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WARNING — The best of seed is necessary for use on all 
grounds devoted to sport. Years of experience have shown us 
that the best results are obtained in the A MERIC A N CLIMA TE f 
and under AMERICAN CONDITIONS by sowing chiefly 
AMERICAN-GROWN SEEDS. 
We deal only in the highest grades and before offering this seed 
to our customers for sale , it is thoroughly recleaned by the most modern 
seed-cleaning machinery in America. These are not ordinary fanning 
mills , but machines with an even and strong air suction — equal at all 
points — which is quite a different thing from a blast. By this process 
we are enabled to eliminate the rubbish , and light , imperfect seeds , 
SCENE 
AT THE 
INTERNATIONAL 
POLO GAME 
At Meadowbrook, L. L, 
June 17th. 1914 
The International Polo Games 
leaving only sound , perfect seeds. 
Henderson's "Athletic 
Field" Grass Seed Mixture 
For BASEBALL, POLO and CRICKET 
GROUNDS Etc., Etc. 
Is a special blend of deep-rooting, fine-leaved, turf-forming Grasses, especially 
suited for Baseball Grounds, Polo Grounds, Cricket Grounds, etc. This mixture 
forms a thick, strong, enduring turf that will stand any amount of hard usage 
without showing wear and tear. It grows quickly, and if soil and conditions 
are at all favorable with attention to rolling and mowing, should be ready for 
hard use in eight weeks from sowing. 
The refreshing green and the close turf—which have attracted the attention 
of hundreds of thousands of patrons of the principal Baseball Parks and Polo 
Grounds of the country—-were produced by this special mixture of The Hender¬ 
son Grass Seed. Among others we may mention the Polo Grounds at 
Meadowbrook, where the famous international match was played last June, 
Newport, Lakewood, Rockaway Hunt, Saratoga, also some of the leading Base¬ 
ball Parks in the country including the Polo Grounds in New York, Ebbets 
Field and Washington Park in Brooklyn. ( Sec cut.) 
Sow 100 to 150 lbs. per acre; according to soil conditions. 
At Meadowbrook. L. I., June 13th and 17th, 1914, were played upon turf produced with 
The Henderson “Athletic Field” Grass Seed Mixture 
Its rich dark velvety-green was the subject of admiring comment by thousands. 
Our illustration above is from photos taken at Meadowbrook on the occasion 
of the famous international match between picked teams representing America 
and England. The Polo Field and the various lawns at Meadowbrook were 
originally laid down with The Henderson ••Athletic Field" Grass Seed Mixture 
and have been renovated from time to time with the same mixture. The 
superintendent has thus been able to maintain at all times a close, compact 
turf of dark emerald-green (see his testimonial printed below) which has aroused 
the admiration of thousands. The oblong picture is a view of the grounds 
being prepared for the game by mowing the Grass with a power mower, which 
at the same time rolls and smooths the surface. The Grass cuttings were removed 
later by a small army of men with rakes, leaving a perfectly clean turf. In the 
circle is a photo of an incident at the opening of the second game, showing a 
group of the principal players in action. 
THE NEW YORK TIMES of June 17th, 1914, describing the contest and 
the surroundings, says in part, “The crowd was larger than on the first day, and 
sat tier upon tier around the rolled field which looked for all the world like a 
great strip of green velvet.” 
A 14'YEAK TEST PKOVES ITS VALUE 
“ Our Polo Grounds and lawns at Meadowbrook were laid down about 1/, years ago 
with the special mixture of TilJL HENDERSON “ATIJLETIC FIELD ' GRASS 
SEED MIXTURE 'and we have renovated them from lime to lime with the sajne 
mixture. We would not use any other brand. The condition of these grounds at all 
seasons of the year is the best possible testimonial to the value of your seed. 
“For forming a springy, yet compact turf, that will withstand the hard usage 
incidental to the game of polo, it is all that can be desired.” 
JAMES McCROSSAN, Superintendent, Meadowbrook Club, L. I. 
YOUK GRASS SEED MADE OUK CKICKET COUKSE FAMOUS 
“I have had from you at different times many bushels of ‘ Henderson's' Special 
Grass Seed Mixture for use on Cricket Grounds and it has always given excellent 
satisfaction. In Lawrence we used it on the Merrimack Cricket Club Grounds, 
and the course had a good name all over the Stale. Since I have been connected 
with the Mohair Cricket Club, in Lowell, we have used the same seed with the same 
result, that our wicket is considered the best in the State.” 
JOS. W. HARRISON, Lowell. Mass. 
Price, delivered free in the U. S., per lb., 30c.; per 100 lbs., $25.00. ___ 
NOTE, THAT WE DELIVER FREE in the U. S. (by Fre ± ur E o p P S or Mail all LAWN GKASS SEED 
