GRASSES FOR LAWNS 



Prices on Grass Seeds subject to change. The pound prices include postage; 10 pound prices are by freight or 



express, at purchaser's expense. 



The essentials for a fine lawn are: First, a rich, well drained soil; second, careful preparation of the 

 ground, making it as fine and smooth and mellow as possible; third, a wise selection of seeds; fourth, 

 soAving at such a time as to give the young plants a chance to become well established before being 

 subjected to very dry or cold weather or to the durect rays of the hot summer sun. Too much care 

 cannot be bestowed upon the selection of grasses, as some varieties are the most luxuriant in spring, others 

 in summer, others again in autumn and a combination of the proper sorts is required for a perfect, carpet- 

 like lawn. If sown in the spring, sow as early as possible, making the surface very fine and smooth, then 

 raking it over and sowing the seed just before a rain which, if the surface has just been raked, will cover the 

 seed sufficiently. For fall seeding sow before the autumn rains and early enough to enable the young grass 

 to become well established before very cold weather, when a light dressing cf manure should be given. 

 Astoria Bent. A comparatively new and distinct Red Top. {Agrostis vulgaris) Fancy. {Cleaned 

 kmd of grass, seldom produces stolons but spreads from Chaff) In Pennsylvania and states farther 

 from underground rootstalks, produces splendid south this is known as Herd's Grass, a name applied 

 turf. Grows upright, of fine texture and IS quite in New England and New York to Timothy. Lb. 

 dark m color Excellent for lawns and golf 45c postpaid; for larger lots inquire for prices, 

 greens. Lb. $2.00 postpaid. ^ ^ . & -i t- 



Canadian Blue Grass. (/>^a.^m/r...a) Withstands Rough Stalked Meadow {Poa irivialis) This is 

 drought better than most cultivated grassesand is closely related to Kentucky Blue Grass. The 

 especially valuable in Lawn Grass mixtures. Lb. "f^^ Though Stalked refers to roughness of the 

 en ^ -J r 1 1 ^ • • r • Stem when allowed to go to seed. An excellent 



50c postpaid; for larger ots inquire for prices. j^^ ^^^^^^ ,^^^^;4^ Lb. 70c postpaid. 



Kentucky Blue Grass. {Poa pratensis) Fancy 



Clean. One of the most satisfactory grasses for Seaside Bent. A stoloniferous grass. Used prin- 



lawn purposes. Forms a good turf, is permanent, cipally for golf purposes. May be produced 



and of ideal color. Lb. 70c postpaid; for larger either vegetatively or from seed. Good color, 



lots inquire for prices. O"^ of the most popular strains of Bent. Lb. 



Pacific Rye Grass (Morse's). A fine-leaved Rye $2.00 postpaid. 



Grass, very durable and wonderful on a sandy South German Mixed Bent. {Agrostis stolonif era) 



soil. Lb. 35c; 10 Lbs. $2,50. This is particularly valuable for lawns that are 



Perennial Rye Grass (Pacey's). {Loliumperenne) to be used for croquet grounds or for tennis 



Succeeds well on almost any soil, but is particularly courts, because it is benefited more than hurt by 



adapted to moderately moist or irrigated lands. tramping and by its bright color adds to the 



Lb. 35c postpaid; for larger lots inquire for prices. beauty of the lawn. Lb. $L10 postpaid. 



Red or Creeping Fescue. {Festuca rubra) A White Dutch Clover. {Trifolium repens) A 



creeping rooted grass, resisting extreme drought, small creeping perennial variety, valuable for 



and especially adapted for forming a close and pasturage and for lawns. It accommodates itself 



lasting turf in shady places. Valuable also for to a variety of soils, but prefers moist ground, 



exposed hillsides, and golf courses. Lb. 55c 3^ Lb. 20; Lb. 65 postpaid; for larger lots inquire 



postpaid; for larger lots inquire for prices. for prices. 



Lawn Grass Mixtures 



Extra Fine Mixed. We have given much thought and made many experiments to secure the best 



selection and think our Extra Fine Mixed is the best possible for permanent lawns. One pound is 



the minimum quantity sufficient to sow 200 square feet. Lb. 70c postpaid. At purchaser's expense 



for transportation; 10 Lbs. $5.00. 

 Fine Mixed Lawn Grass. A thoroughly first-class mixture made of the best and cleanest grades of 



those varieties used and best adapted to general lawn purposes. Lb. 55c postpaid. At purchaser's 



expense for transportation; 10 Lbs. $4.00. 

 Shady Lawn Mixture. This is a selection of fine grasses which thrive under the shade of trees or 



buildings where there is little sun. Lb. 80c postpaid. At purchaser's expense for transportation, 



to Lbs. $6.50. 



The Following Mixtures are Particularly Adapted for 

 California Conditions 



Orders for the Following Should be Sent Only to 

 FERRY-MORSE SEED CO., SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA 



Morse's Golden Gate Park Lawn Mixture contains the most hardy grasses which are used to make 

 the sod for the park playgrounds where the grass has to endure much trampling over. The mixture 

 also contains a very little white clover. Lb. 45c postpaid. At purchaser's expease for transportation ; 

 10 lbs. $3.75. 



Morse's California Lawn Mixture. (No white clover or rye grass). Our best general mixture for 

 fine lawns; contains only the finest-leaved grasses in the correct proportions to make a good, fine, 

 perennially green turf. Lb. 65c postpaid. At purchaser's expense for transportation ; 10 lbs. $5.50. 



Morse's Terrace Mixture. Just the mixture for those dry terrace slopes. Very hardy and drought- 

 resisting. Lb. 85c postpaid. At purchaser's expense for transportation; 10 Lbs. $7.50. 



Morse's Velvet Lawn Mixture. A lawn grass mixture for wet places. Lb. 75c postpaid. At purchaser's 

 expense for transportation ; 10 Lbs. $6.50. 



