
AMAR) BEST LAW 
Oregon produces some of the 
world’s finest lawn seed, and 
Braeger’s buy only the best 
grades. 
We take great pride in the 
quality of seeds we sell, and 
blend the best varieties in our 
mixtures to assure a uniform 
texture and luxurious turf. 
Years of experience guarantees 
you the best of results. 
We do not quote grass and 
field seed prices due to market 
fluctuations. We do, however, 
adhere to prices prevalent in 
our area. Write us or call at 
our store for prices. 
Consult our experts on lawn 
and field problems. 
BRAEGER’S SPECIAL LAWN SEED 
(Hormonized) 
A splendid mixture of the best varieties of grass 
especially adapted to meet soil and climatic conditions 
of the Northwest. 
This mixture is a well-balanced blend of Blue Tag 
Astoria Bent, Chewing’s Fescue, Creeping Red Fescue, 
heavy Kentucky Blue Grass and Highland Bent. All are 
fine-bladed, deep rooting and long lasting. 
The best grades only are used, thus assuring you a 
mixture free from weed seed and chaff. 
“Hormonized”’ is a treatment that greatly increases 
root growth, assures quicker germination and results in 
a firm turf. 
Sow seed at the rate of 1 pound per 200 sq. ft 
BRAEGER’S UTILITY MIXTURE 
An economy blend of fast-growing hardy grass, enduring 
superior for Northwest conditions. 
Tough, long lasting, deep rooting grasses that are suited to 
playgrounds, parking strips, and athletic fields. 
SHADY LAWN MIXTURE 
Many areas are so heavily shaded that it is difficult to obtain 
good turf from common mixtures. 
Shady Lawn Mixture meets this requirement, due to addi- 
tions of grass indigenous to these conditions. 
A mixture of Shady Blue Grass (Poa Trivialis), Creeping 
Fescue, Bent, Kentucky Blue and other grasses enduring 
shade. 
DURA-GREEN LAWN GRASS 
For those who like white clover in their lawn, we recommend 
this mixture. Dura-Green will stand hard wear. It is a skill- 
ful blend of White Clover, Kentucky Blue Grass, Chewing’s 
Fescue and Creeping Red Fescue. 
Adaptable to most Northwest soils. 
Seed at rate of 1 pound per 200 sq. feet. 

For those who desire plantings of a single variety or lawn 
grass, we offer grasses that are proven and recognized as 
hard usage under adverse conditions. 
ASTORIA BENT 
(Agrostis tenuis Astoriana) 
Long lived perennial, deep rooting; forms excellent turf. 
Endures acid conditions, heavy firm soil and heavy rainfall. 
Requires firm seed bed and plenty of moisture. Produces fine 
grass blades, erect growing. Used for most golf greens. If 
used for pasture, produces palatable grass 16 in. to 20 in. high. 
Seed February 1st to April 15th or September 1st to November 
1st. Seed is very small. Sow at rate of 1 lb. per 250 sq. ft. or 
7 Ibs. to 10 lbs. per acre, 
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CHEWING’S FESCUE 
(Festuca rubra commutata) 
Formerly imported and known as New Zealand Fescue. 
Long lived perennial, producing extremely fine blades, dense 
growth, drought resistant. Presents luxurious appearance. 
Adapted to well drained, fertile soils, endures some shade. 
Fits in well with any mixture. Excellent lawn grass. Sow at 
rate of 1 pound per 150 sa. ft. 
CREEPING RED FESCUE 
(Festuca rubra stolonifera) 
Very fine leaved, long lived perennial, producing creeping 
extravaginal shoots (underground creeping roots). Forms dense 
sod, luxurious appearance. Endures more shade than Chew- 
ing’s. Drought resistant, and tolerates more moisture. 
Requires fertile soil for best results. Responds well to fer- 
tilizers. Suitable in pasture mixtures; grows 18”-20”. One of 
the world’s best lawn grasses. Sow February 1-April 15 or 
September 1-October 15 at rate of 1 pound per 150 sq. feet. 
KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS (Poa pratensis) 
One of the oldest lawn or pasture grasses. Long-lived peren- 
nial, starts early and grows well in late fall. Improves with 
age. Forms good sod, resists tramping and wear. Has excel- 
lent color. Requires moist soil of low acidity. 
Adapted to many conditions. Requires liming. If sown for 
pasture, produces nutritious feed relished by all livestock. 
Sow either spring or fall at rate of 1 lb. per 200 sq. ft. 
SHADY BLUE GRASS (Poa Trivialis) 
Long lived perennial requiring shade and moisture. Excel- 
lent grass for shady lawns, especially suited for Western Ore- 
gon conditions. 
Does not endure intense sunlight or drought. Makes fair 
sod, but does not thrive under heavy tramping or close mowing. 
Not recommended for single planting. 
Sow at rate of 1 lb. per 200 sq. feet. 
HIGHLAND BENT 
(Agrostis tenuis, Oregonensis ) 
Grows well on poor, thin soil. Withstands long periods of 
drought, spreads by underground creeping stems. Fine bladed, 
long lived. Produces an excellent turf. 
WHITE CLOVER (Trifolium repens) 
Short lived perennial; endures wide variance of soil and cli- 
mate. Reseeds easily and thus endures for many years under 
favorable conditions. Shallow rooted; short creeping surface 
runners root at nodes frequently. 
Makes dense turf; withstands tramping and mowing. En- 
dures drought or excess moisture. 
Makes excellent bee pastures, nutritious livestock forage, 
good ground cover. 
Responds to fertilizers. 
Most widely used lawn clover. Sow in spring at rate of 1 lb. 
per 100 sq. feet. 

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