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BOLGIANO'S 



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URA FORM 

 TURF FOOD 



20-10-5 



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Improved be- 

 cause it is now 

 granular. U R A - 

 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 

 quicic greening and 

 long feeding through 

 Urea-Form nitro- 

 gen. 25 lbs. (covers 

 5000 sq. ft.) $3.95; 

 50 lbs. (covers 1000 

 sq. ft.) $7.25. 



BOLGiANO'S 



(sold taT ! 



WEED&FEED 



TURF FOOD 



20-10-5 



CONTAINS UREA-FORM NITROGEN 

 2,4D PLUS BAKIEL-0 



A balanced Turf 

 Food combining the 

 long-lasting Urea- 

 Form 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.) 

 $5.75. 



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BOLGIANJ'S 



(gold taI 



PRE-EMERGENT 



CRAB GRASS 



KILLER 



AND 



TURF FOOD 



12-3-3 



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 balanced Turf 

 Food, thereby dis- 

 couraging future 

 weed growth. 15 

 lbs. (covers 2500 

 sq. ft.) $6.75. 



Other dolgiano 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. $9.50; 25 lbs. $16.50. 



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. $1.05; 10 lbs. $10.00; 25 lbs. $16.50. 



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, lb. $1.10; 10 lbs. $10.00. Highland, lb. $1.05; 10 lbs. $10.00. 



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. 

 $4.15; 10 lbs. $39.50. 



Seaside Bent (Agrostis palustris). 



A true creeping Bent. Lb. $1.65; 10 lbs. $16.00. 



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. $2.10; 10 lbs. $20.00; 25 lbs. $39.00. 



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. $1.10; 10 lbs. $10.00; 

 25 lbs. $18.00. 



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. $1.00; 10 lbs. $9.50; 25 lbs. $16.25. 



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. 50c.; 10 lbs. $4.25; 

 25 lbs. $8.00. 



Poa Trivia I is. 



Known as the Blue Grass of the shade, thriving best on sweet, well- 

 fertilized soil. Its green color and fine texture is attractive in moist 

 shady locations. Lb. $1.10; 10 lbs. $10.00; 25 lbs. $18.75. 



White Clover (Tri/oUum repens). 



A familiar low-growing perennial, having white blossoms and 

 spreading by trailing stems. Hardy and rapid growing. 1 2lb. 75c.; 

 lb. $1.25; 10 lbs. $11.50; 25 lbs. $18.00. 



Annual Rye Grass (Lolium multiflorum) . 



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 

 Secretary-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 bulbs sold are as described on the container or on the tag attached thereto, 

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



