Grass Seed for Beautiful Lawns 



891 ''Extra Qualify" 

 Lawn Grass Mixture 



A mixture of the finest varieties of clean plump grass 

 seed is the only logical choice where the home owner is 

 interested in a truly beautiful and enduring lawn. Never 

 yet has any authority on gardening ever recommended 

 using anything but the very finest lawn grass mixture 

 in order to secure a velvety, deep green, thick sod that 

 will make a show throughout the growing season and 

 last year after year. "Extra Quality" is a mixture of 

 grasses which complies with the recommendations of 

 the best authorities on lawns. It includes a choice of 

 the finest grasses for lawn making and is free from 

 ordinary kinds which have a tendency to form clumps 

 that spoil the even, smooth appearance of the sod. 

 A small quantity of White Clover has been included, as 

 most gardeners prefer a lawn that contains White 

 Clover for its thick texture and rich color. For fall 

 sowing we recommend the use of one pound for each 

 200 square feet (10 ft. by 20 ft.). For repairing old lawns 

 mix K lb. of seed with two bushels of good rich garden 

 soil and apply as a top dressing. 



1/2 lb. 25«i; lb. 45$i; 2 lbs. 85ti; 5 lbs. $2.15; 10 lbs. 

 $4.00, postpaid. Not Prepaid: 15 lbs. S4.95; 25 lbs. 

 $8.00; 50 lbs. $15.50; 100 lbs. $30.00; 500 lbs. $140.00. 



884 Quick Results Lawn Grass 



This quickly makes a velvety green lawn and is chosen where 

 immediate results are wanted. The mixture contains certain 

 grasses which grow quickly but are later replaced by others 

 that will give a permanent rich green la'ft-n which wiU last for 

 many years. Sow one pound to 200 square feet. 

 V2 lb. 25^; lb. 40«f; 2 lbs. 10i\ 5 lbs $1.85; 10 lbs. $3.50, 

 postpaid. Not Prepaid: 15 lbs. S4.20; 25 lbs. $6.75; 50 lbs. 

 $13.00; 100 lbs. $25.00; 500 lbs. $115.00. 



885 Shady Lawn Grass 



Sow this in semi-shaded nooks or other shaded places where 

 grasses ordinarily do not thrive. Where grass can be grown 

 this mixture will give splendid results. It contains the most 

 costly of all lawn grasses; particularly adapted to semi-shaded 

 places. All of them are fine-bladed and permanent. 

 1/2 lb. 25$^; lb. 45d; 2 lbs. 85c; 5 lbs. $2.15; 10 lbs. $4.00, 

 postpaid. Not Prepaid: 15 lbs. S4.95; 25 lbs. $8.00; 50 lbs. 

 $15.50; 100 lbs. S30.00; 500 lbs. S140.00. 



886 Steep Slope Lawn 



Banks, terraces, and slopes require a special mixture of grasses 

 with roots that grow deeper into the soil than those used in 

 ordinary mixtures. Steep Slope produces a smooth, fine-bladed 

 lawn of attractive appearance. To prevent washing before the 

 seed germinates cover the slope with thin bags or cheese-cloth. 

 1/2 .lb. 25^; lb. 45«f; 2 1bs.85c; 5 lbs. $2.15; 10 lbs. $4.00, post 



paid. Not Prepaid: 15 lbs. S4.95; 

 100 lbs. $30.00; 500 lbs. $140.00. 



25 lbs. $8.00; 50 lbs. $15.50; 



887 Sunny South Lawn 



This mixture is recommended for southern hot climates where 

 ordinary grass mixtures do not thrive. With proper care and 

 regular watering it will produce an attractive green lawn of 

 good thick heavy substantia! texture. The grasses included are 

 of the highest grade and free from weed seeds. 

 V2 lb. 25p; lb. 40<f; 2 lbs. 70c; 5 lbs. $1.85; 10 lbs. $3.50, 

 postpaid. Not Prepaid: 15 lbs. $4.20; 25 lbs. $6.75; 50 lbs. 

 $13.00; 100 lbs. $25.00; 500 lbs. $115.00. 



Lawn, Field, and Farm Grasses 



883 Kentucky Blue Grass A foremost lawn grass 

 and a highly nutritious pasture grass thriving on well-limed soil 

 and in sections which are not excessively dry. Grows most 

 rapidly during early summer. 30 pounds per acre. 

 Lb. 45c!; 5 lbs. $1.80; 10 lbs. $3.35, postpaid. Not Prepaid: 

 15 lbs. $4.05; 25 lbs. $6.50; 100 lbs. $25.00. 



883A Creeping Bent A most desirable lawn grass, also 

 much in demand for putting greens, tennis courts, etc. Grown 

 on neutral or slightly acid soil, it will give a splendid weedless 

 lawn of close texture. It is actually improved by constant 

 tramping. Grows most vigorously during the early fall. 

 Lb. $1.25; 5 lbs. $5.85; 10 lbs. $11.50, postpaid. Not Pre- 

 paid: 15 lbs. $16.80; 25 lbs. $27.75; 100 lbs. $110.00. 



882F Red Top or Herd Grass Often mixed with Creep- 

 ing Bent or Kentucky Blue Grass for lawn making. Does well 

 on either moist or quite dry soil. It is fine-bladed and of good 

 color. Giv^ a splendid hay crop and pasture. Suited for grow- 

 ing on all kinds of soil. 15 pounds per acre. 

 Lb. 30jf; 5 lbs. $1.30; 10 lbs. $2.50, postpaid. Not Prepaid: 

 15 lbs. $2.55; 25 lbs. $4.00; 100 lbs. $15.00. 



882G Wood Meadow a splendid grass used extensively 

 in lawn mixtures for shaded or semi-shaded places. If cut 

 regularly, it makes a neat, rich green sod. 30 pounds per acre. 

 Lb. 70^; 5 lbs. $3.00; 10 lbs. $5.50, postpaid^ Not Prepaid: 



15 lbs. $7.80; 25 lbs. $12.75; 100 lbs. $50.00. 



882C English or Perennial Rye A short-lived, quick 



growing grass for lawns or pastures. 25 pounds per acre. 



Lb. 30jf; 5 lbs. $1.30; 10 lbs. $2.50, postpaid. Not Prepaid: 



15 lbs. $2.40; 25 lbs. $3.75; 100 lbs. $14.00. 



882D Italian Rye Grows quickly but seldom lasts longer 

 than two years. For quick pastures and lawn mixtures. Does 

 best on moderately moist soil. Sow 35 pounds per acre. 

 Lb. 30ji; 5 lbs. $1.30; 10 lbs. $2.50, postpaid. Not Prepaid: 

 15 lbs. $2.25; 25 lbs. $3.50; 100 lbs. $13.00. 



889 Orchard Grass A splendid hay and pasture grass 

 of high nutritive value. Usually sown at the rate of 25 

 pounds per acre. It thrives in moderately moist and also in 

 shaded place<;, and grows most vigorously during the late spring. 

 Lb. 35c; 5 lbs. $1.50; 10 lbs. $2.75, postpaid. Not Prepaid: 

 15 lbs. $2.55; 25 lbs. $4.00; 100 lbs. $15.00. 



888 Sudan Grass A quick-growinfj annual p-ass for pasture 

 and hay crops. Splendid for dry sections. Yields heavily on 

 moderately rich soil. 15 to 25 pounds F>er acre. 

 Lb. 30^; "5 lbs. $1.25; 10 lbs. $2.25, postpaid. Not Prepaid: 

 15 lbs. $1.05; 25 lbs. $1.50; 100 lbs. $5.00. 



890 Timotriy A most popular and valuable hay-produc- 

 ing and pasture grass. Sown at the rate of 15 p>ounds per acre. 

 Lb. 30d; 5 lbs. $1.25; 10 lbs. $2.25, postpaid. Not Prepaid: 



15 lbs. $1.65; 25 lbs. $2.50; 100 lbs. $9.00. 



Start your lawn right by sowing in early fall 



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