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Falcon III
 Falcon III builds on a fine tradition of Falcon and Falcon II by being one of the
top varieties in the NTEP turf-type tall fescues trials. Superb overall turf quality
combined with a “tougher turf”, Falcon III has the characteristics desired by
today’s top grounds maintenance professionals.
Widely Adapted
Falcon III performs well in high stress Southern and Eastern Locations, sun or shade, drought or high humidity!
Dark Color Reduces Fertilizer Requirements
Falcon III is one of the darkest green turftype tall fescues available.
Disease Resistance
Falcon III had nearly the best resistance to brown patch, and excellent resistance to net blotch, pythium and red thread.
Weed Resistance
Excellent season- long density! An aggressive lateral growth habit will restrict weed encroachment.
Faster Establishment
Falcon III germinates quickly and has great seedling vigor.
MEAN TURFGRASS QUALITY
RATINGS OF TALL FESCUE CULTIVARS
IN DENSE SHADE
AT MISSISSIPPI STATE, MS / 1997 - 2000 DATA
1 - 9; 9 = IDEAL TURF |
| NAME |
MEAN |
| Arid |
5.7 |
| Falcon III |
5.2 |
| Millennium |
5.1 |
| Jaguar 3 |
5.1 |
| Shenandoah II |
4.9 |
| Rebel Sentry |
4.9 |
| Arid 3 |
4.8 |
| Watchdog |
4.8 |
| Equinox |
4.3 |
| LSD Value |
0.8 |
| 1997-2000 Data. For Complete Trial Results, go to www.ntep.org |
MEAN TURFGRASS QUALITY
RATINGS OF TALL FESCUE CULTIVARS
GROWN UNDER TRAFFIC STRESS
AT MEAD, NE / 1997 - 2000 DATA
TURFGRASS QUALITY RATINGS 1 -9; 9=IDEAL |
| NAME |
MEAN |
Plantation
|
6.6 |
| Falcon III |
6.2 |
| Olympic Gold |
6.2 |
| Millennium |
6.2 |
| Coyote |
6.1 |
| Masterpiece |
6.1 |
| Arid 3 |
6.1 |
| Rebel Sentry |
6.1 |
| Rembrandt |
6.0 |
| Kentucky - 31 W/Endo |
4.2 |
| LSD Value |
0.6 |
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MEAN TURFGRASS QUALITY
RATINGS OF TALL FESCUE CULTIVARS
NOT IRRIGATED
OR ONLY DURING SEVERE STRESS
1997 - 2000 DATA / 1-9; 9= IDEAL |
| NAME |
MEAN |
Rembrandt
|
6.4 |
| Falcon III |
6.2 |
| Millennium |
6.1 |
| Shenandoah II |
6.0 |
| Watchdog |
5.9 |
| Rebel Sentry |
5.9 |
| Jaguar 3 |
5.9 |
| Crossfire II |
5.8 |
| Arid 3 |
5.8 |
| Kentucky - 31 W/Endo |
4.8 |
| LSD Value |
0.4 |
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