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LAWN SEEDS 
OUR SPECIAL BENT MIXTURE. THE BEST ALL-PURPOSE 
LAWN GRASS SEED. Specially prepared by us from the 
highest quality seeds that can be produced. The very finest 
varieties are used to make a smooth, green, velvety lawn 
free from common grasses which are inclined to produce 
clumps. It is all plump, heavy seed free from chaff or weed 
seeds. Sow one pound for a plot 10 by 15 (150 square feet). 
Price: ] lb., $1.60; 5 Ibs., $7.00; 10 Ibs., $12.50. 
CALIFORNIA PARK LAWN MIXTURE. A blend of hardy, 
fine-bladed grasses to which is added a small amount of White 
Clover. It provides an excellent turf which will withstand 
hard usage. Sow | pound to 100 square feet. | Ib., 75c; 
Balbse 3.257 10 Ibs., $6.00. 
SHADY LAWN MIXTURE. A blend of fine-bladed grasses 
made especially for growing in shaded spots and under trees. 
Sow | pound to 150 square feet. 1 Ib., $1.50; 5 Ibs., $7.00; 
WOmIbsse $12.50. 
ASTORIA BENT. The growth is upright, of fine texture 
and is a rich green. Spreads underground; will grow in heavy 
soil. Sow 1 pound to 300 square feet. | Ib. $2.25; 5 Ibs., 
$10.00; 10 Ibs., $18.00. 
SEASIDE CREEPING BENT. The plant is dwarf and it multi- 
plies rapidly by sending out runners in all directions; from 
these, new plants are produced, and these in turn grow more 
runners. Not suited for shade. Sow 1 lb. to 300 sq. ft. | Ib., 
$2.40; 5 Ibs., $11.00; 10 Ibs., $20.00. 
CREEPING RED FESCUE. A hardy, fine, round-bladed grass 
that spreads by underground root-stalks or rhizomes. Slightly 
reddish at the base. Does well in shade and poor sandy soils. 
Sow | pound to 150 square feet. | Ib., $1.25; 5 Ibs., $5.50; 
10 Ibs., $10.00. 
CHEWINGS FESCUE. Used extensively on putting greens, 
fairways and tees on golf courses, and does well on any kind 
of soil. It also produces a stiff, upright plant. Sow 1 pound 
fom OOnsquare feet. 1 Ib. $1.15; 5 Ibs., $5.25; 10 Ibs., 
$9.50. 
KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS. Makes an excellent lawn of a 
dark green color. It forms a fine mat, with care and water 
makes one of the best lawns. Sow 1 pound to 150 square feet. 
Select grade. 1 Ib., $1.00; 5 Ibs., $4.50; 10 Ibs., $8.00. 
PERENNIAL RYE GRASS. A rapid growing grass where quick 
results are required. It is coarser than Kentucky Blue Grass 
and thrives in poor soils. It is used as a ‘’nurse’’ crop in mix- 
tures to keep the lawn green while the better, slow-growing 
varieties are becoming established. Sow 1 pound to 100 
square feet. 1 lb., 40c; 5 Ibs., $1.75; 10 Ibs., $3.25. 
RED TOP. A fine-bladed grass that succeeds on almost any 
soil, although it does best under moist conditions. It is used 
in almost all lawn mixtures. Should not be planted by itself 
unless specifically recommended. Sow | pound to 200 square 
feet OG eo lbs: $3-00% +10 Ibs. $5.50, 
WHITE DUTCH CLOVER. Very low growing sort, princi- 
pally used in poor ground to give a green cover. Many like 
it in lawns, especially where grass does not do well. Sow | 
pound to 300 square feet. 1 Ib., $1.50; 5 Ilbs., $6.50; 10 
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