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A temporary lawn from Domestic Ryegrass 
Kent Clover (Wild White Clover). The plants 
bear fewer blossoms than ordinary white Clover, 
grow very close to the ground, are tenacious and 
form a dark green, thick sward. lM4lb. 50 cts.; M4Ib. 
95 cts.; Ib. $1.75; 10 Ibs. $16. 
Bent, Highland (Agrostis tenuis var.). Dense matted sod 
binds well; strong underground runners. Sow 125 Ibs. 
per acre. Lb. $1.80; 10 Ibs. $17; 100 Ibs. $160. 
Chewing’s Fescue (Festuca rubra fallax). Mat-like, 
green, tough turf with needle-like, bristly leaves suited 
to almost all soils Does well in shade. For lawn, sow 
AO Ibs. per acre. Lb. $1.50; 10 Ibs. $14; 100 Ibs. $130. 
Domestic Ryegrass. A mixture of Italian Ryegrass and 
English Ryegrass, grown in the United States. Lb. 
40 cts.; 5 Ibs. $1.50; 10 Ibs. $2.80; 100 Ibs. $24. 
Illahee Fescue. The toughest and most desirable of 
Creeping Fescues. Suitable for shade or sunny lawns, 
Very disease-resistant. Blends well with turf-grasses. 
Lb. $1.70; 10 Ibs. $16; 100 Ibs. $150. 
Kentucky Blue, Superfine (Poa pratensis). Suited to a 
variety of soils and used as pasture. It Is green early 
in spring when other grasses are still dormant. Sow 
60 Ibs. to the acre. Lb. $1.50; 10 Ibs. $14; 100 Ibs. $130. 
Meadow Fescue (Festuca pratensis). Fine annual grass 
for permanent pastures. Succeeds well in all soils but 
does best on moist land. Sow 60 Ibs. to the acre. Lb. 
55 cts.; 10 Ibs. $5; 100 Ibs, $45. 
Domestic Ryegrass. This makes a wonderful cover 
crop. It is quick growing and forms a heavy matted 
root system and thick grassy sod. If you sow 1 Ib. per 
1000 sq. ft. from midsummer to early fall for green 
manuring you can turn the sod under early the follow- 
ing spring and add a lot of humus to your soil. To 
hasten the rotting down of the sod apply 5 Ibs. of 
Nitrate of Soda per 1000 sq. ft. before turning the 
sod under. As Ryegrass makes very little growth until 
after frost it may be broadcast right over your vege- 
table garden when you make your last cultivation. It 
also makes a good temporary lawn sowing 5 Ibs. per 
1000 sq. ft. at any time of the year. Lb. 40 cts.; 5 Ibs. 
$1.50; 10 Ibs. $2.80; 25 Ibs. $6; 100 Ibs. $24. 
Ajuga (Bugle). This dwarf, creeping perennial makes a 
splendid ground cover in either sunny or shady places. 
The leaves are a rich, shiny green and the shoots are 
more or less creeping. Bears deep blue flowers on 
short stems in May and June. Space plants 8 inches 
apart for a solid carpet. In 5-in. pots, 3 for $1.35; 
doz. $4.75; $30 per 100. 
Pachysandra terminalis (Japan Spurge). The erect, 
8-inch plants spread rapidly by side growth under the 
soil, each forming another foliage plant. Will grow in 
any shade condition even under pine trees and will 
tolerate half sun. Valuable for use as a ground cover 
under shrubs and trees, in flower borders along walks 
and drives, and on steep terraces. Plant four or less 
to a square foot. In soil, doz. $2; flat of 50 for $7.50. 
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LAWN CLOVERS 
White Clover. A very hardy creeping perennial with 
dark green compact foliage. Used where it is diffi- 
cult to produce a lawn with grass seed only. Use 
1 Ib. with 25 Ibs. of lawn seed. 14Ib. 40 cts.; lelb. 
75 cts.; Ib. $1.35; 10 Ibs. $12.50. 
INDIVIDUAL GRASS SEEDS 
New crop, recleaned to the highest purity and germination. Prices below are subject to change. 
Merion (B-27) Bluegrass. This new wonder grass is 
low growing, needs less frequent mowing and thrives 
under close mowing. It forms a dense, well-knit, hardy, 
deep green turf, highly resistant to crabgrass, and of 
very fine texture. It resists disease and tolerates heat 
and drought. Although high priced it is economical as 
1 Ib. sows 800 to 1000 sq. ft. Mlb. $3; lb. $5.50. 
Perennial Ryegrass (Lolium perenne). This forms a 
compact sward, is bright green throughout the season, 
and is a very rapid grower. Sow Ibs. to the acre. 
Lb. 45 cts.; 10 Ibs. $3.75; 100 Ibs. $35. 
Redtop Fancy, Superfine (Agrostis palustris). Used for 
permanent pasture in a moist, rich soil. Sow 32 Ibs. 
to the acre. Lb. $1.10; 10 Ibs. $10; 100 Ibs. $90. 
Rough-stalked Meadow (Poa trivialis). A spreading, 
thickly matting species; leaf blades narrow, flat and 
dark green. Forms a fine turf; adapted for shade on 
fairways under trees. Thrives on moist and stiff clay 
lands. Lb. $1.20; 10 Ibs. $11; 100 Ibs. $100. 
Timothy (Phleum pratense). Perennial, 4 ft. high, thrives 
in moist, loamy soils. Sow 40 Ibs. per acre. Lb. 45 cts.; 
10 Ibs. $4; 100 Ibs. $35. (Bushel weighs 45 Ibs.) 
COVER CROPS FOR GREEN MANURING 
These add valuable humus to your soil, prevent erosion and improve appearance 
Rosen Winter Rye. Here is another excellent crop for 
green manuring. If you sow, from August through 
September, 5 Ibs. per 1000 sq. ft. it will quickly produce 
a good growth for turning under the following spring. 
This will add considerable humus and generally im- 
prove your soil. 5 Ibs. 90 cts.; 10 Ibs. $1.50; 25 Ibs. $3; 
100 Ibs. $10. 
Winter Vetch. This gathers nitrogen from the air and 
holds it in nodules at various depths in the root system. 
The plants provide a mass of organic material for 
turning under. Best if sown in early fall in combination 
with Winter Rye using 144 Ibs. of Rye and 34Ib. of 
Vetch per 1000 sq. ft. Lb. 65c; 5 Ibs. $3; 10 Ibs. $5.50; 
25 Ibs. $12.50; 100 Ibs. $45. 
GROUND COVERS 
To use in sunny or shady places where you have found it impossible to grow a lawn 
Polygonum Reynoutria (Dwarf Lace Plant). This 
8-inch ground cover for sunny places is of easy culture, 
very hardy and establishes itself quite readily from 
underground runners. It does best in full sun and its 
pale green foliage turns bright red in the fall. In Sep- 
tember it bears numerous airy, pale pink flower-sprays. 
Plant about one foot apart. In 5-in. pots, 3 for $1.65; 
doz. $6; $40 per 100. 
Vinca minor, Bowles (Myrtle). A fine fuli- or half- 
shade, 6-inch ground cover, with broad, glossy green 
foliage. It bears many bright blue flowers in May and 
June and ts splendid as a ground cover around Daffodils, 
Mertensia or Plumbago. Plant 6 inches apart for a solid 
carpet; 12 inches if trme to grow out. In soil flats of 
24, doz. $3; $20 per 100. 
