LAWN SEEDS 
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Lawn Grass Seed 
Bent Grasses 
Bent grasses are used extensively for golf greens on ac¬ 
count of the heavy mass of thick-leaved grass which they 
produce. This growth materially aids in choking out 
weeds. They do not always give the same degree of satis¬ 
faction on lawns because private lawns do not always get 
sufficient and proper care. 
Astoria Bent (Agrostis stolonifera compacta) has a very 
pleasing green color with blades of fine texture. It pro¬ 
duces stolons or creeping runners lightly above and 
heavily below the surface. It is produced on dry hill 
lands and not on moist lowlands and is therefore capable 
of withstanding dry conditions. It is a good grass for 
lawns as well as golf greens. Prices, not postpaid: lb., 
$1.00; 5 lbs., $4.85. 
Colonial Bent (Agrostis tenuis). Seed under this name is 
imported from New Zealand. It is also known as Brown- 
top and seems to be identical with Rhode Island Bent. 
It is quite similar to Astoria Bent. Astoria Bent is 
thought to be a native reproduction of Colonial Bent. 
It makes a fine close turf, dark green in color, only rarely 
producing creeping stolons or runners, and these when 
present seldom exceed 6 inches in length. Is quite desir¬ 
able for lawns and golf courses. Prices, not postpaid: 
lb., $1.00; 5 lbs., $4.85. 
Seaside Bent (Agrostis maritima) is produced along the 
sea coast in Oregon in the low swampy lands. Is known 
as Coos County Bent, Cocoos Bent, and Coos Bent. Is 
fine leaved, bright green in color, and creeps both below 
and above the ground. It requires frequent cutting. 
Prices, not postpaid: lb., $1.00; 5 lbs., $4.85. 
Fescue Grasses 
These grasses have narrow, wiry leaves and grow more 
or less bunchy. 
Chewing Fescue is New Zealand Fescue. It has a very 
fine blade and is a beautiful and lasting green. It is 
used for fairways on sandy soils. Prices, not postpaid: 
lb., 60c; 10 lbs., $5.75. 
Lawn Seeds 
Kentucky Blue Grass (Poa pratensis) is the most desirable 
grass for a beautiful lawn. The leaves are narrow and 
deep green in color. It forms a close turf, is slightly 
creeping and quite hardy. It is recommended alone or 
in mixtures for lawn purposes. Prices, not postpaid: 
lb., 35c; 3 lbs., $1.00; 5 lbs., $1.40; 25 lbs., $6.75. 
White Dutch Clover (Trifolium repens). This is a small, 
close growing, dwarf clover, used extensively in making 
lawns. It is a rapid grower of spreading habits and can 
be cut very close to the ground without injury to the 
plant. It starts re-growing at once after cutting. Very 
useful in lawn mixtures. Prices, not postpaid: lb., 50c; 
5 lbs., $2.35; 10 lbs., $4.50. 
Gold Seal Lawn Mixture is an efficient mixture of the pure 
and clean seeds. It contains only high grade grasses 
suitable for the purpose of making a beautiful, durable 
and lasting lawn. It germinates quickly, roots deeply, 
withstands extreme heat and severe cold. Makes a 
beautiful, rich, green lawn. Prices, not postpaid: lb., 35c; 
3 lbs., 90c; 5 lbs., $1.35; 25 lbs., $6.25. 
Bermuda Grass (Cynodon dactylon) is a southern grass 
with dwarf habits, long creeping stems rooting at the 
joints that cover the ground with a matting of fine 
turf. Not suited for northern latitudes. Prices, not 
postpaid: lb., 50c; 10 lbs., $4.75. 
Redtop (Agrostis palustris or Agrostis alba) belongs to the 
bent family. It grows rapidly and often thrives where 
Blue Grass fails. It does not compete with Blue Grass 
but supplements it; thriving in lime-poor and wet soils 
where Blue Grass is not at its best. It is useful in re¬ 
straining the growth of weeds and is used in mixtures. 
Prices, not postpaid: lb., 40c; 10 lbs., $2.80. 
Poa Trivialis is rough-stalked meadow grass, sometimes 
called Bird Grass. It is very similar to Kentucky Blue 
Grass. Leaves are apple green in color. It spreads by 
stolons or creeping branches on the surface of the 
ground. It is adapted for sowing in shady and cool, 
moist places. Prices, not postpaid; lb., 60c; 10 lbs., $5.75. 
Sheep Fescue comes from Germany and is the same as 
Hard Fescue. Has a narrow blade, is very hardy, and 
endures dry weather. It is bunchy and blue in color; 
used for roughs and bunkers. Prices, not postpaid: lb., 
50c; 10 lbs., $4.75. 
Red Fescue. Genuine Red Fescue is creeping. It is a suit¬ 
able grass for lawns and very desirable for putting 
greens. A beautiful dark green color. Prices, not post¬ 
paid: lb., 50c; 10 lbs., $4.75. 
Poa Annua is annual Blue Grass used for putting greens as 
it makes a good putting surface. Dwarf growing and 
aggressive. Pale green, somewhat yellowish. It is 
strongly resistant to Brown Patch. Prices, not postpaid: 
lb., 75c; 10 lbs., $7.00. 
Domestic Rye Grass is a quick growing annual, which does 
not have root-stalks nor stolons and does not form a 
compact sod. It affords a quick covering and is helpful 
as a nurse crop to other grasses. Prices, not postpaid: 
lb., 20c; 10 lbs., $1.50. 
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