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R. &. J. FARQUHAR COMPANY, BOSTON. 



FARM AND FIELD GRASSES, 



Prices Subject to Market Fluctuations. 



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 lbs. per 

 bushel.) Per lb., 65 cts.; 100 lbs., $60.00. 



Crested Dog's Tail. {Cynosurus cristatus.) A perennial valued for its 

 dwarf habit and its hardiness. Sow two bushels per acre. (30 lbs. per 

 bushel.) Per lb., 85 cts.; 100 lbs., S80.00. 



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, hardy and early. Sow 

 three bushels per acre if alone. (14 lbs. per bushel.) Per lb., 50 cts.; 

 100 lbs., S45.00. 



Meadow Fescue. {Festuca pratensis.) A perennial which succeeds best 

 on rich moist loams. A heavy yielder on soils perfectly adapted to it, 

 and also an excellent pasture Grass. Sow two and a half bushels per 

 acre. (15 lbs. per bushel.) Per lb., 40 cts.; 100 lbs., $35.00. 



Orchard Grass. {Dactylis glomerata.) A deep-rooted perennial, grow- 

 ing in tufts. A strong, vigorous grower, which succeeds best on rich 

 lands or clayey soils. Should be cut for hay at the time of first flower- 

 ing. Sow three bushels per acre if alone. (14 lbs. per bushel.) Per lb., 

 35 cts.; 100 lbs., $32.00. 



Perennial Rye Grass. {LoUum perenne.) 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. (24 lbs. per bushel.) Finest seed, our direct importa- 

 tion. Per lb., 30 cts.; 100 lbs., $25.00. 



Red or Creeping Fescue. (Festuca rubra.) A splendid grass for light sandy 

 soils. Extreme drought resister. Valuable in seeding banks and ex- 

 posed locations, binding drifting sands, and as la'UTi grass for shady spots. 

 Forms a very close, durable turf, suitable for putting greens. (24 lbs. per 

 bushel.) Per lb., 65 cts.; 100 lbs., $60.00. 



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 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 and producing 

 a continuous turf. Sow four bushels per acre if alone. (10 lbs. per bushel.) 

 Per lb., 30 cts.; 10 lbs., $2.75; 100 lbs., $25.00. 



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. Excel- 

 lent for restoring worn-out swards. (36 lbs. per bushel.) Per lb., 

 40 cts.; 100 lbs., S36.00. 



Sweet Vernal, True Perennial. Many seedsmen substitute the annual 

 variety for tliis invaluable Grass, as the seed for both is similar. Inval- 

 uable in lawns on account of its very early growth and fragrant odor, 

 which it imparts to the other grasses in drying. Remains green very, 

 late. Hardy and permanent. (7 lbs. per bushel. ) Per lb., $1.50. 



Tall Oat Grass. {Avena elatior.) A perennial which grows in loose tufts 

 and throws up an abimdance 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. (14 lbs. per bushel.) 

 Per lb., 40 cts.; 100 lbs., $35.00. 



Timothy or Herds Grass. (Pkleum pratense.) This Grass is usually con- 

 sidered and treated as a short-lived perennial, and hence is the best grass 

 to grow in a short rotation. It succeeds 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 bushel per acre if alone. (45 lbs. per bushel.) Per lb., 14 cts.; 

 per 100 lbs. $12.00. 



Wood Meadow. (Poa nemoralis.) 



Well adapted for growing under trees and in shaded situations. Dwarf 

 and fine-growing. Sow two and a half bushels per acre. (14 lbs. per 

 bushel.) Per lb., 85 ets. 



CLOVERS. 



Red Medium. (Trifolium pratense.) The best clover for all practical 

 purposes. Succeeds best on rich, warm loams, containing humus. Lime 

 and potash are essential for its best development. A biennial, but by 

 close pasturage may be made to last several years. Per lb., 50 cts.; 100 

 lbs., $45.00. 



Mammoth or Large Red Northern. (Trifolium pratense.) On rich, loamy 

 soil this variety grows nearly twice as large as the Medium Red Clover 

 and is earlier to start a Spring growth. Per lb., 50 cts.; 100 lbs., $45.00. 



Alsike or Swedish. (Trifolium hybridum.) This Clover will thrive where 

 the soil is quite wet, and will even stand flooding without being killed. 

 Productive and sweet and extremely valuable for both pasturage or soil- 

 ing. The flowers afford a fine pasturage for bees. Per lb., 40 cts.; 100 

 lbs., $35.00. 



White Clover. (Trifolium repens.) This Clover should always be sown 

 on permanent or temporary pastures. Will grow on any soil, but es- 

 pecially adapted to low meadows, where the surface soil is mellow and 

 rich. Often used in lawn-grass mixtures, and for patching bare spots in 

 the lawn. Per lb., 70 cts.; 10 lbs., $6.50. 



Alfalfa or Lucerne. (Medicago satita.) The chief merit of Alfalfa is the 



fact that it can be cut three or four times in a season. Per lb., 45 cts.; 

 100 lbs., $38.00. 



Grimm Alfalfa. This is considered by many to be hardiest and most pro- 

 ductive. Sow 20 lbs. per acre. Lb., 60 cts. ; 10 lbs., $5.75 ; 100 lbs., $55.00. 



FIELD SEEDS. 



Sand Vetch, or Hairy Vetch. (Vicia villosa.) Should be sown at the rate 

 of from four to six pecks per acre, broadcast or in drills, from August 15 

 to October 1, and with it as a supporting crop to raise the vines up off the 

 ground there should be planted from two to four pecks of Winter Wheat, 

 Oats or Rye. It should be cut while the Vetch is in full bloom. It may 

 be planted in Spring in order to supply an early green crop for soiling 

 purposes, or in midsummer for late Autumn forage. Peck, $3.75; bush., 

 (60 lbs.) $14.00. 



Rye, Rosen Winter. The time for sowing is from the middle of August 

 to the last of September. Prepare the ground as for Wheat and sow broad- 

 cast, or with a drill at the rate of one and one-half bushels per acre. This 

 has no equal as a crop to be used for late Fall and early Spring pasture, 

 and is one of the best to turn under for green manure. (56 lbs. per bushel.) 



Per bush., $3.50; 10 bush., $32.00. 



Winter Wheat. (60 lbs. per bushel.) (Price on application.) 



Farquhap's Special Mixtupes foF 

 Pepmanent Hay Crops. 



No. 1. For Light Soils 



Sow 50 lbs. per acre. 10 lbs., .$3.75; 25 lbs., $8.75; 100 lbs., $.34.00. 



No. 2. For Medium Soils 



Sow 50 lbs. per acre. 10 lbs., $4.00; 25 lbs.. 



.50; 100 lbs., $36.00. 



No. 3. For Heavy Soils 



Sow 50 lbs. per acre. 10 lbs., $4.25; 25 lbs., $10.50; 100 lbs., $40.00. 



Fapquhap's Special Mixtures for 

 Pepmanent Pastures. 



No. 4. For Light Soils 



Sow 50 lbs. per acre. 10 lbs., $4.50; 25 lbs., $11.00; 100 lbs., $42.00. 



No. 5. For Medium Soils 



Sow 50 lbs. per acre. 10 lbs., .$5.00; 25 lbs., $12.00; 100 lbs., .$45.00. 



No. 6. For Heavy Soils. 



Sow 50 lbs. per acre. 10 lbs., $4.50; 25 lbs., $11.00; 100 lbs., $42.00. 



