Rk. & J. FARQUHAR & CO’S SEED CATALOGUE. 23 
FARM AND FIELD SEEDS. 
GRASSES FOR PERMANENT PASTURES AND MEADOWS. 
_Containing only the most suitable Grasses, the proportionate quantity of each being regulated by soil, situation, and purpose for which 
desired. The object to be attained is a constant, successive growth of rich pasturage from spring till fall. A selection of grasses can be 
made which attain perfection at alternate months from April to September. In sowing the right varieties, mixed in correct proportion for 
permanent pastures, the results are far more profitable and satisfactory than if the old method of seeding with two or three varieties is 
followed. ' 
Customers, in ordering, will please state whether the soil is ight, medium, or heavy ; or if the situation ts shaded. 
Finest Mixture for Permanent Pastures and Meadow Lands. Specially put up for any soil or loca- 
tion indicated. Per bushel, $3.00. 
Clovers can be added to the above mixture if desired. For prices see Clover Seeds. 
GRASSES. 
Prices Subject to Market Fluctuations. 
We sell .only the finest quality of Grass and Clover Seeds. All are selected, cleaned and tested. Comparison of samples and prices 
invited. 
Timothy, or Herds Grass. Phlewm Pratense. We offer a particularly choice quality. Sow one-half bushel 
per acre ifalone. (45 lbs. per bushel.) Per bushel, $3.50. 
Red Top. Agrostis vulgaris. Our seed of this valuable native grass is received direct from the growers. Does 
well in almost any soil, moist or dry. Sow three bushels per acre if alone. It is generally mixed with 
Timothy, one to one-and-a-half bushels Red Top and one-quarter bushel Timothy per acre. (10 lbs. per 
bushel.) Per bushel $1.00. 
Red Top. Clean Seed. Chaff and weeds sifted out; pure fancy seed. We recommend this to all who desire 
the best results, as its absolute purity and excellence insure satisfaction for farm, park, or lawn. Excellent 
for restoring worn-out swards. Per pound, 16 cents. 
Rhode Island Bent. Agrostis canina. Pure seed. A fine, hardy, very compact grass, very permanent, readily 
forming a heavy sward; excellent for pasture. Sow four bushels per acre if alone. (10 lbs. per bushel.) 
Per bushel, $2.50. 
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. (14 lbs., per bushel.) Finest quality seed, per bushel, $2.25. 
Orchard. Dactylis glomerata. One of the earliest grasses; yields immense crops and is excellent for pasture 
or hay; should be cut as it is coming into bloom ; will produce a heavy second crop. Sow three bushels per 
acre. (14 lbs. per bushel.) Per bushel, $2.75. 
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. (24 lbs. 
per bushel.) Finest seed, our direct importation. Per bushel, $2.25. 
Italian Rye-Grass. Lolium Stalicum. “arly and abundant crop; excellent for pastures when mixed with 
other grasses. Sow three bushels per acre. (18 lbs., per bushel.) Per bushel, $2.25. 
Hard Fescue. estuca 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. (14 lbs. per bushel.) 
Per pound, 20 cents; per 100 pounds, $18.00. 
Sheep’s Fescue. Zestuca ovina. Of dense growth; excellent for dry situations and sheep pastures. Sow two- 
and-a-half bushels per acre. (12 lbs. per bushel.) Per pound, 25 cents; per 100 pounds, $20.00. 
Tall Fescue. estuca elatior. Excellent for permanent pastures on moist soils on which it yields immensely. 
Cattie and stock eat it greedily. Two-and-a-half bushels of seed per acre. (15 lbs. per bushel.) . Per pound, 
20 cents ; per 100 pounds, $18.00. 
Tleadow Fescue. /estuca pratensis. Valuable for permanent pastures on moist soils; very nutritious and 
relished by Live Stock. Sow two-and-a-half bushels an acre. (15 lbs. per bushel.) Per pound, 20 cents; 
per 100 pounds, $17.00. 
Crested Dog’s Tail. Cynosurus cristatus. A perennial grass much valued for its dwarf habit and its 
hardiness. One of the finest grasses for lawns. Sow two to three bushels per acre. (28 lbs. per bushel.) 
Per pound, 35 cents; per 100 pounds, $30.00. 
Tall Oat Grass. Avena elatior. Early; does well in pastures; much relished by cattle. Sow four bushels 
per acre. Per pound, 25 cents; per 100 pounds, $20.00. 
Sweet Vernal. Axthoxanthum. One of the earliest grasses, remaining green till December; possesses 
delightful fragrance. (11 lbs. per bushel.) Per pound, 20 cents; per 100 pounds, $15.00. 
Sweet Vernal, True Perennial. Many seedsmen substitute the annual variety for this invaluable grass as 
the seed of both is similar. It is invaluable in lawns on account of its very early growth and fragrant odor 
which it imparts to the other grasses in drying. It remains green very late and is hardy and permanent. 
(11 lbs. per bushel.) Per pound, 50 cents; per 100 pounds, $45.00. 
Meadow 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. (8 lbs. per bushel.) Per pound, 
22 cents ; per 100 pounds, $20.00. 
Rough-Stalked TMeadow. Poa ¢trivialis. An excellent permanent grass to mix with other varieties for 
moist pastures. Produces a constant supply of nutritious herbage. Suitable for growing in shade. Sow 
one-and-a-half bushels per acre. (14 lbs. per bushel.) Per pound, 25 cents; per 100 lbs., $20.00. 
‘Wood [leadow. Poa nemoralis. Well adapted for growing under trees and in shaded situations. Dwarf 
and fine growing. Sow two-and-a-half bushels an acre. (14 lbs. a bushel.) Per pound, 40 cents; Per 
Ioo pounds, $38.00. 
