Lawn 
Grass 
Trials on 
Moreton 
Farm 
Carroll Griminger and Carl Warren inspect plots of Harris’ Superfine (foreground) and English Blend (right). 
HARRIS’ LAWN 
GRASS SEED 
‘There are only three kinds of grass that are suitable for permanent 
lawns—the bluegrasses, the bents and the fescues. Do not be misled 
by advertising claims—a successful long-lasting lawn must consist 
of one or another or a mixture of these kinds. All of these are fine 
durable grasses and they are not cheap—the only way grass seed can 
be sold at a low price is to include large amounts of domestic or 
perennial rye grass, or other unsuitable grasses not desirable in a lawn. 
Our plots demonstrate clearly that fine, thick turf is best produced by 
starting with at least 90% of the permanent grasses, and it is equally 
important to get the right strains of these grasses. 
The Bluegrasses, Merion and Kentucky, are the ideal permanent 
grasses. On fertile soil, they make a thick, dense growth, that is smooth 
and attractive-looking and grows vigorously. 
The Fescues, Illahee or Chewings, are fine textured, drought re- 
sistant and tough. They will stand up in places that get hard wear, are 
adaptable on poor or acid soils and will spread underground to fill gaps. 
The Colonial Bentgrasses with good soil and proper care make 
the best appearing lawns. They form a thick, well-knit sod and thrive 
on close cutting. 
Long and careful study of the most effective combinations of these 
fine grasses has created the famous Harris’ Lawn Grass Mixtures—you 
can never have a good lawn if you do not start with a good mixture, and 
these are the finest to be had. 
HARRIS’ SUPERFINE 
An Excellent General Purpose Lawn Grass Mixture 
For establishing a fine thick permanent sod under average conditions 
there is no better seed than Harris’ Superfine. It is composed of the 
following grasses (percentages are approximate): 
65% Kentucky Blue Grass 
10% Red Top 
2% Wild White Clover 
Together they blend into a lawn of lasting beauty and durability. 
The famous Kentucky Blue Grass makes the thick basic turf; it re- 
sponds well to good fertility and flourishes in spring and fall. The deep- 
rooted Illahee Fescue thrives under adverse conditions including hot 
weather and poor, sandy soils. Its spreading habit fills in thin spots 
with firm sod. The Colonial Bent gives the lawn a smoother, finer- 
textured look, and the low-growing Wild White Clover stays green all 
summer and actually enriches the soil by adding nitrates. 
Our seed this year is unusually pure, clean and free of chaff. Plant 
thinly—only 1 Ib. is needed for 300 to 400 sq. ft. for new lawns and less 
for rebuilding old ones. 
#4 Lb. 80c; 1 Lb. $1.40; 2 Lbs. $2.70; 5 Lbs. $6.50; 10 Lbs. $12.50; 
25 Lbs. $30.50; 100 Lbs. $120.00. 
18% Illahee Creeping Fescue 
5% Colonial Bent 
Harris’ Superfine without Clover 
Many people prefer the uniform, fine-textured appearance of a lawn 
with no clover. A little extra fertilizer and maintenance will produce a 
thick sod that will crowd out weeds and remain in fine condition all 
season. For this purpose, specify Harris’ Superfine without Clover. The 
price is the same as above. 
Our free leaflet, ‘Building and Care of Lawns,” has helped many 
of our customers to start new lawns and to maintain them at their best 
for many years. Ask for it with your order. 
HARRIS’ ENGLISH BLEND 
This mixture is designed for growers who want the finest-textured and 
most beautiful lawn possible with the standard grasses and are willing 
to give it a little extra care. Far easier to maintain than a straight 
bent lawn, it will produce a smooth thick velvety turf lovely to look 
at or to walk on. It contains only these fine-leaved, deep rooted 
permanent grasses: 
70% Kentucky Blue Grass 
10% Illahee Creeping Fescue 
The high percentage of Colonial Bent gives that beautiful luxuriant 
look and with the Kentucky Blue Grass as a durable foundation and the 
Illahee Fescue for a close-knit sod, it will make a lawn of permanent 
beauty, a real asset to any well-kept home. 
This seed is extra fine and should be sowed thinly—only 1 lb. to 
500 or 600 sq. ft. It is not a quick growing mixture and will take a 
little time to become well-established but with good fertility and care, 
it will make a rich, durable, fine turf you will be proud to have for 
many, many years. (For seed of this formula made with the new Merion 
Bluegrass, see next page). 
4% Lb. 85c; 1 Lb. $1.50; 2 Lbs. $2.90; 5 Lbs. $7.00; 10 Lbs. $13.50; 
25 Lbs. $32.50; 100 Lbs. $128.00 prepaid. 
SHADY LAWN MIXTURE 
Also for Poorer Soils, Terraces and other Difficult Areas 
Consists of the following fine-bladed attractive permanent grasses: 
30% Poa Trivialis (Rough Blue Grass) 25% Chewings Fescue 
30% Illahee Creeping Fescue 15% Kentucky Blue Grass 
It will do very well in shaded areas, the Poa Trivialis being especially 
adapted to shade where there is adequate moisture. The two fescues not 
only tolerate shade and drouth but also other adverse conditions, such 
as poorer soil, heavy wear, slopes, etc. For any difficult lawn situation in 
shade or sun, we recommend this mixture. For best results, fertilize well 
and continue to feed two or three times a year. Sow 1 lb. to 250-300 sq. ft. 
4 Lb. 80c; 1 Lb. $1.40; 2 Lbs. $2.70; 5 Lbs. $6.50; 10 Lbs. $12.50; 
25 Lbs. $30.50; 100 Lbs. $120.00. 
20% Colonial Bent 
