HARRIS’ LAWN GRASS SEED 
SEPARATE VARIETIES OF GRASSES 
KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS. “The Backbone of Fine Lawns’’. 
This beautiful rich green grass is famous for its ability to make a 
thick, fine-textured, deep-rooted sod on all kinds of soil, especially 
when well fertilized. For lawns and permanent pastures it is essential. 
Our seed is extra clean, heavy and high germinating, giving far more 
good seed per pound. It weighs nearly 30 lbs. per bu. compared to the 
usual 21 lbs. 
1 Lb. $1.15; 2 Lbs. $2.25; 5 Lbs. $5.50; 10 Lbs. $10.50 postpaid. 
Not paid: 25 Lbs. or more at 95c per Lb. 
MERION BLUEGRASS. Sensational New Type. 
This is the wonderful new bluegrass developed by the U.S. Golf Asso- 
ciation. Drought-tolerant, resistant to weeds and disease, it produces 
a tight dense clean turf even under close mowing and holds its fine 
green color all summer. By far the finest new grass we have ever seen. 
Seed supplies are extremely limited and we suggest extra thin sowing— 
1 lb. will plant up to 1000 sq. ft. on a well-prepared seed bed. 
4 Lb. $2.50; 1 Lb. $4.50. 
COLONIAL BENT. This is the true Astoria Bent, the finest textured and 
best colored of the many strains offered. It responds well to extra 
eare and fertilizing, thrives on close mowing, yet succeeds on acid 
soil. Semi-creeping in habit, it spreads underground and makes a 
dense beautiful turf. Sow not over 1 lb. to 600 sq. ft. 
14 Lb. $1.00; 1 Lb. $1.80; 2 Lbs. $3.40; 5 Lbs. $8.25; 
10 Lbs. $16.00 postpaid. Not paid: 25 Lbs. or more at $1.50 per Lb. 
PERENNIAL RYE GRASS. (English.) For Quick Covering. Useful on slopes 
and other difficult places for its quick growth and tenacious roots. 
Bright, shiny green, rank growing, hard to cut and very persistent. 
Not recommended for permanent lawns. 
1 Lb. 55c; 2 Lbs. 95c; 5 Lbs. $2.10; 10 Lbs. $3.80 postpaid. 
Not paid: 25 Lbs. or more at 30c per Lb. 
DOMESTIC RYE GRASS. For Winter Cover and Temporary Seedings: 
To improve your soil sow Domestic Rye Grass in every available spot- 
Its quick growing, matted root system and thick grass form a perfect 
sod to prevent erosion and leaching especially over the winter. When 
turned under, it adds much valuable humus. (For quicker rotting and 
more soil enrichment apply nitrate before plowing.) Use 1 lb. to 1000 
sq. ft. (less on large areas) for a temporary cover and to conserve or- 
ganic matter in the garden. Sow anytime from spring to early fall. 
See page 19 for use on growing crops. 
1 Lb. 40c; 2 Lbs. 70c; 5 Lbs. $1.45; 10 Lbs. $2.50 transportation paid. 
Not paid: 25 Lbs. or more at 17c per Lb. 
ILLAHEE CREEPING FESCUE. 
This superior strain of creeping fescue is extremely valuable for lawn 
mixtures. It makes a thick growth, spreading by underground runners, 
blends perfectly with other grasses and survives on almost any soil. 
Highly resistant to wear, adapted to sun or shade, it is a fine-leaved 
attractive grass that holds its color well. Outstanding in our tests. 
1 Lb. $1.50; 2 Lbs. $2.90; 5 Lbs. $7.00; 10 Lbs. $13.80 postpaid. 
Not paid: 25 Lbs. or more at $1.30 per Lb. 
CHEWINGS FESCUE. For places that get hard wear. Produces a tough, 
firm matlike sod with very slender leaves and is resistant to hard 
wear. It does well on nearly all kinds of soil and in shade as well as 
sun. Also valuable as a pasture grass. 
1 Lb. $1.15; 2 Lbs. $2.20; 5 Lbs. $5.25; 10 Lbs. $10.00 postpaid. 
Not paid: 25 Lbs. or more at 90c per Lb. 
WILD WHITE CLOVER. Best Clover for Lawn. 
This is the ideal clover for lawns. When kept cut, it shows hardly any 
blossoms and its low creeping habit of growth means that your lawn 
will remain green all summer. It is a fine-leaved clover blending per- 
fectly with the grasses and forming a thick velvety sward which will 
last for years. Clover actually improves the growth of the grasses by 
supplying nitrogen from the air. A very light seeding in the spring 
(1 Lb. to 7,500 sq. ft.) will get Wild White Clover started. 
Oz. 30c; 14 Lb. 65c; 4% Lb: $1.10; Lb. $1.85; 
5 Lbs. or more at $1.75 per Lb. postpaid. 
Not paid: 25 Lbs. or more at $1.65 per Lb. 
LAWN WEED KILLERS 
2-4-D WEED KILLER. Amazingly effective. One application actually 
kills dandelions, plantain and other broad-leaved weeds without 
harming the grass. (Caution: 2-4-D injures some bent grasses.) Also 
useful for killing poison ivy, bindweed, thistles and annual weeds. 
May be safely used on grain and shows promise on corn. 80% 2-4-D 
Sodium Salt. 
4 Oz. (treats 5000 sq. ft.) 90c; 1 Lb. jar (treats 44 acre) $1.95 postpaid. 
TAT-C-LECT. Destroys Crab Grass. This selective chemical kills young 
and old crab grass and retards germination of the seed; it has been 
recommended by state experiment stations as one of the most effective 
crab grass controls. Injury to lawn grasses is only temporary. Two or 
three applications are required. Full directions with order. 
4 Pt. (8 oz.) treats 500 sq. ft., 80c; Pt. (16 oz.) $1.50 postpaid 
SHADY LAWN MIXTURE 
Also for Poorer Soils and Difficult Areas 
This mixture consists of the following fine-bladed attractive permanent 
grasses: 
30% Poa Trivialis (Rough Blue Grass) 25% Chewings Fescue 
30% Creeping Red Fescue 15% Kentucky Blue Grass 
It will do very well in shaded areas, the Poa Trivialis being especially 
adapted to shade where there is adequate moisture. The two fescues not 
only tolerate shade and drouth but also other adverse conditions, such 
as poorer soil, heavy wear, slopes, etc. For any difficult lawn situation in 
shade or sun, we recommend this mixture. For best results, fertilize well 
and continue to feed two or three times a year. Sow 1 lb. to 250-300 sq. ft. 
14 Lb. 70c; 1 Lb. $1.35; 2 Lbs. $2.60; 5 Lbs. $6.40; 10 Lbs. $12.20; 
25 Lbs. $29.25; 100 Lbs. $115.00. 
WHY WE DO NOT SELL ‘“‘CHEAP” LAWN MIXTURES. 
The only grasses that will produce an attractive, durable, permanent 
lawn are the bluegrasses, bents and fescues, all fine-leaved, long-lasting 
but comparatively expensive types. Low-priced mixtures can be 
made only by including a large proportion of Domestic or Perennial 
Rye grass, which are not desirable for permanent lawns. Their first 
growth is rapid and encouraging but they soon become coarse and 
tufted, require extra mowing and are hard to cut, and they actually 
retard the growth of the permanent grasses. After the first year they 
give the lawn a sparse, ragged appearance. 
Harris’ open-formula mixtures contain no rye-grass and at least 90% 
of the best permanent types. For a temporary grass cover in dense 
shade or on land that is not ready for a permanent lawn, by all means 
sow Domestic Rye (see above.) Ideal for this purpose, it is far cheaper 
’than the low-priced mixtures. But for a beautiful, permanent turf, 
use only the finer grasses. 
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Shady Spots Require Special Seed 
Our shady Lawn Mixture will make a fine growth in difficult locations. 
Most people sow grass seed much too thick. Use the rates recommended here. 
