RECLEANED SEED OF FANCY GRASSES 
All Grass Seed Prices Subject to Change Without Notice 
The lawns surrounding the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Edwards of 
Clover St., Rochester, N. Y., were made with Highland Park Grass Seed 
by Bruno Witt, landscape contractor. This is a view of the lawn in the 
rear of the house. 
BENT, COLONIAL, Astoria (Agrostis tenuis var.). 
Fine, narrow-bladed, rich dark green variety that is slightly creeping 
in habit and makes a fine turf for lawns and putting greens. Does 
especially well in the vicinity of Rochester. Blue Tag, Astoria. > Ib. 
$1.15; Ib. $2.00; 5 Ibs. $9.50; 10 Ibs. $18.50; 25 Ibs. $43.75. Trans- 
portation paid. 
BENT, SEASIDE, Blue Tag (Agrostis maritima). 
A native of Oregon and offered under several trade names. Very 
fine-leaved, producing runners or stolons that take root when coming 
in contact with the soil. Makes a thick, matlike, rich green sod that 
stands close cutting. As it makes surface runners it should be top- 
dressed four times a year. To look well keep it closely mowed. 
1 |b $1.15; Ib. $2.005°5 Ibs. $9:50; 10 Ibs. $18.50; 25 Ibs. $43.75. 
BLUE GRASS, KENTUCKY (Poa pratensis) . 
Very high quality, heavy, plump seed. The favorite lawn grass in 
the North, doing particularly well on the rather sweet soils of New 
York State. Leaves are narrow, flat and vivid dark green. Plants 
slightly creeping and very hardy. As it is slow to germinate, we rec- 
ommend combining it with other grasses. One pound will sow 200 
sq. ft. Heavy 28-pound seed, |b. $1.30; 5 Ibs. $6.00; 10 Ibs. $11.50; 
25 Ibs. $27.50. Transportation paid. edium weight 21-pound seed, 
Ib. oe 5 Ibs. $5.00; 10 Ibs. $9.50; 25 Ibs. $22.50. Transporta- 
tion paid. 
FESCUE, CREEPING RED, 
rubra). 
A new strain that spreads from roots that creep underground, put- 
ting up new growth. The texture of the foliage is fine and the color 
a delightful green. A perennial grass that easily thickens up into a 
dense carpet of green turf. Does well on poor soil and is resistant 
to drought and disease. A good grass for areas subject to heavy 
wear. Should always be sown in combination with other grasses. 
Lb. $1.90; 5 Ibs. $9.00; 10 Ibs. $17.50; 25 Ibs. $42.50. Transporta- 
tion paid. 
MERION 
BLUEGRASS 
The New Wonder Grass 
Iiahee Strain (Festuca 
Developed by the Greens Section of the U. S. 
Golf Assn. Stays green all summer. Makes such 
a dense turf that Crabgrass cannot possibly 
thrive in it. Resistant to leaf-spot disease that 
thins out lawn turf and lets weeds come in. 
Grows quickly, spreads rapidly, forms a thick, 
compact, deep green sod that wears well. Does 
not become dormant and brown in July and 
August. 
Requires less mowing than other grasses.,to : 
keep the lawn looking well cared for. Some 
authorities say only one-half the mowing is 
necessary. A little seed goes a long ways. Use 
one pound per 1000 sq. ft. to build a new lawn. 
Halt that amount when reseeding. Oz. 50c; 
V4 Ib. $1.50; Y2 Ib. $2.75; Ib. $5.00. 
Roseland Park, Canandaigua, N. Y.: “The playground ‘of the Finger 
Lakes” uses Hart & Vick’s Grass Seed to make their fine lawns and 
picture areas. 
FESCUE, CREEPING RED, Certified (Festuca rubra). 
Makes a turf similar to Chewing’s Fescue but spreads by under- 
ground runners that make an extremely tight sod. The leaves are 
fine, needle-like and have a deep green color. This Fescue thrives 
on all types of soil, even on dry, sandy bottom land. It maintains 
its color the year round and is excellent for shady places and turf 
that gets a lot of wear. Creeping Red may be used alone or in com- 
bination with one or more other grasses. Lb. $1.65; 5 Ibs. $8.00; 
10 Ibs. $15.50; 25 Ibs. $37.50. Transportation paid. 
FESCUE, ALTA 
Its toughness, ability to outgrow and smother weeds, to remain 
green a long time without irrigation recommends it for playgrounds, 
air fields and recreation parks. Lb. $1.65; 5 Ibs. $8.00; 10 Ibs. 
$15.50; 25 Ibs. $37.50. Transportation paid. 
ORCHARD GRASS (Dactylis glomerata) . 
Hardy perennial grass which thrives in light, sandy soils and with- 
stands severe droughts remarkably well. Valuable for sowing on 
steep slopes that wash badly. Lb. 85c; 5 Ibs. $3.75; 10 Ibs. $7.00; 
25 Ibs. $16.25. Transportation paid. 
POA TRIVIALIS (Shade Blue Grass) . 
Narrow, flat and dark green foliage on spreading, thickly matting 
plants. Makes a good turf in shaded places on the north side of 
buildings and under trees. Does best im heavy soil. Lb. $1.00; 
5 Ibs. $4.50; 10 Ibs. $8.50; 25 Ibs. $20.00. Transportation paid. 
RED TOP, FANCY (Agrostis palustris) . 
Quick growing, fine-leaved, bright green creeping grass. Used as 
a nurse grass in lawn grass mixture. Superfine. Lb. 85c; 5 Ibs. 
$3.75; 10 Ibs. $7.00; 25 Ibs. $16.25. Transportation paid. 
RYE GRASS, DOMESTIC. 
An excellent nurse grass when quick thick turf is needed. Sow it 
in your vegetable garden after the last cultivation. When turned 
under it makes a splendid green manure. One pound sows 200 
sq. ft. Lb. 40c; 5 Ibs. $1.75; 10 Ibs. $3.00; 25 Ibs. $6.25. Trans- 
portation paid. 
RYE GRASS, PERENNIAL, Blue Tag, Oregon (Lolium 
perenne) . 
A mixture of the English and Italian varieties grown in this country. 
Be ace 5 lbs. $2.00; 10 Ibs. $3.50; 25 Ibs. $7.50. Transportation 
paid. 
CLOVER, DUTCH WHITE. 
The well known, low-growing, white-blossoming Clover so widely 
used on lawns. Not entirely hardy in exposed situations in severe 
climates. Winter-kills some in lawns here in New York State. 
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$11.50. Transportation paid. 
CLOVER, WILD WHITE 
Certified) . 
Becoming very popular as a lawn Clover, especially here in the 
North, for it is perfectly hardy. The foliage is small, low growing 
and rich, fresh green in color. Blossoms very sparingly, which adds 
to the value. Does best in well-fed soil. Oz. 20c; 14 Ib. 60c; \ Ib. 
$1.00; Ib. $1.85; 5 Ibs. $8.75; 10 Ibs. $17.00. Transportation paid. 
TIMOTHY 
(Kent County Blue Tag, Idaho 
(Phleum pratense) . 
Used extensively for hay. Not by any means a lawn grass seed. 
Weighs 45 Ibs. per bu. Lb. 45c; 5 Ibs. $2.00; 10 Ibs. $3.50; 25 Ibs. 
$7.50. Transportation paid. 
This picture of a portion of one of these picnic areas 
[3] was taken in October after the Park had closed for the season. 
