40 GRAND RAPIDS GROWERS, Inc., Grand Rapids, Michigan 
Inasmuch as we mix our own grass mixtures we have the 
individual grasses for those who want straight grasses 
in one spot or another. 
Grade “‘A’”’? Sunny Lawn Mixture 
This is our own mixture, containing Kentucky Blue Grass, 
Fancy Red Top, Red Creeping Fescue, Chewings Fescue, Rye 
Grass, and 10% pure White Clover. Wonderful results are 
and have been obtained with this mixture. We use only 
the very best of seeds obtainable, of lasting value and hardi- 
ness, giving you a beautiful and permanent lawn that will 
last for years. 
Grade “‘A’’ Shady Lawn Mixture 
Contains Chewings Fescue, Poa Trivialis, Kentucky Blue 
Grass and Red Top. This mixture is our own, being mixed 
by ourselves especially for shady spots. We use only the 
very best seeds obtainable and as more care and attention 
is required we have used the hardier grasses, that will make 
a dense, thick growth in light soils and a satisfactory lawn 
in shady places or where sun is available only part of the 
time. 
KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS. Perennial. Dark green, medium 
leaf blade. Cold resistant. Well adapted to northern states, 
mountainous and cooler localities farther south. A vigorous 
grower in these localities. Spreads by underground runners. 
Prefers rich soils. Does poorly on infertile soils, becomes 
dormant in summer unless well watered and fertilized. Ger- 
minates in 3 to 4 weeks, 2,200,000 seeds per pound. Recom- 
mended for lawn, fairways, pastures, airports, athletic fields. 
MERION BLUE GRASS. 4» improved strain of regular 
Kentucky Blue Grass developed by the UrsS-= Dept oieAg- 
riculture from a strain of Kentucky Blue Grass found on 
Merion Golf Course near Philadelphia. Dark green color, 
leaves slightly wider than ordinary Kentucky Blue Grass. 
Very winter hardy; turns green earlier in the spring and 
stays green longer in hot weather. Deeper rooted and pro- 
duces a much thicker turf than ordinary Kentucky Blue 
Grass. Resists common fungus diseases and will thrive under 
close mowing. Germination time about the same as Kentucky 
Blue Grass, but once started Merion is more vigorous and fills 
in quicker after injury. It needs to be mowed only about 
half as often as regular. Seed is slightly larger, about 
2,000,000 per pound. An excellent grass in lawn seed mix- 
tures and on golf course fairways. 
RED TOP. Perennial. Quick growing. Medium to fairly 
wide blade. Deep green. Stands dry soils better than Ken- 
tucky Blue Grass. Tolerates poorer soils. Becomes somewhat 
coarse with age. Fairly cold resistant. Will grow on soils 
very low in lime. Spreads by underground runners. In 
lawns will usually last 1 to 3 years. Germinates in about 
7 to 8 days. 5,000,000 seeds per pound. Used in lawns, 
pastures, 
athletic fields, airports. 
DOMESTIC RYE GRASS. (Common.) Annual. Shiny wide 
dark green leaf blade. Vigorous grower. Very competitive to 
other grasses. Adapted to both rich and poorer soils. Tends 
to bunch. Becomes rather difficult to cut with a lawn 
mower. Germinates in about 7 to 8 days. 230,000 seeds per 
pound. Used for pastures and lawns. 
PERENNIAL RYE GRASS. Usually not winter-hardy 
in the northern part of the United States. Shiny, deep 
green, medium wide leaf blade. Adapted to fairly wide range 
of soils and soil conditions. Bunches and becomes difficult 
to mow. Germinates in 7 to 8 days. 230,000 seeds per 
pound. Used for pastures and lawns. 
WHITE CLOVER. (Dutch.) Perennial. Low growing broad- 
leaved legume. Ordinarily long-lived but stands often thin- 
ned by diseases and insects. Adds nitrogen to the soil, but 
is objectionable on fairways because of the large white 
flower heads. Spreads by above-ground stolons or runners. 
Thrives best under cool moist conditions in fertile soils with 
plenty of lime. Germinates in 7 to 12 days. 800,000 seeds 
per pound. Used in lawns, pastures, parks and meadows. 
POA TRIVIALIS or ROUGH BLUEGRASS. Primarily a 
shade grass. A strain of blue grass usually imported from 
Denmark. Fine leaved, bright yellowish green, not too 
satisfactory for sunny spots. Spreads by stolons (surface 
stems) or runners. 2,500,000 seeds per pound. 
CHEWINGS FESCUE. Perennial. A fine leaved somewhat 
wiry, bright green grass. Deep rooted. Fairly drought re- 
sistant. Does better in poorer acid soils than Kentucky Blue 
Grass. Does not creep by underground runners. Tends to 
bunch when thin. Does well in shade or in sun. Occasionally 
difficult to mow unless lawn mower is well sharpened. Cold 
resistant. Germinates in 10 to 14 days. 600,000 seeds per 
pounds. Used in lawn, shaded areas, pastures, athletic fields. 
RED CREEPING FESCUE. Perennial. Fine leaved. Similar 
in appearance to Chewings Fescue. Doesn’t bunch. Spreads 
by underground runners in exactly the same manner as 
Kentucky Blue Grass. Adapted to poorer soils. Fairly acid 
tolerant. Requires less moisture than Kentucky Blue Grass. 
Does well in shade or sun. Cold resistant. Germinates in 
8 to 12 days. 600,000 seeds per pound. Used in lawns, fair- 
ways, pastures, airports and athletic fields. 
ALTA FESCUE. Perennial. Developed by ine’ Oe Sh IWS 
of Agriculture at Oregon State College. Medium dark 
green. Wider bladed than Kentucky Blue Grass. Very deep 
rooted, but develops root system slowly in first year. Sur- 
vives drought. Does well in shaded areas and on poor soil. 
Germinates in 7 to 12 days. Has proven itself to be perfectly 
winter hardy in this climate and is being used in a limited 
way in mixtures of seeds for athletic fields, airports, play- 
grounds and pastures. Because of its deep root system it is 
able to withstand heavy wear. 230,000 seeds per pound. 
ASTORIA BENT GRASS. Perennial. A strain of Colonial 
Bent. Very fine, rich green leaf blade. Cold resistant. Fairly 
tolerant of dry conditions. Spreads by underground runners. 
Does well in sun or shade. Tolerates acid soils. Susceptible to 
brown patch and dollar spot. Germinates in 9 to 14 days. 
§,700,000 seeds per pound. Used in lawns and on fairways. 
Mail Orders are Solicited and Prices Will be Quoted on Request. 
15-30-15 STARTER-GROWER. All purpose 
completely mineralized all soluble plant food. 
Applied as a solution in transplanting or side- 
dressing. 3-lb. bags. 
BROADLEAF HIGH ORGANIC 6-10-4. 4 
33.1/3% organic completely mineralized ferti- 
lizer for  acid-loving 
plants. 5-lb.,  10-Ib., 
and 25-lb. bags. 
TERMITKIL, Un- 
adulterated ground 
penetrant, formula rec- 
ommended by the U.S. 
Dept. of Agriculture. 
l-gal. cans. 
FAESY & BESTHOFF PRODUCTS 
FERTILIZER GRADE 
PURE, STEAMED 
For gardens, grass, 
shrubs, trees 
and potted plants 
FsB 
BONE MEAL. Pure steamed, guaranteed 2.47% Nitrogen, 23% Total 
Phosphoric Acid. A favorite organic, slow-acting fertilizer for bulbs, 
perennial plants, trees, flowering shrubs and for all year round lawn 
application. Particularly effective in stimulating strong root systems. 
5-Ib., 10-lb. and 50-Ib. bags. Prices on request. 
LONGHORN BRAND CATTLE MANURE. 
A safe 100% organic natural plant food and 
soil builder. 5-lb. and 10-lb. bags. 
ROSE FOOD 8-10-4. Specially compounded 
to contain 50% organic matter for the discrim- 
inating Rose fancier 
and grower. Completely 
mineralized, 100% 
plant food carrier, no 
fillers, encourages bril- 
liant colors, vigorous 
foliage and _ resistance 
to disease. 5-lb., 10-Ib. 
and 25-lb. bags. 
ROSE FOOD 
8-10-4 
50% organic matter 
completely mineralized 
no filler 
FsB 
