UNMIXED GRASSES 
Bents 
Triple A Bent. Agrostis tenuis. The best type of bent, producing 
a stoloniferous, deep-rooted sod. Constant mowing encourages a 
turf similar to fine, bright green velvet bent. Triple A Bent be- 
comes green early in spring and retains its color late in autumn. 
Lb. $2.50; 10 lbs. $22.50; 25 lbs. $52.50 
Seaside Bent. Agrostis palustris. Coos County Strain. Dwarf 
plants multiply rapidly by runners, making a closely matted turf 
that quickly mends itself if damaged. 
Lb. $2.25; 10 lbs. $20; 25 lbs. $48.50 
Rhode Island Bent or Colonial Bent. Agrostis tenuis. Pro- 
duces a turf of good color and fine texture, with resistance to 
drought. , Lb. $2.35; 10 lbs. $21.50; 25 lbs. $50 
Highland Bent. Somewhat coarser than other bents, blending 
well with other lawn grasses. Particularly resistant to drought 
and does better in the Southern States than most other bent 
grasses. Lb. $2.20; 10 lbs. $19.50; 25 lbs. $47.50 
Astoria Bent. Agrostis tenuis var. A valuable soil binder, pro- 
ducing fine matted turf by the development of underground 
runners. Lb. $2.35; 10 lbs. $21.50; 25 lbs. $50 
Velvet Bent. Agrostis canina. Dwarfest of the turf grasses, pro- 
ducing a sward of silk-like texture. Prices on request 
South German Mixed Bent. True seed imported from South 
Germany again available. For years this was considered tops for 
putting greens and high-quality lawn turf. It was chiefly replaced 
by other bents because of its unavailability. It will give you a 
turf of the finest texture and pleasing color. It is a natural mixture 
of velvet, carpet and colonial bents. 
Lb. $2.50; 10 lbs. $22; 25 lbs. $52.50 
Redtop. Agrostis alba. Valuable as a nurse grass when seeding 
new lawns. A good grass for pasture and for hay. 
Lb. 10 lbs. 25 lbs. 
Superfine Sample. For specialists .... $1 35 $11 00 $27 50 
Fine Recleaned Seed of high germina- 
tion 1 25 11 00 25 00 
BLUE GRASS 
One pound contains about 2,000,000 live seeds 
Bird Grass or Shade Blue Grass. Poa trivialis. One of the few 
grasses that will grow in shaded areas. Resistant to drought. 
Lb. $1.50; 10 lbs. $13.50; 25 lbs. $32.50 
Kentucky Blue Grass or June Grass. Poa pratensis. A stand- 
ard pasture grass, also valuable in lawn formulas. 
Lb. 10 lbs. 25 lbs. 
Superfine Sample $1 50 $13 50 $32 50 
Fine Recleaned Seed 1 35 12 50 30 00 
Merion Blue Grass or B-27 is a development of the U. S. Golf Asso- 
ciation from a single plant selection. Stands summer heat better, 
permits closer mowing and resists leaf spot and other diseases. A 
turf much better than that resulting from standard blue grass 
sowings. Lb. $5 
Delta Blue Grass. A new selection of blue grass excellent for 
pasture and favorable for lawns, particularly in the South. Re- 
sists disease. Lb. $3.75 
Canada Blue Grass. Poa compressa. Similar to Kentucky blue 
grass but of less pleasing color. 
Lb. $1.50; 10 lbs. $13.50; 25 lbs. $32.50 
CLOVERS FOR LAWNS 
White Clover. Used in mixture for pastures or lawns. 
i/ 4 lb. 60c; lb. $1.50; 10 lbs. $13.50 
Wild White Clover. More permanent and spreading. Thrives 
on soils too poor for other clovers. Dwarfer, smaller leaf and 
llowers less freely than regular white (Dutch) lawn clover. Re- 
sists drought and helps to keep crabgrass under control. Use 5 
percent in a lawn grass mixture or sow on existing turf, \^ pound 
per 1000 square feet. y 4 lb. 85c; lb. $2.50; 10 lbs. $22.50 
Prices quoted on this page are subject to change without no- 
tice, and include delivery to any point within the fourth Parcel 
Post zone or within 600 miles of New York City. See page 106. 
Stumpp & Walter Co.'s Seaside Bent stands up well under 
heavy play on the 18 greens of the Grossinger Golf Course, 
Ferndale, N. Y. Andy Salerno, superintendent. 
FESCUES 
One pound contains 500,000 to 1,000,000 live seeds 
Chewing's Fescue. Festuca rubra commutata. Produces a mat- 
like turf of good color. The leaves arc fine, needle-like and bristly. 
Resistant to heat, drought and hard wear. Very good for shaded 
areas and sandy and red shale soils. 
Lb. $1.85; 10 lbs. $19.50; 25 lbs. $42.50 
Creeping Red Fescue. Festuca rubra genuina. Recommended to 
make a fine turf in shade, on embankments and between flag- 
stones. Good for general lawn work. 
Lb. $1.85; 10 lbs. $17.50; 25 lbs. $42.50 
lllahee Creeping Red Fescue. A distinct strain of red fescue — 
the toughest and most desirable type. Valuable for shady or 
sunny lawns and used in several of our better grass formulas. 
Plants are highly resistant to disease and blend well with other 
turf grasses. Lb. $2; 10 lbs. $19; 25 lbs. $45 
Meadow Fescue. Festuca elatior pratensis. A tall grass with 
flat, broad leaves; grows quickly. 
Lb. 75c; 10 lbs. $6.50; 25 lbs. $15 
Alta Tall Fescue. Festuca elatior. A deep-rooting grass used 
mostly for pasture and thriving on moist, heavy land. Suitable 
for athletic fields if not cut too close and valuable as a nurse 
grass for lawns being established on difficult areas. 
Lb. $1.40; 10 lbs. $13; 25 lbs. $31.50 
RYE GRASS 
One pound contains 300,000 live seeds 
Perennial Rye Grass. Lolium perenne. A valuable hay and 
pasture grass frequently used in lawn mixtures because of its 
rapid germination and development. 
Lb. 55c; 10 lbs. $4.50; 25 lbs. $10 
Pacey's Rye Grass. Lolium perenne Pacey. A smaller-seeded, 
slightly dwarf type of English rye grass. 
Lb. 60c; 10 lbs. $5; 25 lbs. $11 
Italian Rye Grass. Lolium multijlorum. A tall, coarse grass 
producing a heavy hay crop. Lb. 50c; 10 lbs. $4.25; 25 lbs. $9 
Domestic Rye Grass. Commonly used as a temporary winter 
turf in the South and as a nurse grass or temporary lawn in the 
North. Lb. 45c; 10 lbs. $3.75;' 25 lbs. $7.50 
SMOOTH BROME GRASS. Bromus inermis. Creeping roots 
make brome grass good for binding soil on embankments and 
for pasture on dry soil. Height 30 inches. 
Lb. 85c; 10 lbs. $7.50; 25 lbs. $16.50 
ORCHARD GRASS. Dactylis glomerata. A rapid-growing, tall 
grass for hay and pasture. Lb. 70c; 10 lbs. $6; 25 lbs. $13.50 
TIMOTHY. Pbleum pratense. A rapid-growing, tall grass for 
hay and pasture. Lb. 45c; 10 lbs. $3.50; 25 lbs. $7.25 
BERMUDA GRASS. A superior strain for southern lawns and 
pastures. Lb. 90c; 10 lbs. $8; 25 lbs. $19 
HULLED BERMUDA GRASS. Lb. $1.10; 10 lbs. $10;251bs.$24 
ZOYSIA. A warm-climate grass, tremendously heat resistant 
and disease resistant. May be used in New York area but is slow 
to start in spring and turns brown in winter. 
Lb. $6; 5 lbs. $25. Prices on larger quantities on request 
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