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THE WORLD FAMOUS 1924 INTERNATIONAL POLO MATCH AT MEADOWBROOK 
THE 1924 YALE-PRINCETON CLASSIC, PALMER STADIUM, PRINCETON UNIVERSITY 
_ Henderson’s — | j i aoe Grass Seed 
Famous — Sp orts Tur _ Mixtures 
For Athletic and Polo Fields, Parks, Baseball, Football Grounds, Etc. 
| Athletic Field “initia? 
On this page we show a few illustrations taken this year at some of America’s Henderson’s Athletic Field Grass Seed Mixture produces a close, compact 
foremost sporting events. It is significant that at all these important contests and densely matted turf of great resiliency, though free from slipperiness. 
Sports Turf was produced with Henderson’s Grass Seeds. The grasses are fine-leaved, deep-rooting and of an attractive, refreshing 
As it is the opinion of authorities on field sports, that a perfect turfisan green. The seed, if sown under proper conditions, should form a turf, ready 
: oe necessity hor pete play, and Decalise the Constant grilling of hard for mowing, in about four weeks from sowing. 
- foot-wear on a sports field demands a turf composed of a combination of deep- : r Sore . . 
rooting, fine-leaved grasses possessing extraordinary resistant and tenacious Many of the leading Athletic, Baseball and Football’ Fields are using this 
“qualities; it is for these reasons that Henderson’s Athletic Field Grass Seed grass seed mixture with complete satisfaction. Among which we may mention 
= =Mixtureis invariably chosen. 4 The Polo Grounds, New York, Ebbets Field, Brooklyn, Yale University, New 
7 conducting an Extensive Series of Experiments at our Trial Grounds Haven, Palmer Stadium, Princeton University, Culver Military Academy, etc. 
h combinations of grasses, and subjecting the resulting turf to a treatment Sow at the rate of to 150 pounds per acre. e 
rigorous as it would receive on any Athletic Field, we have developed a Sees ‘ 
mixture of grass seeds upon which we can confidently stake our reputation of Price of Henderson’s ‘‘Athletic Field Grass Mixture,’ per b., 55c., 100 Ibs 
eventy-eight years. : - $45.00. Write for special prices on large quantities. 
S, : Grass Seed Grass Seed 
Polo Field “vic — Tough Turf “timc 
: Used on the Leading American Polo Fields For T. “aC Cc tG d : 
‘This is a special blend of deep-rooting, fine-leaved, turf-forming Grasses, : We Geb oe! rts, Croque ee ep 
especially suited for Polo Grounds. This mixture forms a thick, strong 
mduring turf that will stand any amount of hard usage without showing 
ear and tear. It grows quickly, and if soil and conditions are at all favorable, 
h attention to rolling and mowing, should be ready for hard use in eight 
eeks from sowing. ; : = 
The refreshing green and the close turf—which have attracted the atten- 
on of hundreds of thousands of patrons of the principal Polo Grounds of 
the country—were produced by this special mixture of The Henderson Grass 
_ Seed. Among others we may mention, the Polo Grounds at Meadowbrook, 
_ where the famous international match was played last year; Newport, Lake- 
wood, Rockaway Hunt, Saratoga, also some of the leading Polo Fields in the 
Henderson’s Tough Turf Grass Seed is a blend of Grasses especially 
suited for the making of Grass Tennis Courts, Croquet Grounds, Bowling 
Greens, etc. The turf required for outdoor sports must be closely inter- 
woven, firm, elastic, smooth, and durable to stand the wear and tear. These 
requirements are met in Henderson’s Tough Turf Mixture, which is com- 
posed of fibrous, deep-rooting Grasses that spread and intermingle. The 
seeds are blended in the proper proportions to firm and maintain a tough 
matted sward, constantly green, even in dry weather. These varieties of 
Grasses, being low-growing and fine-leaved, require to be sown liberally if 
a playing turf is desired quickly; not less than one quart should be used for 
- z S 200 square feet, or six bushels per acre, although 50 per cent, more may be 
West. are Middle West. (See engraving.) used with advantage; half that quantity will do for renovating. 
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_ Price, perlb., 55c., 1001bs., $45.00. Write for special prices on large quantities. Price, 45c. qt., $1.50 for 4 quarts., $2.75 peck of 5 Ibs., $10.00 bu. of 20 Ibs. 
All Grass Seed Mixtures are delivered Transporiation Paid in the U.S. by express, freight or parcel post, at our option. 
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THE ANNUAL COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC MEET, HARVARD STADIUM THE N. Y. POLO GROUNDS DURING THE EXCITING 1924 WORLD SERIES 
The Making and Maintenance of Sports Turf is simplified if Henderson’s Modern Implements and Fertilizers are used. 
