For Better Lawns Use “English Formula ” Lawn and Garden Dressing 
BassPs Lawn Brass Seed 
The foundation of a 
beautiful lawn is good Soil 
— Drainage — Food — 
Water and CLEAN SEED. 
We are proud to say that 
all our mixtures invariably 
show superior, recleaned 
grasses of high purity and 
germinating quality. We 
call your attention to our 
experience of more than 28 
years in turf-building, in 
the course of which, we 
have found that it is advis¬ 
able to use only the best 
grass seed if a saving in 
labor and materials is to be 
realized. 
BASSI’S BEST 
Compounded to produce a thick, velvety lawn throughout the season. 
It contains a large percentage of Creeping Bent, and various other 
choice and most permanent grasses, adapted for this location; the 
finest procurable. 1 lb. will sow 200 square feet. Lb. 65c, 5 lbs. $3.00, 
10 lb. $5.75, 25 lbs. $14.00, 100 lbs. $52.00. 
BASSI’S SPECIAL 
This mixture is composed of recleaned grasses, correctly blended and 
is best suited for large areas and rebuilding of lawns. 1 lb. will sow 
200 square feet. 1 lb. 50c, 5 lbs, $2.25, 10 lbs. $4.25, 25 lbs. $9.75, 
100 lbs. $38.00. 
BASSES BENT LAWN GRASS 
Comprising the finest Bent grasses with a small percentage of high 
grade recleaned Red Top to nurse the bent grasses to full maturity. 
We highly recommend this bent formula for those who desire a 
closely matted, rich deep green lawn, resembling Putting Greens. 
1 lb. will sow 300 square feet. Lb. $1.00, 5 lbs. $4.75, 10 lbs. $9.00, 
25 lbs. $21.00, 50 lbs. $40.00, 100 lbs. $75.00. 
PUTTING GREEN 
The same as our Bent Formula. 
BASSI’S SHADY LAWN 
Has been especially compounded to give a thick and velvety turf in 
shaded places where the usual mixtures do not thrive. This mixture 
is prepared from the highest and most costly seeds which are es¬ 
pecially adapted for growing in shade. Lb. 70c, 5 lbs. $3.25, 10 lbs. 
$6.25, 25 lbs. $15.50, 100 lbs. $60.00. 
BASSI’S GREENVUE 
This formula, though not composed of the choicest varieties, will 
quickly produce a good turf. We recommend this grade of grass seed 
where the cost must be given chief consideration. 1 lb. will sow 200 
square feet. Lb. 35c, 5 lbs. $1.60, 10 lbs. $3.00, 25 lbs. $7.00, 100 lbs. 
$26.00. 
TERRACE SOD MIXTURE 
This mixture consists of grasses of strong deep and spreading roots, 
which will stand drought and extreme heat. Due to washouts we 
recommend sowing of a small part of good clean seed oats which 
will germinate quickly and their extensive roots system will aid in 
holding the soil in place. The first few mowings will eliminate the 
oat stems, but the roots will remain until the permanent grasses are 
established. 1 Ib.^will sow 200 square feet. Lb. 65c, 5 lbs. $3.00, 
10 lbs. $5.75, 25 lbs. $14.00, 100 lbs. $52.00. 
Grasses in Varieties 
STRICTLY RECLEANED AND CAREFULLY TESTED—HIGH PURITY AND GERMINATING QUALITY 
German Mixed Bents (Agrostis species)—Long lived, spreading, 
fine leaved, slow maturing. Likes moist soils. 1 lb. $1.70, 10 lbs. 
$16.50, 100 lbs. $160.00. 
Seaside Bent (Agrostis maritima)—A creeping bent. 1 lb. $1.30, 
10 lbs. $12.50, 100 lbs. $120.00. 
Canada Blue Grass (Poa compressa)—For light sandy, clay or 
moist soils. Withstands hot weather, makes a coarse turf. 1 lb. 40c, 
10 lbs. $3.50, 100 lbs. $32.00. 
Fescue, Chewings New Zealand (Fescue ruba fallax)—Adapted to 
all conditions. Root spreading, long lived. Makes a satisfactory 
turf. Lb. 80c, 10 lbs. $7.50, 100 lbs. $70.00. 
Permanent Pasture Mixture —’It will thrive in medium soil, assur¬ 
ing a rich turf throughout the entire season. 5 lbs. $2.00, 10 lbs. 
$3.75, 25 lbs. $8.50, 100 lbs. $33.00. 
Rye, Italian (Lolium italicum)—Short lived, excellent nurse grass. 
Lb. 35c, 10 lbs. $2.80, 100 lbs. $23.00. 
Kentucky Blue Grass (Poa pratensis)—Long lived, for well drained 
rich loam. Lb. 35c, 10 lbs. $3.00, 100 lbs. $28.00. 
Rough Stalked Meadow Grass (Poa trivialis)—Spreading. Fine 
for shaded locations and if soil is kept sweet and well fertilized, 
will produce a permanent turf. Lb. 70c, 10 lbs. $6.50, 100 lbs. 
$60.00. 
Red Top (Agrostis alba)—Excellent nurse grass. Lives 2-3 years. 
Never should be sown alone. Lb. 45c, 10 lbs. $4.00, 100 lbs. $38.00. 
Timothy (Phleum pratense)—Tall and coarse. Suitable for Hay 
and Pastures. Lb. 25c, 10 lbs. $2.00, 100 lbs. $15.00. 
White Clover (Trifolium repens)—Quick growing, used in lawns. 
Distributes Nitrogen to other grasses. 1 lb. 65c, 10 lbs. $6.00, 
100 lbs. $55.00. 
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