FORBES LAWN SEED FOR EVERY NEED 
When comparing prices look on the package for the percentage analysts required by Law. 
BRANCH BROOK PARK LAWN SEED 
Recommended for use where the low cost of materials is of more importance than extreme fineness of 
turf. Will withstand normal wear and has a fine color, We include no White Clover in this mixture. 
This, our cheapest mixture, makes a good lawn but it is not as fine in 
texture. It serves well for back areas as it better withstands hard wear. 
Purity Germ. One-quarter of the total is in the tough- 
9.8% Fescue, Chewings 90% er, wear-resistant Chewings Fescue and 
14.5% Fescue, Meadow 90% Meadow Fescue. These, with Kentucky 
17.0% Kentucky Blue 80% Blue and Fancy Redtop account for 
28.5% Fancy Redtop 90% about three-quarters of the whole leav- 
14.9% Ryegrass, Domestic 90% ing about one-quarter in the Ryegrasses 
9.9% Ryegrass, Perennial 90%  toact as temporary nurse grasses. These, 
94.6% Total purity having broader blades, will disappear 
AQ Weeds in time leaying a permanent lawn of 
5.0% Inert matter good texture. Sow 1 Ib. per 100 sq. ft. 
100.0% Actual Germination 88.0% piper laren, 
Lb. $1.35; 5 Ibs. $6.50; 10 Ibs. $12.50; 25 Ibs. $30.75; 100 Ibs. $120, delivered 
SHADY PLACE LAWN SEED 
It is difficult to grow grass in the shade and under trees because the trees use up nearly all the food and 
moisture in the soil. This mixture will thrive better than any other in the shade. 
This mixture contains a great predominance of grasses which thrive 
naturally in shaded places. The lawn it produces is very excellent. 
Purity Germ. Enough Bent to give an extra fine 
4.9% Bent, Highland 90% texture; nearly five-eighths of the total 
24.5% Fescue, Chewings 90% in shade-loving grasses, namely Chew- 
14.8% Fescue, Hlahee 90% ings Fescue, the new Illahee Fescue, and 
12.8% Kentucky Blue 80%  Rough-stalked Meadow (Poa trivialis); 
19.0% Fancy Redtop 90% and over one-quarter of the whole in the 
18.0% Rough-stalked Meadow 85% standbys, Kentucky Blue and Fane 
94.0% Total purity Redtop, the latter providing a caick 
AG, Weeds cover and acting as a nurse grass. Sow 
1 Ib. per 200 sq. ft. of new lawn, twice 
5.6% Inert matter 7 
£ that amount for quick results. 
100.0% Actual Germination 87.5% 
Lb. $1.55; 5 Ibs. $7.50; 10 Ibs. $14.50; 25 Ibs. $35.75; 100 Ibs. $140, delivered 
TERRACE LAWN SEED 
The grasses used for a sloping bank or terrace must have such roots as will withstand the washing 
caused by heavy rains. These deep roots will better withstand drought during the summer. 
A heavy proportion of grasses which root deeply is needed to make a 
lasting lawn on a terrace where the soil is usually on the dry side. 
Lb. $1.55; 5 Ibs. $7.50; 10 Ibs. $14.50; 25 Ibs. $35.75; 100 Ibs. $140, delivered 
MERION BLUEGRASS 
The new wonder grass that always stays green, thrives under a close mowing, withstands 
heat, drought and disease and crowds out crabgrass and other weeds. It establishes slowly but 
Is permanent. Sow 1% lbs. per 1000 sq. ft. 14lb. $2.35; Ib. $4.65; 5 Ibs. $23; 10 lbs. $45.50. 
MERION BLEND ; 
A special lawn grass mixture designed for the very finest lawns. It contains 40% Merion 
Bluegrass, 45% Illahee Fescue and 15% Highland Bent. All are fine permanent lawn grasses, 
Sow 1% Ibs. per 1000 sq. ft. Mlb. $1.45; lb. $2.85; 5 Ibs. $14; 10 Ibs. $27.50; 25 lbs. $67.50. 
For White Clovers and Separate Grass Seeds, see page 43 
