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1 PROGREEN 600 Premium turf blend consisting of 60% (3 varieties) of elite bluegrass, 20% elite chewing fescues and 20% elite perennial rye. Provides the highest quality turf in intensively maintained areas. Excellent for the discriminating customer in search of an elite golf course type turf stand. Somewhat slow to establish, but patience pays off with quality lawn.. Fine to medium texture. Performs well in full sun to moderate shade. Tolerates most soil types including moderate to damp sites. Less suited for sandy soils due to lack of moisture holding capacity with elite varieties. Withstands moderate traffic. Recovers well from heat and drought stress ProGreen lbs PROGREEN 505 Formulated with 50% (3 varieties) of common bluegrass, 25% creeping red fescue and 25% perennial rye. Ideal for medium to minimal maintenance applications. Will persist on non-irrigated sites but responds very well to higher maintenance.. Medium to dark green. Does well in full sun to light shade. Adapts well to loamy and clay soils under higher maintenance. Withstands moderate to heavy traffic. Good recovery from heat and drought stress ProGreen lbs PROGREEN 500 Premium blend consisting of 50% (3 varieties) of high quality bluegrass, 20% creeping red fescue and 30% elite perennial rye. Rapid establishment. Persists at lower management levels yet provides excellent turf at higher maintenance levels. Excellent blend for new lawns or overseeding existing lawns regardless of current blend.. Excels in full sun with higher maintenance and persists in light shade. Requires adequate moisture levels and grows best on loamy to clay soils. Withstands moderate to heavy traffic. Stands up well to heat and drought conditions. Quick recovery from summer stress lbs/acre ProGreen lbs ProGreen lbs ProGreen lbs Custom blends are 500 lbs minimum order. Specific varieties may be substituted based upon availability. 18 Carlin Horticultural Supplies

2 PROGREEN 50/50 Excellent overseeding/hydroseeding blend consisting of 50% (3 varieties) high quality bluegrass and 50% (2 varieties) elite perennial rye. Rapid establishment and excellent turf quality with medium to high maintenance. Ideal blend for areas of potential erosion with germination of perennial rye grass in 5-7 days.. Medium to dark green. Performs best in full sun. Loamy to clay soils. Not well suited to sandy soils. Withstands moderate to heavy traffic. Ideal for slopes and used in hydroseeders. 50% coverage within 7-10 days. 5-6 lbs/1,000 sq. ft lbs/acre. Read label ProGreen 50/50-50 lbs PROGREEN 300 Utility mix consisting of 30% bluegrass, 40% creeping red fescue, 20% annual rye and 10% perennial rye. Formulated to establish satisfactory turf where economy is more important than appearance. Quick to establish. Great for erosion control. Ideal for areas where economy is focus (large areas of low maintenance and when quick cover is desired) such as in parks, ditches, septic fields, large acreage lawns, subdivision cover, etc.. Light to medium green. Medium to coarse texture. Performs well in full sun to moderate shade with minimum maintenance. Will tolerate most soil conditions. Withstands heat and drought conditions under low maintenance. 5-7 days. May require overseeding after one year if desired. 5-6 lbs/1,000 sq. ft lbs/acre PROGREEN 100 TRIPLE PLAY Perennial ryegrass blend (3 elite varieties) used for permanent rapid establishment. Can be used in overseeding for quick results. Excellent establishment and wear tolerance. Disease and insect resistance from endophytes.. Medium green. Full sun to light shade. Will establish well in most soils. Heat tolerant days. 6-7 lbs/1,000 sq. ft lbs/acre ELITE ATHLETIC MIX Formulated for turf renovation on sports fields or home lawns. 80% (3 varieties) of elite bluegrass and 20% elite perennial rye. Produces elite quality turf with excellent wear tolerance, disease resistance and adaptability. Requires medium to high maintenance for maximum results.. Fine to medium texture. Best performance in full sun. Tolerates most soil types. Less suited for sandy soils unless irrigated. Excellent wear tolerance. 3-4 lbs/1,000 sq. ft lbs/acre ProGreen lbs Elite Athletic Mix - 50 lbs ProGreen lbs Custom blends are 500 lbs minimum order. Specific varieties may be substituted based upon availability. ProGreen Plus

3 PROGREEN RENEW Elite overseeding/new lawn blend where rapid establishment and high quality turf without red fescue is desired. 70% (4 varieties, both elite and common) bluegrass and 30% (3 varieties) of elite perennial rye. Provides elite quality turf under medium to high maintenance.. Fine to medium texture. Best suited for full sun. Great results in athletic field applications. Adaptable to most soils. Holds up well to moderate to heavy traffic. Recovers well from heat and drought stress PROGREEN LOW MOW MIX Low maintenance blend consisting of 25% each of 4 fescue varieties: chewings, creeping red, hard and sheeps. Ideal for areas where no or minimal cutting is desired.. Medium to light green. Fine texture. Adapts to nearly all conditions. Excels in shade or sun. Grows best with little or no maintenance. Reaches a height of 8-9 inches when not mowed days with proper moisture. 4-6 lbs/1,000 sq. ft lbs/acre ProGreen Low Mow Mix -50 lbs ProGreen Renew - 50 lbs PROGREEN SHADE MIX 70% fescue blend consisting of 50% creeping fescue and 20% chewing fescues, in addition to 20% shade tolerant bluegrass and 10% elite perennial rye. This blend adapts well to dry, shady conditions with minimal fertility requirements.. Light to medium dark green. Fine textured. Best suited for light to moderate shade. Adapts well to dryer soils. Requires minimal fertilizer. Forms dense turf when cut at days. 5-6 lbs/1,000 sq. ft lbs/acre POA SUPINA ULTRA SHADE MIX The ultimate shade seed mix. 30% creeping red fescue, 30% hard fescue, 15% bluegrass, 15% ryegrass and 10% Poa Supina bluegrass, the secret weapon. Poa Supina is a very aggressive variety that tolerates near darkness. Somewhat slow to establish but once it does... this blend will break the cycle of having to reseed those hard to establish shady areas every year.. Light to medium green. Medium to coarse texture. Performs well in full sun to deep shade. Tolerates most soil types. Grows in deep shade. Aggressive spreader once established. Requires a lot of water and fertilizer for germination days ProGreen Shade Mix - 50 lbs ProGreen Shade Mix - 25 lbs ProGreen Shade Mix - 5 lbs Poa Supina Ultra Shade Mix - 25 lbs Poa Supina - 1 lb We also offer D.O.T. Seed Blends Custom blends are 500 lbs minimum order. Specific varieties may be substituted based upon availability. 20 Carlin Horticultural Supplies

4 PAM-12 PLUS EROSION CONTROL/SEED STARTER PAM-12 Plus is a temporary soil stabilizer that can be used to reduce the erodibility of soils and improve the establishment of vegetation. The highly engineered paper granules are made from recycled paper and act as a visible tracer and a delivery system for ENCAP s Advanced Soil Technology (AST ). AST is a proprietary blend of biodegradable polymers that act as soil stabilizers when activated by moisture. AST is an effective stabilizer across a broad range of soil types PAM-12 Plus Erosion Control 50 lb bag ENCAP LAWN STARTER PRO Lawn Starter Pro is a granular mulch that can be applied with any spreader. The granules are made from recycled paper and contain ENCAP s proprietary blend of soil stabilizing polymers, Advanced Soil Technology (AST ). AST is designed to improve soil conditions and keep seed, soil and fertilizer right where you put them, even after it rains. The polymers also help to condition the soil by creating micro channels that help to get water and nutrients into the root zone Encap Lawn Starter Pro Mulch PENNMULCH One step mulch and fertilizer for new turf establishment. Easy to apply pellets expand when watered to provide even mulch covering. Ideal for spot repairs and new lawn establishment. Contains no weed seeds and will not blow away. 50 lb bag 40 bags DS 754 SEEDLING/ EROSION STRAW NET BLANkET Photodegradable erosion control blankets are designed to provide immediate erosion protection and vegetation establishment assistance, then degrade after the root and stem systems of the vegetation are mature enough to permanently stabilize the underlying soil. The DS75 erosion control blanket is made of 100% agricultural straw. Top side has covering of polypropylene netting of ½ mesh with photodegradable accelerators to provide breakdown of netting within approximately 45 days. Sewn together on 1½ centers DS 754 Straw Blanket 4 x112.5 DS 754 Straw Blanket 8 x112.5 FROST PROTECTION DELUXE FROSTGUARD FABRIC This 0.5 oz fabric keeps temperatures under fabric warmer than outside conditions and creates an excellent micro-environment for seed germination and seedling growth. In fact, this fabric provides 90-95% average seed germination compared to a 60-65% average with straw Deluxe Frost Fabric 0.5 oz 10 x 500 SUPREME CROP PROTECTION FABRIC This 1.5 oz fabric is perfect for protecting flowering annuals, bedding plants and vegetables from severe cold or freezing. It provides a temperature of 6-8 degrees warmer than outside. If you want to extend your flowering season or lengthen your harvest time, this is the one for you Pennmulch 50 lb bag Crop Protection 1.5 oz 12 x 500 ProGreen Plus

5 MULCH HYCOVER EASY POUR PELLETS Paper and corn fiber combination in dust-free palletized form. Dissolves quickly in water without the use of a grinder. Ideal for hydroseeding but can also be broadcast Hycover Easy Pour Pellets HYCOVER PAPER MULCH 40 lb bag SUPERIOR CEDAR MULCH Natural 100% organic decorative ground cover made of premium cedar mulch. Smothering action and shade helps retard weeds and retain moisture, rich natural color adds a touch of elegance to your landscape. Extremely slow to decay and helps prevent soil erosion. Covers approximately 36 sq. ft. at a depth of Cedar Mulch *Truckload discounts available. 3 cu. ft. bag COCO SHELL MULCH Although it has been used for many years with traditional rose growers, aromatic cocoa shell can be used anywhere in your landscaping, garden or flower beds. Qty/Cs 52/plt 40 lb bags of 100% cellulose paper mulch. Extremely clean, loose packed and no moisture content (no mold problems) Coco Shell Mulch ADDITIVES 2 cu. ft. bag Qty/Cs 65 bags/plt Hycover Paper Mulch MAT BLEND 60/40 Creates a greenhouse effect protecting the seed against erosion. Controls temperature for optimal germination condition. 50 lb bales of 40% wood fiber and 60% clean recycled paper. With or without tackifier. 40 lb bag 38 SOIL MOIST A safe non-phytotoxic, super-absorbent polymer used to increase water holding capability of newly hydroseeded lawns. Instead of letting water percolate through the mulch and past the root system, Hygel absorbs the water and forms a gel in the mulch, reducing evaporation Soil Moist HYDROBOND 8 lbs HydroBond is a safe, non-toxic linear anionic polymer that can be used with any paper or fiber mulch products. HydroBond is hydropholic and allows water into the mulch matrix. By bonding the mulch matrix to the soil and allowing water into the matrix, HydroBond provides a better environment for seed germination and establishment Mat Blend 60/40 (Orange) Mat Blend 60/40 + Tack (Blue) 50 lbs 50 lbs Hydrobond w/dye Hydrobond w/dye 14 oz 52 oz Qty/Cs 6/cs 1/cs 22 Carlin Horticultural Supplies

6 SUN MIX This mix provides a showy cluster of 18 different native and naturalized wildflowers for a sunny area. The quickly establishing annuals will help head off the weeds while the hardy perennials, which germinate more slowly, become established. These flowers will grow to a height of about 3. Seed Mix: Lance-leaved Coreopsis (P), Black-eyed Susan (P, B), Cornflower, Dwarf Mixed (A), Annual Baby s Breath (A), Perennial Lupine (P), Purple Coneflower (P), Catchfly (A), Shasta Daisy (P), Blue Flax (P), Scarlet Flax (A), Evening Primrose (B), Yellow Prairie Coneflower (P), Plains Coreopsis (A), Toadflax (A), Shirley Poppy (A), Calendula (A), Mexican Red Hat (P), Indian Blanket (A) ounce, covers 390 sq. ft. 1/4 lb, covers 1,560 sq. ft. 1/2 lb, covers 3,120 sq. ft. 1 lb, covers 6,240 sq. ft. (7 lbs per acre) PARTIAL SHADE MIX This brilliant display of hardy perennials will add color and wildlife to any garden. The Partial Shade Mix needs at least 4 hours of direct sunlight each day. It contains 16 different perennials and annuals. The annuals will provide quick color and help head off weeds while the hardy perennials become established. This mix grows to a height of about 3. Seed Mix: Lance-leaved Coreopsis (P), Black-eyed Susan (P, B), Cornflower, Dwarf Mixed (A), Annual Baby s Breath (A), Chinese Forget-Me-Not (A), Purple Coneflower (P), Shasta Daisy (P), Wallflower (P), Catchfly (A), Shirley Poppy (A), Baby Blue Eyes (A), Foxglove (B), Toadflax (A), Mountain Garland (A), Sweet Alyssum (A), Johnny-Jump-Up (A) 1 ounce, covers 380 sq. ft. 1/4 lb, covers 1,400 sq. ft. 1/2 lb, covers 3,040 sq. ft. 1 lb, covers 6,080 sq. ft. (7 lbs per acre) DETENTION BASIN MIX A mix designed for runoff detention basins. This mix contains species designed to tolerate fluctuating water levels along with poor water quality. Chosen species will do well in damp soils but can also tolerate dry spells in the summer months when normal rainfall conditions do not occur. This mix will also attract birds and butterflies during its blooming periods, summer through fall, and provide birds with a food source during the fall and winter months. This mix grows to about 3 5 in height and contains 22 different native wildflowers, 5 different native prairie grasses and one sedge. Seed Mix: Wildflowers 20%: New England Aster (P), Wild Bergamot (P), Swamp Milkweed (P), Yellow Coneflower (P), False Sunflower (P), Black-eyed Susan (A, B, P), Blue Vervain (P), Dense Blazingstar (P), Thickspiked Blazingstar (P), Sweet Black-eyed Susan (P), Cup Plant (P), Common Ironweed (P), Compass Plant (P), Nodding Onion (P), Branched Coneflower (B), Golden Alexander (P), Sweet Joe Pye (P), Culver s Root (P), Rosin Weed (P), Stiff Goldenrod (P), Sneezeweed (P), Great Blue Lobelia (P); Prairie Grasses and Sedge 80%: Virginia Wild Rye (P), Canada Wild Rye (P), Big Bluestem (P), Indian Grass (P), Switchgrass (P), Fox Sedge (P) ounce, covers 400 sq. ft. 1/4 lb, covers 1,600 sq. ft. 1/2 lb, covers 3,200 sq. ft. 1 lb, covers 6,400 sq. ft. (7 lbs per acre) CUSTOM BLENDS AVAILABLE PERENNIAL WILDFLOWER MIX The 12 beautiful wildflowers in this mix are mostly native perennials to the Midwest. The majority of these perennials is slower growing and does not usually bloom until the second year. The perennial mix is intended for use in a sunny area and grows to about 3 in height. Seed Mix: Black-eyed Susan (P, B), Perennial Lupine (P), Purple Coneflower (P), Lance-leaved Coreopsis (P), Yellow Coneflower (P), Blue Flax (P), Pale Purple Coneflower (P), Shasta Daisy (P), Mexican Red Hat (P), Blanket Flower (P), Yellow Prairie Coneflower (P), Dense Blazingstar (P) 1 ounce, covers 350 sq. ft. 1/4 lb, covers 1,400 sq. ft. 1/2 lb, covers 2,800 sq. ft. 1 lb, covers 5,600 sq. ft. (8 lbs per acre) PRAIRIE FRONTIER PRAIRIE GRASS MIXES Prairie Frontier has 4 native prairie grass mixes available. The Short Prairie Grass Mix contains 2 species reaching a height of 2 3. The Short Prairie Grass Mix Plus contains 5 species reaching a height of 2 3. The Prairie Grass Mix contains 5 species reaching heights of 2 6. The Tall Prairie Grass Mix contains 3 species reaching heights of 5 6. By planting these prairie grasses, you can bring back some of what the prairie looked like years ago. The prairie grasses also can provide food and shelter for birds and wildlife, and many butterfly larvae use prairie grasses as a food source. Most prairie grasses grow in compact clumps and have incredible root systems. Switchgrass roots can reach 12 feet below the ground with Big Bluestem and Indian Grass going down nearly as far. When established, prairie grasses are drought tolerant. SHORT PRAIRIE GRASS MIX Seed Mix: Little Bluestem (P), Side Oats Grama (P) PRAIRIE GRASS MIX ounce, covers 150 sq. ft. 1/4 lb, covers 600 sq. ft. 1/2 lb, covers 1,200 sq. ft. 1 lb, covers 2,400 sq. ft. (18 lbs per acre) Seed Mix: Big Bluestem (P), Little Bluestem (P), Side Oats Grama (P), Switchgrass (P), Indian Grass (P) ounce, covers 150 sq. ft. 1/4 lb, covers 600 sq. ft. 1/2 lb, covers 1,200 sq. ft. 1 lb, covers 2,400 sq. ft. (18 lbs per acre) TALL PRAIRIE GRASS MIX Seed Mix: Big Bluestem (P), Switchgrass (P), Indian Grass (P) 1 ounce, covers 150 sq. ft. 1/4 lb, covers 600 sq. ft. 1/2 lb, covers 1,200 sq. ft. 1 lb, covers 2,400 sq. ft. (18 lbs per acre) WILDFLOWER SEED ProGreen Plus

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