THE PARK NURSERIES 
Saint Paul 
HOLM & OLSON. Inc. 
USE H. & O. "HIGH-TEST" GRASS SEED 
The Best Seed for a Perfect Lawn 
OOD lawns logically follow the use of clean, pure seed of 
high germination test when properly sown and cared for. 
H. & O. High Test seed is dependably good—the best in 
quality we can secure and is the result of our experience of years 
in the actual making of lawns. 
In our seed mixtures you will not find any cheap annual or 
short-lived grasses such as timothy. These undesirable annuals 
are often used to make mixtures that can be sold at a low price and 
the purchaser, who has spent much valuable time and labor in 
preparing his ground, learns too late that cheap seed can only mean 
a temporary, unsatisfactory lawn. Use the best seed obtainable 
and enjoy the proper results from your work and efforts. 
AMOUNT TO SOW—Allow one pound of seed to every 200 
square feet of new lawn area. For re-seeding on old lawns one 
pound of seed to 400 square feet will be sufficient. 
Sow "Velvet Sod"—the best grass seed. 
Prices are given lor seed packed and ready to ship, 
lor parcel post if shipment of seed by mail is wanted. 
Please add 6c per lb. 
H. & O. EXTRA RECLEANED GRASS SEED 
VELVET SOD SEED 
An unequalled mixture for a beautiful lawn. Velvet Sod 
Lawn Seed is a careful mixture of permanent fine-bladed and 
rich green grasses that will produce a smooth, velvety sod. 
It is specially prepared to meet the climatic conditions of our 
northern states. Its high weight of 27 lbs. per bushel clearly in¬ 
dicates its purity and freeness from chaff and adulteration. We 
use this seed on our own gardening contracts and recommend 
it highly. 
1 lb. 50c; 5 lbs. $2.25; 10 lbs. $4.25; 20 lbs. $8.00 
SHADY-SIDE SEED 
A lawn can be made in areas of semi-shade or shade during 
part of the day when grasses suited to such conditions are used. 
Where ordinary grasses will not grow we suggest sowing this 
special "shady-side" mixture which contains varieties naturally 
tolerant to shade. (Extra attention to fertilizing and watering 
is very important under these conditions and a light re-seeding 
in the spring helps maintain the sod.) 
1 lb. 60c; 5 lbs. $2.50; 10 lbs. $4.75; 20 lbs. $9.00. 
TERRACE SEED 
On a slope the usual lawn mixtures are disappointing. For 
terraces we suggest this special mixture of spreading, deep root¬ 
ing grasses that are resistant to drought and will thrive under 
unfavorable conditions. 
1 lb. 60 cts.; 5 lbs. $2.50; 10 lbs. $4.75; 20 lbs. $9.00. 
"Velvet Sod" Seed makes a lawn of lasting beauty 
WHITE CLOVER 
The best imported white Dutch clover with small leaves and 
dense growth. Very often sown with other grasses, particularly 
in a new lawn, where it helps cover the ground, thicken the sod 
and so tends to crowd out weeds. 
Vz lb. 40c; 1 lb. 70c; 5 lbs. $3.00; 10 lbs. $5.50. 
KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS 
A beautiful grass that should be the main constituent of every 
good lawn here in the north. It is sometimes used alone but 
as it develops slowly it becomes better established if sown in 
a mixture. Our seed is a very choice grade of carefully re¬ 
cleaned, extra heavy seed with an average weight of 21 lbs. 
per bushel. 
1 lb. 50c; 5 lbs. $2.25; 10 lbs. $4.25; 20 lbs. $8.00 
RED TOP GRASS 
Red Top is a fine-leaved grass that germinates and develops 
very quickly. It is of particular value in getting a new sod 
established. For a permanent lawn it should not be sown 
alone but with Blue Grass in a mixture. 
1 lb. 40c; 5 lbs. $1.50; 10 lbs. $2.75; 20 lbs. $5.00. 
CREEPING BENT GRASS 
Sea Side Bent—a true, unmixed creeping bent seed. It pro¬ 
duces a thick, low and close-growing turf for lawns and golf 
greens. (Creeping Bent sod requires often and close cutting 
and special attention in fertilizing.) 
1 lb. $1.60; 5 lbs. $7.75; 10 lbs. $15.00; 20 lbs. $29.40. 
ASK FOR OUR HELPFUL BOOKLET 
HOW TO MAKE and MAINTAIN A LAWN 
It gives practical information on the construction, seeding, 
fertilizing and care of a lawn. 
Mailed on request—without charge. 
Your inquiries are invited on matters of lawn-making, seed 
and fertilizer. We have a special service for golf clubs and 
park properties. 
SELECTED PEAT MOSS 
A Humus to Improve Soils 
Benefits both Sandy and Clay Soils 
A wonderful top-dressing for lawns and a splendid mulch 
to work around trees, evergreens, roses and shrubs. 
Price—per bag (about 3 bu.), 90 cts.; 2 bags, $1.50; 
3 bags, $2.00 
(1 bag covers 100 sq. ft. to depth of V 2 inch.) 
VISIT OUR DISPLAY GARDENS, ROCKERY AND POOL AT 1200 ST. CLAIR ST. 
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