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HARRIS’ LAWN GRASS SEED 
MERION BLUEGRASS. Order Early—Supply Limited. 
This wonderful new blue grass is the greatest improvement in lawn 
grasses in many, many years. Released after thorough testing by the 
U.S. Golf Association, Merion is very vigorous, low-growing, and dis- 
ease-resistant so that it holds its fine color and thick texture all sum- 
mer. It resists invasion by weeds and crab grass if properly cared for 
and is absolutely hardy and permanent. Compared to Kentucky Blue 
Grass, it is somewhat broader-bladed, darker green, stands close cut- 
ting better and makes a more dense turf. 
Unfortunately, Merion has proved to be a very difficult and shy 
seed producer. There is little seed available again this year and the 
price is high. If you want to try it, use the greatest care in preparing 
your lawn for seeding. Fertilize well, make a fine seed bed and be 
prepared to water regularly. Merion germinates and grows quite 
slowly but under ideal conditions a pound of seed is definitely enough 
for 1000 sq. ft. Divide the seed required in two lots, mix with sand, 
compost or peat moss and plant one part one way and one the other to 
sow evenly. 4 Lb. $2.55; Lb. $4.75 postpaid. 
KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS. “The Backbone of Fine Lawns”. 
This beautiful rich green grass is famous for its ability to make a 
thick, fine-textured, deep-rooted sod on many kinds of soil, especially 
when well fertilized. For lawns and permanent pastures it is essential. 
Our seed is extra clean, heavy and high germinating, giving far more 
good seed per pound. It weighs nearly 30 lbs. per bu. compared to the 
usual 21 lbs. 
1 Lb. $1.25; 2 Lbs. $2.40; 5 Lbs. $5.75; 10 Lbs. $11.00 postpaid. 
Not paid: 25 Lbs. or more at $1.00 per Lb. 
Niagara Soil Conditioner—Best Surface Treatment 
To establish a new lawn on heavy or clay soils, slopes or ter- 
races, we recommend this Conditioner. It prevents the surface 
from crusting or baking, retards erosion, greatly improves ger- 
mination and helps the grass get a good start. Prepare the seed 
bed, sow the seed, cover lightly and then water with Niagara Soil 
Conditioner—14 Lb. in 10 gals. of water treats 100 sq. ft. 
16 Lb. $2.10; Lb. $3.95; 2 Lbs. $7.75 postpaid. 
COLONIAL BENT. This is the true Astoria Bent, the finest textured and 
best colored of the many strains offered. It responds well to extra 
care and fertilizing, thrives on close mowing, yet succeeds on acid 
soil. Semi-creeping in habit, it spreads underground and makes a 
dense beautiful turf. Sow not over 1 lb. to 600 sq. ft. 
: 4 Lb. 95c; 1 Lb. $1.75; 2 Lbs. $3.40; 5 Lbs. $8.25; 
10 Lbs. $16.00 postpaid. Not paid: 25 Lbs. or more at $1.50 per Lb. 
ILLAHEE CREEPING FESCUE. 
This superior strain of creeping fescue is extremely valuable for lawn 
mixtures. It makes a thick growth, spreading by underground runners, 
blends perfectly with other grasses and survives on almost any soil. 
Highly resistant to wear, adapted to sun or shade, it is a fine-leaved 
attractive grass that holds its color well. Outstanding in our tests. 
1 Lb. $1.35; 2 Lbs. $2.60; 5 Lbs. $6.25; 10 Lbs. $12.00 postpaid. 
Not paid: 25 Lbs. or more at $1.10 per Lb. 
CHEWINGS FESCUE. For places that get hard wear. Produces a tough, 
firm matlike sod with very slender leaves and is resistant to hard 
wear. It does well on nearly all kinds of soil and in shade as well as 
sun. Also valuable as a pasture grass. 
1 Lb. $1.20; 2 Lbs. $2.30; 5 Lbs. $5.50; 10 Lbs. $10.50 postpaid. 
Not paid: 25 Lbs. or more at 95c per Lb. 
DOMESTIC RYE GRASS. For Winter Cover and Temporary Seeding. 
Use this low-cost, quick-growing grass for temporary seedings and for 
soil-improvement. Not suitable for permanent lawns but makes a fine 
cover on land not ready for final seeding. Ideal for garden and farm 
use to conserve organic matter, prevent erosion and leaching, and to 
add humus. Use 2 or 3 lbs. per 1000 sq. ft. for a thick cover, 1 lb. 
per 1000 to winter over and less on larger areas. (See also photo and 
description on page 78). 
1 Lb. 35c; 2 Lbs. 65c; 5 Lbs. $1.40; 10 Lbs. $2.60 transportation paid. 
Not paid: 25 Lbs. or more at 17c per Lb. 
PERENNIAL RYE GRASS. (English.) For Quick Covering. Useful on slopes 
and other difficult places for its quick growth and tenacious roots. 
Bright, shiny green, rank growing, hard to cut and very persistent. 
Not recommended for permanent lawns but very valuable for special 
conditions. Often used in places where an inexpensive permanent cover 
is desired. 1 Lb. 50c; 2 Lbs. 90c; 5 Lbs. $2.00; 10 Lbs. $3.80 postpaid. 
Not paid: 25 Lbs. or more at 29c per Lb. 
WILD WHITE CLOVER. True Kent Strain. The Best for Lawns. 
Again this year we are proud to offer the true Kent Wild White Clover, 
an ideal type for lawns. It is fine-leaved and low-growing, blending in 
perfectly with the grasses, and it blooms hardly at all when kept cut. 
In the summer when the grasses get brown, this clover stays green and 
vastly improves the appearance of the lawn. Do not confuse with ordi- 
nary white clover—this is a special low creeping type, far superior for 
lawn purposes. Excellent for improving existing lawns—just sow a 
very light seeding (1 lb. to 7500 sq. ft.) early in the spring. 
Oz. 30c; 14 Lb. 65c; 144 Lb. $1.00; Lb. $1.75; 5 Lbs. or more at $1.65 per 
Lb. postpaid. Not paid: 25 Lbs. or more at $1.50 per Lb. 
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. 
1 Lb. 75c; 1 Lb. $1.35; 2 Lbs. $2.60; 5 lbs. $6.40; 10 Lbs. $12.20; 
25 Lbs. $29.25; 100 Lbs. $115.00 prepaid. 
LAWN WEED KILLERS 
2-4-D WEED KILLER. (14% Amine form). Amazingly effective. One ap- 
plication actually kills dandelions, plantain and other broad-leaved 
weeds without harming the grass. (Caution: 2-4-D injures some bent 
grasses.) Also useful for killing poison ivy, bindweed, thistles and an- 
nual weeds. ; 
1% Pint (treats 2,000 sq. ft.) 90c; Pt. $1.50; Gal. $4.75 postpaid. 
CRAB GRASS KILLER (Potassium Cyanate). The best material we know 
for crab grass control. It is non-poisonous, leaves no harmful residue 
yet it actually kills crab grass even when mature, and also kills chick- 
weed. At recommended dosages it does not harm lawn grasses but may 
discolor them temporarily (especially bent). Apply as needed with spray- 
er or sprinkling can. Highly effective. : 
4 oz. (treats 500-1000 sq. ft.) 75c; 8 oz. $1.40 postpaid. 
Shady Spots Require Special Seed 
In all kinds of difficult locations, use our Shady Lawn Mixture. 
