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BOLGIANO'S 



^SOLD TAG 



URA FORM 

 TURF FOOD 



Improved be- 

 cause it is now 

 -ranular. URA- 

 FORM TURF 

 FOOD is clean, easy 

 to apply and re- 

 liable as ever. The 

 most important ad- 

 vantages are the 

 assurance of a bal- 

 anced formula with 

 quick greening and 

 long feeding through 

 Urea-Form nitro- 

 gen. 25 lbs. (covers 

 5000 sq. ft.) $3.95; 

 50 lbs. (covers 

 10,000 sq. ft.) $7.45. 



BOLGIANO'S^ 



WEED&FEED 



TURF FOOD 



20-10-5 



A balanced Turf 

 Food combining the 

 long-lasting Urea- 

 FornT nitrogen and 

 the new Banvel D 

 weed killer. The 

 results are thicker 

 green grass, and 

 the elimination of a 

 wide range of broad- 

 leaf weeds such as 

 dandelion, plan- 

 tain, chickweed, 

 knotweed, spurge, 

 henbit and many 

 others. 20 lbs. 



(covers 5000 sq. ft.) 

 $5.95. 



BOLGIANO'S^ 



PRE-EMERGENT 



CRAB GRASS 



KILLER 



ADD 



TURF FOOD 



12-3-3 



:o ifJC I 



Crab grass and 

 other weed seeds 

 are prevented from 

 germinating with 

 Dacthal, which has 

 proven effective and 

 safe. The growth of 

 desirable turf 

 grasses is stimu- 

 lated with Urea- 

 Form balancedTurf 

 Food, thereby dis- 

 couraging future 

 weed growth. 15 

 lbs. (covers 2500 

 sq. ft.) $6.95. 



Otfier Bolgiano Lawn Grasses 



Kentucky Blue Grass {Poa pratensis). 



The most widely adapted permanent lawn grass. Creeping under- 

 ground stems produce a durable green turf that thrives best in neutral 

 soil. Recommended mowing height is 1^2 inches or more. May be 

 sown alone or in mixtures. Lb. $1.00; 10 lbs. S9.50; 25 lbs. S15.75. 



Creeping Red Fescue (Festuca rubra), Pennlawn Strain. 



A perennial, spreading from roots that creep underground, pro- 

 ducing a dense green turf of needle-Iike leaves. Highly resistant to 

 drought and disease and thrives in all types of soil. Sow in com- 

 bination with other grasses. Lb. 95c.; 10 lbs. $9.00; 25 lbs. $14.25. 



Colonial Bent Grass (Agrostis tenuis). 



Small, short bladed and spreading by runners, gives a carpet-like 

 texture requiring low mowing. Used principally on golf greens and 

 in fairway mixtures. The popular varieties are Astoria and Highland. 

 Astoria, ib. $1.00; 10 lbs. $9.50; Highland, lb. $1.00; 10 lbs. $9.50. 



Penncross Bent (Agrostis palustris). 



Developed by Penna. State University, a truly fine creeping Bent 

 Grass from seed. It surpasses other Bents in density and is more 

 disease resistant. Especially adapted for golf putting greens. Lb. 

 $6.95; 10 lbs. $67.50. 



Red Top (Agrostis alba). 



A member of the Bent Grass family. It is used as a quick cover 

 nurse grass, lasting about three years. Lb. $1.00; 10 lbs. $9.50; 

 25 lbs. $16.25. 



Merion Kentucky Blue Grass. 



Developed by the USGA Greens Section. A superior strain of 

 Kentucky Blue Grass, being sturdier, more drought and disease 

 resistant. Withstands closer mowing. May be sown alone or in 

 mixtures. Lb. $1.65; 10 lbs. $15.75; 25 lbs. $30.00. 



Seaside Bent (Agrostis palustris). 



A true creeping Bent. Lb. $1.75; 10 lbs. $17.00. 



Chewings Fescue (Festuca rubra fallax) . 



Noted for its ability to thrive in shade, especially under trees. It 

 forms a dense, mat-like turf, fine leaved, drought resistant and 

 adaptable to most soils. Lb. 90c.; 10 lbs. $8.50; 25 lbs. $13.75. 



Kentucky 31 Tall Fescue. 



An easily started, vigorous, broad-bladed grass which endures 

 wear, particularly on playgrounds and athletic fields. Adaptable to 

 wet, poorly drained soils, as well as dry. Lb. 55c.; 10 lbs. $4.50; 

 25 lbs. $8.50. 



Pelo Perennial Rye Grass. 



Forms a fine-leaf turf that's dense, resilient and tough; resistant 

 to heat, drought and leaf disease. Is clean mowing and grows thicker 

 each year. Compatible with blue grasses and fine-leaved fescues. 

 Lb. $1.45; 10 lbs. $3.50; 25 lbs. $20.75. 



White Clover (TrifoUum repens). 



A familiar low-growing perennial, having white blossoms and 

 spreading by trailing stems. Hardy and rapid growing. J-^lb. 75c.; 

 lb. $1.25; 10 lbs. $11.50; 25 lbs. $18.50. 



Annual Rye Grass (Lolium muliiflorum). 



Sometimes called Italian or Domestic. Generally used as a quick- 

 sprouting, fast-growing, temporary cover, when conditions are un- 

 favorable for permanent seeding. Somewhat coarse in texture. Lb. 

 35c.; 10 lbs. $3.00; 25 lbs. $5.75. 



Perennial Rye Grass (Lolium perenne). 



Of a finer texture than annual, lasting several growing seasons. It is 

 a good grass for late seeding in the spring and fall. Lb. 50c. ; 10 lbs. 

 $4.25; 25 lbs. $8.00. 



Prices quoted on grass seed do not include postage. See order blank in front of catalog for Parcel Post rates. If 

 postage is included with order, seed will be sent by Parcel Post, otherwise shipment will be made by Express Collect. 



For other grasses and planting chart see pages 17 and 18 

 ALL PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE 



OFFICERS 



MRS. CHARLES W. BOLGIANO, President 



GORDON R. SMITH, Vice-President 



LAUREL L. BOLGIANO, Vice-President 



C. BLAKELEY ARTHUR, General Mgr. and 

 Secretory-Treasurer 



Address all mail to: 



F. W. BOLGIANO & CO. 



411 New York Ave., N. E. 



Washington, D. C. 20002 



F. W. BOLGIANO & CO., Inc., warrants to the extent of the purchase price, that at the time of 

 delivery, seeds or bvilbs sold are as described on the container or on the tag attached thereto, 

 within recognized tolerances. We give no other or fttrther warranty, express or implied. 



