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INDIVIDUAL GRASS SEEDS 



Henderson's Superior Recleaned Grasses 



For Pasture, Hay, Turf on Golf Courses, Athletic Fields, Etc., 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. 



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 will be glad to make special mixtures when desired 

 in accordance with the purchaser's requirements or after his own formulas. Transportation Charges Paid. 



Awnless Brome Grass {Bromus 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 

 temperature. Price. 50c per lb.; 10 lbs., S4.50; $35.00 per 100 lbs. 



Bent, Astoriana (Agrostis Capillaris). This variety differs from 

 Rhode Island Bent in that it is an underground creeper, usually by 

 rhizomes. It gives a dense, reinforced sod of a pleasing green color 

 and a fine texture. Very desirable for putting greens and lawns. 

 Price, Sl.SOperlb.; 10 lbs., S14.00; 25 lbs., $28.00; $100.00 per 100 lbs. 



Bent, Colonial {Agroslis Tenuis). This grass imported from New 

 Zealand, is identical with Rhode Island Bent. Leaf-blades very nar- 

 row and flat; dart green; slightly creeping habit and makes a fine turf 

 for putting greens. It succeeds on all well drained soils and will 

 thrive on acid soils. Price, S1.60 per lb.; 10 lbs., 815.00; 25 lbs., 

 $35.00; $125.00 per 100 lbs. 



Bent, Creeping (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. The stoloniferous roots form a strong, enduring turf which 

 withstands hard usage. Does well on all soils, particularly on light,' 

 moist land. Price, $1.50 per lb.; 10 lbs., $14.00; 25 lbs., $28.00; 

 $100.00 per 100 lbs. 



Bent, Rhode Island (Agrostis Tenuis). Rhode Island Bent is dis- 

 tinguished from Red Top by its dwarfer habit, shorter and narrow 

 leaves and its peculiar open panicle which does not become closed 

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

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

 turf. An excellent grass for putting greens. Price, $1.60 per lb.; 

 10 lbs., $14.00; 25 lbs., $28.00; $110.00 per 100 lbs. 



Bent, Seaside (Agrostis Maritima). This was first identified in 

 Oregon, and has been offered by others under a special trade name. 

 It is a hardy creeping variety, forming a close mat-like .sward and 

 is very desirable for putting greens. Does well in moist situations, 

 making a rapid growth; blades are almost as narrow as true creeping 

 bent. It is a vigorous stoloniferous creeper and the only bent that 

 compares favorably with Creeping or Velvet Bents. Price, $1.60 

 per lb.; 10 lbs., $15.00; 25 lbs., $35.00; $125.00 per 100 lbs. 



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

 clav and clay loams, and particularly land that is well limed. 

 Price, 50c per lb.; S35. 00 per 100 lbs. 



Blue Grass, Canada (Poa Compressa). A very hardy perennial 

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

 soils — sandy, gravelly, or claj'ey, standing severe wetness or drought. 

 A useful grass on Fairsvays and Tees. Price, 50c per lb.; 10 lbs., $4.00; 

 25 lbs., $8.75; $30.00 per 100 lbs. 



Blue Grass, Kentucky (Poa Pratensis). 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. 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. Price, 50c per lb.; 10 lbs.. $4.00; 25 lbs., $8.75; $30.00 per 

 100 lbs. 



Crested Dog's Tail (Cynosurus Cristalus). Should enter in 

 moderate quantity in psisture and lawn mixtures. Price, 55c per lb.; 

 10 lbs., S5.00; $40.00 per 100 lbs. 



Fescue, Chewing's New Zealand (Festuca Chewings). This 

 variety of Red Fescue imported from New Zealand is now recognized 

 as one of the leading grasses for Putting Greens and Fairways. 

 Makes a fine, compact turf of a dark green color. Price, 50c per lb.; 

 10 lbs., $4.00; 25 lbs., $8.75; $30.00 per 100 lbs. 



Fescue, Creeping Red (Festuca rubra North German grown) . 1 his 

 is the true creeping variety thriving well on poor soils, and especially 

 adapted for shaded locations. It forms a dense, permanent turf which 

 leaves little room for weeds to come through. Price, 75c per lb.; 

 $16.00 per 25 lbs.; $60.00 per 100 lbs. 



Fescue, Fine Leaved Sheep's (Festuca Tenuifolia). The leaves 

 of this variety are verv fine and dark green. It thrives on very dr^- 

 soils and in the shade. 'Price, 70c per lb.; 10 lbs., $6.00; 25 lbs., $14.00; 

 $50.00 per 100 lbs. 



Fescue, Hard (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 sandv, it thrives well. 

 Price. 50c per lb.; 10 lbs., S4.50; 25 lbs., SIO.OO; $35.00 per 100 lbs. 



Fescue, Meadow (Festuca Pratensis) . This grass 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 Fescue. Price, 35c pser lb.; 

 10 lbs., $2.75; 25 lbs., $6.00; $20.00 per 100 lbs. 



Fescue, Red (Festuca Rubra). Forms 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 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, 50c per lb.; 

 10 lbs., $4.50; 25 lbs., $10.00; $35.00 per 100 lbs. 



Fescue, Sheep's (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. It 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 soil, it is excellent. Price, 50c per lb.; 

 10 lbs., $4.50; 25 lbs., $10.00; $35.00 per 100 lbs. 



Fescue, Various Leaved (Festuca Helerophylla). This grass 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 70c per lb.; 10 lbs., $6.00; $55.00 per 100 lbs. 



Fescue, Tall Meadow (Festuca Elatior). Early, nutritive and 

 productive in pastures on wet or clay soils. Price, 60c per lb.; 

 10 lbs., $5.50; $45.00 per 100 lbs. 



Orchard Grass (Dactylis Glomerata) . A viduable grass in mixtures 

 either for pasture or hav. Price, 40c per lb.; 10 lbs., $3.50; 

 25 lbs., $7.50; $25.00 per 'lOO lbs. 



Red Top Fancy (Agrostis Palustris). It is a perennial grass with 

 a creeping habit of growth; leaf blades narrow. Red Top is a re- 

 markable grass, accommodating itself to a variety of soils and condi- 

 tions. 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. Price, 40c per lb.; 10 lbs., $3.50; 25 lbs., $7,50; $25.00 per 100 lbs. 



Rye, Domestic. A mixture of Italian and English grown in the 

 United States. Price, 30c per lb.; 25 lbs., $4.50; $15.00 per 100 lbs. 



Rye Grass, English (Lolium Perenne). It grows rapidly and 

 makes a good showing in a month. Price, 30c per lb.; 25 lbs., $4.50; 

 $16.00 per 100 lbs. 



Rye Grass, Italian (Lolium Ilalicum). 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 way. it makes an excellent Fairway for the winter. 

 Price, 30c per lb.'; 25 lbs., $4.50; $15.00 per 100 lbs. 



Rye Grass, Pacey's Perennial (Lolium Perenne Pacey's). This 

 variety used in a mixture is an excellent "nurse" grass where a quick 

 turf is desired. It produces a verdant growth four or five weeks after 

 sowing. The leaves are narrow, flat and smooth. Price, 35c per lb.; 

 10 lbs., $2.75; 25 lbs., $6.00; $20.00 per 100 lbs. 



Rough Stalked Meadow (Poa Trivialis). A spreading, thickly 

 matting, stoloniferou.s-rooted species; leaf blades narrow, flat, and 

 dark green in color. Forms a fine turf and adapted for shady situa- 

 tion on Fairways under trees. Thrives on moist and stiff clav lands. 

 Price, 70c per lb.; 10 lbs., $6.00; 25 lbs., $14.00; $50.00 per 100 lbs. 



Sudan Grass (Sorghum). A valuable forage plant introduced 

 from Egypt, similar in appesirance to Johnson Grass but makes a 

 finer hav. Sow 20 lbs. per acre. Price, 25c per lb.; 25 lbs., $4.50; 

 $15.00 per 100 lbs. 



Sweet Vernal, True Perennial (Anthoxanthum Odoratum). 

 Emits an agreeable odor, which it imparts to the hay. Price. $1.25 

 per lb. 



Tall Meadow Oat (Avena Elalior). Of rapid growth, recom- 

 mended for soiling and hav mixtures. Price, 60c per lb.; 

 10 lbs., S5.00; $40.00 per lOO" lbs. 



Timothy (Phleum Pralense). The grade we offer is choice, free 

 from weed seeds and of high germinating power. Price, 25c per lb.; 

 25 lbs., $3.50; $10.00 per 100 lbs. 



Wood Meadow Grass (Poa Nemoralis). This grass is adapted for 

 moist, shadv places and should be included in mixtures for shady 

 places. Price, 75c per lb.; 10 lbs.. $7.00; 25 lbs., $16.00; $60.00 

 per 100 lbs. 



Yarrow (Achillea Millefolium). Used to a great extent on Tees. 

 It is a deep-rooting perennial and withstands drought. Sow alone, 

 or with grass mi.xtures. Price, SI. 50 per lb. 



We Pay Transportation Charges on All Grass Seeds. 



