Grass Seed for Shady Lawns 
Best for Seeding Under Trees 
Many lawn grasses do not thrive in shady places. We have put into 
this mixture those kinds which 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 a good fertilizer such as Vigoro, to 100 sq. ft. 
raked in before seeding will be very beneficial. 
Shady Lawn Mixture: 1 Lb. 50c; 2 Lbs. 95c; 5 Lbs. $2.25; 10 Lbs. $4.25; 
25 Lbs. $10.00; 50 Lbs. $19.75; 100 Lbs. $39.00 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. 
Under these conditions, no grass of any kind will continue to thrive 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 shad¬ 
ed 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 220 sq. ft.), 25c; 
2 Lbs. 45c; 5 Lbs. $1.10 transportation paid. 
Shady Spots Require Special Seed 
SEPARATE VARIETIES OF GRASSES MOST SUITABLE FOR LAWNS 
it is of the highest quality only. We do not handle inferior quality grass seeds. Samples will be gladly sent on request. 
The seed we offer in this li 
CHEWINGS NEW ZEALAND FESCUE. (F. rubra fallax.) For places 
that get hard wear. Forms a fine-leaved matlike sod which is re¬ 
sistant 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. 75c; 2 Lbs. $1.45; 5 Lbs. $3.40 transportation paid. Not paid: 
25 Lbs. or more at 60c per Lb. 
KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS. ( Poa Pratensis.) Use in Every Lawn 
Grass Mixture. Kentucky Blue Grass is the ''"backbone ’ of most fine 
lawn mixtures. It does well on high dry land and also in moist places. 
It is very aggressive and spreads rapidly by means of under-ground 
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 unlil late in the 
fall. 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. 45c; 2 Lbs. 85c; 5 Lbs. $2.00 transportation paid. Not paid: 
100 Lbs. $30.00. 
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. 40c; 2 Lbs. 75c; 5 Lbs. $1.75 transportation paid. Not paid: 
100 Lbs. $27.00. 
PERENNIAL RYE GRASS. ( Loliurn 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; 2 Lbs. 55c; 5 Lbs. $1.25 transportation paid. Not paid: 
25 Lbs. or more at 20c per Lb. 
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. 55c; 2 Lbs. $1.00; 5 Lbs. $2.25 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 purpose. 
It contains all the necessary elements for strong plant growth and is 
odorless, easy to apply and economical. See also page 86. 
Prices: 1 Lb. pkg. 15c; 5 Lb. pkg. 75c transportation paid. 10 Lb. 
pkg. 85c; 25 Lb. bag $1.50; 50 Lb. bag $2.50; 100 Lb. $4.00 purchaser 
pays transportation. 
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; 2 Lbs. $2.50; 5 Lbs. $5.75 transportation paid. 
SEASIDE CREEPING BENT. (Agr. Maritima.) Best 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 one pound to 300 sq. ft. 
Lb. $1.40; 2 Lbs. $2.60; 5 Lbs. $6.00 transportation paid. 
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 
sandy soil. For lawns not more than 10% should be used. 
Lb. 55c; 2 Lbs. $1.00; 5 Lbs. or more at 45c per lb. 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. $2.35; 2 Lbs. $4.60; 5 Lbs. or more at $2.10 per lb. 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. 
THE ROYAL MISTIFIER is the best little lawn sprinkler we have 
ever seen. $1.00 transportation paid. See page 88. 
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