Ferry-Morse Lawn Grai 


Lawn Grass Varieties and Their Uses 
For all general purposes, the Ferry-Morse lawn 
grass seed mixtures described on the opposite page 
are well proportioned and very satisfactory. How- 
ever, for those who desire to use separate varieties, 
the following information is given: 
Bent, Astoria—Spreads by underground rootstocks. Fine 
bladed grass for forming dense turf. Very satisfactory to 
use for lawns but requires constant care. Sow about 1 Ib. 
to each 350 to 400 sq. ft. of area. 
Bent, Seaside—Spreads rapidly by means of stolons or 
runners above ground to form a smooth, mat-like turf. 
Especially adapted to putting greens. Not satisfactory com- 
bined with other grasses. Sow about 1 Ib. to each 300 to 350 
sq. ft. of area. 
Chewing’s Fescue—Excellent for sites exposed to hot sun, 
as terraces and golf courses. Will also form a close lasting 
turf in shady places. Sow about | lb. to each 150 sq. ft. of 
area, 
Kentucky Blue—The basis of the best lawn grass mixtures 
except in the far South, It grows most luxuriantly in early 
summer, forms a permanent turf, and is adapted to all 
soils. Sow about 1 Ib. to each 250 sq. ft. of area. 
Perennial Rye (Imported)—Useful in mixtures because 
it grows very rapidly and helps protect finer grasses in their 
early growth. More hardy in mild than in cold climates. 
Sow about | lb. to each 100 sq. ft. of area. 
Red Top—Especially good to use with Kentucky Blue be- 
cause it is at its best in late summer. Succeeds in all soils 
and stands much tramping. Sow about | lb. to each 300 
sq. ft. of area. 
Rough Stalked Meadow—One of the best grasses to use in 
mixtures for shady locations where some moisture is avail- 
able. Grows rapidly. Sow about | Ib. to each 250 sq. ft. 
of area. 
White Dutch Clover—Often added to mixtures in small 
quantity to aid in forming turf because of its quick growth 
and creeping habit. Sow at the rate of about 14 Ib. to each 
100 sq. ft. of area. 
