Other Bolgiano 
Kentucky Blue Grass (Poa pratensis). While it requires | 
about two years to become well established, Kentucky Blue 
Grass is known for the beautiful lawns it makes. Creeping 
underground stems produce a tough sod that thrives best 
in neutral soils and medium moist climates. Extreme hot dry 
weather retards its growth and mowing under 1% inches is 
not recommended. May be sown alone or in grass mixture. 
Lb. $1.00; 10 Ibs. $9.75; 25 Ibs. $17.50. 
Red Top (Agrostis alba). Red Top belongs to the Bent family 
and is often used in lawn mixtures as a nurse grass. It will 
last about three years under close mowing. While it has 
good value in lawn grass mixtures, it is not recommended to 
be planted alone for turf unless a quick temporary cover is 
wanted. Lb. 95c.; 10 Ibs. $9.00; 25 Ibs. $15.25. 
Bent Grass (Agrostis tenuis). Bent Grasses are fine-bladed sorts 
that have a tendency to creep and spread. They are very 
desirable in [awn mixtures and are used principally on golf 
greens and in fairway mixtures. The popular varieties are 
Astoria and Highland. Astoria, Lb. $1.05; 10 Ibs. $10.00. 
Highland, Ib. 85c.; 10 Ibs. $8.00. 
Penncross Bent (Agrostis palustris). A recent release from 
Penna. State University, a truly fine creeping Bent Grass from 
seed. It surpasses Seaside Bent in density and is more disease 
resistant. Especially adapted for golf putting greens. Prices 
on request. 
Rye Grass (Lolium multiflorum). A quick-growing annual also 
known as Italian and Common Rye Grass. Valuable as a nurse 
crop in lawn mixtures and thrives well in almost any soil or 
climate. Lb. 30c.; 10 Ibs. $2.75; 25 Ibs. $5.50. 
Perennial Rye Grass (Lolium perenne). The most lasting of 
all Rye Grasses, remaining in a lawn for several growing 
seasons. Texture is somewhat finer than that of Domestic 
Rye. It is a good nurse grass for all mixtures seeded in the 
spring. Lb. 40c.; 10 Ibs. $3.75; 25 Ibs. $7.25. 
Prices quoted on grass seed do not include postage. See page 65 for Parcel Post rates. 
lawn Grasses 
Developed by the USGA, 
Greens Section, Merion is accepted as a superior strain for use 
on lawns and turf where ordinary Blue Grass is adapted. With 
all the characteristics of regular Kentucky Blue Grass, it has 
Merion Kentucky Blue Grass. 
these added advantages: sturdiness, drought and disease 
resistance, withstands closer mowing. Used in mixtures or 
may be seeded alone. Lb. $2.75; 10 Ibs. $26.00. 
Creeping Red Fescue (Festuca rubra), Pennlawn Strain. A 
perennial, spreading from roots that creep underground, pro- 
ducing a dense green turf of needle-like leaves. Highly re- 
sistant to drought and disease and thrives i i all types of soil. 
Sow in combination with other grasses. - $1.00; 10 Ibs. 
$9.75; 25 Ibs. $16.00. 
Chewing’s Fescue (Festuca rubra fallax). This important com- 
ponent of all good shady lawn mixtures forms a low, dense, 
mat-like turf of fine needle-like leaves. It is popular for lawns 
and golf courses because of its drought resistance and ability 
to thrive on most soils. Lb. 95c.; 10 Ibs. $9.00; 25 Ibs. $14.00. 
Kentucky 31 Tall Fescue. A strain of tall Fescue adapted to 
wet, poorly drained soils, yet it produces well on dry soils of low 
fertility. The foliage is coarse. Used mostly as a pasture grass. 
Lb. 55c.; 10 Ibs. $5.00; 25 Ibs. $9.50. 
Penn State Chewing’s Fescue. This improved strain is a 
blend of selections of superior types of Chewing’s Fescue. 
Lb. $1.00; 10 Ibs. $9.75; 25 Ibs. $16.00. 
Poa Trivialis. Known as the Blue Grass of the shade. Thrives 
best on sweet or alkaline, well-fertilized soils. Its rich green 
color and fine texture make it very popular as a shade grass 
particularly in low, moist areas. Lb. 95c.; 10 Ibs. $9.00; 
25 Ibs. $15.25. 
White Dutch Clover (Trifolium repens). Some White Clover 
is usually included in lawn grass mixtures, for it makes an 
excellent turf that stands constant trampling. It is dwarf in 
habit, spreads rapidly and is very hardy. Lb. $1.15; 10 Ibs. 
$10.50; 25 Ibs. $20.00. 
If postage is in- 
cluded with order, seed wili be sent by Parcel Post, otherwise shipment will be made by Express Collect. 
ECESLANO'S GOLD TAG 
a TURF FOOD 
6-12-4 
The beautification of your home, no 
matter how well you may landscape it 
with artistic shrubbery, will depend on 
the attractiveness of your lawn. No 
lawn can ever develop its full beauty 
without proper feeding. Bolgiano’s 
Gold Tag Turf Food is carefully 
formulated to provide complete feeding 
for lawns. It 1s non-acid-forming, and 
each bag has full directions for proper 
application. 80 Ibs. $3.25; 50 Ibs. 
$2.25; 25 Ibs. $1.45. 
GOLD TAG 
URA-FORM 
Turf Food 20-10-5 
The amazing new Turf Food with 55% of 
the nitrogen derived from du Pont’s Uramite, 
insures long-lasting and steady growth and 
conditions the soil. Twenty-five pounds will 
cover 5000 sq. ft. and will not burn if used 
as directed. Each bag has complete directions. 
25 Ibs. $3.95. 
pOLGIANO’s 
£395 
Bolgiano’s ‘(Handy Guide to a Beautiful 
Lawn,” free on request with every purchase of 
Lawn Seed. 
For other grasses and Planting Chart see pages 28 and 29 
ALL PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE 
