Platts Laun Grass Mixtures, Super Recleaned 
Please ask for quotations on formulas for special use or large amounts. 
Prices subject to Market Changes. 
After Before Seeding 
Platt’s Grass Seed for Lawns, Athletic 
Fields, Air Ports, Etc. 
Grass is the most beautiful outdoor carpet. The photos here show 
a country home before and after seeding, a home lawn in New Haven, 
the Lee Press on the Post Road and a scene on the New Haven Municipal 
Golf Course. 
We are prepared to make up special formulas on short notice but 
do not carry in stock the lightweight grades so frequently used to quote 
low prices, which in reality are high, not only because of the large 
percentage of inert matter but low germinating power. Course grasses, 
such as Domestic or Italian Rye Grass, should be used only in moderate 
quantities when a nurse crop is required. They are not permanent. 
In making a lawn, care should be exercised to obtain the grade, and 
perfect the general plan of the ground before attempting to sow any seed 
at all. After the correct grade is established, plowed or spaded, and 
thoroughly harrowed, there should be at least four inches of good rich 
top soil over the whole surface. Remove all roots and loose stones, rake 
smooth, and put in condition for successful germiration and growth of 
the fine seed, which is used for seeding. Leaving the soil in this condi- 
tion 5 to 10 days or more before seeding is desirable, when possible, 
especially in spring sowing. During this time many weed seeds in the 
soil germinate and are easily killed by pulling or very shallow raking. A lawn is kept closely cut and a dense turf of fine 
grasses is desired. Seed should be sown 100 to 150 lbs. per acre or 4 Ibs. per thousand square feet. After sowing seed, rake 
the surface lightly ; roll to firm the soil if necessary. Avoid forming a crust or hard surface often caused by rolling too 
heavy or when wet. Ask for circular, “How to Make and Maintain a Beautiful Lawn.” 
Platt’s Evergreen Lawn Seed 
Best for general purposes. Contains heavy grade, thoroughly recleaned seeds only of Kentucky Blue Grass, Red 
Top, and Astoria Bent. The many beautiful lawns that have been produced with Platt’s Evergreen Lawn Seed about 
private homes, churches, universities and public buildings are proofs of the exceptionally high-grade and suitable seeds used 
in this formula. Please note that our seed weighs 31 pounds per bushel. Price: 1 pint, 70c.; 1 quart, $1.38; 5 lbs., $6.70; 
10 lbs., $13.40; 15 Ibs., $19.65; 30 Ibs., $39.30; 100 lbs., $128.00. Use 3 to 4 pounds for each 1000 square feet new seeding. 
Edgewood Park Lawn Grass Seed 
This formula is well balanced and contains heavy recleaned Kentucky Blue Grass and Red Top only. These grasses 
are an excellent combination for lawns, fairways and places where neither White Clover nor any Bent grass is desired. 
The seeds used in this mixture are of exceptional purity, graded, fancy recleaned. On account of their character and purity, 
much less bulk is required for a given area—100 to 150 pounds per acre, or 3 to 4 pounds per 1,000 square feet. Sold by 
weight only. Per lb., $1.37; 10 lbs., $13.30; 30 Ibs., $39.00; 100 Ibs., $127.00. 
Platt’s Premier Lawn Seed 
The combination of forty percent Astoria Bent, with high-grade Kentucky Blue Grass and a small amount of Recleaned 
Red Top, is one of the best for extra fine textured close turf of exquisite color. It tolerates moderate shade and is adapted 
for well drained fertile soils of the Northeastern States; soil testing approximately PH 6 (slightly acid) is preferable. 
Price: Per lb., $1.50; 10 Ibs., $14.60; 30 Ibs., $42.90; 100 Ibs., $140.00. 
Platt’s ‘‘Shady Nook’’ Lawn Seed 
Many beautiful lawns are marred by the spots under trees and near ornamental shrubbery or buildings. 
Platt’s Shady Nook is composed of Creeping Red Fescue and short fine grasses to withstand such conditions better than 
our other mixtures. It is important that soil fertility and moisture supply is well provided for in places getting but little 
sunshine. 
For best results the land must be dug deeply, removing roots of trees and vines, these being largely responsible for lack 
of grass roots. A heavy coat of manure, dug in, and a dressing of Platco 5-8-7 Fertilizer, when seeding, should complete 
the usual necessary preparation. Weight per bushel, 31 pounds. Per 1 pint, 70c.; 1 quart, $1.38; 5 lbs., $6.70; 10 lbs. $13.40; 
15 Ibs., $19.65; 30 Ibs., $39.30; 100 Ibs., $128.00. 
NOTE: The 1950 crop of Kentucky Blue Grass Seed and Fancy Recleaned Red Top was very short following the short 
crop of 1949; prices remain higher than normal. However it is better to pay the price of good high grade seed than use 
coarse unsuitable substitutes. 
