DUTHIE SEED CO. 
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Lawn Grass Seed 
PREPARING THE LAWN 
The generally used Blue Grass and White 
Clover mixture is quite satisfactory but does not 
produce the velvetdike appearance of some of 
the newer grasses which are being used in the 
best lawns. 
In preparing the seed bed the soil should be 
thoroughly leveled to insure against its settling 
and the surface should be loose enough so that 
the seed will germinate readily. If the soil is 
light and sandy granulated Peat Moss should be 
mixed with the surface soil. 
Lawn grass can be seeded very early in the 
spring and in many localities early fall seeding is 
satisfactory. If it is impossible to keep the sur^ 
face moist, a light covering of straw or lawn 
clippings will protect the surface from baking. 
After the grass seed has germinated this cover 
can be removed. 
It requires about 1 lb. of lawn grass seed to 
200 square feet of area. If you desire the very 
best lawn, we suggest using our Ideal Lawn Mix' 
ture which is made up of the best grade of 
grass seeds. 
We believe that Bent grass should be used 
more generally for lawns, seeding it alone or 
with 15 per cent of white clover. An application 
of Vigoro followed by sprinkling will increase 
the vigor of the grass. 
SHADY LAWN MIXTURE—This mixture 
fills a long felt want as it gives a fine, velvety 
turf in shady places where most grasses do not 
thrive. Postpaid, lb. 95c; Write for quantity 
prices. 
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MIXTURES FOR GOLF LINKS, PUTTING 
GREEN, FAIRWAYS—Write for prices stating 
amount wanted. We make these a specialty. 
IDEAL LAWN MIXTURE—This is our own 
mixture developed after careful trials. We believe 
it best for general purposes, as it makes a fine 
velvety lawn that withstands hard use. It is com¬ 
posed of grasses listed above, in the right pro¬ 
portion for best results. This mixture is made 
from the best stock and does not contain chaffy 
seed. 
Bent Grasses 
Bent grasses are used extensively for golf 
greens on account 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 satisfaction 
on lawns because private lawns do not always 
get sufficient and proper care. 
ASTORIA BENT (Agrostis stolonifera com- 
pacta) has a very pleasing green color with 
blades of fine texture. It produces stolons or 
creeping runners lightly above and heavily be¬ 
low the surface. It is produced on dry hill lands 
and not on moist lowlands and is therefore cap¬ 
able of withstanding dry conditions. It is a 
good grass for lawns as well as golf greens. 
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. 
WHITE DUTCH CLOVER (Trifolium re- 
pens). 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. 
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 restrain¬ 
ing the growth of weeds and is used in mix¬ 
tures. 
POA TRTVIALIS 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 creep¬ 
ing branches on the surface of the ground. It 
is adapted for sowing in shady and cool moist 
places. 
I 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. 
CHEWING FESCUE is New Zealand Fescue. 
It has a very fine blade and is a beautiful and 
lasting green. It is used for fairways and on 
lawns subject to heavy wear. The grass must be 
clipped often and given an abundance of water 
so that it will retain its color and heavy turf 
growth. 
