ABEL'S QUALITY LAWN SEEDS 
Abel’s Evergreen Lawn Grass Seed is being used on the finest lawns in Berks County 
ABEL’S EVERGREEN LAWN GRASS 
This formula, after years of experi- 
menting, has been blended carefully of 
grasses adapted to producing very 
thick growth and velvety appearance. 
Our grass seed is tested for purity and 
germination and each variety of grass 
in its composition is here for a special 
purpose—some for making fibrous roots 
which hold upon the soil and keep the 
turf in place; some of a sure creeping 
nature, filling up any bare spots; others 
for their color value; also for with- 
standing beating down by excessive 
rains. 

One pound will usually seed a place 
of 10 by*10 feet; 1 peck a space of 
1,000 square feet; 1 bushel a space of 
4,000 square feet, or, say 40 by 100 
feet. For a thicker, more permanent 
effect, more seed is better. 
ab. 50c; 5 lbs. $2.25; bu. 
$8.50; 100 lbs. $40.00. 
(20 Ibs.) 
ABEL’S SPECIAL LAWN SEED 
INCLUDING BENT GRASSES 
A perfect blend combination of the 
purest high test grass seed INCLUD- 
ING BENT GRASSES most suitable 
for the establishment of a luxuriant 
lawn. This mixture combines the qual- 
ities of quick growth, compactness and 
permanence, and is recommended to 
those who seek a beautiful lawn. 
Lb. 60c; 5 lbs. $2.75; 20 lbs. and up 
50c per Ib. 
PENN’S COMMON OR 
CITY PARK LAWN GRASS 
Contains only grasses suitable for the 
purpose of making a beautiful lawn. It 
germinates quickly and roots deeply, 
enabling it to withstand the intense 
heat of summer. This special mixture 
zan be recommended very highly. How- 
ever, the formula and purity test does 
not equal that of our Evergreen Lawn 
Grass. 
Lb. 40c; 5 lbs. $1.75; bu. 
$6.50; 100 lbs. $30.00. 
(20 Ibs.) 
ABEL’S PARKWAY LAWN GRASS 
A mixture meeting the requirements 
of those desiring a moderately priced 
grass seed. A quick growing mixture 
producing a permanent sod. 
Lb. 30c; 5 lbs. $1.35; bu. 
$5.00; 100 lbs. $23.00. 
ABEL’S SHADY PLACE LAWN 
GRASS 
Usually it is quite difficult to obtain 
a satisfactory growth of grass under 
trees and in shady places, and for sow- 
ing in such places we recommend the 
use of our special mixture. It will 
quickly produce an abundant and even 
growth of beautiful green grass. The 
grasses used in making this special mix- 
ture are those adapted for growing in 
shade. It has been successfully used 
on some large operations where green- 
(20 lbs.) 
sward was desired on land partially 
shaded by old trees. 
Lb. 50c; 5 Ibs. $2.25; bu. (20 Ibs.) 
$8.50; 100 lbs. $40.00. 
ABEL’S TERRACE MIXTURE 
LAWN GRASS 
A special mixture of grasses for sow 
ing on terraces and side hills—grasses 
that produce strong, spreading roots, 
thus preventing heavy rains from wash- 
ing them out, that will withstand 
drought and exposure, thrive on shal- 
low soils, and produce a rich, green turf 
throughout the season. 
Dijoy, layaree? to) Woy be ELOR: Haye 
$9.00. 
(20 Ibs.) 
FANCY RED-TOP GRASS 
One of the Bent grasses. Used on 
golf courses and in all good lawn mix- 
tures. Does well in wet places and 
under unfavorable conditions, Is 
drought-resistant. 
ib: 35¢3))5) Ibs. $1.50 10 Ibs: and) up 
25c per lb. 
KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS 
Forms a close, thick dark green turf 
and is very hardy. Heavy, fine, clean 
seed. 
Lb. 35c; 10 lbs. and up 30c per lb. 
ABEL’S WHITE DUTCH CLOVER 
Recleaned for sowing on lawns, pas- 
tures, ete. 
Oz. 15c; YWlb. 35c; Yalb. 60c; lb. $1; 
2 lbs. $1.95; 5 lbs. $4.50; 10 lbs. $8.50; 
25 lbs. $20.00. 

The photographs show several trial patches on ABEL’S ACRES. 
IT'S THE CROP THAT COUNTS 
—-is what we have been heralding ever since 
we started in business over fifteen years ago. 
With the idea of 
better, we are now 
serving our customers 
conducting a series of 
experiments yearly at ABEL’S ACRES, lo- 
cated near Stonersville, Pennsylvania. Here 
new varieties of seeds are tested for adapt- 
ability to our soil and elimate, and only the 
best are selected and offered to the trade. 
Also seeds more familiar to us are experi 
mented with in the hope of finding some pro- 
cedure by which the crop can be increased. 
These experiments enable us to become 
more familiar with the best seeds for this 
locality, proper treatment of soils, and give 
us authentic information which we can pass 
along to you. 
Our aim has always been to purchase seeds 
Wallace-Homestead Company, Horticultural Printers, Des Moines, 
for you of the highest quality and vitality. 
Now we know definitely what ABEL’S SEEDS 
should do for you through our experiments. 
In purchasing ABEL’S SEEDS you get the 
best and they cost no more than ordinary 
seeds. You know that the cost of good seed 
is small, if you get a BETTER AND LARGER 
CROP, which brings us right back to our 
opening sentence—IT’S THE CROP THAT 
COUNTS. 
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