Burpee's Famous Lawn Grass Seeds 
A beautiful lawn from Burpee's Fcrdhook Finest Lawn Grass Seed 
6145 Burpee’s Fcrdhook 
Finest Lawn Grass Seed 
Best All-Purpose Mixture, especially prepared 
from the highest quality seeds that can be pro¬ 
duced. It makes a smooth, green, velvety lawn 
with a thick bottom, free from clumps. Only the 
very best fine-leaved and deep-rooted varieties of 
the most suitable grasses for making an even, 
thick mass of sod are used in this mixture. Sure 
to produce the best results under average condi¬ 
tions of soil and climate. A small quantity of 
white clover is included but we can furnish the 
mixture without it, if desired, at the same price. 
V 2 lb. 25jzf; lb. 45jz t; 2 lbs. 80^; 5 lbs. $1.75; 
10 lbs. $3.25; 15 lbs. $4.05; 25 lbs. $6.50; 
50 lbs. $12.75; 100 lbs. or more @ 25fi per lb. 
6147 Golf Links 
Only fine-bladed grasses which will withstand frequent 
close cutting and heavy trampling are used in this mixture. 
Particularly suited for fairways and lawns subject to hard 
use. It is free from weed seed and contains no White Clover. 
1/2 lb. 20 fl-, lb. 35?!; 2 lbs. 65?!; 5 lbs. $1.50; 10 lbs. $2.75; 
15 lbs. $3.30; 25 lbs. $5.25; 50 lbs. $10.25; 
100 lbs. or more @ 20^ per lb. 
6152 Permagreen Grass 
Splendid mixture that will give a deep emerald-green sod 
of velvety texture. It is a blend of high-grade grasses that 
will make a beautiful and enduring lawn. 
V 2 lb. 20?!; lb. 35?!; 2 lbs. 65^; 5 lbs. $1.50; 1C lbs. $2.75; 
15 lbs. $3.30; 25 lbs. $5.25; 50 lbs. $10.25; 
100 lbs. or more @ 20?! per lb. 
The best time to start your lawn, or to repair it, is 
during the cool weather of early spring, for that is 
when grass grows most successfully and gets its 
strength to withstand the hot, dry weather that 
comes later. Why not plan now to have the luxurious 
lawn that will add so much to the beauty of your 
home? Our seed is pure, clean, heavy and free from 
chaff. Sow 1 lb. of seed to 200 sq. ft.; 100 to 150 
lbs. per acre. 
6158 Putting Greens 
Composed of several varieties of Bent Grasses with 
a preponderance of Creeping Bent. It makes a 
smooth, even turf that will withstand frequent close 
cutting and intense trampling. The seed offered is 
of the highest grade. % lb. 70?!; lb. $1.25; 
2 lbs. $2.40; 5 lbs. $5.75; 10 lbs. $11.00; 
15 lbs. $15.30; 25 lbs. $25.25; 50 lbs. $50.00; 
100 lbs. or more @ 95^ per lb. 
6149 Shady Nook 
A specially prepared mixture suited for planting under shade 
trees or in shaded corners where the general mixtures usu¬ 
ally do not thrive. Shady Nook is composed of choice 
clean seed of the finest and most costly grasses adapted 
to shady locations. % lb. 35?!; lb. 60?!; 2 lbs. $1.15; 
5 lbs. $2.75; 10 lbs. $5.25; 15 lbs. $7.25; 25 lbs. $11.50; 
50 lbs. $22.75; 100 lbs. or more @ 45?! per lb. 
6146 Sunny South Lawn 
This splendid mixture of several grasses including Bermuda 
is suited for southern lawns where the general mixtures 
usually fail to give good results. With good care and 
regular watering this blend will make a beautiful lawn even 
in hot and dry locations. V 2 lb. 20?!; lb. 35?!; 2 lbs. 65?!; 
5 lbs. $1.50; 10 lbs. $2.75; 15 lbs. $3.30; 25 lbs. $5.25; 
50 lbs. $10.25; 100 lbs. or more @ 20?! per lb. 
6144 Terrace Sod 
Terraces, embankments, and slopes require a special mix¬ 
ture of grasses which are deep rooted, or have strong, 
spreading roots to hold the soil firmly and prevent it from 
washing away. Burpee’s Terrace Sod is a blend of the 
best of such grasses. l / 2 lb. 30?!; lb. 5G£; 2 lbs. 90d; 
5 lbs. $2.00; 10 lbs. $3.75; 15 lbs. $4.95; 25 lbs. $7.75; 
50 lbs. $15.25; 100 lbs or more @ 30?! per lb. 
6154 Burpee's Special Bent 
Special mixture of imported and domestic Bent Grasses. 
Your lawn, seeded with this mixture and properly cared for, 
will be as beautiful as a putting green. l / 2 lb. 70?!; lb. $1.25; 
2 lbs. $2.40; 5 lbs. $5.75; 10 lbs. $11.00; 15 lbs. $15.30; 
25 lbs. $25.25; 50 lbs. $50.00; 
100 lbs. or more @ 95per lb. 
6113 White Dutch Clover 
Gardeners who prefer an extra heavy growth of Clover in 
their lawn should add this at the rate of 4 ozs. to every 
2 lbs. of grass seed. Sow separately in order to effect an even 
distribution. 4 ozs. 20ti; Vi lb. 35?!; lb. 60 ft; 2 lbs. $1.15; 
5 lbs. $2.75; 10 lbs. $5.00; 15 lbs. $8.45; 25 lbs. $10.50; 
50 lbs. $20.50; IOC lbs. or more @ 40£ per lb. 
GRASSES FOR SPECIAL PURPOSES 
6114 Bermuda Grass 
For lawns and pasture on dry soils of the Gulf States 
l/ 2 lb. 30?!; lb. 55?!; 2 lbs. $1.00; 5 lbs. $2.35; 
10 lbs. or more @ 45?! per lb. 
6115 Creeping Bent 
Ideal for lawn grass mixtures and putting green turf. 
1/2 lb. 70?!; lb. $1.25; 2 lbs. $2.40; 5 lbs. $5.75; 
10 lbs. or more @ $1.10 per lb. 
6119 English Rye Grass 
For pasture and meadows; also a fine Lawn Grass. 
1/2 lb. 20?!; lb. 35?!; 2 lbs. 65?-; 5 lbs. $1.50; 
10 lbs. or more @ 25?! per lb. 
6125 Italian Rye Grass 
Used for quick lawn or pastures. Likes a moist soil. 
Vi lb. 20?!; lb. 30?!; 2 lbs. 55?!; 5 lbs. $1.25; 
10 lbs. or more @ 20?! per lb. 
6127 Kentucky Blue Grass 
For lawn purposes. It thrives almost everywhere. 
1/2 lb. 25?!; lb. 40d; 2 lbs. 75?!; 5 lbs. $1.75; 
10 lbs. or more @ 30^ per lb. 
6134 Red or Chewing Fescue 
Excellent for sowing on sandy soil and in shaded places. 
1/2 lb. 35?<; lb. 60?!; 2 lbs. $1.10; 5 lbs. $2.60; 
10 lbs. or more @ 50?! per lb. 
6133 Red Top Grass 
Very popular for lawns and golf courses. Heavy, solid seed. 
1/2 lb. 25?!; lb. 40<<; 2 lbs. 75?!; 5 lbs. $1.75; 
10 lbs. or more @ 30?! per lb. 
6135 Rough Stalked Meadow 
Recommended for shady lawns and also a rich pasture grass. 
1/2 lb. 35?!; lb. 6C?!; 2 lbs. $1.10; 5 lbs. $2.60; 
10 lbs. or more @ 50?! per lb. 
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