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MERION 
ow THE BEST BUY 
IN LAWN GRASS 
Better supplies of Merion Bluegrass 
seed this year, combined with a 
shortage of the regular Kentucky 
Bluegrass and higher prices on all 
lawn mixtures, make Merion the 
best buy in 1954. With its agres- 
sive growth and low seeding rate 
(see below), it is not only better but 
costs about the same per square 
foot of lawn. 
SEEDING RATES: One pound of Merion con- 
tains 2,500,000 seeds. Planted at the rate of 
only 1 lb. per 1000 sq. ft., there are over 
J00 viable seeds on every square foot. 
This is plenty to establish a thick turf ona 
well-prepared, fertile seedbed. Do not sow 
over 2 lbs. per 1000 sq. ft.—1% lbs. is about 
right. Use the same rate for Merion Blend. 
MERION BLUEGRASS 
Propagated from a single plant selection 
and introduced by the U. S. Golf Associ- 
ation Green Section, Merion has now been 
thoroughly tested all over the country. It is 
an outstanding, vigorous, low-growing, thick 
and attractive grass, and in our opinion it is 
ideal for lawns. 
Merion makes a tight, well-knit sod that 
stands cutting as close as 4% in. (1 in. is 
recommended). It resists leaf spot disease 
and by shading the ground with its thick 
growth, it prevents crabgrass and weeds 
from getting*started. It tolerates drouth, 
needs less watering than most grass and 
retains its beautiful deep green color all 
summer. ; : 
Merion likes a sunny situation, fertile soil 
and regular care. It is slow to come up but 
once established it will make a lovely, per- 
manent lawn that you will be proud to have 
for many, many years. 
16 Lb. $2.55; Lb. $4.50; 2 Lbs. $8.80; 5 Lbs. 
$21.75; 10 Lbs. $42.50; 25 Lbs. or more at 
$4.10 per lb. prepaid. 
MERION 
BLUEGRASS 
MERION BLEND 
A Superior Lawn Mixture. 
Excellent as it is to grow alone, Merion also 
blends very well with the other perma- 
nent lawn grasses, the bents and fescues. 
Together they give an even finer texture 
and produce a thick velvety turf that is 
delightful to look at and to walk upon. We’ 
offer this mixture in place of our famous 
English Blend and it contains only these 
grasses; 55% Merion Bluegrass, 25% Illahee 
Fescue, 20% Colonial Bent. 
For sandy or slightly acid soils, partial 
shade or similar difficult conditions, or where 
the soil varies over the area to be seeded, 
we strongly recommend this balanced de- 
pendable formula. 
¥ Lb. $1.65; Lb. $2.95; 2 Lbs. $5.85; 5 Lbs. 
$14.50; 10 Lbs. $28.50; 25 Lbs. or more 
at $2.80 per lb. prepaid. 
FULL DIRECTIONS WITH EVERY ORDER—Our 
suggestions for preparing the soil, fertilizing, 
sowing and care are sent free with the seed. 
