Tall fescue's poor reputation as a lawn grass may be overcome by newly developed cultivars that produce a denser, dark green turf.

The author expresses appreciation for partial funding of this experiment from the Northern California Turfgrass Council. He also acknowledges the assistance of Alfred Redo, Alameda County Field Assistant, and of Thomas M. Kretchun, Glen Bette-lyoun, and Stanley Rubalcava, UC Deciduous Fruit Field Station, Santa Clara.