Albert Lea Seed House 2017 Farm Seed Catalog | Page 49

Lawn Seed Mixtures
Individual Lawn Species
Erosion Control Blankets

Your Lawn - On the Cutting Edge !

We have reformulated our lawn seed mixtures with the homeowner in mind . Higher diversity and improved varieties translates to faster establishment , better drought resistance , earlier spring greenup and vibrant green color , and overall better lawn health . Our mixtures are absent of annual species , noxious weeds , or fillers – just pure , quality seed .

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Lawn Seed Mixtures

Blend Price Features Best Use Composition
Our Best -Premium Blend
Shady Lawn -Adaptive
Ruff and Tuff -Persistance
Sustainable Lawn -Less is More
$ 2.50 / lb
$ 2.35 / lb
$ 2.00 / lb
$ 2.75 / lb
Improved vigor , drought resistance , rapid spring greenup , and disease resistance
Fertilize and irrigate during dry spells for best results
Two shade-tolerant fine fescues for diversity and persistance in shady areas
Also grows well in sun
Turf-type tall fescue adds durability Most suitable for new lawn areas Use high end of seeding rate
Attractive lawn with slow growth rate Dense turf outcompetes weeds Less mowing , water , fertilizer , and herbicide needed
Home , commerical , parks , sports fields Irrigated or non-irrigated Sun or light shade
Excellent shade tolerance Tough soils
Non-irrigated lawns High traffic athletic fields
No-mow areas Vineyards / orchards Dense shade Septic mounds
20 % Concerto Kentucky Bluegrass 20 % Washington II Kentucky Bluegrass 20 % Action Kentucky Bluegrass 20 % LS2300 Perennial Ryegrass 20 % Boreal Creeping Red Fescue
20 % Action Kentucky Bluegrass 30 % LS3000 Chewings Fescue 30 % Boreal Creeping Red Fescue 20 % LS2300 Perennial Ryegrass
60 % LS1200 Turf-Type Tall Fescue 15 % Action Kentucky Bluegrass 15 % Boeal Creeping Red Fescue 10 % LS2300 Perennial Ryegrass
25 % Boreal Creeping Red Fescue 25 % LS3000 Chewings Fescue 25 % Hard Fescue 25 % Sheep Fescue
Mixture Seeding Rate : For new lawns broadcast 175-250lbs per acre or 4 - 7 lbs per 1,000 sq ft ( heavier rate for quicker establishment and fill ) Overseed exiting lawns at 75-175 lbs per acre or 2 - 4 lbs per 1,000 sq ft • Lower rates can be used when drill seeding

Individual Lawn Species

Erosion Control Blankets

Protect your seeding investment with our straw blankets
• Single layer blanket that is best for mild slopes
• Netting quickly degrades over a period of 3 months Available in two sizes : 8 ’ x 112 ’___ $ 40.00 , or 4 ’ x 112 ’____$ 22.00 Box of 1,000 6 ” staples ________ $ 38.00
Note : Other blankets available in pallet quantities upon request .
REFORMULATED
Blend Price Features Best Use Seed Rate
Concerto Kentucky Bluegrass
LS1200 Turf-Type Tall Fescue
Microclover ® -Alterative Lawn
NEW !
$ 3.00 / lb
$ 1.50 / lb
$ 25.00 / lb
Excellent seedling vigor , good resistance to most disease Exceptional early spring green-up and medium dark green color
Excellent turf quality Very good traffic and drought tolerance Use where other species fail
Smaller leaves , fewer flowers , lower growth , and less agressive compared to white Dutch clover Fixes nitrogen , reducing fertilization needs Darker green and more drought-resistant lawn Damaged or killed by herbicides
NEW !
Home lawn , athletic field , commerical
Home lawn , athletic field , commerical , farmsted Non-irrigated
Seed a pure stand Or mix with grass for diversity
Other species available upon request
Seed 1 - 2 lbs per 1000 sq ft Or 50-100 lb per acre
Seed 7 - 10 lbs per 1000 sq ft Or 250-300 lb per acre
Seed . 5lbs per 1000 sq ft Or 5 % by weight in a lawn grass mixture