R. 6- ). FARQUHAfk &• CO., BOSTON 



FAKM AND FIELD GRASSES. 



Prices Subject to Market Fluctuation. 



Timothy. 



Timothy or Herds Grass. Phlewn pratense. l hi- < in^- i- usually considered and treated as 

 a short-lived perennial, and hence is the best grass to grow in a short rotation. It sncceeds 

 best on moist loams and clays naturally rich in humus or on those which have been heavily 

 manured. It grows in loose tufts, with few short leaves, so that Red Top or Red Clover 

 should be sown with it to furnish heavy bottom growth of leaves. Sow one-half bushel per 

 acre if alone. (45 lbs. per bushel.) Per bushel, S8.50. 



Red Top. Af^rostis 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 underground 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 andproducing a continuous turf. Sow four bushels per 

 acre if alone. (^ 10 lbs. per bushel.') Peril).. 18 cents; per bushel, $1.60 ; 100 lbs., S1400. 



Red Top. Clean Seed. Chaff and weeds sifted out; pure fancy seed. \Ve recommend this 

 to all who desire the best results, as its absolute purity and e.xcellence insure satisfaction for 

 farm, park or lawn. E.xcellent for restoring worn-out swards. Per lb.. 30 cents ; 100 lbs., S25.00. 



Kentucky Blue. Poa pratensis. Known as June Grass. .\ perennial especially adapted to 

 dry limestone soils, but will thrive on any good ground which is not too wet. Very nutritious, 

 hardy, and early. Sow three bushels per acre if alone. (14 lbs. per bushel.) Per lb., .35 

 cents; 100 lbs., $30.00. 



Rhode Island Bent. .-Igroslis canina. .K bottom Grass, suitable for using with tufted varieties. 

 Hardy and early and a grass that will withstand heat and dry weather. .Sweet and nutritious 

 and relished by all kinds of stock. Sow four bushels per acre if alone. (10 lbs. per bushel.) 

 Per lb., 45 cents; 100 lbs., $40.00. 



Orchard. Dactylis glomemla. .\ deep rooted perennial, growing in tufts. .\ strong, vigorous 

 grower, which succeeds best on rich lands or clayey soils. Should be cut for hay at the time 

 of first flowering. Sow three bushels per acre if alone. ( 14 lbs. per bushel.) Per lb., 35 cents, 

 per bushel, $4.50; 100 lbs., $30.00. 



Tall Oat Grass. Avena elatior. A perennial which grows in loose tufts and throws up an 

 abundance of leaves and tall stalks. Succeeds best on rich upland soils, and when once 

 established is a great drought resister. Early. Makes its heaviest growth the second year. 

 Lb., 35 cents ; 100 lbs., $30.00. 



Italian Rye Grass. Lolium Italicum. A biennial which grows in broad compact tufts, 

 l)roducing 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 lbs. per bushel.) Per 

 lb., I5cents; 100 lbs., $10.00. 



Perennial Rye Grass. Lolium pennuc A perennial forming large and broad tufts. Grows 

 best on stiff, wet soils, and on heavy clays or marshy lands where the soil is good, it is one of 

 the best pasture Grasses. In such situations it will last five to seven years, but on dry upland 

 soils it is short-lived. (22 lbs. per bushel.) Finest seed, our direct importation. Per lb., 15 

 cents; 100 lbs., $12.00. 



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