Beautiful Lexington Ball Park, St. Paul—Home of the American Association’s Saints. Grounds seeded with 
Gould’s Super Lawn Seed Mixtures. 
COMO PARK LAWN SEED—This is a mixture of selected 
seed for those who want a good low-priced lawn seed. 
Como Park is not as high grade as Gould’s Reliable Lawn 
Seed; but is|a good mixture at the price. It will grow 
quickly and form a permanent sod. Sow at the rate of 1 lb. 
to 100 square feet, for new lawn. In 1-lb. pkg. only, 50c¢. 
HOME LAWN SEED—A mixture of grasses, similar to 
Como Park. Seed at the rate of 1 1b. to 100 square feet for 
new lawn. 
TOMAS nmi Oe $0.50 GS UE an 6 ois $2.25 25 Ibs.....#9.99 
SPECIAL LAKE SHORE LAWN SEED—This mixture is 
especially desirable for lake shores and around summer 
cottages where it is not always possible to give the best 
of care in establishing a lawn. Seed at the rate of 1 lb. 
to 200 square feet of new lawn. 
1 lb. .....$0.90 5 lbs......$4.25 
2 Ibs...... 1.75 10 Ibs...... 8.25 
WHITE DUTCH CLOVER—This is the best small leaved 
clover for lawns. Clover adds humus and nitrogen to the 
soil. Does well on all soils. Especially valuable in lawns 
that cannot be watered regularly. 4 Ib. 35e; % Ib. Gde;3 
1 Ib., $1.25; 2 Ibs., $2.40; 5 Ibs., $5.50; 10 Ibs., $10.75. Post- 
age extra on mail orders. 
25 Ibs......$20.00 
100 Ibs...... 75,00 
KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS—This hardy perennial grass 
is one of the very best for our Northern climate and the 
base for most good lawn seed mixtures. Forms a dense 
sod but is very slow to germinate. It is advisable to mix 
red top or rye grass with Blue Grass when sowing, to act 
as a nurse crop. In established lawns Blue Grass can be 
sown alone. 1 Ib., $1.25; 2 Ibs., $2.45; 3 Ibs., $3.65; 5 Ibs., 
$6.00; 10 Ibs., $11.50; 25 lbs., $27.50; 100 Ibs., $109. 
RED TOP—Makes an excellent sod but is not as perma- 
nent as Blue Grass when clipped close. Germinates quick- 
ly and for that reason makes an excellent nurse crop to 
sow with Blue Grass. 1 Ib., $1.25; 2 Ibs., $2.45; 3 1lbs., $3.65; 
5 Ibs., $6.00; 10 Ibs,, $10.50; 25_1bs., $24.00; 109 Ibs., $90.00. 
POA TRIVIALIS—A fine bladed perennial grass of the 
Blue Grass family that thrives in the shade. 1 Ib., $1.25; 
5 lbs., $6.00; 10 Ibs., $10.50. 
RYE GRASS, ANNUAL—A very quick growing grass that 
makes a green lawn in a short time. Does not live as 
long as Blue Grass. Used mostly as a nurse crop. 1 Ib., 
45e3 Fs Ibs., $1.75; 10 Ibs., $3.00; 25 Ibs., $6.00; 100 Ibs., 
$20.00. 
CARGILL MIRACLE GREEN LAWN SEED 
Super, 1 Ib., $1.59; 3 Ibs., $4.77; 5 Ibs., $7.85; 25 lbs., $38.75. 
Regular. 1 Ib., $1.15; 3 Ibs., $3.45; 5 Ibs., $5.65; 25 Ibs., 
$27.50. 
NORTHRUP KING & CO. LAWN SEED 
Golf Brand, 1 1b., $1.50; 5 Ibs., $7.35; 10 Ibs., $14.30; 25 Ibs., 
$35.00; 50 Ibs., $69.00. 
Sterling. 1 Ib., $1.15; 5 Ibs., $5.50; 25 Ibs., $25.50; 160 Ibs., 
$100.00. 
EROSIONET. A strong open mesh fabric, for covering 
newly seeded areas, especially banks or sloping ground, 
to prevent washouts. Can easily be removed when new 
grass becomes established. 45 inches wide, 32c the run- 
ning yard. 
Earth or Peat by the Load. 
Sod by the Yard. 
Due to the uncertainty of labor costs at the time 
this catalog is being printed in January, we are un- 
able to quote prices on above. Please phone for price. 
1952 Consumer Analysis of the St. Paul Market made 
by the St. Paul Dispatch-Pioneer Press of Lawn Seed 
preference, data gathered between the dates of Jan. 7 
to Jan. 18, inclusive. 
Brand Family buying 
preference 
CSOULL OES FS aoe is cas hoes tutes teeticated ace at tone gs gihe 30.3% 
Nationally known brand............... 12.5 
Minneapolis Seed Co. brand............ 2.6 
Old Mail Order House brand............ 5.0 
Nationally known brand..... .....-... 11.0 
DOWER IRM O Wire icdeee «a ero oh bite os el) ey arene wo Neh le bears 17.1 
Mis cellane OS th see cgi ha aise fe Bue us 11.0 
100% 
SEASIDE BENT. A consistent surface creeping variety. 
Is of a rather bright green color, and does not grow 
very tall because of its trailing habit of growth. It spreads 
rapidly and forms a matlike sod quickly. Sow at the rate 
of 3 lbs. to 1,000 squar® feet. 1 Ib., $1.65; 5 Ibs., $7.75; 10 
Ibs., $15.90; 25 lbs., $36.25. 
ASTORIA BENT produces underground creepers several 
inches deep, and has considerable more upright growth 
than the Seaside. The grass is somewhat longer and not 
as wide and of a darker green color. Is better suited to 
well-drained soils. Seed at the rate of 3 lbs. to 1,000 
square feet for new lawn. 1 Ib., $1.65; 5 Ibs., $7.75; 10 
Ibs., $15.00; 25 Ibs., $86.25; postage extra on mail orders. 
HIGHLAND BENT. A fine textured, but a little wider 
blade than Astoria. Color deep green with a bluish cast. 
Spreads by means of underground runners. Does well 
in sun or shade. Fairly tolerant to dry conditions. Is cold 
resistant. Germinates in 7 to 11 days. 1 1b., $1.40; 5 Ibs., 
$6.75; 10 Ibs., $13.60; 25 Ibs., $30.60. 
Creeping Bent Grass Plugs 
For quick growth and spread, Bent Grass plugs estab- 
lish a green turf much faster than by seeding. The 
Minnetonka Bent Plugs are perfectly hardy, here in 
the Northwest. Water well first three weeks. 
MINNETONKA PLUGS. 1%-inch diameter; 90 for 
$1.50; 270 for $4.25; 450 for $6.75; 900 for $13.00. 
Minnetonka Plugging Machine.................. $41.75 
Creeping Bent Stolons 
For anyone who prefers to plant stolons, a new lawn 
ean be developed in about three months after plant- 
ing. Bag, enough for 300-500 sq. ft., $5.00. 
CHEWINGS FESCUEB. Produces a mass of fine blades, 
spreading to a solid, compact turf. Does well in poor or 
sandy soils and in the shade. Very drought-resistant. 
1 Ib., $1.50; 5 Ibs., $6.75; 10 Ibs., $13.00. 
CREEPING RED FESCUE. Is a fine bladed perennial 
grass that does well in shade and does better on poor and 
acid soils than Blue Grass. Spreads by underground run- 
ners. Hardy and stands cold and drouth well. Germinates 
in about 10-14 days. 1 Ib., $1.50; 5 Ibs., $6.75; 10 Ibs., $13.00; 
25 Ibs., $30.00. 
