July 16, 2003

The latest National Turfgrass Evaluation Program (NTEP) data is reporting notable performance scores for Rendition Tall Fescue.

Rendition tall fescue has been bred to provide a dense, very dark green and exceptionally attractive turf. Unlike tall fescues of old, ones that have wide, coarse blades and open stands, Rendition produces a thick, slower-growing, dense lawn, with soft thinner leaves.

The NTEP data confirms reports that Rendition is able to sustain a very dense, slow growing turf area, with little damage from disease. Data on brown patch and pink patch from the report showed Rendition to be very resistant to both diseases.

Rendition is a result of selections and synthetic crosses from 22 elite germplasms collected at Rutgers University in Maryland and at the breeder's Oregon research farm.

Further screening of the offspring plants was made based on very dwarf growth habit, turf quality, straight growth form, very dark green color, rust resistance, stress resistance and disease resistance.

Rendition produces healthy turf and is recommend for all professional and homeowner applications. Use for sod, golf courses, industrial lawns, home lawns, roadsides, and any location that an attractive, dense turf is desired.

For more information, trial data, and distributor locations, contact Smith Seeds at 1-888-550-2930 or sales@smithseed.com.

A complete listing of the NTEP data is available at www.ntep.org