EVERYTHING FOR THE GARDEN—Grass Seeds 
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Henderson’s 
Individual 
Recleaned Grasses 
For Turf on Golf Courses, Athletic Fields, Etc. 
Cleaned at the source of production, and recleaned in our own warehouses with 
the most modern seed-cleaning machinery in America. They are then analyzed 
| and tested by us, and verified by check tests at State and Government Stations. 
hi Henderson’s Individual Recleaned Grasses are therefore Unequaled for Purity and 
Germination. ‘ 
i Better turf is obtained in most cases if a mixture of grass seed is sown. We are pleased 
to make special mixtures when desired in accordance with the purchasers requirements or 
111 after his own formulas. a 
i BERMUDA GRASS (Cynodon Dactylon). A most valuable grass for the Southern course. It is of dwarf 
habit with long creeping stems rooting at the joint and covering the ground with a matting of fine turf. 
hee It grows on all types of soils but shows a preference for clay and clay loams, and particularly land that is 
a well limed. Price, per lb., 90c.; per 100 lbs., $80.00. 
CANADA BLUE GRASS (Poa Compressa). _A very hardy perennial grass with creeping reot-stocks. It grows 
on the poorest and driest soils, sandy, gravelly, or clayey, standing severe wetness or drought. A useful grass on 
Fairways and Tees. Price, per lb., 70c.; per bushel of 20 lbs., $13.75; per 100 Ibs., $60.00. 
CHEWING’S NEW ZEALAND FESCUE (Festuca Chewings). This variety_of Red Fescue imported from New 
Zealand is now recognized as one of the leading grasses for Putting Greens. Its spreading habit forms a plant 1 foot 
in diameter and makes a solid compact fine turf of a dark green color. On soils of a sandy nature, it grows 
exceedingly well. Price, per lb., 63e.; per bushel of 20 lbs., $12.00; per 100 lbs., $55.00. 
COLONIAL BENT (Agrostis Tenuis). This grass, imported from New Zealand, is identical with Rhode Island 
{ Bent. Leaf-blades very narrow and flat; dark green; slightly creeping habit and makes a fine turf for Putting 
; Greens. It succeeds well on all well drained soils and unlike some other grasses it thrives well on acid soils and its 
a e ated gather than improved by the use of lime. Price, per lb., $1.75; per bushel of 20 lbs., $32.00; per 
S., 00. 
CREEPING BENT (Agrostis Species or South German Mixed Bent.) This is undoubtedly one of the finest grasses for 
Putting Greens. The distinctive feature of this species is its compact, creeping rooting stems. It 1s of rapid 
growth and spreading habit; the stoloniferous roots form_a strong enduring turf which withstands hard usage. 
oes well on all soil, particularly on light, moist land. Creeping Bent is largely used in conjunction with Red 
Fescue. Price, per lb., $1.75; per bushel of 20 lbs., $32.00; per 100 Ibs., $150.00. 
FINE LEAVED SHEEP’S FESCUE (Fesfuca Tenuifolia). The leaves of this variety are very fine and dark green. It 
thrives on very dry soils and in the shade. Used to some extent on Putting Greens. Price, per Ib., 80c.; per bushel 
of 14 lbs., $10.50; per 100 lbs., $70.00. 
HARD FESCUE (Festuca Duriuscula). A variety of Sheep’s Fescue. Leaves broader, wire-like, not flat. Grows in 
bunches if sown alone. For the ‘“‘Rough”’ where the soil is thin or sandy, Hard Fescue thrives well. Price, per Ib., 
50c. per bushel of 12 lbs., $5.50; per 100 Ibs., $40.00. 
4 ITALIAN RYE GRASS (Lolium Italicum). Like Perennial Rye Grass, it is a rapid grower and is treated as an 
annual. It is used largely in the South to sow over the Bermuda sod as soon as it turns brown. Used in 
ee ya A makes an excellent Fairway for the winter. Price, per lb. 35c.; per bushel of 18 lbs. $5.50; per 100 
Sis 00. 
KENTUCKY BLUE (Poa Prafensis). It is a true perennial, lasting indefinitely and improving every year. Kentucky 
Blue Grass has creeping underground stems; leaf blades very narrow; color a deep vivid green. Unlike some other 
grasses, it blooms but once each season. It is one of the very best grasses for Fairways in the North and_ succeeds 
well on all good soils, especially where lime is used. Though not as fine_as the Bents or ‘Red Fescues, it is frequently 
{ oe aes greens and gives a fairly satisfactory Putting Surface. Price, per lb., 7Sc.; per bushel of 20 lbs., $14.00; 
j per s., $65.00. 
MEADOW FESCUE (Festuca Pratensis). This grate is also called English Blue Grass, and in the South, Randall’s Grass; 
flat and bright green. Grows to a height of 30 inches when left uncut. For wet soils few grasses are equal to Meadow 
Nae Fescue. Price, per lb., 45c.; per bushel of 22 lbs., $8.50; per 100 lbs., $35.00. 
{ PACEY’S PERENNIAL RYE GRASS (Lolium Perenne). This variety used in a mixture is an excellent “nurse’”’ grass under 
f some conditions for Fairways and where a quick turf is desired. It produces a verdant growth four or five weeks after 
sowing. The leaves are narrow, flat and smooth. The undersurface of leaves is bright and glossy which gives an attractive 
ie) appearance to the grass. Price, per lb., 38c.; per bushel of 30 Ibs., $9.00; per 100 Ibs., $28.00. 
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if RED OR CREEPING FESCUE (Festuca Rubra). A creeping rooted species, forming a close and lasting turf of dark green, i" 
specially adapted for dry sandy soils. It resists extreme drought and thrives on inferior soils, gravelly Banks and exposed hill- ; 
% sides, also in the shade. It is preferred to the Bents on the sandy type of soil in the Northern States for Putting Greens. Lime 
need not be used where this grass is desired. Price, per lb., 50c.; per bushel of 14 lbs., $6.50; per 100 lbs., $42.50. 
j RED TOP FANCY (Agrostis Palustris). This grass has been knownunder SHEEP’S FESCUE (Festuca Ovina). It is a bunch grass, 
various common names, such as White Top, Fiorin White Bent and forming dense tufts 3 to 6 inches in diameter with wire-like 
| ee as eas, It sar pecan Brass A creeping habit of growth leaves 2 to 4 inches long of bluish gray. Sheep’s Fescue is 
| eaf blades narrow. Red Top is a remarkable grass accommodating it- : Fi : 
{ self to a variety of soils and conditions. It grows wellon wet land. It is an excellent grass to grow on poor sandy soils for Fairways 
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strongly drought-resistant and flourishes on soils so very poor in lime Nf Ba a ” 
i that most other grasses fail. It is a vigorous grower and thrives from sward. Sown alone, it is too bunchy. For the Rough 1 } 
} Canada to the Gulf. A very valuable grass for Fairways, especially on sandy dry soil, it is excellent. Price, per lb., 50c.; per bushel of 
on land lacking lime. Price, per lb., 70c.; per bushel of 32 Ibs., 12 lbs., $5.50; per 100 lbs., $40.00. 
iv $20.00; per 100 lbs., $60.00. VARIOUS LEAVED FESCUE (Festuca Heterophylla). This grass is 
i RHODE ISLAND BENT (Agrostis Tenuis). Rhode Island Bent is dis- : vee ae See eS abit 
[ tinguished from Red Top by its dwarfer habit; shorter and narrower a native of Europe; the leaves fine and dark green an e pla 
e leaves and its peculiar open panicle which does not become closer is of a tufted habit though slightly creeping. - It does best on 
when mature. hrives well on acid soils. Rhode Island Bent pro- soils rich in humus. Used to a limited extent on Fairways and 
| duces only short stolons or runners; makes a very fine dark green turf Tees. Price, per lb., 80c.; per bushel of 14 lbs., $10.50; per 100 
b and it is scarcely inferior to Creeping Bent. An excellent grass for Ibs., $70.00 ; 4 ; : 
sue Greens. Price, per lb., $1.75; per bushel of 14 lbs., $22.00; S-5 Dent 
per 100 lbs., $150.00. WOOD MEADOW GRASS (Poa Nemoralis). This grass is adapted for 
ROUGH een peek ce aid (Poa Primate Eis Spreading) ie moist shady places and should be included in mixtures for shady lawns 
CEE A CN ne a a Ee d fairways that are overshadowed by trees. Weight about 14 lbs. 
Teen in color. Forms a fine turf and adapted for shady situation on a A 
airways under trees. ‘Thrives on moist and stiff cla lances Price, per bushel. Price per lb. $1.00; per. bushel of 14 lbs. $13.25; per 100 
per lb., $1.00; per bushel of 14 Ibs., $13.25; per 100 lbs., $80.00. Ibs. $90.00. 
Purchaser pays transportation charges. Prices subject to change without notice, owing to the fluctuations of market. 
We shall be pleased to make special prices where possible to buyers of large quantities of Grass Seed. Write us. 
