BECKERT SEED AND BULB COMPANY 



Putting Green Mixture 



Only a few of the rarer and more expensive turf grasses will meet the strict require- 

 ments of the golf putting green. We have combined these special grasses into a high 

 grade mixture that will make a firm, close, springy turf of good color that will withstand 

 constant trampling. State if for use on light, dry, or heavy, rich soils. 



Price, qt., 75c; 2 qts., $1.40; 4 qts.. $2.50; pk., $4.50; y z bu., $8.75; bu. (25 lbs.), $17.50; 

 100 lbs, $65.00, postage or express extra. 



Supreme Green Lawn Mixture 



A good grade Lawn Seed Mixture for general use. Especially recommended for large 

 plantings, vacant lots, etc., where soil conditions are not of the best. 



Mixed according to a special formula to give quick and lasting results. Grasses used 

 in this mixture are thoroughly cleaned and free from weed seeds. 



Price, qt., 30c; 2 qts., 55c; 4 qts.. $1.00; pk., $1.75; y 2 bu., $3.00; bu. (20 lbs.), $6.00; 

 100 lbs., $27.50, postage or express extra. 



Miscellaneous Grasses 



As a rule mixtures are better than separate varieties of grasses, as two or more varieties 

 when properly blended will withstand adverse weather conditions better than a single 

 variety. For exceptional soil conditions, it is sometimes necessary to draw up formulas. 



We list below the various grasses used for lawns, hay and pastures, together with short 

 descriptions of the uses of each. All have been specially grown, cleaned and recleaned, 

 and are guaranteed to conform with the Pennsylvania Pure Seed Laws. 



Prices subject to market changes. 



Creeping Bent, Seaside (Agrostis stoloni- 

 fera maritima). A true Creeping Bent 

 of remarkable purity. Makes a thick, 

 dense turf on heavy, sour soils, and is un- 

 excelled for fine lawns and putting 

 greens. Our seed is the true Seaside 

 strain, certified, sealed and harvested in 

 Coos County, Oregon, where there are 

 natural stands of this grass running 98 

 to 99 per cent pure. Lb., $2.25; 10 lbs., 

 $20.00; 100 lbs., $175.00. 



Creeping Bent, European. (Agrostis sto- 

 lonifera). Largely used for fine lawns 

 and putting greens. Does well on wet, 

 sour soils. Lb., $1.25; 10 lbs., $11.00; 

 100 lbs., $100.00. 



Canadian Blue Grass (Poa compressa). Sim- 

 ilar to Kentucky Blue Grass, but inferior 

 to it except for the fact that it will 

 grow on thin, gravelly soils. Lb., 50c; 

 10 lbs., $4.25; 100 lbs., $37.50. 



Crested Dog's Tail. (Cynosurus cristatusj. 

 A fine leaved grass that does well on 

 hard, dry soil and in shady places. Should 

 be used only in mixtures with other va- 

 rieties. Lb., 60c; 10 lbs., $5.00; 100 lbs., 

 $45.00. 



Kentucky Blue Grass. (Poa pratensis). One 

 of our finest lawn seeds, and also useful 

 for hay and pasture. Particularly adapted 

 for rich limestone soil, but will do well 

 on any rich soil. This variety is the base 

 of our Evergreen Lawn Mixture. Lb., 

 60c; 10 lbs., $5.00; 100 lbs., $45.00. 



Orchard Grass (Dactylis glomerata). A 

 hardy, quick-growing grass that gives 

 a large yield of excellent hay, and may 

 be cut several times during the season. 

 Does well on a variety of soils and in 

 lightly shaded locations. Lb., 45c; 10 

 lbs., $3.50; 100 lbs., $30.00. 



Bed Fescue (Festuca rubra). Of particular 

 value for sandy or gravelly soils, also 

 does well in shade. Spreads by under- 

 ground stems. Can be used alone. Lb., 

 50c; 10 lbs., $4.50; 100 lbs., $40.00. 



Bye Grass, Perennial (Lolium perenne). A 

 very rapid grower and used as a nurse 

 crop in mixtures. Excellent for quick 

 lawns and pastures, but not long lasting. 

 Does well on all moist soils. Lb., 35c; 

 10 lbs., $2.50; 100 lbs., $20.00. 



Bed Top (Agrostis alba). One of the "Bent" 

 grasses which spread by creeping roots, 

 but makes a rather loose turf when used 

 alone. Especially valuable on acid soils. 

 Fine for lawns, meadows and pastures. 

 We offer only fancy quality, recleaned 

 seed. Lb., 45c; 10 lbs., $3.50; 100 lbs., 

 $30.00. 



Bye Grass, Italian (Lolium Italicum). Sim- 

 ilar to Perennial Rye Grass, but of some- 

 what quicker and coarser growth. Lb., 

 35c; 10 lbs., $2.50; 100 lbs., $20.00. 



Sheep's Pescue (Festuca ovina). Similar to 

 Red Fescue, but leaves are very narrow 

 and wiry. Does well on poor soil and 

 should only be planted in mixtures, as 

 when planted alone it inclines to tuft or 

 bunch. Lb., 50c; 10 lbs., $4.00; 100 lbs., 

 $35.00. 



Timothy (Phleum pratense). The most 

 widely grown and profitable hay grass. 

 Its nutritive value is increased by sowing 

 one of the clovers or Red Top with it. If 

 sown alone, 15 pounds per acre. Write 

 for prices. 



Wood Meadow (Poa nemoralis). One of the 

 finest grasses for shady places. Leaves 

 flat and light green, very dwarf growing. 

 Does best on medium soils. Lb., 80c; 10 

 lbs., $7.00; 100 lbs., $65.00. 



Crab Grass 



(Panicum sanguinale). This is the worst 

 weed pest that infests our lawns. It is an 

 annual grass that generally makes its ap- 

 pearance in August, spreads rapidly by 

 creeping stems that are difficult to cut with 

 a lawn mower and seeds itself in September, 

 leaving large brown patches. On small 

 patches hand weeding is effective, but large 

 patches should have the top sod scraped off 

 and should be heavily reseeded. Crab grass 

 will grow only where other grasses are thin 

 so that a thick, heavy turf is the only and 

 best preventative. 



For Hay and Pasture Mixtures see page 81. 



