GRASS SEEDSCOTTS PROFESSIONAL SEEDThe Scotts ProfessionalSeed Icon ProgrammeThe Scotts Professional Seed Icon Programme makes it easier foryou to identify grass varieties that are bred for tolerance toextreme conditions and to solve common turfgrass problems,reducing the use of inputs and saving money as a result. Each ofthe seven trait specific programmes - drought, cold, shade, wear,salt, visual merit and low grow - is identified by a distinctive icon.What do the icons mean?The icons help you identify, at a glance, varieties with specificattributes that help you meet the challenges you face in theestablishment, maintenance and ongoing health of your turf.You'll find bentgrasses, fescues, ryegrasses and more, availablewith wear resistance, shade tolerance, salt tolerance and otherimportant qualities you need, identified with one or more icons.Each icon is a symbol of excellence. Years of research led to thedevelopment of these trait-specific grasses which have beensubjected to intense trials and have met or surpassed rigidstandards for measuring tolerance or resistance. Therefore, turfprofessionals can be confident that the grasses they select willmeet their specific needs.How does the icon programme help me reducethe cost of maintaining my turf?Our varieties have been bred and selected to help you conservewater, apply fewer chemicals and grow premium quality turf withfewer weeds.Shade Tolerance IconVarieties awarded the Shade Tolerance icon help youmaintain a strong, healthy stand of turf in hard tomaintain shaded areas.Salt Tolerance IconVarieties awarded the Salt Tolerance icon help youmaintain a beautiful, green turf in high-saline soils.They are ideal near seashores, particularly on Linkscourses.Drought Tolerance IconVarieties awarded the Drought Tolerance icon havebeen bred to withstand the heat and drought ofsummer.Cold Tolerance IconVarieties awarded the Cold Tolerance icon have beenbred to withstand winter kill from frost.Visual IconVarieties awarded the Visual Merit icon have been bredspecifically for their rich, green colour.Low Grow IconVarieties awarded the Low Grow icon reduce yourmowing frequency and thus lower labour andmachinery costs.ProSelect 1Areas of use: Football, Rugby, Sportsmix all Rye40% Roadrunner - Perennial Ryegrass30% Citation Fore - Perennial Ryegrass30% Vantage - Perennial RyegrassThe Advantages of ProSelect 1:• Dark green colour with outstanding visual appearance• Excellent wear tolerance• Excellent temperature tolerance• Excellent drought tolerance• Excellent year round density• Good heat tolerance• Good salt tolerance• Rapid establishmentSowing Rate: 35-50gm 2Overseeding Rate: 20-35gm 2Mowing Height: 25mmBag Size: 20kgProSelect 2Areas of use: Golf Tees, Fairways with Rye60% Quicksilver - Perennial Ryegrass20% Seabreeze - Slender Creeping Red Fescue20% Florensate - Strong Creeping Red FescueThe Advantages of ProSelect 2:• Dark green colour• High wear tolerance• Rapid establishment• Good divot recovery• Good salt tolerance• Good shade tolerance• Good cold weather toleranceSowing Rate: 25-35gm 2Overseeding Rate: 15-25gm 2Mowing Height: 10-15mmBag Size: 20kgProSelect 3Areas of use: Golf Tees, Links, Fairways all Fescue50% Seabreeze - Slender Creeping Red Fescue25% Florensate - Strong Creeping Red Fescue25% Inverness - Strong Creeping Red FescueThe Advantages of ProSelect 3:• Excellent salt tolerance• Good shade tolerance• Good low maintenance turf• Fine leaved turf quality• Good divot recovery ofrhizomatous grasses• Good drought resistanceSowing Rate: 25-35gm 2Overseeding Rate: 15-25gm 2Mowing Height: 10-15mmBag Size: 20kgWear Tolerance IconVarieties awarded the Wear Tolerance icon help youmaintain superb grass coverage even in high-trafficareas.30 DID YOU KNOW WE DO SPORTS EQUIPMENT? SEE PAGE 56
ProSelect 4Areas of use: Golf Greens, Bowling Greens, Traditional 80:20Mix40% Ombretta - Chewings Fescue40% Seabreeze - Slender Creeping Red Fescue20% Alister - Browntop BentThe Advantages of ProSelect 4:• Good salt tolerance• Very good shade tolerance• Good drought tolerance• Good winter tolerance• Fine leaved turf qualitySowing Rate: 25-35gm 2Overseeding Rate: 15-25gm 2Mowing Height: 4-7mmBag Size: 20kgProSelect 5Areas of use: Golf Greens, Bowling Greens All Fescue25% Ombretta - Chewings Fescue25% Tiffany - Chewings Fescue50% Seabreeze - Slender Creeping Red FescueThe Advantages of ProSelect 4:• Excellent salt tolerance• Very good shade tolerance• Excellent drought tolerance• Very good winter tolerance• Fine leaved turf qualitySowing Rate: 25-35gm 2Overseeding Rate: 15-25gm 2Mowing Height: 4-7mmBag Size: 20kgWILD FLOWER RANGEAWF 1 - Shaded Soils 1kgA carefully selected mixture suitable for shadedwoodland soils20% Wild FlowersBetonyBluebellFoxgloveGarlic MustardHedge BedstrawHedge WoundwortNettle LeavedBellflowerRed CampionSelf HealWild AngelicaSowing rate: 3.5g/m 2 (35kg/ha)Pack Coverage: 285m 2Sowing rate: 3.5g/m 2 (35kg/ha)Pack Coverage: 285m 2Wood AvensWood Sage80% GrassesBrowntop BentChewings FescueHard FescueSlender Creeping RedFescueSmooth StalkedMeadow GrassStrong Creeping RedFescueAWF 2 - Wetland Soils 1kgSuitable for damp, moist and wet soils. Also onsaturated banks of ponds, streams, rivers andditches20% Wild FlowersBetonyGreater BirdsfootTrefoilKnapweedMeadow ButtercupMeadow SweetOxeye DaisyPurple LoosestrifeRagged RobinRed CampionSelf HealSneezewortWater Avens80% GrassesBrowntop BentChewings FescueCrested DogstailFlattened MeadowGrassHard FescueStrong Creeping RedFescueAWF 3 - Lime/Calcareous Soils1kgOn soils overlying limestone or chalk, particulartypes of flowers can be found, and these arecontained in this carefully selected blend ofspecies20% Wild FlowersAgrimonyBetonyBlack MedickCommon BirdsfootTrefoilCommon KnapweedCowslipDandelionField ScabiousGreater KnapweedHoary PlantainKidney VetchLady’s BedstrawOxeye DaisySalad BurnetSowing rate: 3.5g/m 2 (35kg/ha)Pack Coverage: 285m 2AWF 4 - Clay Soils 1kgSelf HealWild BasilWild CarrotWild MignonetteYarrowYellow-rattle80% GrassesBrowntop BentChewings FescueCrested DogstailFlattened MeadowGrassHard FescueStrong Creeping RedFescueThis mixture should be used on all clay soils anduses species typically found on this soil type20% Wild FlowersBirdsfoot TrefoilBulbous ButtercupCommon VetchKnapweedLady’s BedstrawLesser TrefoilOxeye DaisyRibwort PlantainSalad BurnetSelf HealTeaselWild Carrot80% GrassesBrowntop BentChewings FescueCrested DogstailFlattened MeadowGrassHard FescueStrong Creeping RedFescueSCOTTS PROFESSIONAL SEED & WILD FLOWER RANGESowing rate: 3.5g/m 2 (35kg/ha)Pack Coverage: 285m 2SHOP ONLINE 24/7 @ WWW.AMENITY.CO.UK 31