b) 
Grass Seed for Shady Lawns 
Best for Seeding Under Trees 
Many lawn grasses do not thrive in shady places. We have put into 
this mixture those kinds which will grow and make a good sod under trees 
and in the shade of buildings where most lawn grass would not do well. 
This seed should be sown in the early spring or fall. Stir the ground 
thoroughly and rake smooth. Sow the seed at the rate of 1 lb. to 250 to 
300 square feet for new seeding or one half that amount to renew old 
lawns. A dressing of 2 to 4 lbs. of a good fertilizer to 100 sq. ft. raked in 
before seeding will be very beneficial. 
Shady Lawn Mixture: 1 Lb. 95c; 2 Lbs. $1.80; 5 Lbs. $4.35; 10 Lbs. 
$8.50; 25 Lbs. $21.00; 50 Lbs. $40.00 transportation paid. 
Grass for Annual Seeding 
There are often places under large deciduous trees and shrubs which the 
sun cannot reach at any time during the day when the leaves are out. 
Under these conditions, no grass of any kind will continue to thrive for 
any length of time and it is impossible to make a good lawn. The best 
thing for such places is to sow some quick growing grasses, either in the 
autumn when the leaves fall, or in the early spring before the leaves come 
out. The grass will then cover the ground and remain green until late in 
the summer. Ground that is heavily shaded nearly all the time has to be 
reseeded each year. We can furnish a mixture of grasses which are the 
most suitable for this purpose. Sow about 1 lb. to 300 sq. ft. (This mixture 
contains timothy.) Please order by name as follows: 
Grass Mixture for Annual Seeding: 1 Lb. 40c; 2 Lbs. 70c; 5 Lbs. $1.65; 
10 Lbs. $3.00 transportation paid. 
DON’T BE DECEIVED 
by the large packages of so called cheap Lawn Grass seed on sale 
at many hardware and grocery stores. They usually contain a large 
per cent of chaff, dirt and other inert matter, and seed of low 
germination. 
Good lawn grass seed is the cheapest in the long run. 

SEPARATE VARIETIES OF 

Shady Spots Require Special Seed 
Terrace Mixture 
It is composed of fine leaved grasses which have strong, tenacious, 
spreading root systems that will hold on slopes and terraces without 
washing out. It also does well on shallow soil, producing a fine velvety 
turf that remains green throughout the season. 
In preparing the ground on terraces and slopes it is especially important 
to mix a liberal amount of humus and fertilizer with the soil before sowing 
the seed. Sow 1 lb. to 200 to 300 square feet. 
1 Lb. 85c; 2 Lbs. $1.65; 5 Lbs. $3.90; 10 Lbs. $7.60 transportation 
paid. 
GRASSES FOR LAWNS 
The seed we offer in this list is the highest quality only. We do not handle inferior quality seeds. 
CHEWINGS FESCUE. For places that get hard wear. Forms a fine- 
leaved matlike sod which is resistant to hard wear. It does well in shady 
spots and on most all kinds of soil. Used extensively in putting green 
mixtures. Also valuable as a pasture grass. 
1 Lb. $1.55; 2 Lbs. $3.00; 5 Lbs. $7.00; 10 Lbs. $13.50 transportation 
paid. Not paid: 25 Lbs. or more at $1.20 per Lb. 
KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS. The “‘Backbone”’ of Fine Lawn Grass 
Mixtures. Kentucky Blue Grass is the ideal lawn grass. It does well 
on high dry land and also in moist places. It is very aggressive and 
spreads rapidly by means of underground stems and makes a sod of 
fine texture when cut at lawn length. It starts to grow early in the 
spring and maintains its green color until late in the fall. It is an ideal 
companion grass growing well with other lawn varieties. We offer the 
finest quality seed. 
1 Lb. 60c; 2 Lbs. $1.15; 5 Lbs. $2.75; 10 Lbs. $5.00 transportation 
paid. Not paid: 25 Lbs. or more at 42c per Lb. 
FANCY RED TOP. Fine for Lawns. A remarkably rapid growing and 
aggressive lawn grass. It does well on a large variety of soils and will 
withstand both drought conditions and wet ground and thrives under 
moderate close cutting. This is an excellent kind to mix with Kentucky 
Blue Grass, although it does not persist as long. 
1 Lb. 50c; 2 Lbs. 90c; 5 Lbs. $2.00; 10 Lbs. $3.50 transportation 
paid. Not paid: 25 Lbs. or more at 28c per Lb. 
RHODE ISLAND BENT. Also known as Colonial Bent and Prince 
Edward Island Bent. A very excellent grass where a fine close cut 
lawn is desired and is probably the most common of the bent grasses. 
Used to a large extent in fine lawn and greens mixtures. It will form 
an excellent sod and stand quite close mowing. It does well on poor 
and acid soil and being of a semi-creeping habit will recover the ground 
after injury. Sow 1 lb. to 300 sq. ft. 
1 Lb. $1.70; 2 Lbs. $3.35; 5 Lbs. $7.75; 10 Lbs. $15.00 transportation 
paid. 
“Your Harris’ English Blend grass seed which I made our lawn of, over 
4 years ago is more beautiful than ever, and ts the envy of the neighborhood. 
Mrs. L. Orlandi, Flushing, N.Y. July 12, 1943. 
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SEASIDE CREEPING BENT. Best for Putting Greens. This is the 
true creeping type and forms a very dense sod of beautiful dark green 
color, with narrow leaves. Will stand very close cutting and resist 
hard wear. We offer true Seaside Creeping Bent. Sow one pound to 
300 sq. ft. 
1 Lb. $1.65; 2 Lbs. $3.15; 5 Lbs. $7.50; 10 Lbs. $14.50 transportation 
paid. 
PERENNIAL RYE GRASS. (English.) For Quick Covering. Excel- 
lent where a nurse grass is wanted as it will make a quick covering of 
bright green grass on new lawns and protect the slower germinating 
permanent kinds. It makes a good growth in a few weeks but will not 
make a permanent sod. For new seeding a mixture of 10% Rye Grass 
may be safely used. 
1 Lb. 60c; 2 Lbs. $1.10; 5 Lbs. $2.50; 10 Lbs $4.75; transportation 
paid. Not paid: 25 Lbs. or more at 40c per Lb. 
WILD WHITE CLOVER. Best Clover for lawns. 
When kept cut at lawn length, this clover 
shows scarcely any blossoms. 
This is the type of clover which is found in the wonderful English 
lawns, and we recommend it highly. The plant is creeping in habit, low 
growing and tenacious. It is inconspicuous and blends readily with the 
companion grasses forming a thick velvety sward which remains green 
all summer. Wild white clover actually takes nitrogen from the air and 
adds it to the soil thus improving the growth of companion grasses. The 
leaves are smaller than White Dutch Clover and it blossoms much less. 
A very light seeding in the spring (1 lb. to 7500 sq. ft.) will get Wild 
White Clover started. 
1 Oz. 20c; 4 Lb. 60c; 1 Lb. $1.75; 2 Lhs. $3.40; 5 Lbs. or more at 
$1.50 per Lb. transportation paid. 
BUILDING AND CARE OF LAWNS 
We have published a small pamphlet giving directions for 
building and care of lawns, including rehabilitating old lawns. 
We will send you a copy free on request. Ask for it. 

