Shady Spots Require Special Seed 
LAWN GRASS—Continued 
Grass Seed for Shady Lawns 
Best for Seeding Under Trees 
This mixture is composed of those kinds of grasses that grow best in 
shady places. These grasses will grow and make a good sod under trees 
and in the shade of buildings where most lawn grass would not do well. 
This seed should be sown in the early spring or fall. Stir the ground 
thoroughly and rake smooth. Sow the seed at the rate of 1 lb. to 250-300 
square feet for new seeding or one half that amount to renew old lawns. 
A dressing of 4 lbs. of Vigoro to 100 sq. ft. raked in before seeding will 
be very beneficial. 
Lawn Grass for Shady Spots. 1 Lb. 50c; 5 Lbs. $2.25; 10 Lbs. $4.25; 
any greater quantity, 40c per Lb. transportation paid. 
Lawn Grass for Annual Seeding 
There are often places under large deciduous trees and shrubs which the 
sun cannot reach at any time during the day when the leaves are out. 
No grass of any kind will grow under such conditions for any length of 
time. The best thing for such places is to sow some quick growing grasses, 
either in the autumn when the leaves fall, or in the early spring before the 
leaves come out. The grass will then cover the ground and remain green 
until late in the summer. Ground that is heavily shaded nearly all the time 
has to be reseeded each year. We can furnish a mixture of grasses which 
are the most suitable for this purpose. Please order by name as follows: 
Lawn Grass for Annual Seeding. 1 Lb. (enough for 200 sq. ft.), 
25c; 5 Lbs. $1.85 transportation paid. 
SEPARATE VARIETIES OF GRASSES MOST SUITABLE FOR LAWNS 
The seed we offer in this list is of the highest quality only. We do not handle inferior quality grass seeds. Samples will be gladly sent on request. 
SEASIDE CREEPING BENT. ( Agr. Maritima.) Best for Putting 
Greens. Recognized to be the best grass seed for putting greens. This 
is the true creeping type and forms a very dense sod of beautiful dark 
green color, with narrow leaves. Will stand very close cutting and resist 
hard wear. We offer the true Seaside Creeping Bent. Sow 1 lb. to 300 sq. ft. 
Lb. $1.40; 10 Lbs. $13.50 transportation paid. 
RHODE ISLAND BENT. ( Agrostis Capillaris.) Also known as 
Colonial Bent and Prince Edward Island Bent. A very excellent 
grass where a fine close cut lawn is desired and is probably the most 
common of the bent grasses. Used to a large extent in fine lawn and 
greens mixtures. It will form an excellent sod and stand quite close 
mowing. It does well in rather poor and acid soil and being of a semi- 
creeping habit will recover the ground after injury. Sow 1 lb. to 300 sq. ft. 
Lb. $1.35; 10 Lbs. $12.50 transportation paid. 
KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS. ( Poa Pratensis.) Use in Every Lawn 
Grass Mixture. One of the most popular grasses for lawns. It does 
well on high dry land and also in moist places. It is very aggressive and 
spreads rapidly by means of underground stems and makes a fine texture 
sod when cut at lawn length. It starts to grow early in the spring and 
maintains its green color until late in the fall. Kentucky Blue Grass is 
the “ backbone” of most fine lawn mixtures. The standard weight per 
bushel of seed is 14 lbs. but the recleaned seed we sell weighs over 21 
lbs. per measured bushel and is of the highest quality. 
Lb. 35c; 10 Lbs. $3.00 transportation paid. Not paid: 100 lbs. $21.00. 
FANCY RED TOP. (Agr. alba.) Fine for Lawns. A remarkably rapid 
growing and aggressive lawn grass. It does well on a large variety of 
soils and will withstand both drought conditions and wet ground. The 
grass thrives under moderate close cutting. This is an excellent kind 
of mix with Kentucky Blue grass for fine lawns and fairways. 
Lb. 30c; 10 Lbs. $2.30 transportation paid. Not paid: 100 Lbs. $14.00. 
ROUGH STALKED MEADOW GRASS. (Poa trivialis.) For Shady 
Spots. This is one of the few grasses that does well in shady spots. 
It is also resistant to drought and forms a close compact sod, which 
greatly resembles Kentucky Blue Grass. This grass should be in all lawn 
grass mixtures for shady places. 
Lb. 45c; 10 lbs. $4.00 transportation paid. 
PEAT MOSS 
Adds Humus to Your Lawn 
Peat Moss is one of the best materials we know of to add necessary 
humus to your lawn. It is clean, odorless and has great water absorbing 
and retaining power. It is absolutely free from weeds and for this reason 
is much preferable to manure. Peat Moss makes heavy land more friable 
and sandy soil hold moisture better. Dig it in the top 4 in. for new lawns. 
On established lawns—a dressing applied in the late fall and again in the 
spring is very beneficial. 
Price: Single large bale $2.75; 3 bales or more $2.60 per bale. Pur¬ 
chaser pays transportation. 
Single bale contains enough loose material tightly compressed to cover 
300 sq. ft. one inch deep. 
CHEWINGS NEW ZEALAND FESCUE. (F. rubra fallax.) For places 
that get hard wear. Forms a fine leaved matlike sod which is resistant 
to hard wear. It does well on most all kinds of soil and in shady spots. 
Used extensively in putting green mixtures. We offer finest New Zealand 
seed. 
Lb. $1.10; 10 Lbs. $10.00 transportation paid. 
PERENNIAL RYE GRASS. ( Lolium perenne.) For Quick Covering. 
This grass will make a quick covering of bright green grass on new lawns 
and is valuable for this reason. It makes a good growth in a few weeks 
but will not make a permanent sod. For new seeding a mixture of 10% 
Rye grass may be safely used without smothering permanent kinds. 
Lb. 30c; 10 Lbs. $2.50 transportation paid. Not paid: 25 Lbs. or 
more at 16c per Lb. 
WHITE CLOVER FOR LAWNS 
WHITE DUTCH CLOVER. Very valuable for use on lawns. The roots 
extend deep into the ground and consequently this clover stands drought 
well, remaining green when other grasses dry up. This helps to keep 
the lawn green all summer, which is particularly important on dry sand 
soil. For lawns not more than 10% should be used. 
Lb. 55c; 5 Lbs. $2.50; 10 Lbs. $4.50 transportation paid. 
KENT OLD PASTURE Wild White Clover. This fine white clover 
resembles the Dutch White Clover in general appearance. However, it 
is slightly smaller in leaf and does not blossom so profusely. The plant 
is creeping in habit and has the ability to cover the ground rapidly. 
Wild White Clover stands close cutting and forms a thick dense sward. 
If sown with other grasses it will add nitrogen to the soil and help 
maintain the fertility keeping the lawns green thruout the summer. 
A mixture containing 4% Wild White Clover is sufficient to start it in 
the lawn. 
Lb. $2.00; 5 Lbs. $9.25; 10 Lbs. $18.00 transportation paid. 
VIGORO—Plant Food for Lawns 
Every one knows that it is necessary to supply lawns with plant food in 
order to keep them green and velvety. Vigoro is a scientifically balanced 
plant food that we have found most excellent for this pur¬ 
pose. It contains all the necessary elements for strong 
plant growth and is odorless, easy to apply and economi¬ 
cal. See also page 86. 
Prices: 
1 lb. pkg.\ 
5 lb. pkg./ 
10 lb. pkg.) 
25 lb. bag.I Purchaser pays 
50 lb. bag.| transportation 
100 lb. bag.. 
Transportation paid 
$ .U 
.85 
1.50 
2.50 
4.00 
THE ROYAL MISTIFIER is the best little lawn sprinkler we have 
ever seen. $1.00 transportation paid. See page 88. 
Building and Care of Lawns 
We have published a pamphlet giving full directions for building 
and care of lawns. 
We will send you a copy free on request. Ask for it. 
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