
A very lovely lawn on East Avenue, in Rochester. 
trees, lawns and homes. 
t This street is known throughout the East for its lovely 
Highland Park Grass Seed has made many of these splendid lawns. 
GRASS SEED PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. 
BENT, ASTORIA, Blue Tag (Agrostis capillaris) 
A fast spreading underground creeper, usually by rhizomes. !t makes 
a dense, thick sod that remains green all season. Fine-bladed foliage. 
Yy Ib. 85c; Ib. $1.50; 5 Ibs. $6.75; 10 Ibs. or more at $1.25 per Ib. 
Transportation paid. 
BENT, COLONIAL (Agrostis tenuis) 
Fine, narrow-bladed, rich dark green variety that is slightly creeping 
in habit and makes a fine turf for lawns and putting greens. Does 
especially well in the vicinity of Rochester. 2 Ib. 85c; Ib. $1.50; 
5 Ibs. $6.75; 10 Ibs. or more at $1.25 per Ib. Transportation paid. 
BENT, RHODE ISLAND (Agrostis tenuis) 
Short, fine foliage with an open panicle which does not close when 
the plants mature. Thrives on acid soils. Makes underground 
runners. Y Ib. 85c; Ib. $1.50; 5 Ibs. $6.75; 10 Ibs. or more at $1.25 
per lb. Transportation paid. 
BENT, SEASIDE, Blue Tag (Agrostis maritima) 
A native of Oregon and offered under several trade names. Very 
fine-leaved, producing runners or stolons that take root when coming 
in contact with the soil. Makes a thick, matlike, rich green sod that 
stands close cutting. As it makes surface runners it should be top- 
dressed four times a year. To look well, keep it closely mowed. 
Vy Ib. 80c; Ib. $1.40; 5 tbs. $6.25; 10 Ibs. or more at $1.15 per Ib. 
Transportation paid. 
BLUE GRASS, KENTUCKY (Poa pratensis) 
Very high quality, heavy, plump seed, 27 Ibs. to the bushel. Germina- 
tion 85%; purity 98%. The favorite lawn grass in the North, doing 
particularly well on the rather sweet soils of New York State. Leaves 
are narrow, flat and vivid dark green. Plants slightly creeping and 
very hardy. As it is slow to germinate, we recommend combining 
it with other grasses. One pound will sow 200 sq. ft. VY Ib. 30c; 
Ib. 50c; 5 to 10 Ibs. at 38c per Ib.; 10 Ibs. or more at 35c per Ib. 
Transportation paid. 
ORCHARD GRASS (Dactylis glomerata) 
Valuable in hay or pasture mixtures. Lb. 50c; 5 to 10 Ibs. at 45c 
per Ib.; 10 Ibs. or more at 40c per Ib. Transportation paid. 
FESCUE, CHEWINGS’ NEW ZEALAND RED 
(Festuca rubra fallax). Purity 989%; Germination 85%) 
Makes a thick, matted turf of fine-bladed leaves and fortunately 
does not stool or clump-up like many Fescues. Spreads rapidly by 
underground root-stalks. Will stand close mowing but has one bad 
fault, that of turning dull gray-green in color during hot weather. 
This is one of the very best grasses for that shady and dry spot in 
the lawn. One pound sows 150 sq. ft. Y2 Ib. 50c; tb. 85¢; 5 to 10 Ibs. 
at 78c per Ib.; 10 Ibs. or more at 75c per Ib. Transportation paid. 
RED TOP, FANCY (Agrostis palustris). Purity 98%; Germ, 
92%. 
Quick growing, fine-leaved, bright green creeping grass popular for 
lawns and golf courses. Does well in any situation and any soil. 
Lb. 35c; 5 to 10 Ibs. at 25c per Ib.; 10 Ibs. or more at 23c per Ib. 
Transportation paid. 
RYE GRASS, DOMESTIC. Purity 99%; Germination 90%. 
A mixture of the English and Italian varieties grown in this country. 
Lb. 25c; 5 to 10 Ibs. at 18c per Ib.; 10 Ibs. or more at 15c per Ib. 
Transportation paid. 
RYE GRASS, PACEY’S PERENNIAL 
Pacey) 
An excellent nurse grass when quick turf is needed. One pound sows 
200 sq. ft. V2 Ib. 25c; Ib. 45c; 5 to 10 Ibs. at 38c per Ib.; 10 Ibs. or 
more at 35c per fb. Transportation paid. 
SUDAN GRASS (Sorghum) 
A valuable forage plant that makes fine hay. Succeeds well on dry 
soil. Sow 20 Ibs. per acre. Weighs 35 Ibs. to the bushel. Lb. 15¢; 
5 to 10 Ibs. at 10c per Ib.; 10 Ibs. or more at 7c per Ib. Transporta- 
tion paid. 2 
TIMOTHY (Phleum pratense) 
Used extensively for hay. Not by any means a lawn grass seed. 
Weighs 45 Ibs. to the bushel. Lb. 25c; 5 to 10 Ibs. at 20c per Ib.; 
10 Ibs. or more at 18c per Ib. Transportation paid. 
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Hort & Vick’s grass seeds were used in building the University of Rochester’s Campus, Lawns, Quadrangles and Athletic Fields—this shows the Stadium 
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