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"Henderson" Lawn Grass Seed. 



PRODUCES ENDURING TURF THAT WITHSTANDS SUMMER DROUGHTS. 



When sown in the Fall the best time being the latter part of August or the early part of September 

 the benefits of a warm soil copious rainfall and lessening temperature are to be had. These condSns 

 insure a better germination a higher percentage of the survival of the grasses which starHnto growth 

 and a stronger and healthier growth because of these conditions the crop of weeds which alwfvsao 

 pears in freshly cultivated land will be lighter aiways ap- 



,wi C '.'Henderson'' Lawn Grass Seed is composed of fine-leaved, dwarf Grasses, which produce 

 closely interwoven, deep and elastic turf that maintains from year to year lawns of enduring Sen 

 This continuous covering of verdure is obtained by including in the mixture Grasses which afrfve at 

 their best during different months of the year, one variety constantly succeeding another IUs im 

 possible to make an enduring lawn by sowing seeds of a single variety which will on^y grow vigorousTv 

 fnr r E£n P ° V^ ^ Kentucky .Blue Grass, for instance-which is sometime! recommended 



for lawns-grows but sparsely during midsummer, besides losing color during hot weather when it 

 becomes a pale yellowish green. The smooth and velvety sward produced by The "HendwsoSs" 

 *■£? °^ SS 5 eed remams at a11 times a dark green, rich and luxuriant. xienaersons 



The Henderson Lawn Grass is in reality as cheap as any other, notwithstanding its superior 



OrifS 6 m \ ny 9 mi ,K UreS ° n the ma / ket wei ^ h on] y 14 lbs - t0 the bushel, The "Henderson'' 

 i Gr f eed wei ^ 2 lbs. per measured bushel, being entirely free from chaff and other foreign 

 matter. (See engraving.) Full instructions in every bag and package. 



Prices, 25c. quart, 85c. for 4 quarts, $1.50 peck, $5.00 bushel of 20 lbs. 



HENDERSON'S LAWN GRASS MIXTURES FOR SPECIAL SITUATIONS. 



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'TERRACE SOD" Lawn Grass Seed for terrace and em- 

 bankments; 30c. quart; $1.00 for 4 quarts; $1.75 peck; $6.00 

 bushel of 20 pounds. 



" S . H * 1 D Jn F 00K " Lawn Grass Seed for shady places; 30c. 

 quart; $1.00 for 4 quarts; $1.75 peck; $6.00 bushel of 20 pounds. 



"SUNNY SOUTH" Lawn Grass Seed for Southern States; 

 30c. quart; $1.00 for 4 quarts; $1.75 peck; $6.00 bushel of 20 

 pounds. 



"SEA SIDE" Lawn Grass Seed for sandy soil and saline 



busnl gS; 2 ° C ' qUart; 75C ' f ° r 4 quarts; $L25 P eck -' $4 - 50 



"CRICKET POLO and BALL GROUND" Grass Seed Mix- 

 ture, 25c. pound; $20.00 per 100 pounds. Sow 100 to 150 pounds 

 per acre. 



"PUTTING GREEN" Grass Seed Mixture for golf courses 

 30c. quart; $1.00 for 4 quarts; $1.75 peck; $6.00 bushel of 25 

 pounds. Sow 5 to 8 bushels per acre. 



"FAIR GREEN" Grass Seed Mixture for golf courses- 25c 

 pound; $20.00 per 100 pounds. Sow 100 to 150 pounds per acre. 



"TOUGH TURF" Grass Mixture for tennis courts, croquet 

 grounds and bowling greens; 25c. quart; 85c. for 4 quarts; $1 50 

 peck; $5.00 bush, of 20 lbs. 



