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LAWN SEED. This 
i reliable, time-tested mix- 
ture is composed of Blue Grass, Red Top, 
Rye Grass and White Clover. It can be de- 
pended on to produce a beautiful and per- 
manent lawn. Per 1b., 55c; 3 lbs., $1.60; 
5 lbs., $2.60; 10 lbs., $4.80; 20 lbs., $9.00. 
WHITE DUTCH CLOVER 
(Trifolium repens). A valuable creeping le- 
gume for use in lawn and pasture mixtures, 
or sown as a straight crop. 
OUR OTHER LAWN SEED MIXTURES 
QUEEN CIT 
SHADY NOO LAWN SEED. 
Many beautiful 
lawns are marred by bare spots under trees, 
shrubbery, and near buildings. Shady Nook 
is composed of an excellent selection of fine 
grasses that will withstand such conditions 
better than those in our other mixtures. It 
is important that soil fertility and moisture 
supply is well provided in places getting but 
little sunshine. Per lb., 85c; 3 lbs., $2.55; 
5 lbs., $4.15; 10 lbs., $8.25; 25 Ibs., 
$20.00. 
QUALITY GRASSES FOR ALL SOILS 
and PURPOSES | 
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ASTORIA BENT, RHODE ISLAND . 
BENT, COLONIAL BENT (Agrostis ten- 
uis). An excellent all-round Bent for lawns, 
greens, parks and playing fields; grows on 
wide range of soils; spreads mainly by under- 
ground root stalks or rhizomes, making a 
deep reinforced sod. It seldom produces many 
stolons or surface runners, thus lessening the 
amount of top dressing and watering. Sow 
about 3 lbs. to 1000 square feet. 
SEASIDE OR COOS COUNTY BENT 
(Agrostis maritima). A superlative Bent for 
putting greens and lawns, ranked high by 
U. S. Golf Association for putting surface, 
producing a luxuriant matted growth. It is 
one of the most vigorous stoloniferous creep- 
ers although this characteristic does not 
usually show up till the second year, after 
which it makes a fine turf of uniform color 
and texture. Sow about 8 lbs. to 1000 sa. ft. 
BERMUDA (Cynodon dactylon). 85 lbs. per 
bushel. A vigorous creeper used principally 
in the South. Can also be used as an annual 
grass in the North. 
BLUE GRASS, CANADIAN (Poa _ com- 
pressa). 14 lbs. per bu. For general use, 
inferior to Kentucky Blue Grass. Superior 
in dry, shady or impoverished soils and banks. 
It does not make a good turf alone as it pro- 
duces a large amount of stems and compara- 
tively little foliage. Good upland pasture 
grass. 
BLUE GRASS, KENTUCKY (Poa praten- 
sis). 14 lbs. per bu. standard. We can fur- 
nish 19 Ibs. to 30 lbs. test per bu. Largely 
used for lawns and when once established, 
lasts indefinitely. An excellent pasture grass. 
Deep rooting and has an attractive color, For 
lawns, sow 5 Ibs. per 1000 sq. ft.; for pas- 
tures, 20 to 30 Ibs. per aere. 
CRESTED WHEAT GRASS (Agropyron 
cristatum). 24 Ibs. per bu. A hardy drought- 
resistant Northwestern prairie grass, adapted 
in Central States area mainly for controlling 
erosion on banks and dry slopes. Once estab- 
lished it develops a deep, firm turf. Can be 
sown in spring or fall, 50 lbs. per acre. 
KENT WILD WHITE CLOVER. 60 lbs. 
per bu. A dwarf variety of White Clover, 
very hardy and excellent for permanent pas- 
ture, sown alone or broadcast on old mea- 
dows. 8 to 5 lbs. per acre. 
FESCUE, CHEWINGS (Festuca rubra var. 
fallax). 24 lbs. per bu. New Zealand grown. 
This fine-leaved grass produces a_ bright 
green turf, especially well adapted for tree 
shade, on account of its drought resistance. 
Sow 5 lbs. per 1000 sq. ft. 
FESCUE, CREEPING RED (Festuca Ru- 
bra L). 24 lbs. per bu. A creeping turf- 
forming grass, ideal for use on lawns, golf 
courses, airports, and permanent pastures. 
Thrives on all types of soil, even on dry, 
sandy bottom land. Forms a thick turf, 
erowding weeds out and a real dandelion 
fighter. Color deep green, with fine needle- 
like leaves and a strong creeping root system. 
Especially valuable in shady places. Recovers 
quickly from drought; keeps its color the 
year around and does not winter-kill even 
in the Canadian Northwest. Sow 65 lbs. per 
1000 sa. ft. : 

FESCUE, MEADOW or ENGLISH BLUE 
(Festuca elatior). 24 lbs. per bu. Sometimes 
known as Evergreen Grass. Used largely for 
permanent pasture. 24 lbs. per acre required 
if sown alone, or in mixtures, 12 to 18 lbs. 
LADINO CLOVER. A giant variety of White 
Clover. Excellent for pasture, recovering 
quickly from heavy grazing. Most satisfac- 
tory on naturally moist soils, and sown alone 
at rate of 5 Ibs. per acre. 
ORCHARD GRASS (Dactylis glomerata), 14 
Ibs. per bu. Particularly suited to upland, 
loamy or moderately stiff soil. It ripens three 
weeks ahead of Timothy and is excellent to 
sow with Red Clover. Usually yields two 
crops and is one of the most valuable grasses 
for both pasturage and hay. Requires 14 to 
2 bus. per acre; if with Red Clover, 1 to 1% 
bus. of Orchard Grass to 5 or 6 lbs. of Red 
Clover. For seed, the same quantity of Red 
Clover and % of a bu. of Orchard Grass. 
RED TOP, FANCY RECLEANED (Agros- 
tis alba). 30 lbs. per bu. Sometimes called 
Herds Grass. Used as one of the principal 
ingredients in lawn seed mixtures. Also 
splendid for pasture, making a fair hay crop. 
Best suited to moist rich soil, although does 
well on poor sofl. Excellent when sown with 
Timothy, both maturing together. Requires 
6 to 8 lbs. alone, or 3 to 4 lbs. to acre in 
mixtures. For lawns 4 lbs. per 1000 sq. ft. 
RED TOP, ORDINARY or UNHULLED 
(Agrostis alba). 14 Ibs. per bu. Sow at the 
rate of 30 lbs. per acre. See Fancy Red Top. 
RYE GRASS, DOMESTIC. 24 lbs. per bu. 
Also known as Western Rye Grass. It is 
inclined to be a quick-growing annual, valu- 
able in lawn mixtures as a nurse crop; suc- 
ceeds well on almost any type of soil. Valu- 
able in south central states for winter 
pasture. Sow 20- lbs. per acre. 
RYE GRASS, PERENNIAL (Lolium per- 
enne). 24 lbs. per bu. Often called English 
Rye Grass. A quick growing grass which is 
most suitable for mixtures, pastures, hay and 
lawns. Succeeds well on almost any soil not 
water sogged and affords good, quick nutri- 
tious grazing. If alone, requires 114 bus. per 
acre. In mixture, from 2 to 83 pecks per acre. 
TALL MEADOW OAT GRASS (Arrhena- 
therum elatius). 11 lbs. per bu. A very fine 
grass which is suitable for upland soils and 
especially valuable for mixture with Orchard 
Grass. It ripens about the same time and 
forms a better sod. Cut when in bloom it 
is very nutritious and it affords wonderful 
amount of pasturage. Requires alone 114 to 
2 bus. per acre; in mixture from 4 to &% bu. 
TIMOTHY (Phleum pratense). 45 Ibs. per 
bu. It is the most desirable of all grasses for 
hay but should not be grazed as the tramping 
of cattle hoofs causes it do die. In this section 
Timothy is best suited to low, flat or alluvial 
soils where there is a fair amount of moisture, 
but does not grow well in water-sogged soil. 
Requires alone, 1 peck per acre; if with Clo- 
ver, 8 lbs. Timothy and 6 to 6 lbs. of Clover. 
PRICES ON ALL GRASS SEEDS 
Are subject to market changes. We 
will be pleased to quote firm prices 
on request. Orders entrusted to us 
will be filled at the lowest price on 
the day received. 
TERRACE LAWN SEED. For high, 
dry situations where mois- 
ture and poor soil are conditions to be con- 
tended with. It is composed of grasses that 
should succeed under these conditions and 
produce a good turf. Per lb., 60c; 3 lbs., 
$1.75; 5 lbs., $2.90; 10 1bs., $5.75; 20 
lbs., 511.00. 
LAWN FERTILIZERS 
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