FIFTIETH BIRTHDAY 
CHAS. C. NAVLET CO. 
LAWN GRASS SEEDS AND TURF MIXTURES 
See "How to Make a Lawn" (Page 60) 
BENT, GOLF-A-LAWN (Agrostis stolenifera Astoriana) 
This strain has a wide range of adaptability and is 
especially suited to the heavier soils. It spreads from 
underground creeping roots which produce a splendid 
upright growth of fine texture and of a rich green 
color. Makes a permanent turf which will stared hard 
usage. Unexcelled in combination with other turf¬ 
forming grasses for the home lawn, such as is to be 
found in our A-l Mixture. Especially fine for Putting 
Greens, Bowling Greens, Athletic Field Mixtures and 
Estates. Certified Seed: 1 lb., $2.00; 10 lbs., $17.50. 
(Sow 1 lb. to 350-500 sq. ft. of area). 
BENT, SEASIDE (Agrostis stolenifera maritima)— 
Often referred to as Coos County Bent, Cocoos Bent. 
A true, stoliniferous, creeping bent. As its name im¬ 
plies, it thrives in the lighter soils adjacent to the sea 
coast. Makes a splendid, permanent turf either used 
alone or in combination with other turf-forming 
grasses. Certified Seed: 1 lb., $2.00; 10 lbs., $17.50. 
(Sow 1 lb. to 350-500 sq. ft. of area). 
BLUE GRASS, KENTUCKY (Poa pratensis)—Produces 
a firm, velvety, elastic turf of deep, vivid green. 
Thrives in open situation away from Summer Fogs. 
Roots deeply, forming a permanent turf on the heavier 
types of soils. Gold Seal triple-recleaned; plump, heavy 
seed pods, purest and highest germinating seed possible 
to secure: 1 lb., 75c; 10 lbs., $6.50. (Sow 1 lb. to 225 
sq. ft. of area). Extra Fancy Seed, specially recleaned: 
1 lb., 65c; 10 lbs., $6.00. (Use 1 lb. to 175 sq. ft. of 
area.) 
CHEWINGS FESCUE (Festuca rubra var., fallax)—A 
hardy, low-growing grass, producing very fine, needle¬ 
like spears which rarely exceed 6 inches in height. 
Dense, turf-forming habit. Very hardy on the thin or 
poorer types of gravelly and sandy soils. Does well in 
sun or partial shade. 1 lb., $1.10; 10 lbs., $10.00. (Sow 
1 lb. to 150 sq. ft. of area.) 
CREEPING FESCUE True Red (Festuca rubra var., 
genuina)—A scarce and superior strain of true Creep¬ 
ing Fescue, somewhat similar in appearance to Chew- 
ings Fescue, but with slender creeping rootstocks by 
which it spreads to form a very rich, dark green, vel¬ 
vety turf—unquestionably one of the most beautiful of 
any of the grasses. Particularly adapted to growing on 
sandy loams, but succeeds well on clay loams or even 
on clays. Does well in sun or partial shade. 1 lb., $1.50; 
10 lbs., $12.50. (Sow 1 lb. to 150 sq. ft. of area.) 
ROUGH STALKED MEADOW (Poa trivialis)—A 
spreading species with narrow, flat, dark green leaves, 
similar to Kentucky Blue Grass, to which it is related. 
Starts quicker and spreads faster to form a permanent 
turf, in a shaded position. 1 lb., 70c; 10 lbs. $6.50. (Sow 
1 lb. to 150 sq. ft. of area.) 
RED TOP (Agrostis alba)—Gives a quick growth and 
succeeds in all soils, doing best on moist soils. Used 
in blends with other grasses. 1 lb., 45c; 10 lbs., $4.00. 
(Sow 1 lb. to 350 sq. ft. of area.) 
RYE, PACEY’S PACIFIC RYE (Lolium perenne)— 
Valuable in lawn as a nurse grass and where quick 
results are desired. Leaves narrow, flat and smooth, 
the under side being glossy. Is also known in the Bay 
District as Pacific Rye. It is a short seeded type, more 
desirable than Australian Rye. 1 lb., 35c; 10 lbs., $3.00; 
20 lbs., $5.00. (Sow 1 lb. to 100 sq. ft. of area.) 
WHITE CLOVER (Trifolium repens)—Of dwarf habit, 
making an excellent turf that stands constant tramp¬ 
ing. Used considerably in mixtures as a nurse crop as 
it germinates rapidly. 1 lb., 70c; 10 lbs., $6.50; 20 lbs., 
$11.00. (Sow 1 lb. to 200-300 sq. ft. of area.) 
PLEASE NOTE: Write for prices on larger quantities; 
Grass seed prices fluctuate with the market and are not 
guaranteed. Please turn to “Lawn Care,” Planter’s Guide. 
LAWN MIXTURES 
There are many advantages in securing carefully exe¬ 
cuted formulas of turf and lawn grass mixtures for 
definite exposures and soil conditions. No one grass, or 
grass seed mixture will thrive under all exposures sur¬ 
rounding a home, especially if there are hedges or trees 
to create shade. 
Species of grasses vary in their range of adaptation 
to soil and climate and exposure; consequently, it 
stands to reason that, using several congenial grasses 
together, the chances of. securing a good permanent 
turf are correspondingly increased. 
Single strain lawns, of Bent, or Fescue, require con¬ 
siderably more attention than the average Home Gar¬ 
dener cares to or has the time to give them, inasmuch 
as each type of lawn grass seed has its good and its 
poor or rest periods. 
A-l SPECIAL TURF MIXTURE—Contains a portion 
of Bent in combination with other fine-leaved, turf¬ 
forming, long-lived grasses. Improves with age. No 
Rye or Clover. We offer this as the best blend possible 
to obtain for a permanent turf. Unexcelled. 1 lb., $1.25; 
10 lbs., $12.00. (Sow 1 lb. to 250 sq. ft. of area.) 
GOLDEN GATE MIXTURE IMPROVED—A popular 
mixture of hardy grasses with a little Clover, which 
grows quickly and stands considerable abuse. Thrives 
in light and medium heavy soils. 1 lb., 50c; 10 lbs., 
$4.50. (Sow 1 lb. to 100 sq. ft. of area.) 
NAVLET’S EMERALD GREEN TURF MIXTURE— 
A carefully blended mixture of permanent fine leaved 
deep green grasses without Bent, Clover or Rye. Will 
make a hardy, green turf the year round. Satisfactory 
for sun and half-shaded situations. 1 lb., 75c; 10 lbs., 
$7.00. (Sow 1 lb. to 175 sq. ft. of area.) 
NAVLET’S SAN JOSE HIGH SCHOOL LAWN MIX¬ 
TURE—A combination of ruggedness with a smooth, 
velvety appearance is given by this sturdy mixture. 
Thrives in heavy soil, where summers are hot. 1 lb., 
75c; 10 lbs., $7.00. (Sow 1 lb. to 150 sq. ft. of area.) 
PANAMA-PACIFIC LAWN GRASS—Our own care¬ 
fully blended mixture with Clover of varieties which 
produce a thick velvety lawn, permanent and hardy 
in most soils. This mixture is one of our best sellers 
and has proven extremely satisfactory. 1 lb., 60c; 10 
lbs., $5.00. (Sow 1 lb. to 150 sq. ft. of area.) 
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SHADY LAWN GRASS—This is a special blend of 
shade-loving grasses for lawns facing the North with¬ 
out much sunshine and shady spots under trees and 
places where there is little direct sunlight. It will quickly 
produce an abundant and even growth of beautiful deep 
green grass. 1 lb., 70c; 10 lbs., $6.50. (Sow 1 lb. to 175 
sq. ft. of area.) 
LIPPIA PLANTS—This creeping lawn plant solves the 
problem of maintaining a beautiful lawn through the 
dry California Summer. Requires little or no water. 
Resembles Clover in appearance. Comes in slabs, 
enough to plant 100 square feet, (plants one foot 
apart). $1.25 per slab, shipped at purchaser’s expense. 
BERMUDA GRASS Devil Grass (Cynodon dactylon)— 
Forms abundant creeping underground stems. Thrives 
in all types of soil when well-drained. Shows a notable 
preference for compact soils such as clays and clay 
loams. Thrives in interior valleys.. Turns brown in 
winter. Will not germinate excepting under several 
weeks of hot, humid weather. 1 lb., 50c; 10 lbs., $4.50. 
(Sow 1 lb. to 300 sq. ft. of area.) 
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