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Other Bolgiano Lawn Grasses 



Kentucky Blue Grass Pim praiensis). While it requires 

 about two years to become well established, Kentucky Blue 

 Grass is knowii for the beautiful lawns it makes. Creeping 

 underground stems produce a tough sod that thrives best 

 in neutral soils and medium moist climates. Extreme hot dry 

 weather retards its growth and mowing under I]? inches is 

 not recommended. Mav be sown alone or in grass mixture. 

 I b. 51.00; 10 lbs. Sy.3(); 25 lbs. S19.50. 



Red Top iAgTostis alba). Red Top belongs to the Bent family 

 -ind is often used in lawn mixtures as a nurse grass. It will 

 last about three years under close mowing. While it has 

 good value in lawn grass mixtures, it is not recommended to 

 E>e planted alone for turf unless a quick temf>orary cover is 

 wanted. Lb. 80c.; 10 lbs. S7.50; 25 lbs. SI 3.75. 



Bents Aerostisi. Bent grasses are fine-bladcd sorts that have 



tendency to creep and spread. They are very desirable in 



lawn mixtures and arc used principally on golf greens and in 



fairwav mixtures. The fKjpular varieties are Ojlonial, Astoria, 



HizHind ...nd Stasidc. Lb. S1.65; 10 lbs. S15.25. 



Domestic Rye Grass {Lolium multijlorum). A quick-growing 

 annual also known as Italian and Common Rye Grass. Valu- 

 able as a nurse crop in lawn mixtures and thrives well in al- 

 most :ir.v •^)il or climate. Lb. 30c.; 10 lbs. $2.50; 25 lbs. S5.50. 



Perennial Rye Grass (Lolium perenne). The most lasting of 

 all R\e Grasses, remaining in a lawn for several growing 

 seasons. Texture is somewhat finer than that of Domestic 

 Rve. It is a good nurse grass for all mixtures seeded in the 

 spring. Lb. 35c.; 10 lbs. S3.25; 25 lbs. S6.75. 



Morion B27* Blue Grass. The latest development of the 

 L.S.D.A. Green Section of a sturdy, drought and disease- 

 resistant Blue Grass. It has all the characteristics of regular 

 Kentucky Blue Grass with these advantages added. It can 

 be used in mixtures with unusual success or can be seeded 

 lone; will stand close mowing. Lb. S5.75. 



Creeping Red Fescue hesiuca rubra), lliahee Strain. A 



perennial, spreading from roots that creep underground, pro- 

 ducing a dense green turf of needlelike leaves. Highly re- 

 sistant to drought and disease and thrives in all types of soil. 

 Sow in combination with other grasses. Lb. $L45; 10 lbs. 

 S13.50; 25 lbs. S25.75. 



Chewing's Fescue (Fesluca rubra /allax). This important 

 component ol all good shady lawn mixtures forms a low, 

 dense, mat-like turf of line needle-like leaves. It is popular for 

 lawns and golf courses because of its drought resistance and 

 ability to thrive on most soils. Lb. SI. 35; 10 lbs. $12.50; 

 25 lbs. S25.75. 



Poa Triviaiis. Known as the Blue Grass of the shade. Thrives 

 best on sweet or alkaline, well-fertilized soils. Its rich green 

 color and fine texture make it very popular as a shade grass 

 particularlv in low, moist areas. Lb. $1.00; 10 lbs. $9.75; 

 25 Il)s. SI 0.75. 



White Dutch Clover (Tri/olium repens). Some White Clover 

 is usually included in lawn grass mixtures, for it makes an 

 excellent turf that stands constant trampling. It is dwarf in 

 habit, spreads rapidly and is very hardy. Lb. $1.25; 10 lbs. 

 S11.75;251bs. S23.00. 



Zoysia Japonica, Meyer (Z52 Zoysia). Developed jointly by 

 the U.S.D.A. and the U. S. Gulf Association Green Section. 

 This strain produces a dense turf highly resistant to wear and 

 of finer texture than Common Zoysia. A perennial warm- 

 season grass that becomes dormant and off color during the 

 cool months. Seed of Z52 Strain not available commercially. 

 Propagation is by sprigs or sod plugs. Prices on request. 



Common Zoysia. Texture somewhat coarser than that of the 

 Z52 Strain. Seeds of this variety available at $6.00 per pound. 



Prices quoted on grass seed do not include postage. See page 77 

 for Parcel Post rates. If postage is included with order, seed will 

 be sent by Parcel Post, otherwise shipment will be made by Express 

 Collect. 



BOLGIANO'S GOLD TAG 

 TURF FOOD 



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The beautification of your home, no 

 matter how well you may landscape it 

 with artistic shrubbery, will depend on 

 the attractiveness of your lawn. No 

 lawn can ever develop its full beauty 

 without proper feeding. Bolgiano's 

 Gold Tag Turf Food is carefully 

 formulated to provide complete feeding 

 for lawns. It is non-acid-forming, and 

 each bag has full directions for proper 

 application. KXJ lbs. S3.95; 25 lbs. 

 SI. 45. 



B0L61AKK)'S 

 X.0 7: 



tURF 

 FOOD. 



PLANT FOOD FOR YOUR LAWN 



Grass, like every other plant, requires food, and regular 

 feeding insures success. 



Bolgiano's Gold Tag Turf Food and the nationally known 

 Loma, Milorganite, Vigoro and W'izard Brand Sheep Manure 

 are all excellent lawn-foods and if used regularly will keep your 

 lawn looking as you want it. 



Get a supply of one of these when you buy your grass seed 

 and always keep a supply on hand to apply when needed. 



For prices on these lawn-foods and other fertilizers see fer- 

 tilizer pages in back of catalog. 



PAMPHLET, "How to Make a Beautiful Lawn," free on re- 

 quest with every purchase of Lawn Seed. 



For other grasses and Planting Chart see pages 25 and 26 

 ALL PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE 



