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Henderson’s ‘‘ Special Mixture ”’ 
of Grass Seeds for... 
CRICKET, POLO and BALL GROUNDS 
This is aspecial blend of deep rooting fine leaved 
turf forming grasses especially suited for cricket 
grounds, polo grounds, ball grounds, etc. This 
mixture forms a thick, strong, enduring turf that 
will stand any amount of hard usage without show- 
ing 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 
8 weeks from sowing. The polo grounds at Lake- 
wood, Newport, Meadowbrook, Rockaway Hunt, 
Saratoga, and others, were laid with our Special 
Grass Seed. As for cricket and ball grounds on 
‘ Lhave had irom vou at different times many bushels of Henderson's * Special’ | which our grass seeds have been used, they are too many 
Grass Seed Mixture jor use on criczet grounds, and tt has always given excellent satisjac- 
In Lawrence we used it on the Merrimack Cricket Club zrounds, and the course had 
tion. 
a good name,all over the State. 
to mention. 
Since I have been connected with the Mohair Cricket Club, Sow 50 to 100 Ibs. per acre; the larger quantity if quick 
in Lowell, we have used the same seed with the same-result, that our wicket 1s considered | and very best results are desired. 
the best 1n.the State. I have recommended your seed to the Lynn Cricket Club, of Lynn. } PRICE, DELIVERED I REE IN THE U. S., ‘‘Specia) Mixture’’ for 
Jos! W. HARRISON. Lowell. Mass. ToGo IBA rene Grourds, 2uc. per Ib., per 100 Ibs. at 18c. Ib., per 
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HENDERSON’S SUPERIOR RECLEANED GRASS SEEDS) ***| 2 | 8 {2 
Vor those who have preference fer any one variety or fcr a special purpose cr desire to make up Special Mixtures of their own, 
BERMUDA GRASS, 
(Cynodon Dactylon.) Valuable lawn grass for the extreme South, but does not thrive north of Virginia....| 35 Ibs. |...... -70} 60.00 
CANADA BLUE GRASS. (Poa Compressa.) Useful on hard clay and poor gravelly soils; resists drought................-.--| 14 lbs. 1.75 .14] 11.00 
CREEPING BENT GRASS. (Agrostis Stolontjera.) Excellent for lawns and putting greens; succeeds well in most situations. .....] 20 Ibs. 5225 .28] 25.00 
CRESTED DOG’S TAIL. (Cynosurus Cristatus.) Should enter in moderate quantity in lawn and putting green mixtures........] 21 lbs. | 10.00 .50} 45.00 
ENGLISH RYE GRASS. (Lolium Perenne.) For auick results, it makes a good showing within a month......................| 24 lbs. 2.10 .10 8.00 
FESCUE, FINE-LEAVED SHEEP’S. (Festuca Ovina Tenutjolia.) The finest bladed grass and valuable only for lawns ..........] 14 Ibs. ePAW Es VAG WW S{RR(K0 
“ (Festuca Duriuscula.) A dwarf-growing grass. forming a dense. fibrous mat, succeeding well in dry situations ..] 12 lbs. 2.00} .18] 15.C0 
“ RED OR CREEPING. (Festuca Rubra.) Forms a close, rich sod, and is valuable in lawn and putting green mixtures. .| 14 lbs. 3.00 .24| 20:C0 
“ (Festuca Ovina.) Short and dense in growth. Valuable for lawns and putting greens ..................| 12 Ibs. 2.00 .18} 15.CO 
“ VARIOUS-LEAVED, (Festuca Heterophylla.) Valuable in lawn mixtures, torms a close rich sod..................-.| 14 Ibs. 3.65]. ..28! 25.60 
“ (Festuca Pratensis.) Of robust growth and useful-in permanent mixtures.........-..--+-+-+e++ee2++-] 22 Ibs. 3.60} .18) 15.00 
ITALIAN RYE GRASS. (Lolium Italicum.) For quick one season results; thrives in almost any soil.......................-..-| 18 Ibs. 1.60} .10} 8.00 
KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS. (Poa Pratensis.) Does best on lime stone scils in the higher altitudes, gradually making a good turf, 
but not the first year. Fancy or doulle extra clean, Though offered at the standard weight of 14 lbs, per bushel, the natural 
WeigintroribissanGyaseedius) 20stolonl bsipermneastnedabushel mecca: sentence tn lores o,cieiclicierasvcie nid = oy alcucietehid Seine oie elem sieiee,.4| L4, Ibs: 2.40} .20| 16.00 
RED TOP GRASS, CHOICE. (Agrostis Vulgaris.) Forms a close scd, thrives on moist clayey soil and even on slightly acid soils.| 14 lbs. 1.65} .14] 10.00 
“ FANCY or extra recleaned seed free from chaff and weighs 32 lb. per measured bushel......................] 32 Ibs. 5.50} .18) 16.00 
RHODE ISLAND BENT GRASS. (Agrostis Canina.) Related to the Red Top, but much finer in texture; produces soft velvety turf] 14 Ibs. 5.25! .40| 35 00 
ROUGH STALK MEADOW GRASS. (Poa Trivialis.) Adapted tor shaded situations, particularly on damp soils.............. 14 lbs. 5.25} .40] 35.00 
SWEET VERNAL, TRUE PERENNIAL. | (Anthoxanthum Odoratum.) Emits an agreeable odor when the lawn is mown... .....-] 10 lbs. SeOG hers 90| eases 
WOOD MEADOW GRASS. (Poa Nemoralis.) Of early growth, thriving well under trees; makes a fine close sod...>............] 14 Ibs 6.75 50} 45.00 
WHITE CLOVER. (Trifolium Repens.) A hardy perennial of low creeping growth often used in lawns ....... CO Its 15.50 8} © 25.CO 
We shall be pleased to make Special Prices, where possible, to buyers of large quantities of Grass Seed. Write us. 
