Until then, farmers relied mainly on ryegrasses and clovers. Other grasses, however, allow for better perennial pastures and tidy lawns. These seeds became the core business of the new enterprise. These grasses were readily available in the vicinity of Arnhem. Contrary to the greater part of Holland, the region of Arnhem is located above sea level and features a variety of soils. On the light, sandy soils north of Arnhem one would find, and later produce, varieties such as Fine-leaved Sheep Fescue and Wood meadow grass. The more fertile and heavy clay in the south, west and east of the city yielded amongst others Creeping Bent grass, Orchards grass and Tall oat grass. And let’s not forget the Smooth- and Rough-stalked Meadow grass, generally known in America as Kentucky Blue grass. My grandfather understood as one of the first in the industry the importance of improved varieties, and the potential of grass seed mixtures.