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Beautiful Lexington Ball Park, St. Paul—Home of the American Association’s Saints. Grounds seeded with 
Gould’s Super Lawn Seed Mixtures. 
Como Park Lawn Seed 
This is a mixture of selected seed for those who want 
a good low-priced lawn seed. Como Park is not as high 
grade as Gould’s Reliable Lawn Seed, but is a good mix- 
ture at the price. It will grow quickly and form a per- 
manent sod. Sow at the rate of 1 lb. to 100 square feet, 
for new lawn. In 1-Ib. pkg. only, 60c. ; 
Home Lawn Seed Bess 
A mixture of grasses, similar to Como Park. Seed at 
the rate of 1 Ib. to 100 square feet, for new lawn. 
EPs See es $0.60 5 Ibs...... $2.75 25 lbs......$12.50 
2 Ibs...... 1.15 10 lbs...... 5.25 
Special Lake Shore Lawn Seed 
This mixture is especially desirable for lake shores and 
‘around summer cottages where it is not always poasible 
to give the best of care in establishing a lawn. Seed at 
the rate of 1 lb. to 200 square feet of new lawn. 
1 Ib. ..... 90.90 5 Ibs...... $4.25 25 Ibs.... 
2 lbs...... 1.75 10 Ibs...... 8.25 
White Dutch Clover 
This is the best small leaved clover for lawns. Clover 
adds. humus and nitrogen to the soil. Does well on all 
soils. Especially valuable in lawns that cannot be wa- 
tered regularly. % Ib., 50c; % Ib., 85e3 1 Ib., $1.50; 2 Ibs., 
$2.90; 5 Ibs., $7.00; 10 Ibs., $13.00. Postage extra on mail 
orders. 
Kentucky Blue Grass 
This hardy perennial grass is one of the very best for 
our Northern climate and the base for most good lawn 
seed mixtures. Forms a dense sod but is very slow to 
germinate. It is advisable to mix red top or rye grass 
with Blue Grass when sowing, to act aS a nurse crop. In 
established lawns Blue Grass can be sown alone. 1 Ib,, 
$1.25; 2 Ibs., $2.45; 3 Ibs., $3.65; 5 Ibs., $6.00; 10 Ibs., $11.50; 
25 Ibs., $27.50; 100 Ibs., $100.00. 
Red Top 
Makes an excellent sod but is not as permanent as Blue 
Grass when clipped close. Germinates quickly and for 
- 20.00 
that reason makes an excellent nurse crop to sow with. 
Blue Grass. 1 Ib., $1.25: 2 Ibs., $2.45; 3 Ibs., $3.65; 5 Ibs., 
$6.00; 10 Ibs., $10.50; 25 lbs., $24.00; 100 Ibs., $90.00. fee ik 
Poa Trivialis 
A fine bladed perennial grass of the Blue Grass family 
that thrives in the shade. 1 Ib., $1.75; 5 Ibs., $7.50; 10 
Ibs., $12.56. 
Rye Grass, Annual 
A very quick growing grass that makes a green lawn 
in a short time. Does not live as long as Blue Grass. 
Used mostly as a nurse crop.. 1 Ib., 45e; 5 Ibs., $1.75; 10 | 
Ibs., $3.00; 25 Ibs., $6.00; 100 Ibs., $20.00. 
EROSIONET. A strong open mesh fabric, for covering 
newly seeded areas, especially banks or sloping ground, 
to prevent washouts. Can easily be removed when new 
grass becomes established. 45 inches wide, 32c the run- 
ning yard. 
epee ete or Peat by the Load. 
Sod by the Yard. 
Due to the uncertainty of labor costs at the time 
this catalog is being printed in January, we are un- 
able to quote prices on above. Please phone for price. 
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50 Ibs.....- 23.50 . 
100 Ibs...... 75.00 
1951 Consumer Analysis of the St. Paul Market made 
py the St. Paul Dispatch-Pioneer Press of Lawn Seed 
preference. 
Brand Family buying 
preference 
Gap UL as reste ier over ociloietron cle) eo eiane J aL auetelle io cs 30.6% 
Nationally known brand..........--+-+>-. 11.8 
Minneapolis Seed Co. brand.........-..- 10.5 
Old Mail Order House brand.......... 8.0 
Old St. Paul Nursery...........++++++: ipa 
BROT Gs UNO WW oe lola: sseticiio oo cus. ake tn ete '2 fm avollolssehejie 28.7 
| Miscellaneous .........---+-+-eeeeeee3> 9.3 
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Bents 
SEASIDE is a consistent surface creeping variety. It is 
of a rather bright green color, and does not grow Very 
tall because of its trailing habit of growth. It spreads 
rapidly and forms a matlike sod quickly. Sow at the 
rate of 8 lbs. to 1,000 square feet. 1 Ib., $1.75; 5 lbs., $8.00; 
10 Ibs., $15.00; 25. lbs., $36.25. 
ASTORIA BENT produces underground creepers several 
inches deep, and has considerable more upright growth 
than the Seaside. The grass is somewhat longer and not 
as wide and of a darker green color. Is better suited to 
well-drained soils. Seed at the rate of 8 lbs. to 1,000 
square feet, for new lawn. 1 Ib., $1.75; 5 Ibs., $8.00; 10 
Ibs., $15.00; 25 lbs., $86.25; postage extra on mail orders. 
HIGHLAND BENT. A fine textured, but a little wider 
blade than Astoria. Color deep green with a bluish cast. 
Spreads by means of underground runners. Does: well 
in sun or shade. Fairly tolerant to dry conditions. Is cold 
resistant. Germinates in 7 to 11 days. 1 Ib., $1.50; 5 Ibs., 
$7.00; 10 Ibs., $13.50; 25 Ibs., $32.50. 
Creeping Bent Grass Plugs 
For quick growth and spread, Bent Grass plugs estab- 
lish a green turf much faster than by seeding. The 
Minnetonka Bent Plugs are perfectly hardy, here in 
the Northwest. Water well first three weeks. 
MINNETONKA PLUGS. 1%-inch diameter; 90 for 
$1.50; 270 for $4.25; 450 for $6.75; 900 for $13.00. 
Minnetonka Plugging Machine.........+++++++-- $4.75 
Creeping Bent Stolons 
For anyone who prefers to plant stolons, a new lawn 
can be developed in about three months after plant- 
ing. Bag, enough for 300-500 sq. ft., $5.00. 
Chewings Fescue 
Produces a mass of fine blades, spreading to a solid, 
compact turf. Does well in poor or sandy soils and in 
the shade. Very drought-resistant. 1 Ib., $1.75; 5 Ibs., 
$6.753 10 Ibs., $18.00. 
Creeping Red Fescue 
Is a fine bladed perennial grass that does well in shade 
and does better on poor and acid soils than Blue Grass. 
Spreads by underground runners. Hardy and stands cold 
and drouth well. Germinates in about 10-14 days. 1 Ihb., 
$1.75; 5 lbs., $7.75; 10 lbs., $13.00; 25 Ibs., $30.00 % 
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