SEED FOR GOLF CLUBS 
Special Mixtures for Putting Green and Fairway 
It has been our privilege to furnish many golf clubs with their requirements of seed for putting 
greens and fairways. We are also prepared to quote on special formulas as designated or on the 
named varieties which are used extensively in the best mixtures. 
“Riverside”—the beautiful municipal golf course of Portland, Maine 
It was our privilege to furnish seed for this very successful new course 
To the Chairman of the “Greens Committee” 
Success with your greens and fairways depends upon the quality of the seeds. We have special¬ 
ized for years in “Sterling Quality” superior grass seeds, offering the highest quality of pure, clear, 
clean seeds, with the highest germination and purity that it is possible to produce. If there are 
special fancy grasses which you require, we will be pleased to quote and obtain such seeds for you on 
short notice. May we refer you to our offerings below. 
Allen, Sterling & Lothrop 
Chewing’s Fescue. A creeping rooted species 
forming a close, lasting turf of fine bladed grass. 
Especially adapted for dry sandy soils and re¬ 
sists drought. Used on putting greens seeding 8 
lbs. to 1000 square feet. Prices on application. 
Creeping Bent This soft leaved grass, which 
spreads from underground stolons is the ideal 
grass for putting greens where an even, uniform 
dense, firm sod is desired. It is adapted to dif¬ 
ferent soils and will withstand dry weather. 
Prices on application. 
Kentucky Blue Grass. Starts slowly but when 
once established it lasts indefinitely. The high 
grade 21 pound seed we are offering is ideal for 
fairways and lawns when used in combination 
with other grasses. Postpaid, 1 lb. 45c; 5 lbs. 
$2.10; f.o.b. Portland, 25 lbs. $10.00. 
Pacey’s Perennial Rye. A very desirable grass 
for planting where quick results are desired. It 
thrives on any type of soil, that is not water 
sogged. Excellent for lawns where an immedi¬ 
ate green ground cover is required. Postpaid, 
1 lb. 30c; 5 lbs. $1.25; f.o.b. Portland, 25 lbs. $5.00. 
Golf Red Top. This is a super-strain of the 
highest quality Red Top with a purity of 98% or 
better. This with Kentucky Blue Grass makes 
the ideal combination for a fairway. Postpaid, 
1 lb. 45c; 5 lbs. $2.10; f.o.b. Portland, 25 lbs. $10.00. 
Rough Stalked Meadow (Poa trivialis). A 
splendid grass of spreading, thickly matting, 
stoloniferous species, with narrow, flat, dark 
green leaf blades. Adapted for shady places and 
will form a turf where other grasses fail. Price 
on application. 
NOTICE—Prices subject to market changes. 
Allen, Sterling and Lothrop, Portland, Maine [ 21 ] For larger quantities, please write for quotations 
