



At Meadowbrook, L. I., June 13th and 17th, 1914, 



were played upon turf produced with the 



Henderson "Athletic Field" Grass Seed Mixture 



Its rich dark velvety-green was the subject of admiring com- 

 ment of thousands. The illustration is from photos taken at 

 Meadowbrook on the occasion of the famous international match 

 between picked teams representing America and England. The 

 Polo Field and the various lawns at Meadowbrook were ori- 

 ginally laid down with the Henderson "Athletic Field" Grass 

 Seed Mixture and have been renovated from time to time with 

 the same mixture. The superintendent has thus been able to 

 maintain at all times a close, compact turf of dark emerald-green 

 (see his testimonial printed below) which has aroused the ad- 

 miration of thousands. The oblong picture is a view of the 

 grounds being prepared for the game by mowing the Grass with 

 a power mower, which at the same time rolls and smooths the 

 surface. The Grass cuttings were removed later by a small 

 army of men with rakes, leaving a perfectly clean turf. In the 

 circle is a photo of an incident at the opening of the second game, 

 showing a group of the principal players in action. 



THE NEW YORK TIMES of June 17th, 1914, describing 

 the contest and the surroundings, says in part, "The crowd was 

 larger than on the first day, and sat tier upon tier around the 

 rolled field which looked for all the world like a great strip of 

 green velvet." 



SCENE 

 AT THE 

 INTERNATIONAL 

 POLO GAME 

 At Meadowbrook, L. I. 

 June 17th, 1914 



A 14-YEAR TEST PROVES ITS VALUE 



"Our polo Grounds and lawns at Meadowbrook were laid about 14 years ago 

 with the special mixture of THE HENDERSON - A2HLETIC FIELD" GRASS 

 SEED MIXTURE and we have renovated them from time to time with the 

 same mixture. We would not use any other brand. The condilion of these grounds 

 at all seasons of the year is the best possible testimonial to the value of your seed. 

 For forming a springy, yet compact turf, that will withstand the hard usuage inci- 

 dental to the game of polo, it is all that can be desired." 



JAMES McCROSSAN, 

 Superintendent, Meadowbrook Club, L.I. 



YOUR GRASS SEED MADE OUR CRICKET COURSE FAMOUS 



"/ have had from you at different times many bushels of 'Henderson's' Special 

 Grass Seed Mixture for use on Cricket Grounds ond it has always given excellent 

 satisfaction. In Lawrence we used it on the Merrimack Cricket Club Grounds, 

 and the course had a good name all over the State. Since I have been connected 

 with the Mohair Cricket Club, in Lowell, we have used the same seed with the same 

 result, that our wicket is considered the best in the State." 



JOS. W.HARRISON, 



Lowell, Mass. 



HENDERSON'S "ATHLETIC FIELD" GRASS SEED MIXTURE 



FOR BASEBALL, POLO AND 



is a special blend of deep-rooting, fine-leaved, turf-forming 

 Grasses, especially suited for Baseball Grounds, Polo Grounds, 

 Cricket Grounds, etc. This mixture forms a thick strong, 

 enduring turf that will stand any amount of hard usage 

 without showing wear and tear. It grows quickly, and if. soil 

 and conditions are at all favorable with attention to rolling and 

 mowing, should be ready for hard use in eight weeks from sowing. 

 The refreshing green and the close turf — which have attracted 

 the attention of hundreds of thousands of patrons of- the princi- 

 pal Baseball Parks and Polo Grounds of the country — were pro- 



CRICKET GROUNDS, ETC., ETC. 



duced by this special mixture of The Henderson GrassSeed. Among 

 others we may mention the Polo Grounds at Meadowbrook 

 where the famous international match was played last June, 

 Newport, Lakewood, Rockaway Hunt, Saratoga, also some of 

 leading Baseball Parks in the country including the Polo Grounds 

 in New York, Ebbets Field and Washington Park in Brooklyn. 

 (See engraving) Sow 100 to 150 lbs. per acre according to soil 

 conditions. Price, delivered free in the U. S., per lb., 30c.; per 

 100 lbs., S25.00. 



