
KNOX’S LAWN GRASS SEED 

HOW TO HAVE A GOOD LAWN 
The ground should be well prepared and the soil should not 
be too rich, as it is not desirable to have a rapid growth when 
starting a lawn. After the ground is thoroughly worked, roll 
it before seeding, to prevent it from settling unevenly, and 
then rake the surface lightly. Sow the seed so as to cover the 
ground thoroughly, and then cover it lightly with soil. Roll 
again so as to press the seed in firmly. If you have no roller, 
use boards and tramp on them so as to pack the ground firmly, 
but a roller is preferred. 
Grass seed will germinate in from 8 to 15 days, according to 
the weather. If a lawn is made during the summer, the ground 
should be covered lightly with peat after the seed has been 
rolled, so as to retain the moisture. New lawns should not be 
allowed to dry out, not even for a half day. For the first 15 
days the lawn should be watered twice a day if necessary. A 
lawn should be fed after the first cutting, and at least twice a 
year. Water well after applying. 
WARNING. Do not use the so-called rotted manure which 
is being sold to inexperienced gardeners. It is full of wild 
clover and other weed seeds. Pests, such as slugs, snails, 
beetles, etc., get a start in most gardens through eggs and 
larvae in such manure. It is expensive when you take into 
consideration that a few pounds of good plant food is equal to a 
sack of manure. If you want a moisture-holding material for 
top-dressing use peat; it is clean. 

KNOX’S LAWN GRASS MIXTURE 
A modern lawn grass seed mixture, composed of the finest 
grasses and is adapted to a wide variety of soils. It will make 
a permanent sod of deep rooted grasses. 1 Ib. 75c.. 
SHADY LAWN MIXTURE 
Composed of grasses most suited for growing in heavily 
shaded locations. A splendid mixture. It is also satisfactory 
in light shade. 1 Ib. 80c. 
PACIFIC MIXTURE 
Used exclusively on the College of the Pacific campus. A 
very hardy, strong-growing mixture. Will stand extremely 
hard use such as playground or back yard. Considerably 
coarser than Knox’s Lawn Mixture. 1 lb. 40c. 
KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS 
Most widely used of all lawn grass seeds. Used in all mix- 
tures. Knox’s Quality is the finest quality obtainable, Wats 
as near weed-free as it is possible to make it. 
Knox’s Quality—1 Ib. 65c. 
WHITE DUTCH or LAWN CLOVER 
(Trifolium Repens.) This is valuable for pasturage as well as 
for lawns; it succeeds where other clovers and grasses fail, 
and it seldom dies out. It can be sown at all seasons, although 
early spring is best. Lb. $1.30. 
SEASIDE BENT 
(Agrostis Maritima.) Also often called Coos County Bent be- 
cause most of the seed is grown in Coos County, Oregon. This 
is a true creeping bent, and makes a very smooth, uniform 
lawn. Extreme care must be taken in purchasing this seed, as 
there are sO many swamp grasses and other weed seeds in the 
district where the seed is grown. Our stock of Seaside Bent is 
carefully recleaned in our own specially constructed seed clean- 
ing plant, and is extremely pure and free from weed seeds. 
Lb. $1.50. 
ASTORIA BENT 
This variety is often called Golf-a-Lawn Bent. It is a very 
desirable type of grass for golf course putting greens and fine 
lawns, as it makes a beautiful, thickly matted, deep green 
turf. It holds its color exceptionally well and is an under- 
ground creeper. Our Astoria Bent is unusually clean and free 
from weed seeds. Lb. $1.50. 
POA TRIVIALIS 
An ideal shade grass. Finer and softer than Kentucky Blue 
Grass. Lb. $1.25. 
PACEY’S RYE GRASS 
Produces quick results. Somewhaj coarser than blue grass, 
but very hardy. Sow thick to keep it from bunching or steol- 
ing. 1 Ib. 35e. 
BERMUDA GRASS 
Makes a very heavy sod. Hard to control, as it creeps all 
over the garden. Frost turns it brown in winter, but does not 
kill it. 1 Ib. 65c. 
RED TOP 
Prefers a moist, rich soil. 
CHEWINGS FESCUE ; 
Produces a mat-like turf of a brownish green color. The 
leaves are fine, needle-like and bristly. Resists hard wear. 
1 Ib. $1.10. 
Used mostly in mixture. 1 Ib. 50c. 
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NOTICE—AIl prices in this catalog are subject to change without notice. All sales are 
made subject to the usual disclaimer of the seed trade that appears on the order blank. 



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