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Individual Grass Varieties 
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These individual grasses are employed in the compounding of our mixtures for Fine Lawns, Golf Courses, Parks, Polo Fields, Play¬ 
grounds, Hay and Pasture Fields. Occasionally they are used alone when special conditions indicate that one sort only should be sown. 
We offer our seeds strictly as of proved maximum purity and maximum vitality. In other words, we do not allow them to leave our 
premises until the findings of our Analyst, supported by certificates of Federal and state testing stations, show the highest possible 
percentage of purity and germination. Purchasers may be assured of other points of superiority: botanical trueness, newness, high 
specific gravity, and, most important of all, practical freedom from seeds of harmful weeds. 
Large quantity users, such as Golf Clubs, Polo Fields, Parks, Cemeteries, etc., 
should write for special prices on quantity lots. 
Prices subject to market changes 
Agrostis Varieties or Bents 4,006,owuvfsS 1 * 
TRIPLE A BENT. In our opinion, the best type of Agrostis capillaris; produces a reinforced sod, 
stoloniferous, and with roots that penetrate to an exceptional depth. Under the close and 
constant mowing of a putting-green, it develops a turf akin to fine, silk-like Velvet Bent, and 
one which is bright in color, even under adverse conditions. Triple A Bent turf becomes green 
earlier in spring and retains its color later in autumn than other Bent grasses. Our seed has 
been remachined especially for the elimination of weed seeds, and it is remarkably free of them. 
It has been the outstanding plot in our trials for three seasons. Lb. $1.80, io lbs. $17, 
100 lbs. $160. 
SEASIDE BENT ( Agrostis palustris; A. maritima). Coos County Strain, which is especially 
suitable for fine putting-greens and carpet-like lawns. It is a quick-growing grass. The plant is 
dwarf and it multiplies rapidly by sending out runners or stolons in all directions; from these 
runners new plants are produced, and these, in turn, grow more runners and plants. The ten¬ 
dency, therefore, is for turf to become close and matted, and if the grass is damaged in any 
way, or when weeds are taken out, the turf heals over promptly. Often weeds are crowded out. 
Both in habit and in appearance the turf is very like one produced by “vegetating” or planting 
stolons of the Creeping Bent, while turf of Seaside Bent, obtained by sowing seed, possesses the 
same uniform rug-like appearance. Not all Seaside Bents are alike; the plants show consider¬ 
able variation, and it is necessary to obtain seed of known quality from a reliable source; our 
personal representative in the collecting areas passes on the seed supplied by us, knowing the 
actual plots from which each pound is gathered. Lb. $1.85, 10 lbs. $17.50, 100 lbs. $165. 
COLONIAL BENT ( Agrostis capillaris). Identical with native Rhode Island Bent. Makes 
Packed for protection, preservation, excellent turf on moist land, and is strictly permanent under close cutting. Our seed contains 
identification less than one-tenth of 1 per cent of weeds. Lb. $1.85, 10 lbs. $17.50, 100 lbs. $ 165 . 
Seaside Bent is now packed in 50-pound 
tin canisters, enclosed in strong wooden 
boxes. We pack Triple A Bent in similar 
containers. 
RHODE ISLAND BENT or COLONIAL BENT ( Agrostis capillaris). Native seed. Produces a 
turf of good color, fine texture, and with considerable resistance to drought, poor soil, and cold. 
We offer a fine strain of this species harvested in the United States. Lb. $1.65, 10 lbs. $15.50, 
100 lbs. $145. 
SOUTH GERMAN BENT or FIORIN. A natural mixture of Agrostis canina, A. capillaris, and 
A. palustris. Although the seeds are collected in Europe from plants which appear identical, analyses of German Bent and observation of 
experimental plots disclose the fact that the pure live seeds in good samples consist of three closely 
related valuable turf grasses, as much as 30 per cent Velvet Bent, 50 per cent Rhode Island or 
Colonial Bent, and 3 per cent Carpet or Creeping Bent. Under the name of German Creeping 
Bent, for many decades, good lawns and putting-greens have been sown with this seed, producing 
turf of fine texture and color. _, ,, ., 
Lb. 10 lbs. 100 lbs. 
FINE RECLEANED SEED. High germination.$2 00 $18 5° $170 00 
Choice Superfine Sample. For specialists’ use. Quantity limited. 215 20 00 185 00 
VELVET BENT ( Agrostis canina). A variety which is ideal for the finest lawns of all. This is the dwarf- 
est of the turf grasses, producing a sward of exquisite, silk-like texture and bright emerald color. Most 
of the finest putting-green turf that has been produced in America since golf courses were first con¬ 
structed consists of Velvet Bent. Only limited quantities of pure seed are procurable. Lb. $ 5 - 
RED-TOP ( Agrostis alba). A good pasture and hay grass and valuable as a nurse in lawns. If permitted 
to grow without cutting, it becomes large, but it is short-lived under mowing and does not become 
coarse if cut. Recommended as an ingredient in most mixtures. Lb. 10 lbs. 100 lbs. 
FINE RECLEANED SEED. High germination.$0 45 $4 00 $32 50 
Choice Superfine Sample. For specialists’ use. Quantity limited. 55 5 00 40 00 
Unhulled (Commercial grade). 35 3 00 20 00 
CREEPING BENT STOLONS ( Agrostis palustris) . Metropolitan and Washington Strains. See 
Page 3. 5 sq. ft. (plants 40 sq. ft. of lawn) $1.50, 25 sq. ft. $6, 100 sq. ft. $22.50, 1,000 sq. ft. $200. 
Turf of genuine Triple A Bent is fine and silk-like. Note the 12-inch root-growth and the reinforced sod; golf-balls are placed for comparison 
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