Wm. T. Philipps & Co., Inc. 
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LAWN GRASS SEED 
Our Fancy Park, Philipps Special and Shady Nook Lawn Grass Mix¬ 
tures that are so popular with the landscape gardeners are composed of 
the very best and cleanest grass seed obtainable, no chaff or filler being 
used. And while the cost per pound may be greater, the cost per lawn 
will be smaller, as heavy sound, clean seed mixtures of good germination 
will go much farther than seed that runs thirty to fifty per cent chaff. 
And in using our grasses you are assured of the minimum amount “of 
weeds, and the maximum in lawn perfection. 
Fancy Park Lawn Grass. This splendid mixture produces beautiful, 
permanent lawns. It is composed of grasses which are adapted for the 
purpose of producing turf that retains its rich, green color throughout 
the entire summer. In making up this brand we are careful to use only 
fancy, recleaned seed. Per lb., 45c; 5 lb. $2.00. 
Philipps Special Lawn Grass. This is a first-class mixture that will 
quickly give a thick, green sod. It is composed of good, clean seed and 
will be found well adapted for general lawn purposes. Per lb. 35c; 5 lb. 
$1.60. 
Shady Nook Lawn Grass. For obtaining a satisfactory growth ol 
grass under trees and in other shady places this mixture, which contains 
a variety of strong-rooted grasses, is most suitable. Per lb. 55c; 5 lb. 
$2.50. 
White Clover. Excellent for lawns when mixed with other grasses. 
Does not stand dry, hot weather well, but tends to keep crab grass in check. 
Lb. 60 cts.; 10 lb. $5.50. 
Kentucky Blue Grass. Used more for lawms than any other grass. It is 
slow to start, however, and should be mixed with other quick-growing 
dwarf grasses. Does best on lime-stone soils, well enriched. Dark green in 
color; forms a close, thick turf and is very hardy. Heavy, fine, clean seed. 
Lb. 45c; 10 lb. $4.00. 
Red Top. One of the Bent grasses. Used on golf courses and in all good 
lawn mixtures. Does well in wet places and under unfavorable conditions. 
Is drought-resistant. Lb. 45c; 10 lb. $4.00. 
Domestic Rye Grass. Makes a quick growth but does not make a per¬ 
manent lawn. Should be used in mixture with hardy grasses as a nurse. 
Valuable where quick results are desired. Lb. 30c; 10 lb. $2.50. 
Rough-Stalk Meadow. One of the best grasses for shady places. Should 
be used in all shady place mixtures. Lb. 60c; 10 lbs. $4.25. 
Chewing’s Fescue. A valuable grass, used in most good mixtures. Es¬ 
pecially good in shady places. Lb. 75c; 10 lb. $7.00. 
SPECIAL QUOTATIONS. — We are always pleased to quote special 
prices to parks, institutions, golf clubs, and others who require 
Lawn Grass Seed in large quantities. Prices subject to market 
change. 
