Lawn 
Grass 
Trials on 
Moreton 
Farm 
Carroll Griminger and Carl Warren inspect plots of Harris’ Superfine (foreground) and English Blend (right). 
HARRIS’ LAWN 
GRASS SEED 
In these plots our own mixtures are compared to others and to the 
various grasses grown separately. New strains are studied, new for- 
mulas tested, in our continuing effort to supply the best grass seed 
obtainable. 
To everyone, these plots strikingly demonstrate two things: 
(1) If there are cheap or inferior seeds in the mixture, you will not get 
a good looking lawn. Ryegrass, domestic or perennial, makes a 
coarse growth. Timothy is undesirable and even Red Top should only 
be used in small amounts. 
(2) No matter what price is charged, there are no better lawn mixtures 
obtainable than our Harris’ Superfine, English Blend and Shady Lawn. 
We invite your inspection of our plots if you are ever in this vicinity. 
Our plots show these are the best grasses for lawns: 
Kentucky Blue Grass—The ideal permanent lawn grass, vigorous, thick 
rooted, attractive. Over the years it means the difference between 
success and failure of your lawn. 
Illahee Creeping Fescue—Remarkable, compact new grass with very 
slender leaves. Spreads underground, fills gaps, thrives on poorer 
soils, blends perfectly with other types. Resists wear well. 
Chewings Fescue—Fine-textured, tough sod; good in shade. 
Poa Trivialis— (Rough Blue Grass). Prefers shade and when kept moist, 
makes a very fine-leaved, bright green, permanent sod. 
Colonial Bent—On good soil and with proper care, the best appearing 
and finest-textured grass; thrives on close cutting. 
Red Top—Used as a nurse grass—grows quickly. 
Wild White Clover—Small-leaved, tenacious, nourishes the grasses and 
stays green in hot weather. 
HARRIS’ SUPERFINE 
The Best All-Purpose Lawn Grass Mixture 
For establishing a fine thick permanent sod under average conditions 
there is no better seed than Harris’ Superfine. It is composed of the 
following grasses (percentages are approximate): 
58% Kentucky Blue Grass 
10% Red Top 
2% Wild White Clover 
25% Illahee Creeping Fescue 
5% Colonial Bent 
Together they blend into a lawn of lasting beauty and durability. 
The famous Kentucky Blue Grass makes the thick basic turf; it re- 
sponds well to good fertility and flourishes in spring and fall. The deep- 
rooted Illahee Fescue thrives under adverse conditions including hot 
weather and poor, sandy soils. Its spreading habit fills in thin spots 
with firm sod. The Colonial Bent gives the lawn a smoother, finer- 
textured look, and the low-growing Wild White Clover stays green all 
summer and actually enriches the soil by adding nitrates. 
Our seed this year is unusually pure, clean and free of chaff. Plant 
thinly—only 1 lb. is needed for 300 to 400 sq. ft. for new lawns and less 
for rebuilding old ones. 
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. 
Harris’ Superfine without Clover 
Many people prefer the uniform, fine-textured appearance of a lawn 
with no clover. A little extra fertilizer and maintenance will produce a 
thick sod that will crowd out weeds and remain in fine condition all 
season. For this purpose, specify Harris’ Superfine without clover. The 
price is the same as above. 
HARRIS’ ENGLISH BLEND 
We make up this special mixture for growers who want absolutely the 
best grass seed obtainable and are willing to give it a little extra care. 
Far easier to maintain than a straight bent lawn, it will produce a 
smooth thick velvety turf, adapted to close mowing and lovely to look 
at or walk on. It contains only fine-leaved, deep rooted permanent 
grasses as follows: 
65% Kentucky Blue Grass 
15% Illahee Creeping Fescue 
The high percentage of true Colonial Bent gives that beautiful luxuri- 
ant look and with the Kentucky Blue Grass as a durable foundation 
and the Illahee Fescue for a close-knit sod, it will make a lawn of 
permanent beauty, a real asset to any well-kept home. 
Sow this seed thinly—1 lb. to 500 or 600 sq. ft. Do not expect 
quick results—these are all durable, slow-growing but long-lasting 
grasses and take a little time to become well established. With proper 
soil preparation, fertility and care, it will make a beautiful rich, fine- 
leaved turf you will be proud to have for many, many years. 
14 Lb. 80c; 1 Lb. $1.45; 2 Lbs. $2.80; 5 Lbs. $6.75; 10 Lbs. $12.90; 
25 Lbs. $31.00; 100 Lbs. $122.00 prepaid 
20% Colonial Bent 
In late winter or early spring, before the grass has started to grow, fertilize 
evenly and your lawn will look better all summer. Vigoro (See page 81) 
and other 5-10-5 chemical fertilizers do very well. Apply 40 Ibs. to 1,000 
square feet ... Organic fertilizers are often preferred for later applications 
as they are slower acting. 
Our free leaflet, “Building and Care of Lawns,” has helped many Ecos 
customers to start new lawns and to maintain them at their best for many 
years. Ask for it with your order. 
