SHADY LAWN MIXTURE 
Ideal for Seeding under Trees and in All Shady Spots 
Many lawn grasses do not thrive in shady places. We have put into this 
mixture the varieties of grass which will grow and make a good sod under 
trees and in the shade of buildings where most lawn grass would not do 
well. The growth is vigorous and the grasses are hardy, so with a little 
care and extra fertilizing, a fine permanent sod can be developed even 
where the grass gets very little sun. : 
This seed should be sown in the early spring or fall, 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 Ibs. of a good fertilizer to 100 sq. ft. 
raked in before seeding will be very beneficial, and lime should be applied 
if needed to correct acidity. 
Shady Lawn Mixture: 1. Lb. 95c¢; 2 Lbs. $1.85; 5 Lbs. $4.50; 10 Lbs. 
$8.50; 25 Lbs. $21.00; 50 Lbs. $40.00; transportation paid. 
Ask for our new leaflet giving instructions on 
BUILDING AND CARE OF LAWNS 
These directions have been prepared by our horticultural experts 
and will be of great help in building new lawns and rehabilitating 
old ones. 
New edition, sent free on request 


Shady Spots Require Special Seed 
SEPARATE VARIETIES OF GRASSES 
The seed we offer in this list is the highest quality only. We take great pride in the fact that we can obtain relatively small lots of the choicest 
seeds, with much higher purity and germination than the ordinary run. We offer these extra fancy lots at reasonable prices. 
KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS. The “Backbone” of Fine Lawns 
and Permanent Pastures. Ken- 
tucky 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. 
Kentucky Blue Grass is also one of the very best grasses for pastures. 
It does well on a wide range of soils, and it starts to grow very early in 
the spring and stays green late in the fall. It should be included in all 
permanent pasture mixtures. 
We sell only the finest recleaned seed, weighing 28 lbs. per measured 
bushel compared to the standard weight of only 14 lbs. 
1 Lb. 75¢; 2 Lbs. $1.40; 5 Lhs. $3.30; 10 Lbs. $6.40; transportation paid. 
Not paid: 25 Lbs. or more at 55c per Lb. 
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. $4.70; transportation 
paid. Not paid: 25 Lbs. or more at 40c per Lb. 

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Test Plots prove the worth of our Grass Seeds 
At 
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. This is the best 
and most well-known of the bent grasses and is 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. Rhode Island 
Bent spreads by underground root stocks, in contrast to most other 
bents which spread by stolons above ground. It is a hardy and vigorous 
grower and makes a thick luxuriant growth. Sow 1 lb. to 300 sq. ft. 
1 Lb. $1.70; 2 Lbs. $3.30; 5 Lbs. $7.75; 10 Lbs. $15.00; transportation 
paid. 
CHEWINGS FESCUE. For places that get hard wear. Produces a 
firm matlike sod with very slender leaves and is resistant to hard wear. 
It does wellin shady spots and on nearly all kinds of soil and the vigor- 
ous growth will crowd out almost any weeds. Used extensively in put- 
ting green mixtures because it will stand close cutting even in hot 
weather. 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. 
RED TO P. Fancy Recleaned Seed. Fine for Starting Lawns. 
A remarkably rapid growing and aggressive lawn grass. 
It will make a fine quick growth on a large variety of soils and will with- 
stand both drought conditions and wet ground. This is an excellent 
kind to mix with Kentucky Blue Grass, as it acts as a nurse crop for 
the latter and helps it get established. Red Top will not last in a turf 
much over two years, but by then the Kentucky Blue Grass has made 
a fine permanent sod. 
1 Lb. 55c; 2 Lbs. $1.00; 5 Lbs. $2.20; 10 Lbs. $4.00; transportation paid. 
Not paid: 25 Lbs. or more at 33c per Lb. 
DOMESTIC RYE GRASS. For cover crops. This quick-growing grass 
is widely used for winter lawns in the south. In the north its chief use 
is for cover crops. See prices and full description on page 43. 
WILD WHITE CLOVER. Best Clover for Lawns. 
When kep? 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. Once started, it will last for many years. 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. 
Do not confuse this seed with the old White Dutch Clover which often 
proved objectionable in lawns. This clover is very much lower growing 
and finer leaved and practically does not blossom at all when cut at lawn 
length. It lasts longer, stays greener in the summer and will even crowd out 
many weeds. A very light seeding in the spring (1 lb. to 7,500 sq. ft.) will 
get Wild White Clover started. 
1 Oz. 20c; 44 Lb. 65c; 4% Lb. $1.05; 1 Lb. $1.85; 5 Lbs. or more at 
$1.75 per Lb.; transportation paid. 



