J. Howard French 
FRENCH’S SPECIAL LAWN GRASS MIXTURES 
Good Seed is essential. Our mixtures contain only the finest 
natural grasses, selected tor purity and high germination. 
HOW MUCH SEED? 
You can figure how much lawn seed you need from the table below, which is comp- 
iled on the basis of 1 pound of seed for 250 square feet of lawn. 
Area in Size Lbs. seed 
SOem mits of area required 
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FRENCH’S SPECIAL 
LAWN GRASS MIXTURES 
FRENCII’S “BEST” LAWN GRASS. Great care 
has been used in formulating this fine mixture, 
composed of fine-leaved deep rooiing, viable turf 
grass seeds. It contains only Kentucky Bluegrass, 
Certified Colonial Bent, and Chewing’s Fescue, 
producing a permanent and superior deep green 
velve y turf. Will withstand heat, drought, and 
hard winters. 25 lbs., $45.00; 50 Ibs., $80.00; 100) 
Ibs.. $150.00. 
FRENCI’S SUPER LAWN GRASS. An excellent 
mixture for making a permanent lawn in fertile 
soil. It contains a high percentage of Colonial 
Rert and Kentucky Bluegrass in combination 
with other permanent grasses. 25 $35 00; 
50 lbs., $65.00; 100 lbs., $125.00. 
SPECIAL EVERGREEN LAWN 
It thrives under a wide variety of soil 
and produces beautiful 
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lbs., 
FRENCH’S 
GRASS. 
and weather conditions 
velvety lawns. A favorite of hundreds. 
$30.00; 50 Ibs., $55 00; 100 Ibs., $100.00. 
LAWN GRASS. A earefully 
prepared mixture to be grown in shady spots. 
This mixture consists of the highest grade of 
recleaned seeds, and should make a good lawn 
in places where it is hard to grow grass due to 
shade. 25 Ibs., $80.00; 50 Ibs, $57.50; 100 Ibs., 
$110.00. 
PERMANENT PASTURE AND HAY 
MIXTURE 
Far superior to any other mixture for producing 
permanent hay and pasture. A mixture of vari- 
eties which will form a permanent pasture that 
lasts for years. Composed chiefly of native and 
acclimated grasses, which have been found to 
be best. These are blended in their proper 
proportions to give the desired results. Sow on 
new land which has been plowed and harrowed, 
at the rate of 60 pounds per acre; on ground 
partly covered, about 380 pounds per acre. 25 
Ibs., $15.00; 100 Ibs., $55.00. 
FRENCH’S SHADY 
SPECIAL FORMULAS 
We shall be pleased at all times to submit 
prices of, or to prepare mixtures for any 
purpose whatever, according to the customer’s 
own formula. 
SEPARATE VARIETIES OF GRASSES 
AND CLOVERS 
BENT, COLONIAL (Agrostis tenuis). A grass of 
very splendid appearance, making a tine, close 
turf, dark green in color. I[t is adaptable to 
different soiis and various locations and wiuil 
stand dry weather. It has a spreading habit. 
ROM IDSs. upto. Us 
BENT, SEASIDE (Agrostis maritima). Coos 
County Strain. It is a hardy creeping variety, 
forming a close mat-like sward and is very de- 
sirable for putting greens. Does well in moist 
situations, making a rapid growth; blades are 
almost as narrow as true creeping Lent. 10 Ibs., 
$18.50. 
BLUE GRASS, KENTUCKY (Poa pratensis). This 
is suited to a variety of soils and is largely used 
for lawns and as a pasture grass. It is unusu- 
ally early, and presents a beautiful green ap- 
pearance in early spring when other grasses 
are still dormant; revives when first rainfall 
after a long drought. Sow 60 pounds to the 
acre. 10 tbs., $12.00; 100 Ibs., $100.00. 
FESCUE, CHEWING’S NEW ZEALAND (Festuca 
rubra fallax). Especially recommended for golf 
putting greens and lawns; succeeds on all soils. 
10 tbs. $10:00; 100 Ibs:s $$0:00: 
REDTOP, FANCY RECLEANED. (Agrostis vul- 
garis). An excellent grass for lawns and 
pastures. We offer only fancy, recleaned seed, 
entirely free from chaff. 10 Ibs., $12.00; 100 Ibs., 
$100.00. 
DOMESTIC RYEGRASS. A mixture of Perennial 
and Annual Rye grown in the Pacific North- 
west. Not a permanent grass; recommended 
for its rapid growth, furnishing a good cover- 
crop or early pasture grass for one year. 10 Ibs., 
90.10; 100 ibs., $30.00: 
RYEGRASS, ENGLISH (Lolium perenne). Inval- 
uable for permanent pastures, as it forms a com- 
pact sward, remains bright and green through- 
out the season, and is a rapid grower. Sow 60 
DOUNCS ELON thelracrel ) maiD Samm: 0mm 0 OMmLoisas 
$30.00. 
WHITE DUTCH CLOVER SEED. Excellent for 
use on lawns; forms a close herbage and re- 
mains green throughout the season. We furnish 
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$8.00; 10 Ibs., $15.00; 25 bls., $32.50. 
Owing to the variations in market value, the prices quoted above are subject to change without noitce. 
Write for special prices on larger quantities. 
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