R. & J. FARQUHAR COMPANY, BOSTON. GRASS SEEDS. 39 
FARQUHAR’S FARM AND FIELD GRASSES.— coninued. 
Prices are subject to change pathout piotice une: to market fluctuations. 
AWNLESS BROMEGRASS. (Bromus Inermis.) A hardy perennial, standing extremes of heat, cold, and | Weight| Per | Per Ib.|_ Per 
drought better than any other of our cultivated Grasses. It grows with wonderful rapidity, and produces per | Bush. 100 Ibs. 
heavy hay crops and luxuriant pasture. The seed should be sown as early in the Rene as the ground Ea 
can be worked. Sow 35 to 40 lbs. to the acre. 12. | (Cannot | supply|-) 
CHEWING’S NEW ZEALAND FESCUE. A splendid grass of. creeping habit, forming a close and lasting 
turf. It thrives on light, sandy soils and is a great drought resister, but it does equally well on heavy 
land, also shady places; should be included in all lawn mixtures. -| 24 |$16.00 |$0.70 |$65.CO 
Cc RESTED DOG’STAIL. (Cynosurus cristatus.) A perennial valued for its dwarf habit and its hardiness. 30 14.50 .50 | 48.00 
HARD FESCUE. (Festuca duriuscula.) This splendid Grass is found in all the best permanent pastures; 
invaluable for dry soils; of low dense-growing habit 14 7.50 .55 | 50.CO 
ITALIAN RYE GRASS. ’ (Lolium Italicum.) A biennial which grows in broad, ‘compact tufts, producing a 
large number of stalks from a single root. Succeeds best in warm, rich, moist soils. A ‘rapid grower 
and a good crop to rid land of weeds, as it quickly overtops them, preventing them from ripening seeds. 
Sow three bushels per acre. ... 22 4.75 .25 | 20.00 
KENTUCKY BLUE. (Poa Pratensis. ) Known as June ‘Grass. ‘A perennial, “especially adapted to dry 
limestone soils, but will thrive on any good ground which is not too wet. Very nutritious, bee and 
early. Sow three bushels per acre if alone. ... 14 7.00 .50 | 48.00 
MEADOW FESCUE. (Festuca pratensis.) A perennial which succeeds best on rich, moist loams. A heavy 
yielder and also an excellent pasture Grass. ... eee aa Hai ate : apy ko 7.50 .50 | 45.00 
MEADOW FOX TAIL. = (Alopecurus pratensis.) Very valuable in mixtures for permanent pastures ex- 
posed to heat and drought, early and rapid in growth. = ff erie Ree 8 tint 5|y L200 
ORCHARD. (Dactylis glomerata.) A deep rooted perennial, growing in tufts. A strong, vigorous 
grower, which succeeds best on rich lands or clay soils. Should be cut for hay at the time of first 
flowering. Sow three bushels per acre if alone. ‘ 14 6.00 .45 | 40.00 
PERENNIAL RYE GRASS. (Lolium perenne.) A perennial forming large and broad tufts. Grows best 
on stiff, wet soils, and on noeey clay or marshy lands where the soil is good it is one of the best pasture 
Grasses. 24 5.30 .25 | 22.00 
RED OR CREEPING FESCUE. (Festuca Rubra.) A splendid Grass for light sandy soils. Extreme ; 
drought resister. Valuable in seeding banks and exposed locations, binding drifting sands, and as lawn 
grass for shady spots. Forms a very close, durable turf, suitable for putting greens. .. seit 2A eL6300 .70 | 65.00 
RED TOP. (Agrostis vulgaris.) A good permanent Grass, which grows naturally in cold wet soils. It 
should be grown in cultivation in similar situations. A ‘perennial with long creeping stems and under- 
ground runners; one of the best bottom grasses bearing large numbers of fine root leaves, making it 
invaluable for sowing with erect tufted Grasses, such as Orchard and Timothy, filling in between the 
clumps and producing a continuous turf. Sow four bushels per acre if alone. 10 
RED TOP. CLEAN SEED. . Chaff and weeds sifted out; pure fancy seed. We recommend this to all who 
desire the best results, as its purity and excellence insure satisfaction for farm, pale or lawn. Ex- 
cellent for restoring worn-out swards. Sow thirty pounds per acre if alone. . Mes Mtn oOM led oso .40 | 38.00 
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