
FACTS ABOUT WARDS LAWN SEED 
CAREFULLY SELECTED. Wards demand that every package of Lawn Seed is 
guaranteed 100% fresh, new crop seed. Wards seed is all fresh, 1948 crop, 
sun-cured, fully-ripened seed. It’s clean, disease-free, fairly bursting with 
growing energy to produce fine healthy lawns. 
99% WeED-FREE. Laboratory tests control the purity of the seeds you buy 
from Wards. Weed seeds, which are present in all seed when it comes from 
the grower, are detected by critical scientific tests. A series of cleaning 
processes frees the grass seeds of weeds, dirt-and chaff. 
GERMINATION TESTED. Careful germination tests prove the vigorous growing 
ability of Wards Seed. All Seed is scientifically tested under controlled 
weather conditions like Nature‘s own. Date of test on each bag; percentage 
of germination on each bag—you are thus assured of getting highest ger- 
mination test available for your own mixture. 
PERFECTLY BLENDED. Perfect blending of the seed is attained through use 
of modern mixing and filling machinery which scientifically blends and 
mixes the seed in uniform proportions for every bag or carton. Every variety 
or mixture meets State Inspection requirements. 
WARDS LAWN SEED WARRANTY 
All Wards Lawn Seed and All Scotts Lawn Seed are 100% fresh — all 
guaranteed, 1948] crop. These seeds are clean, disease-free and at least 
99% weed-free. All are germination tested—-each container states percent- 
age of germination. Each mixture meets State requirements. Instructions for 
planting and care are included with each order. 
WARDS MONTHLY PAYMENT PLAN 
Buy your Lawn Seed on Wards Monthly Payment Plan. Pay for your lawn 
while you watch it grow into a luxuriant green turf. Only 10% down on new 
orders and no down payment on '’Add-on”’ orders if you already have an 
account at Wards. For further details, read Page 36. 
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You can always depend on Wards careful selection of top quality, new crop 
seed to provide you with a lawn of exceptional beauty and bright healthy 
color. Year after year, Wards have maintained high quality mixtures, ex- 
pertly blended to give you the finest lawn possible. 
WARDS SUPREME QUALITY 98c Pound 
. Combines Fast, Hardy Growth with Lasting Beauty 
Plant this mixture once and you have a permanent lawn—one that comes up 
thick, luxuriant, bright green each year. By far the most popular mixture. 
Contains more Kentucky Blue Grass; plus Creeping Bent for extra velvety 
texture; with just enough Red Top and Rye Grass to protect the tender 
young shoots of Blue Grass until well established. Goes much farther than 
ordinary seed because the seeds are heavy and high-germinating—ready 
for vigorous growth to produce bright green lawn. Sends out long, strong 
roots which form close knit turf. Resists summer drought, winter freezes. 
Growth usually starts in 5 to 7 days—takes 30 to 69 days to reach its full beau- 
ty. 1 lb. covers 250 sq. ft. of new lawn. 
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WARDS SHADY LAWN Q98&C pound 
For Shady, Hard-To-Grow Places 
A fine stand of compact, velvety, and extra-hardy grass to cover those un- 
attractive bare spots in your lawn and make uniformly beautiful turf. Grows 
sturdily in deep shade—under trees or in fence corners. Composed of 
Chewings Fescue which grows best in little sunlight and poor soil; Hardy 
Kentucky Blue Grass to make a close knit turf. Remainder is fast-growing Red 
Top and Rye Grasses that give quick coverage, protect slower growing 
grasses. 1 lb. covers 250 square feet. 
87 NC 12482—Not Prepaid. State quantity wanted. 
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WARDS STANDARD QUALITY DD pound 
For Quick, Low Cost, All Season Lawn 
Usually sprouts within 5 to 7 days into sturdy all-season lawn. Lasts until fall 
but may need reseeding to thicken the stand. Excellent to use at summer cot- 
tages or camps where quick effect is desirable. Use 6 lbs. for each 1000 sq. 
ft. on new lawns or 3 lbs. to 1000 sq. ft. on old lawns. 
87 NC 12457—Not Prepaid. State quantity wanted. 
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For the Most Luxuriant Lawn 
Now you can have a lawn as smooth and velvety as a golf course green. 
Forms a thick luxuriant growth. Unlike imported bents, it makes a thick, 
strong turf. Requires special care in watering and cutting for best results but 
it is well worth the extra trouble. It should be watered at least 2 times a week 
during dry weather. Cut the lawn when it is 2 inches high and continue to 
clip as high as mower will permit for the first 3 or 4 cuttings. Once well start- 
ed, it will grow richer and heavier each season. 1 lb. covers 500 sq. ft. 
87 NC 12479—Not Prepaid. State quantity wanted. 
Iibs Ships wt. 1 Ibs Si0z 272.06 $1.49; 5 lbs. Ship. wt. 5 lbs. 8 oz... $7.35 
KENTUCKY BLUE Grass Q8C pound 
To Thicken Established Lawns 
Most desirable of the perennial grasses. Forms thick turf, discourages weeds. 
Freeze and drought-resistant. Invaluable for patching bare spots in estab- 
lished lawns. For reseeding, use 2% lbs. to 1000 sq. ft. 
87 NC 12467—Not Prepaid. State quantity wanted. 
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WHITE CLOVER 1.49 pouna 
Fortifies Soil—Fine for Terraces 
A good seed to add to slopes that are likely to wash. Fine for hard-to-establish 
lawns and for enriching poor soil. Draws nitrogen from air— provides nourish- 
ment for other grasses. Deep roots withstand heat, drought. 1 lb. covers 250 
sq. ft. or use 1 lb. with 10 lbs. lawn seed. Sow in spring and summer only. 
87 NC 12485—Not Prepaid. State quantity wanted. 
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