Holmes' Lawn Grass. 
Holmes' Lawn Grass. An unequalled mix¬ 
ture for a beautiful lawn. 
Lawn Grass Seed 
Holmes’ Lawn Grass 
This mixture is positively the very best, mixed by ourselves and con¬ 
taining the very finest, fanciest, cleanest grade of grasses. The results 
it produces by reason of its superior lasting qualities are most satis¬ 
factory. Holmes’ Lawn Seed is for the man who puts the proper value 
on his lawn as the setting for his home, who is willing to pay the 
price for a good lawn, and gets that for which he pays. If you want 
results, sow Holmes’ Lawn Seed for lawns of lasting beauty. Sow 
1 pound of Holmes’ Lawn Seed to an area of 10 x 30 feet or 300 
square feet; 100 to 150 pounds are required to sow an acre. lib., 50c; 
5 lbs., $2.35; 10 lbs., $4.50; 100 lbs., $40.00. (25 lbs., or more supplied 
at the 100-lb. rate). 
Holmes’ Terrace Lawn Grass 
A special mixture of grasses best suited for sowing on terraces and em¬ 
bankments. Grasses that produce long, strong, spreading roots, thus 
preventing heavy rains from washing them out; that will withstand 
drought and exposure, thrive on shallow soils, and at the same time 
produce a rich, velvety green turf throughout the season. lib., 50c; 
5 lbs., $2.35; 10 lbs., $4.50; 100 lbs., $40.00. (25 lbs. or more supplied 
at the 100-lb. rate). 
Holmes’ Bent Grass Mixture 
For those who desire a lawn similar to a Putting Green we now offer 
our Superior Bent Grass Mixture which is composed of the finest 
grasses obtainable, consisting chiefly of the leading varieties of 
Bent grasses, which are the foundation of the best Bent Lawns. We 
recommend sowing at the rate of one pound to a space 15 x 20 feet, 
or 300 square feet. Lb., $1.00; 5 lbs., $4.85; 10 lbs., $9.50; 25 lbs., 
$23.00; 100 lbs., $90.00. 
For a velvet-smoth lawn, use Holmes' Bent 
Grass Mixture. 
Bailie Lawn Bake. This tool, fitted with 
24 teeth, made from flat spring steel, 
is so well constructed and of such 
superior material that we believe it 
to be the best lawn rake available. 
$1.75. 
Holmes’ Shadylawn Grass 
It is not so hard to get a good turf under the trees, providing the proper 
mixture of lawn seed is used. A liberal use of Sacco or Loma is very 
helpful. Sow Holmes’ Shadylawn early in the spring or early fall and 
roll thoroughly. Renew the lawn in fall or spring with half the amount 
of seed used for the new lawn. Lb., 60c; 5 lbs., $2.85; 10 lbs., $5.50; 
100 lbs., $50.00. (25 lbs. or more supplied at the 100-lb. rate). 
KENTUCKY BLUE GBASS (Poa pratensis). It is a true perennial, last¬ 
ing indefinitely and improving every year. Kentucky Blue Grass has 
creeping, underground stems; leaf blades very narrow; color a deep 
vivid green. It is one of the very best grasses for lawns and fair¬ 
ways in the North and succeeds well on all soils. Sow 1 lb. to 200 
square feet. Lb., 40c; 5 lbs., $1.85; 10 lbs., $3.50. 
CBEEPING BENT (Astoria True Bent). State certified. Makes a splend¬ 
id lawn and golf grass. Requires less top dressing. The distinctive 
feature of this species is its compact, creeping root-stems. It is of 
rapid growth and spreading habit; the roots form a strong enduring 
turf which withstands hard usage. Does well on all soils, particularly 
on light, moist land. Lime should not be used where this seed is 
planted. Sow 1 lb. to 100 sq. ft. Lb., $1.50; 5 lbs., $7.35; 10 lbs., 
$14.50; 25 lbs., $35.00; 100 lbs., $140.00. 
WHITE CLOVEB. The best for lawns, as it remains green throughout 
the season. Sow 10 to 12 pounds per acre. Lb., 65c, postpaid. 
Peat Moss 
Whether you grow for pleasure or for profit, JUSTRITE Garden Peat 
Moss will help you get better results. Gardeners, Florists, Landscape 
Architects and Greens Keepers everywhere have found from actual ex¬ 
perience that they have greater success with JUSTRITE. It absorbs 
moisture and acts as a reservoir in feeding it 
steadily to the thirsty plant roots. Peat Moss 
is cell-like in structure—like a honey comb. It 
will absorb more than ten times its own weight 
in water. Is pure organic matter. It decays to 
build up humus in the soil, being free from weed 
seeds, insects, or fungus, it is clean, odorless and 
easy to work. JUSTRITE Peat Moss is inexpen¬ 
sive to buy and economical to use. Invaluable 
for shrubs, ferns and bulbs. For lawns, sprinkle over the lawn several 
times during the season. 22-bushel bale, $3.25. Sufficient to cover 250 sq. 
feet 1 inch deep. 
GUMEINGEB LAWN BAKE. The teeth are of flexible durable rubber 
that adjust themselves to ground irregularities. Rakes clean over 
rough, uneven surfaces. Will not uproot nor tear the grass, neither 
can the teeth become clogged. 20 -inch, $1.25. 
LAWNCOMB. This rake is made with flat steel teeth and a one-piece 
steel frame. Combs the lawn of the smallest particles. Fitted with 
an 18-inch head. $1.15. 
Grass Seeds on This Page Will Be DELIVEBED FREE by Mail, Express 
or Freight at Our Option. We make a Specialty of Lawn Grass Seed 
Mixtures and Separate Grasses for all Soils and Situations. 
THE HOLMES SEED COMPANY, CANTON, OHIO 
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