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FACT 1 The more Certified Illahee Creeping Fescue and 
Kentucky Blue Grass a mixture contains, the better 
the mixture. 
FACT 2 Both are Perennials and live indefinitely. However, 
they require two or three years to reach full maturity. 
#FACT 3 Meanwhile they need quick-growing Red-Top and Rye 
Grass as nurse crops to shade them in their early growth. 
FACT 4 Your first years lawn is mostly Red Top and Rye Grass. 
FACT 5 After a few years, Certified Illahee Creeping Fescue 
and Kentucky Blue Grass will be at their best; they 
form the permanent lawn. 
BURNETT-SEEDSMEN’S “FORMULA NO. 1” is a NO. ONE 
- Lawn Grass Seed Mixture, because it is made up of 25% Illahee 
Fescue — 25% Kentucky Blue — 25% Red Top — 25% Rye Grass. 
Burnett-Seedsmen’s “Formula No. 1” is a balanced mixture. 
<i) Burnett-Seedsmen’s “Formula No. 1” will grow in sun or shade. 
Lbs s$1e25 as bss Sout LO bs: $1100. 25.ulbs.) SZ 00km 100m lb Sign 04400 
postpaid 1,000 miles. 
BUILD LAWNS IN POOR SOILS WITH 
BURNETT-SEEDSMEN’S “POORSOIL LAWNMIX” 
Drouth Resistant grasses is the answer to establishing a lawn in poor, / O , S | A 
sandy soils, for the same reason that camels, not horses, are used in the 
desert. - - So, Burnett-Seedsmen have selected the best drouth grass, 
namely, Creeping Red Fescue (Illahee strain). Because of it’s tolerance 
of drouth, Tllahee is especially adapted to dry, sandy or gravelly soils— 
poor or rich. Tllahee Creeping Red Fescue produces a deep rooted sod 
that withstands tramping and abuse. It spreads out, carpet-like, by 
means.of underground rootstocks and overground stems. The grass blades 
are rich green, fine, smooth and soft; they stay green when other grasses Gn 
brown and sear in Summer. fllahee is disease resistant; stands close (Japanese Lawn ass 
Se pay grows in sun or shade and reaehes full maturity in two years. 
t grows well with Highland Bent, also included in Burnett-Seedsmen’s 
Poorsoil Lawnmizx. Highland Bent’s_ growth habit somewhat parallels CROWDS OUT CRABGRASS 
ut etee, pene especially being able to withstand adverse conditions of 
climate and low soil fertility. To these two permanent grasses is added Z ia j i 
a small percentage of domestic Rye Grass which acts as a nurse crop. ik; Ee se een sites ve Jean 
Burnett-Seedsmen’s “Poorsoil Lawnmix” contains 75% Illahee Fescue, awn Grass, was first introduced into the United 
5% Highland Bent and 20% domestic Rye grass, by weight. States about 35 years ago from Korea where the 
1 lb. $1.50; 5 lbs. $6.95 10 lbs. $13.50; 25 Ibs. $32.50; 100 lbs. ‘$125.00. climate approximates that of New York State. 
Ei Zoysia japonica is a low growing, sod forming 
MARVELOUS NEW DISCOVERY!!! “CHLORDANE” perennial which if not mowed, will grow to a 
KILLS ANTS in 24 hours !! YES IN 24 HOURS ... and it height of about 9 inches. It has a broad, some: 
what course leaf similar to Red Top, but does 
not grow as tall. 
Kills Japanese Beetle and Chinch Bug Grubs in Lawns 
It is more toxic than DDT against Japanese Beetle Grubs. It is packed 
neue =50-W and SYN RLOR—48-E hearin Pr Zoysia japonica is the only variety of Zoysia 
i . ettable powder; OZ. reats sd. a : 7 s s 
8 oz. $1.50; Ib. $2.50 (add 20c if mailed); 6 lbs. $7.45; 10 lbs. $14.00 by Exp. which is hardy and will grow in the South as well 
SYNKLOR 48-E. An emulsion; % pint treats 1000 sq. ft. % pt. $1.25; as in the North. It should never be confused with 
Qt. $4.00 (add 25c if mailed); gal. $9.60; 4 gals. $33.50 by Express. Zoysia matrella which is of value only to the 
SYNELOR 5-D. Dust on lawns or mix with fertilizers; 5 lbs. treats 1000 
sq. ft. Lb. 50c; 5 Ibs. $2.10; 50 Ibs. $12.50; postpaid 300 miles. southern end of Florida where it is sold as sod 
under the name of Flawn. 
Shady Place Lawn Grass Seed Mixture It is generally believed that Zoysia japonica will 
Cervain Braeses, like certain omer revel and flourish in the shade. By be of great value for the following reasons: 
including sufficient quantities of the shade loving grasses along with com- ea 5 H 
modious amounts of the choicest dwarf and creeping grasses, you may be (1) Its ability to withstand heat, long periods 
assured of a successful lawn in the shade. Remember,*in shaded situation of drought and extremely cold climates. 
where the sun’s rays do not permeate sufficiently to dry the ground, a damp 2) 1 Bali A Crab Oh 
and acid condition exists. It is well to add lime before sowing. 1 lb. $1.35; (2) Its a ility to crowd out Crabgrass as it 1s 
5 lbs. $6.25; 10 lbs. $12.00; 25 lbs. $29.00; 100 lbs. $110.00. most dominant during the Crabgrass season. 
Special Lawn Grass Seed Mixture (3) Its ability to provide a green cover during 
You sow and sow, and sow, when, providing the proper mixture, one sowing the summer months when other grasses, 
should be sufficient. With our Special Lawn Grass Seed Mixture you can 
sow a lawn with complete assurance of immediate results within 5 to 7 suas Seay eet Aad organ and 
days which will become more beautiful with the ensuing months. Accu- 1 Pee il 1 Wy h i) oh Ss color into € 
rately compounded to include biennial and perennial, choice, recleaned ate fall longer than others. : 
grasses of highest germination. It contains no fillers; one pound will sow (4) Its ability to withstand heavy traffic and its 
200 sq. feet of surface. 1 lb. $1.00; 5 lbs. $4.50; 25 Ibs. $22.00; 100 lbs. $85.00 
extraordinary heali lities. 
Central Park Select Lawn Grass Seed Mixture eso ve a tae 
An economical, yet high quality mixture, containing a selection of most (5) The fact that it is disease free and weed 
satisfactory yet less expensive grasses in proportions to ensure a perma- free. So far none of the known, pests have 
nent lawn of good appearance and usefulness. 1 Ib. 85c; 5 Ibs. $4.00; 25 lbs. attacked it. It is immune to Chinch Bugs. 
$19.50; 100 lbs. $75.00. : A es ; 
(6) Unlike its cousin Flawn, Zoysia japonica 
NEW BLUE GRASS MERION B-27 forms a loosely knit sod and in its early 
+ eta meer erated a DS beugetls stages blends and lives in harmony with 
oug entucky ue grass makes the finest lawn carpet, it does hot 1 
grow well in warm climates and in poor, sandy soils, and is subject to other Brasees: especially Blue Grass. 
disease, which slowly kills it off. A new strain, Merion B-27 has been Pound sows 600 sa. ft. area. 
developed that is disease resistant and does well everywhere. Only hand- 1 Ib. $6.00; 5 Ibs. $25.00. 
fuls are available. 1 lb. $5.00. 
OTHER GRASSES AND MIXTURES—See page [ 31 ] 
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