



Above, from the ‘‘Forpes’’ Lawn Grass Seed 
Be Sure to See the Lawn Exhibits at Our 
Display Garden on Route 10, Hanover, N. J. 
So that you may easily see the difference m turf textures and 
quality, we have planted grass plots, side by side, of the various 
lawn seed mixtures as well as of the individual grass varieties. 
These afford a splendid and convenient opportunity for you to 
make comparisons. All are plainly labeled. 
. Below, from our Elite Lawn Grass Seed 
The best in seeds and care is essential to have a fine lawn. Forbes quality, known the country 
over, has set a high lawn standard, and Forbes service is at your disposal at all times. 
Many grades of lawn grass seeds of varying qualities are offered for sale. Many contain 
seeds of worthless character, chaff, and weed seeds. Often a single variety or a blend of two 
grasses 1s sold as lawn seed. The best lawn is produced from a mixture of several natural grasses. 
To be of greatest value, these grasses must be properly proportioned in the mixture so that 
there is enough of each to serve its specific purpose. 
The mixtures we offer, made up from special formule, are the result of years of experiment 
and of practical tests. Each mixture will produce a turf ideally suited to each purpose. 
The “Forbes” Lawn Grass Seed 
A rapid-growing combination of grasses which produces in from four to stx weeks, a permanent lawn 
capable of withstanding heavy wear. It contains seeds of five dwarf evergreen and perennial grasses of 
fine lawn texture. Definite proportions of these are mixed very thoroughly. The resultant lawn has a 
fine, even, rich green appearance and a permanency not usually found. Known for its high quality, it ts 
higher priced than ordinary store mixtures but cheapest in the long run. It contains only heavy, recleaned, 
live seeds, free from worthless chaff, timothy and weed seeds. We do not use White Clover seed in this 
mixture. 
VIb. 30 cts.; Ib. 55 cts.; 2 Ibs. $1; 5 Ibs. $2.40; 10 Ibs. $4.75; 25 Ibs. $11.50; 100 Ibs. $43, delivered. 
Complete directions with every package. For quickest results sow one pound to every 100 sq. ft. 
(10x 10 ft.) of new ground, or 400 Ibs. to the acre. Half this quantity gives good results but 
takes longer. 
Elite Lawn Grass Seed 
A very superior blend of only the finest and most desirable separate lawn grasses in such proportion 
as to produce a perfect Jawn, but one which requires no special care such as our Super-Bent Mixture. 
The Elite turf is of very fine texture and splendid deep green color yet is sturdy and withstands normal 
wear. It Iends itself to easy mowing and because of its thick, close root-mat discourages the growth of 
ordinary weeds. It is not mixed to sell at a fixed price and is better value than cheaper mixtures. 
Lb. 75 cts.; 2 Ibs. $1.45; 5 Ibs. $3.50; 10 Ibs. $6.50; 25 Ibs. $15.75; 100 Ibs. $60, delivered. 
Branch Brook Park Lawn Grass Seed 
This mixture, named for one of Newark’s beautiful parks, is recommended for use where the low cost of 
materials is of more importance than extreme fineness of turf. The individual grasses used are of fine recleaned 
quality and high vitality. It will take about five weeks to produce a good covering of turf. This will withstand 
normal wear and has a fine color. We include White Clover in this mixture. 
VIb. 25 cts.; Ib. 45 cts.; 2 Ibs. 85 cts.; 5 Ibs. $2.10; 10 Ibs. $4; 25 lbs. $9.50; 100 Ibs. $36, delivered. 
Super-Bent Lawn Grass Seed 
This mixture contains Bent Grass varieties only and will, on rich soils, with careful seeding, rolling, and 
watering, quickly produce that ideal velvety, deep, carpet-like, rich green fine turf you see on a well-kept putting- 
green. This perfect lawn can be maintained if given the frequent cutting, rolling, feeding, and watering it 
requires. At eae four times through each growing season, apply 1 pound of sulphate of ammonia to each 150 
square feet, first mixing it thoroughly with several times tts bulk of screened soil. Top-dress the lawn each 
spring and fall with Forbes Super Lawn Fertilizer. 
Lb. 85 cts.; 2 Ibs. $1.60; 5 Ibs. $3.85; 10 Ibs. $7.50; 25 Ibs. $18; 100 Ibs. $70, delivered. Sow 1 Ib. 
to 200 sq. ft.; 200 Ibs. per acre 
Lawn Clovers 
Kent Clover (Wild White Clover). The plants bear White Clover. A very hardy creeping perennial 
fewer blossoms than ordinary white Clover, grow with dark green compact foliage. Used where it is 
very close to the ground, are tenacious and form difficult to produce a lawn with grass seed only. 
a dark green, thick sward. Oz. 35 cts.; M4lb. $1; Use 1 Ib. with 25 Ibs. of lawn seed. Mlb. 40 cts.; 
Ib. $3.; 10 Ibs. $27.50. Volb. 70 cts.; Ib. $1.30; 10 Ibs. $12; 100 Ibs. $110. 
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