From PETER HENDERSON & CO., NEW YORK 



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Henderson's Superior Recleaned Grasses 



• For Turf on Golf Courses, Athletic Fields, Pastures, Etc. 



Cleaned at the source of production, and recleaned in our own ware- 

 houses 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. 



Henderson's Individual Recleaned Grasses are therefore Unequaled 

 for Purity and Germination. 



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 purchaser's requirement? or after his own form- 

 ulas. _ 



VARIETIES MARKED WITH AX ASTERISK *ARE ESPE- 

 CIALLY USEFUL FOR SPORTS TURF. GOLF COURSES, ETC. 

 Purchasers pay transportation charges. 



AWNLESS BROME GRASS iBromus Inermis). Will produce heavy 

 crops in dry sections and on poor soils when other Grasses perish. 

 It is one of the hardiest Grasses and succeeds in a wide range of tem- 

 perature. Weight 14 lbs. per bushel. Price, per lb. 40c.; per bushel 

 of 14 lbs. S4.50; per 100 lbs. 530.00. 



•BERMUDA GRASS (Cunoilon Dactu'.on). A most valuable grass for 

 the Southern course. It is of dwarf habit with long creeping stems, root- 

 ing at the joint and covering the ground with a matting of fine turf. 

 It grows on all types of soils but shows a preference for clay and clay 

 loams, and particularly land that is well limed. Price, per lb., 60c; 

 per 100 lbs., $50.00. 



•CANADA BLUE GRASS (Poa Compressa). A very hardy perennial 

 grass with creeping root-stocks. It grows on the poorest and driest 

 soils — -sandy, gravelly, or clayey, standing severe wetness or drought. 

 A useful grass on Fairwavs and Tees. Price, per lb., 43c.; per bushel 

 of 20 lbs., $8.00: per 100 lbs., $35.00. 



•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 exceedinglv well. 

 Price, per lb., 60c.; per bushel of 20 lbs., $11.00; per 100 lbs., 

 $50.00. 



*COCOOS BENT (Agrostis Marilima). This is a hardy creeping variety 

 forming a mat-like close sward and very desirable for Putting Greens. 

 Does well in moist situations, making a rapid growth; blades are wider 

 than other bent grasses. When allowed to grow, attains a height of 

 12 inches. Weight per bushel '20 lbs. Price, per lb. $2.50: per bu. 

 $42.00; per 100 lbs. $200.00. 



•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 turf is injured 

 rather than improved by the use of lime. Price, per lb., $1.75; per 

 bushel of 20 lbs., 530.00: per 100 lbs., $135.00. 



*CREEPING BENT I Agrostis Species or South German Mixed Bent). This 

 is undoubtedly one of the finest grasses for Putting Greens. The dis- 

 tinctive feature of this species is its compact, creeping rooting stems. 

 It is of rapid growth and spreading habit; the stoloniferous roots form 

 a strong enduring turf which withstands hard usage. Does 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., $28.00; per 100 lbs.. 5125.00. 



CRESTED DOG'S TAIL (Cynosurus Cristatus) . Should enter in 

 moderate quantity in pasture and lawn mixtures. Weight 21 lbs. 

 per bushel. Price, per lb. 85c.; per bushel of 21 lbs. $17.00; per 

 100 lbs. $75.00. 



ENGLISH RYE GRASS (Lolium Perenne). It grows rapidly and 

 makes a good showing in a month. Weight 21 lbs. per bushel Price, 

 per lb. 35c.; per bushel of 24 lbs. $7.00; per 100 lbs. $25.00. 



♦FINE LEAVED SHEEP'S FESCUE (Festuca Tenui folia). 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 

 lb., 70c; per bushel of 14 lbs.. $9.00: per 100 lbs.. $60.00. 



'HARD FESCLE (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 lb., 95c; per bushel of 12 lbs.. $6.00: per 100 lbs., 

 $45.00. 



•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 

 this wav. it makes an excellent Fairway for the winter. Price, per lb., 

 35c; per bushel of 18 lbs., $5.50: per 100 lbs., $25.00. 



♦KENTUCKY BLUE (Poa Pratensis). It is a true nerennial lasting in- 

 definitely and improving ever.' year. Kentucky Blue Grass has creep- 

 ing 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 used on Putting Greens and 

 gives a fairly satisfactorv Putting Surface. Price, per lb., 50c; per 

 bushel of 20 lbs.. 59.00: per 100 lbs.. $40.00. 



•MEADOW FESCUE (Festuca Pratensis). This grass is also called Eng- 

 lish Blue Gcass, 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 Fescue. Price, per lb., 40c; per 

 bushel of 22 lbs., $7.50; per 100 lbs., $30.00. 



MEADOW FOXTAIL (Alopccurus Pratensis). One of the best Grasses 

 for permanent pasture earlv. Weight 7 lbs. per bushel. Price, per 

 lb $1.00; per bushel of 7 lbs $6.75; per 100 lbs. $90.00. 



ORCHARD GRASS (Dacty lis Glomerata ). A valuable Grass in mixtures 

 either for pasture or hav. Weight 14 lbs. per bushel. Price, per lb. 

 50c: per bushel of 14 lbs. $6.50; per 100 lbs. $40.00. 



•PACEY'S PERENNIAL RYE GRASS (Lolium Perenne Pacey's). This 

 variety used in a mixture is an excellent "nurse" grass under 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 appearance to the grass. Price, per 

 lb., 40c; per bushel of 30 lbs.. $10.00; per 100 lbs.. $30.00. 



•RED OR CREEPING FESCUE (Festuca Rubra). A creeping rooted spe- 

 cies, forming a close and lasting turf of dark green, specially adapted 

 for dry sandy soils. It resists extreme drought and thrives on inferior 

 ■soils, gravelly banks and exposed hillsides, also in the shade. It is pre- 

 ferred 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.. 60c; per bushel of 14 lbs., $7.75; per 100 lbs., $50.00. 



•RED TOP FANCY (Agrostis Palustris). This grass has been known under 

 various common names, such as White Top, Fiorin White Bent and 

 Herd's Grass. It is a perennial grass with a creeping habit of growth, 

 leaf blades narrow. Red Top is a remarkable grass accommodating it- 

 self to a variety of soils and conditions. It grows well on wet land. It is 

 strongly drought-resistant and flourishes on soils so very poor in lime 

 that most other grasses fail. It is a vigorous grower and thrives from 

 Canada to the Gulf. A very valuable grass for Fairways, especially 

 on land lacking lime. Price, per lb. 45c; per bushel of 32 lbs., 

 $12.50; per 100 lbs., $35.00. 



RED TOP ORDINARY. Unhulled seed lighter than fancy. Weight 

 14 lbs. per bushel. Price, per lb. 35c; per bushel of 14 lbs. $4.25; 

 per 100 lbs. $25.00. 



•RHODE ISLAND BENT (AgroMis Tenuis). Rhode Island Bent is dis- 

 tinguished from Red Top by its dwarfer habit; shorter and narrower 

 leaves and its peculiar open panicle which does not become closer 

 when mature. Thrives well on acid soils. Rhode Island Bent pro- 

 duces only short stolons or runners: makes a very fine dark green turf 

 and it is scarcelv inferior to Creeping Bent. An excellent grass for 

 Putting Greens. Price, per lb., $1.75; per bushel of 14 lbs., $21.00; 

 per 100 lbs., $135.00. 



•ROUGH STALKED MEADOW (Poa Trioialis). A spreading, thickly 

 matting, stoloniferous-rooted species: leaf blades narrow, flat and dark 

 green in color. Forms a fine turf and adapted for shady situation on 

 Fairways under trees. Thrives on moise and stiff clav lands. Price, 

 per lb.; 80c; per bushel of 14 lbs., $10.00; per 100 lbs.. $70.00. 



•SHEEP'S FESCUE (Festuca Ovina). It is a bunch grass, forming dense 

 tufts 3 to 6 inches in diameter with wire-like leaves 2 to 4 inches long 

 of bluish gray. Sheep's Fescue is an excellent grass to grow on poor 

 sandy soils for Fairways, when mixed with other grasses, as it helps to 

 make a durable sward. Sown alone, it is too bunchy. For the "Rough" 

 on sandy drv soil, it is excellent. Price, per lb., 55c; per bushel of 

 12 lbs., 56.00; per 100 lbs.. $45.00. 



SUDAN GRASS (Sorghun So.). A valuable forage plant introduced 

 from Egypt, similar in appearance to Johnson Grass but makes a finer 

 hav. Sow 20 lbs. per acre. Weight 25 lbs. per bushel. Price, per lb. 

 25c: per bushel of 25 lbs. $5.00: per 100 lbs. $15.00. 



SWEET VERNAL. TRUE PERENNIAL ( Anthnrnnthum Odoralum). 

 Emits an agreeable odor, which it imparts to the hay. Weight 10 lbs. 

 per bushel. Price, per lb. $1.00. 



TALL MEADOW FESCUE (Festuca Elatior). Early, nutritive and 

 productive in pastures on wet or clav soils. Weight 1 1 lbs per bushel 

 Price, per lb. 55c; per bushel of 14 lbs. S7.00: per 100 lbs. S45.00. 



TALL MEADOW OAT (Avena Elatior) Of rapid growth, recommended 

 for soiling and hav mixtures Weight 10 lbs. per bushel. Price, per 

 lb. 50c; per bushel of 10 lbs. $4.50: per 100 lbs. $10.00. 



TIMOTHY ( Phleum Pratensc) The grade we offer is choice, free from 

 weed seeds and of high germinating power. Weight 15 lb? per bushel. 

 Price, per lb. 20c; per bushel of 45 lbs. $6.75: per 100 lbs. 512.00. 



•VARIOUS LEAVED FESCUE (Festuca Hettrophylla). This gr:iss is 

 a native of Europe; the leaves fine and dark green and the plant 

 is of a tufted habit though slightly creeping It does best on 

 soils rich in humus. Used to a limited extent on Fairways and 

 Tees. Price, per lb.. 70c: per bushel of 14 lbs.. $9.00: per 100 lbs. 

 $60.00. 



•WOOD MEADOW GRASS (Poa Ncmoralit)., This grass is adapted for 

 moist shady places and should be included ininixturcs for shady awns 

 and Fairways that are overshadowed by trees Weight about I I lbs 

 per bushel. Price, per lb., 85c: per bushel of 14 lbs. ,51 1.25: per 

 100 lbs.. $75.00. 



Prices subject to change without notice, owing to the fluctuations of market. Write for special prices on larger quantities 



