M. & J. Farquhar S Co., Seed Merchants, Boston.. 2.5- 



Gi^ass and CloVetT Seeds. 



Prices Variable. Governed by Market Fluctuations. 



All our Grrass and Clover Seeds are of tlie finest quality ; selected, cleaned and tested to 



meet the 'wants of the most critical trade. Cgmparison of samples 



and prices invited. 



Timothy, or Herds Grass. Phleum Pratense. A well known nutritious grass which, on 

 most soils, will produce a better crop than any other variety. We offer a particularly 

 choice sample of seed. Sow one-half bushel per acre, if alone. Weight per bushel, 

 forty-five pounds. Per bushel, $2.75. 



Red Top. Agrostis Vulgaris. A valuable native permanent grass, growing in almost any 

 soil, moist or dry, and standing our hot climate. We receive this seed direct from the 

 western growers, of finest quality. Sow three bushels per acre, if alone ; it is generally 

 sownmized \vith Timothy, one to one and one-half bushels Bed Top and one-fourth bushel 

 Timothy. Weight per bushel^ ten pounds. Per bushel, 80c. 



Red Top, Clean Seed. Chaff" and weed seeds sifted out ; extra fine quality. Per lb., 12c. 



Rhode Island Bent. Agrostis Canina. A fine, hardy, very compact grass; very perman- 

 ent, readily forming a heavy sward; excellent for pasture. Sow four bushels per acre^ 

 if alone. Weight per bushel, ten pounds. Per bushel, $2.00. 



Kentucky Blue. Poa Pratensis. Known as June Grass. An early grass of great value ; 

 makes a close, velvety turf, and is excellent for pastures ; generally sown mixed with 

 other grasses. Sow about three bushels per acre, if used alone. Weight 'per bushel, four- 

 teen pounds. Finest quality seed, per bushel, $2.00. 



Orchard. Dactylis Glomerata. One of the earliest grasses; yields immense crops, ana is 

 excellent for pasture or hay ; should be cut as it is coming into bloom and it will pro- 

 duce a heavy second crop. One of the best grasses. Sow three bushels per acre. 

 Weight per bushel, fourteen pounds. Per bushel, $2.50. 



Pacey's Perennial Rye-grass. Lolium Perenne. An early, hardy, and very nutritious 

 grass for meadows, pastures or hay crop. Generally used with other grasses. If used 

 alone, sow two bushels per acre. Weight per bushel, twenty-four pounds. Finest seed — 

 our direct importation — per bushel, $2.25. 



Italian Rye-grass. Lolium Italicum. Thriving in any soil, yielding a very early and 

 abundant crop ; excellent for pastures mixed with other grasses. Sow three bushels 

 per acre. Weight per bushel, eighteen pounds. Per bushel, $2.50. 



Hard Fescue. Festuca Duriuscula. This splendid grass is found in all the best lawns 

 and permanent pastures ; invaluable for dry soils ; of low, dense-growing habit. Sow 

 three bushels per acre. Weight per bushel, fourteen pounds. Per pound, 20 cents. 



Sheep's Fescue. Festuca Ovina. Of dense growth ; excellent for dry situations and sheep 

 pastures. Sow two-and-a-half bushels per acre. Weight per bushel, twelve pounds. Per 

 pound, 25 cents. 



Tall Fescue. Festuca Elatior. Excellent for permanent pastures on moist soils, on which 

 it yields immensely. Cattle and stock eat it greedily. Two-and-a-half bushels of seed 

 for one acre. Weight per bushel, fifteen pounds. Per pound, 20 cents. 



Meado-w Fescue. Festuca Pratensis. Of great v^lue in mixtures for permanent pastures; 

 of excellent, nutritious properties, and is much relished by live-stock. Sow two-and-a- 

 half bushels p)er acre. Weight per bushel, fifteen pounds. Per pound, 25 cents. 



Crested Dog's-Tail. Cynosurus Cristatus. A perennial grass much valued for its 

 dwarf habit and hardiness. One of the finest grasses for lawns. Soio two to three 

 bushels per acre. Weight per bushel, twenty-eight pounds. Per pound, 30 cents. 



Tall Oat Grass. Avena Elatior. Succeeds well in pastures with other grasses ; makes 

 splendid hay. Sow four bushels per acre. Weight per bushel, thirteen pounds. Per 

 pound, 25 cents. 



Sweet Vernal. Anthoxanthum Odoratum. Useful to mix with other grasses for lawns, 

 in which it is invaluable on account of its early growth and fragrant odor which it 

 imparts to the other grasses when drying ; very hardy and permanent. Weight per 

 bushel, eleven pounds.^ Real perennial, per pound, 55c. Puelli, per pound, 15c. 



Meado-w Fox-Tail. Alopecurus Pratensis. Very valuable in mixtures for permanent 

 pastures exposed to heat and drought ; early and rapid in growth ; not a valuable hay 

 grass. Weight per bushel, eight pounds. Per pound, 20 cents. 



Rough-Stalked Meadow. Poa Tnvia/is. An excellent permanent grass to mix with 

 other varieties for moist pastures. Produces a constant supply of nutritious herbage. 

 Suitable for growing in shade. Soio one-and-a-half bushels per acre. Weight per 

 bushel, fourteen pounds. Finest quality, per pound, 25 cents. 



Wood Meadow, Poa Nemoralis. Well adapted for growing under trees and in shaded 

 situations. Dwarf and fine growing. Sow about two bushels per acre. Weight per 

 bushel, fourteen pounds. Per pound, 40 cents. 



