EVERYTHING FOR THE GARDEN— Grass Seeds 



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. 



I [cnderson's Individual Recleaned Grasses are therefore Unequaled 

 for Runty and Germination. 



BENT. COLONIAL (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 on all well drained soils and unlike some 

 other grasses it thrives on acid soils. Priee, per lb., $1.75; per bushel 

 of 20 lbs., $23.00; per 100 lbs.. $125.00. 



BENT, CREEPING (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 

 soils, 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.. $110.00. 



BENT. RHODE ISLAND (Agrostis 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 closed 

 when mature. Thrives well on acid soils. Rhode Island Bent produces 

 only short stolons or runners; makes a very line dark green turf and it 

 is scarcely 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.. $125.00. 



BENT, SEASIDE (Agrostis Maritima). This is the Variety which 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. Docs 

 well in moist situations, making a rapid growth of fine texture; blades 

 are almost as narrow as true creeping bent. In habit this variety is a 

 vigorous stoloniferous creeper and is the only other bent that can'com- 

 pare favorably with Creeping or Velvet Bents. Price, per lb.. $2.59: 

 per bushel of 20 lbs.. $42.00; per 100 lbs. $200.00. 



BERMUDA GRASS (Cunodon Dactjilon). 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 

 per 100 lbs.. $55.00. 



Price, per" lb., 70c. 



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

 grass with creeping root-stocks. It grows on the "poorestand driest 

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

 \ u ™ .. gra ^ °.". Falrw ays and Tees. Price, per lb.. 5Sc; per bushel 

 of 20 lbs., $9.00; per 100 lbs., $40.00. 



CHEWING'S NEW ZEALAND FESCUE (Fcstuca Cheivings) 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 exceedingly well 

 «A C £i Per lb - 6Sc,; per bush e' »f 20 lbs.. $11.00; per 100 lbs.. 



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 

 andintlieshade. Used to some extent on Putting Greens. Price, per 

 lb.. 80c; per bushel of 14 lbs.. $10.00: per 100 lbs.. $65.00. 



HARD FESCUE (Fcstuca Duriuscula). A variety of Sheep's Fescue 



Leaves broader wire-like, not fiat. Grows in bunches if sown alone 



.i S. Kou 8 h where the soil is thin or sandy, Hard Fescue thrives 



$45 00 CC ' Per ,b *' 60C "' Per bushel o£ 12 lbs " S6.00; per 100 lbs.. 



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. User/ in 

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

 40c; per bushel of 18 lbs., $5.50; per 100 lbs., $25.00. 



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

 definitely and improving every year. Kentucky Blue Grass has creep- 

 ing underground stems; leaf blades very narrow; color a deep vivid 

 green Unlike some other grasses, it blooms hut 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 satisfactory Putting Surface. Price, per lb., 70c; per 

 bushel of 20 lbs., $13.00; per 100 lbs., $60.00. 



M FlL D J?, W FESClJ E (Festuca Pratensis). This grass is also called Kng- 

 lish 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, per lb.. 55c; per 

 bushel of 22 lbs., $10.00; per 100 lbs.. $40.00. 



PACEY'S PERENNIAL RYE GRASS (Lolium Perenne PafeuS). 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., $9.00: per 100 lbs., $28.00. 



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

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

 tor 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.. 65c; 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 

 i »ui s V rass - II ls 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 tor Fairways, especially 

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

 $14.50: per 100 lbs.. $40.00. 



ROUGH STALKED MEADOW (Poa Trivialis). A spreading, thickly 

 matting, stolomferous-rooted species; leaf blades narrow, flat and dark 

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

 Fairways under trees. Thrives on moist and stiff clay lands. Price, 

 per lb.. 90c; per bushel of 20 lbs.. $16.00; per 100 lbs.. $7S.OO. 



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 dry soil, it is excellent. Price, per lb.. 60c; per bushel of 

 12 lbs.. $6.00; per 100 lbs., $45.00. 



VARIOUS LEAVED FESCUE (Festuca Heterophylla). 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 

 Jees Price, per lb., 80c; per bushel of 14 lbs., $11.00; per 100 lbs. 



WOOD MEADOW GRASS (Poa Nemoralis). This grass is adapted for 

 moist shady places and should be included in mixtures for shady lawns 

 and Fairways that are overshadowed by trees. Weight about 14 lbs 

 per bushel. Price, per lb.. $1. 00c; per bushel of 14 lbs.. $12.50; per 

 100 lbs.. $80.00. 



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We are pleased to make special mixtures when desired in accordance with the purchaser's requirements or after his own formulas. 



