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so^^AthleticFieldGrassSeed Mixture 



WARNING— The best of seed is necessary for use on all 

 grounds devoted to sport. Years of experience have shown us 

 that the best results are obtained in the A MERICA N CLIMA TE, 

 and under AMERICAN CONDITIONS by sowing chiefly 

 AMERICAN-GROWN SEEDS. 



We deal only in the highest grades and before offering this seed 

 to our customers for sale, it is thoroughly recleaned by the most modern 

 seed-cleaning machinery in America. These are not ordinary fanning 

 mills, but machines with an even and strong air suction — equal at all 

 points — which is quite a different thing from a blast. By this process 

 we are enabled to eliminate the rubbish, and light, imperfect seeds, 

 leaving only sound, perfect seeds. 



Henderson's "Athletic 

 Field'' Grass Seed Mixture 



For BASEBALL POLO and CRICKET 

 GROUNDS Etc., Etc. 



Is a special blend of deep-rooting, fine-leaved, turf-forming Grasses, especially 

 suited for Baseball Grounds, Polo Grounds, Cricket Grounds, etc. This mixture 

 forms a thick, strong, enduring turf that will stand any amount of hard usage 

 without showing wear and tear. It grows quickly, and if soil and conditions 

 are at all favorable with attention to rolling and mowing, should be ready for 

 hard use in eight weeks from sowing. 



The refreshing green and the close turf — 'which have attracted the attention 

 of hundreds of thousands of patrons of the principal Baseball Parks and Polo 

 Grounds of the country — 'Were produced by this special mixture of The Hender- 

 son Grass Seed. Among others we may mention the Polo Grounds at 

 Meadowbrook, where the famous international match was played last June, 

 Newport, Lakewood, Rockaway Hunt, Saratoga, also some of the leading Base- 

 ball Parks in the country including the Polo Grounds in New York, Ebbets 

 Field and Washington Park in Brooklyn. (See cut.) 



Sow 100 to 150 lbs. per acre; according to soil conditions. 

 Price, delivered free in the U. S., per lb., 30c. ; per 100 lbs., $25.00. 



SCENE 

 AT THE 

 INTERNATIONAL 

 POLO GAME 

 At Meadowbrook, L. 

 June 1 7th. 1914 



The International Polo Games 



At Meadowbrook, L. I., June 13th and 17th, 1914, were played upon turf produced with 



The Henderson "Athletic Field" Grass Seed Mixture 



Its rich dark velvety-green was the subject of admiring comment by thousands. 



Our illustration above is from photos taken at Meadowbrook on the occasion 

 of the famous international match between picked teams representing America 

 and England. The Polo Field and the various lawns at Meadowbrook were 

 originally laid down with The Henderson "Athletic Field" Grass Seed Mixture 

 and have been renovated from time to time with the same mixture. The 

 superintendent h?s thus been able to maintain at all times a close, compact 

 turf of dark emerald-green (see his testimonial printed below) which has aroused 

 the admiration of thousands. The oblong picture is a view of the grounds 

 being prepared for the game by mowing the Grass with a power mower, which 

 at the same time rolls and smooths the surface. The Grass cuttings were removed 

 later by a small army of men with rakes, leaving a perfectly clean turf. In the 

 circle is a photo of an incident at the opening of the second game, showing a 

 group of the principal players in action. 



THE NEW YORK TIMES of June 17th, 1914, describing the contest and 

 the surroundings, says in part, "The crowd was larger than on the first day, and 

 sat tier upon tier around the rolled field which looked for all the world like a 

 great strip of green velvet." 



A 14-YEAK TEST PROVES ITS VALUE 



"Our Polo Grounds and lawns at Meadowbrook were laid down about 14 years ago 

 with the special mixture of THE HENDERSON "A THLETIC FIELD" GRASS 

 SEED MIXTURE^and we have renovated them from time to time with the same 

 mixture. We would not use any other brand. The condition of these grounds at all 

 seasons of the year is the best possible testimonial to the value of your seed. 



"For forming a springy, yet compact turf, that will withstand the hard usage 

 incidental to the game of polo, it is all that can be desired." 



JAMES McCROSSAN, Superintendent, Meadowbrook Club, L. I. 



YOUR GRASS SEED MADE OUR CRICKET COURSE FAMOUS 



"1 have had from you at different times many bushels of 'Henderson's' Special 

 Grass Seed Mixture for use on Cricket Grounds and it has always given excellent 

 satisfaction. In Lawrence we used it on the Merrimack Cricket Club Grounds, 

 and the course had a good name all over the State. Since I have been connected 

 with the Mohair Cricket Club, in Lowell, we have used the same seed with the same 

 result, that our wicket is considered the best in the State." 



JOS. W. HARRISON. Lowell. Mass. 



NOTE, THAT WE DELIVER FREE in the U. S. 



(by Freight, Express or Mail 

 at our option) 



all LAWN GRASS SEED 



