TRIVETT’S 
FINE BENT GRASSES 
Should not be sown too heavily, about half 
the usual quantity of other grasses 
FOR OTHER SEPARATE NAMED GRASSES - 
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The great popularity of golf has brought the Fine Bent Grasses into prominence through their almost universal use on putting greens 
in the northern half of the country. 
The Bent Grasses are native to acid soils but will thrive over a wide range of soils though naturally favoring those toward the acid side. 
Where soils are chiefly alkaline, a fertilizer high in nitrogen, and preferably with an acid reaction, is a great advantage in maintaining 
good bent turf. Recent experiments have shown that Vigoro fertilizer is capable of maintaining bent turf in the very finest condition. 
Golf clubs use sulphate of ammonia, which has an acid reaction and is high in nitrogen, but is not a complete fertilizer and may burn 
the grass if used carelessly. 
These Bent Grasses, particularly Prince Edward Island Bent, are not temperamental and will stand a lot of hard usage if given reasonable 
care and good fertilizer. A new Bent lawn should have at least 3 inches of fine top soil over a well drained subsoil. Fertilizer should 
be applied at the rate of 25 lbs. to 1000 square feet at least a week before seeding. Bent Seed should be mixed with fine sand or com¬ 
mercial humus (5 parts of sand to 1 part of seed) for even distribution. If sown too thickly it may damp off. 
Most turf weeds are discouraged by acid-reacting fertilizers and their continued use not only encourages Bent Grass but makes the 
weed problem much simpler, and will help greatly to eliminate Summer grass or Crab grass. 
The Bent Grasses are inexpensive when the amount sown to the square foot is taken into consideration. There are about 5,000,000 
seeds to the pound. 
For new seeding sow about 3 lbs. (mixed with 1 peck of sand) to 1000 square feet. For old lawns or reseeding, 1 to 2 lbs. will be 
sufficient. 
For Spring seeding, we advise 10 per cent Italian or Domestic Rye Grass as a nurse crop on lawns only. The Rye Grass dies out in a 
year’s time. Fertilize two or three times during the season at the rate of 25 lbs. to 1000 square feet and see that the fertilizer is watered 
into the soil and does not stay on the grass. 
CERTIFIED PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND BENT 
SEED 
(Agrostis tenuis in Canada—capillaris or vulgaris in the United States) 
Average purity 90 to 95 per cent. An extra hardy strain of 
Colonial Bent grown on Prince Edward Island under very severe 
Winter conditions. Certified and sealed in 50-lb. bags by the 
Canadian Department of Agriculture. Smaller quantities resealed 
by us. Grows upright and spreads by underground root stocks. 
Almost immune to small brown patch. 
Prince Edward Island Bent is the ideal bent grass for lawns be¬ 
cause it requires less cutting, less water, and less top dressing 
than the creeping varieties. It requires little attention except 
weeding. 
100 lbs. $155.00 50 lbs. .$80.00 10 lbs. $17.50 
5 lbs. $9.50 1 lb. $1.95 
CERTIFIED NEW BRUNSWICK CREEPING 
BENT 
(Agrostis stolonifera var. compacta) 
Seed production very limited. A new variety of true creeping 
Bent, spreading by stolons or runners. Finer in texture than 
Seaside Bent and most commercial strains. 
The demand is expected to be much greater than the supply. 
Certified and sealed in 10-lb. bags by the Canadian Department 
of Agriculture. Similar to Coos or Seaside Bent in general habit 
of growth. 
10 lbs. $28.00 5 lbs. $15.00 1 lb. $3.25 
CERTIFIED VELVET BENT SEED 
(Agrostis canina) 
A very limited quantity of pure Velvet Creeping Bent is grown on 
Prince Edward Island and produces what is probably the finest 
turf known. Fields are inspected 90 per cent as to variety, but 
due to the aggressive character of P. E. I. Bent (Agrostis tenuis) 
the recleaned seed is approximately 90 per cent Agrostis species 
of which 60 per cent to 70 per cent is pure Velvet Bent. Prince 
Edward Island is the only source of supply other than the small 
quantities sometimes found in German Mixed Bent. About 
10,000,000 seeds to the pound. 
Certified and sealed in 10 lb. bags by the Canadian Department 
of Agriculture. Smaller quantities resealed by us. Lb. $7.50 
CERTIFIED COOS CREEPING BENT OR 
SEASIDE BENT SEED 
(Agrostis maritima—sometimes Agrostis stolonifera maritima and 
Agrostis palustris) 
Average purity 98 to 99 per cent. The very highest quality 
grown in Coos County, Oregon, and certified and sealed in 50-lb. 
bags by the Oregon Department of Agriculture. A true, stoloni- 
ferous or creeping Bent, spreading rapidly by means of stolons or 
runners. Makes ideal putting green turf. 
On lawns, will spread more quickly than upright, non-creeping 
sorts but requires more water and frequent cutting. If neglected 
it will form a tangled surface growth. Coos or Seaside Bent is 
in great demand by golf clubs as it is much cheaper and more 
satisfactory than many vegetative strains. 
100 lbs. $135.00 50 lbs. $68.00 10 lbs. $14.00 
5 lbs. $7.50 1 lb. $1.60 
Remember—The Bent grasses require slightly more attention and 
care than the common grasses on alkaline soils as they are growing 
wider rather artificial conditions. 
Prince Edward Island Bent is native to the drier places and Coos 
Bent to moist locations. Each thrives best as native conditions 
are approximated. 
SOUTH GERMAN BENT 
A natural mixture, chiefly Colonial Bent, containing sometimes 
a slight amount of Creeping Bent and a somewhat larger quantity 
of Velvet Bent. No two lots alike and often contains Red Top. 
Those desiring some Velvet Bent in their lawns and who do not 
object to a mixed surface of many strains can sow German Bent 
to advantage. 
Superfine. 
Recleaned. 
100 lbs. $125.00 
5 lbs. $7.00 
100 lbs. $105.00 
5 lbs. $6.00 
50 lbs. $63.00 
1 lb. $1.50 
50 lbs. $53.00 
1 lb. $1.25 
10 lbs. $13.00 
10 lbs. $10.75 
RHODE ISLAND BENT OR COLONIAL BENT 
New Zealand grown. Also known as Colonial Bent or Browntop 
(Agrostis tenuis, capillaris or vulgaris). Botanically the same as 
Prince Edward Island Bent but grown under mild Winter condi¬ 
tions. Not certified but usually high in purity. Definite charac¬ 
teristics as to hardiness and freedom from disease not fully estab¬ 
lished. We offer seed 98 to 99 per cent in purity. 
100 lbs. $125.00 50 lbs. $63.00 10 lbs. $13.00 
5 lbs. $7.00 1 lb. $1.50 
Delivery prepaid anywhere in U. S. A. on all Grass Seeds 
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