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Separate Varieties of Grass Seeds 
All Recleaned and of Highest Quality 
ASTORIA BENT (Agrostis tenuis; Astoriana). An underground 
creeper making a deep, heavy sod of fine texture and color. 
An excellent all-round Bent. Will withstand drought better 
than any other variety. Sometimes used in mixtures with other 
grasses for home lawns. Lb. $1.80, 5 lbs. $8.50, 10 lbs. $16. 
COOS COUNTY BENT or SEASIDE BENT (Agrostis alba 
maritima). A fine-leaved, surface-creeping grass that will 
withstand very close mowing when properly handled and makes 
an excellent Bent for putting-greens in regions of moist, cool 
summers. Lb. $1.80, 5 lbs. $8.50, 10 lbs. $16. 
COLONIAL BENT (Agrostis tenuis). Forms a tight, thick turf, 
permanent under close mowing. For putting-greens and fair- 
way mixtures. Lb. $1.80, 5 lbs. $8.50, 10 Ibs. $16. 
MIXED CREEPING BENT. A mixture of Astoria Bent and 
Seaside Bent for general use where Bent Grass is required. 
Lb. $1.80, 5 lbs. $8.50, 10 Ibs. $16. 
RED-TOP (Agrostis alba). Will grow on poor soil or wet land 
where other grasses fail. Used principally as a temporary 
grass or as a nurse grass in lawn seed mixtures. Will not stand 
close mowing. Lb. $1.10, 5 lbs. $5.40, 10 lbs. $10.50. 
KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS (Poa pratensis). Kentucky Blue 
Grass is most valuable for pastures and lawn planting. For 
lawns it is indispensable; when well established, the lawn will 
last for years, for the grass makes an extra-close, fine-textured 
turf. The seed should be mixed with other grasses that mature 
earlier, for Blue Grass is very slow in both germinating and 
maturing. Lb. $1.20, 5 Ibs. $5.90, 10 Ibs. $11.50. 
MERION (B27) BLUE GRASS. A particular strain of Blue 
Grass of recent introduction. It makes a dense dark green 
turf, is resistant to leafspot disease, tolerates close mowing, 
is heat and drought resistant and produces a much better 
quality turf throughout the growing season than common Blue 
Grass. Seed supply limited at present. 
CANADA BLUE GRASS. For description 
see page 57. 
CHEWING’S FESCUE (Festuca rubra fallax). 
Produces a fine, firm-matted turf with wire- 
like leaves. Suitable for shady places and 
spots subject to hard wear. Recommended 
in mixtures with other grasses for parks, 
cemeteries and athletic fields. Lb. $1.25, 
5 lbs. $6, 10 Ibs. $11. 
Prices on larger quantities quoted on request. 
Above prices subject to market changes. 
CREEPING RED FESCUE (Festuca rubra). A creeping, turf- 
forming grass especially valuable for lawns. Color is deep 
green, with fine, needle-like leaves and a strong creeping root 
system. Thrives on all types of soil and is well adapted to 
shady situations. Lb. $1.20, 5 lbs. $5.75, 10 lbs. $11. 
ILLAHEE FESCUE (Festuca rubra). A strain of Creeping Red 
Fescue and used for the same purposes. Lb. $1.25, 5 lbs. $6, 
10 Ibs. $11.50. 
ALTA FESCUE (Festuca elatior arundinacea). A deep-rooted 
perennial grass that withstands dry weather and hard wear. 
ixcellent for athletic fields when sown with other grasses. 
Lb. $1.10, 5 lbs. $5.25, 10 Ibs. $10. 
KENTUCKY 31 FESCUE. A strain of Tall Fescue grown in 
Kentucky, which does well under adverse conditions. Generally 
sown in mixtures with other grasses on athletic fields, parks, 
and places subject to hard use. Lb. $1.10, 5 lbs. $5.25, 10 lbs. $10. 
DOMESTIC RYE GRASS. A mixture of Italian and English 
Rye Grass grown in the United States. Quick-growing; often 
used for temporary turf. Lb. 40 cts., 10 lbs. $3.50, 25 lbs. $5. 
PERENNIAL RYE GRASS (Lolium perenne). A fine-leaved 
grass adapted to widely diverse soil and climatic conditions. 
Quick growing and a good nurse grass for slow-germinating 
grasses. Lb. 50 cts., 10 lbs. $4.50, 25 Ibs. $10. 
POA TRIVIALIS. Particularly useful for shady places. Can be 
sown alone or in mixtures with other grasses. Lb. $1.20, 5 lbs. 
$5.75, 10 lbs. $11. 
TIMOTHY (Phleum pratense). One of the most important hay 
grasses, sometimes used to nurse lawns made on rough soil. 
Lb. 35 cts., 5 Ibs. $1.65, 10 lbs. $3. 
WHITE DUTCH CLOVER (Trifolium repens). A legume that 
remains green and withstands any normal dry spell because of 
its long tapering roots. For those who like it in a lawn, it is 
generally purchased alone and sown separately. 14lb. 60 cts., 
Yelb. $1, lb. $1.80, 5 Ibs. $8.50, 10 lbs. $16. 
