VEGETABLES OF SPECIAL ME PIT 
Grass Seed for Shady Lawns 
Best for Seeding Under Trees 
Shady Spots Require Special Seed 
This mixture is composed of those kinds of grasses that grow best in 
shady places. These grasses will grow and make a good sod under trees 
and in the shade of buildings where the common kinds of lawn grass would 
not do well. 
This seed should be sown in the early spring or fall. Stir the ground 
thoroughly and rake smooth. Sow the seed at the rate of 1 lb. to 250-300 
square feet for new seeding or one half that amount to renew old lawns. 
A dressing of 4 lbs. of Vigoro to 100 sq. ft. raked in before seeding will 
be very beneficial. 
Lawn Grass for Shady Spots. 1 Lb. 65c; 5 Lbs. $3.00; 10 Lbs. $5.30; 
any greater quantity, 50c per Lb. transportation paid. 
Lawn Grass for Annual Seeding 
There are often places under large deciduous trees and shrubs which the 
sun cannot reach at any time during the day when the leaves are out. 
No grass of any kind will grow under such conditions for any length of 
time. The best thing for such places is to sow some quick growing grasses, 
either in the autumn when the leaves fall, or in the early spring before the 
leaves come out. The grass will then cover the ground and remain green 
late in the summer. The ground has to be reseeded each year. We can 
furnish a mixture of grasses which are the most suitable for this purpose. 
Please order by name as follows: 
Lawn Grass for Annual Seeding. 1 Lb. (enough for 200 sq. ft.), 
35c; 5 Lbs. $1.60; 10 Lbs. $3.00 transportation paid. 
SEPARATE VARIETIES OF GRASSES MOST SUITABLE FOR LAWNS 
The seed we offer in this fist is of the highest quality only. We do not handle inferior quality grass seeds. Samples will be gladly sent on request. 
SEASIDE CREEPING BENT. (Agr. Maritima.) Best for Putting 
Greens. Recognized tc be the best grass seed for putting greens. This 
is the true creeping type and forms a very dense sod ol beautiful dark 
green color, with narrow leaves. Will stand very close cutting and resist 
hard wear. We offer the true Seaside Creeping Bent. Sow 1 lb. to 200 sq. ft. 
Lb. $1.50; 10 Lbs. $13.50 transportation paid. 
RHODE ISLAND BENT. ( Agrostis Capillaris.) Also known as 
Colonial Bent and Prince Edward Island Bent. A very excellent 
grass where a fine close cut lawn is desired and is probably the most 
common of the bent grasses. Used to a large extent in fine lawn and 
greens mixtures. It will form an excellent sod and stand quite close 
mowing. It does well in rather poor and acid soil and being ol a semi- 
creeping habit will recover the ground after injury. Sow 1 lb. to 200 sq. ft. 
Lb. $1.40; 10 Lbs. $12.50 transportation paid. 
KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS. ( Poa Pratensis.) Fine for Lawns. One 
of the most popular grasses for lawns. Does well on high dry land and 
also moist places. It is very aggressive and spreads rapidly by means ol 
underground stems and makes a fine texture sod when cut at lawn length. 
It starts to grow early in the spring and maintains its green color until 
late in the fall. Kentucky Blue Grass is the “ backbone ” of most fine 
lawn mixtures. The standard weight per bushel of seed is 14 lbs. but the 
recleaned seed we sell weighs over 21 lbs. per measured bushel and is of 
the highest quality. 
Lb. 45c; 10 Lbs. $4.00 transportation paid. Not paid: 100 lbs. $32.00. 
FANCY RED TOP. (Agr. alba.) Use in Every Lawn Grass Mixture. 
A remarkably rapid growing and aggressive lawn grass. It does well on a 
large variety of soils and will withstand both drought conditions and wet 
ground. The grass thrives under moderate close cutting. This is an 
excellent kind of mix with Kentucky Blue grass for fine lawns and fair¬ 
ways. 
Lb. 40c; 10 Lbs. $3.20 transportation paid. Not paid: 100 Lbs. $24.00. 
THE ROYAL MISTIFIER is the best little lawn sprinkler we have 
ever seen. $1.00 transportation paid. See back of catalogue. 
VIGORO—Plant Food for Lawns 
Every one knows that it is necessary to feed lawns to keep them green 
and velvety. Vigoro is a scientifically balanced plant food that we have 
found most excellent for this purpose. It contains all the 
necessary elements for strong plant growth. It is odor¬ 
less, easy to apply and economical. 
Prices: 
7 | II 
12 oz. pkg. 
5 lb. pkg. 
■ Transportation paid ^ 
10 lb. pkg. 
25 lb. bag. 
Purchaser pays 
50 lb. bag. 
transportation 
100 1b. bag. 
$ .15 
.75 
.85 
1.50 
2.50 
4.00 
ROUGH STALKED MEADOW GRASS. ( Poa trivialis.) For Shady 
Spots. One of the few grasses that does well in shady spots and is re¬ 
sistant to drought. 11 forms a close compact sod, which greatly resembles 
Kentucky Blue Grass. This grass should be in all lawn mixtures for 
shady places. 
Lb. 50c; 10 Lbs. $4.50 transportation paid. 
CHEWINGS NEW ZEALAND FESCUE. (F. rubra fallax.) For places 
that get hard wear. Forms a fine leaved matlike sod which is resistant 
to hard wear. It does well on most all kinds of soil and in shady spots. 
Used extensively in putting green mixtures. We offer finest New Zealand 
seed. 
Lb. 75c; 10 Lbs. $6.80 transportation paid. Not paid: 25 Lbs. or 
more at 60c per Lb. 
PERENNIAL RYE GRASS. (Lolium perenne.) For Quick Covering. 
This grass will make a quick covering of bright green grass on new lawns 
and is valuable for this reason. It makes a good growth in a few weeks 
but will not make a permanent sod. For new seeding a mixture of 10% 
Rye grass may be safely used without smothering permanent kinds. 
Lb. 35c; 10 Lbs. $2.70 transportation paid. Not paid: 25 Lbs. or 
more at 18c per Lb. 
WHITE CLOVER FOR LAWNS 
WHITE CLOVER. Very valuable for use on lawns. The roots extend deep 
into the ground and consequently this clover stands drought well, re¬ 
maining green when other grasses dry up. This helps to keep the lawn 
green all summer, which is particularly important on dry sandy soil. 
Lb. 60c; 5 Lbs. or more 55c per Lb. transportation paid. 
Building and Care of Lawns 
We have published a phamphlet giving full directions for build¬ 
ing and care of lawns. 
We will send you a copy free on request. Ask for it. 
PEAT MOSS 
To Add Humus to Your Lawn 
Peat Moss is one of the best materials we know of to add necessary 
humus to your lawn. It is clean, odorless and has great water absorbing 
and retaining power. It is absolutely free from iveeds and for this reason 
is much preferable to manure. Peat Moss makes heavy land more friable 
and sandy soil hold moisture better. Dig it in the top 4 in. for new lawns. 
On established lawns—a dressing applied in the late fall and again in the 
spring is very beneficial. 
Price: Single large bale $2.75; 3 bales or more $2.60 per bale. Pur¬ 
chaser pays transportation. 
Single bale contains enough loose material tightly compressed to cover 
300 sq. ft. one inch deep. 
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