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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 ets.; 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., $80.00. 
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., 60 cts.; 
100 Ibs., $55.00. 
Meadow Fesecue. (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., 50 cts.; 100 lbs., $45.00. 
Orchard Grass. 
ing in tufts. 
lands or clayey soils. 
ing. Sow three bushels per acre if alone. 
35 cts.; 100 lbs., $32.00. 
Perennial Rye Grass. (Lolium 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 lawn grass for shady spots. 
Forms a very close, durable turf, suitable for putting greens. (24 lbs. per 
bushel.) Per lb., 75 cts.; 100 lbs., $70.00. 
(Dactylis glomerata.) A deep-rooted perennial, grow- 
A strong, vigorous grower, which succeeds best on rich 
Should be cut for hay at the time of first flower- 
(14 lbs. per bushel.) Per lb., 
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 acreif alone. (101bs. per bushel.) 
Per lb., 35 ets.; 10 lbs., $3.25; 100 lbs., $30.00. 
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., 
50 cts.; 100 lbs., $45.00. 
Sweet Vernal, True Perennial. Many seedsmen substitute the annual 
variety for this 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 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. (14 lbs. per bushel.) 
Per lb., 40 cts.; 100 lbs., $35.00. 
Timothy or Herds Grass. (Phlewm 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., 18 cts.; 
per 100 lbs. $14.00. 
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 cts. 
CLOVERS. 
Red Medium. 
purposes. 
and potash are essential for its best development. 
close pasturage may be made to last several years. 
Ibs., $55.00. 
Mammoth or Large Red Northern. (Trifolium pratense.) On rich, loamy 
soil this variety grows nearly twice as large as the Medium Red Clover 
and earlier to start a Spring growth. Per lb., 60 cts.; 100 lbs., $55.00. 
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: Peni afford a fine pasturage for bees. Per lb., 50 cts.; 100 
bs., .00. 
(Trifolium pratense.) The best clover for all practical 
Succeeds best on rich, warm loams, containing humus. Lime 
A biennial, but by 
Per lb., 60 ets.; 100 
FIELD 
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 withit 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 Ibs.) $14.00. 
Farquhar’s “‘Special’’ Mixtures for Permanent Hay. 
No. 1. FOR GOOD SOILS, COOL and MOIST. 
Sow 50 lbs. per acre, $18.00. 
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., 75 cts.; 10 lbs., $7.00. 
Alfalfa or Lucerne. (Medicago sativa.) The chief merit of Alfalfa is the 
fact that it can be cut three or four times in a season. The soil should 
be deep, rich and well-prepared. It does not succeed on compact clay, 
nor on land with impervious sub-soil. The roots shoot downward until 
they are ten or fifteen feet below the surface, and will therefore resist 
the driest weather. Per lb., 45 cts.; 100 lbs., $38.00. 
SEEDS: 
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., $3.00; 10 bush., $27.00. 
Winter Wheat. (60 lbs. per bushel.) (Price on application.) 
Rye, Rosen Winter. 
Farquhar’s “‘Special’’ Mixtures for 
Permanent Pastures. 
No. 4. FOR GOOD SOILS, COOL and MOIST. 
Sow 50 lbs. per acre, $22.00. 
No. 2. FOR HIGH, DRY SOILS. 
Sow 50 Ibs. per acre, $19.00. 
No. 5. FORHIGH DRY SOILS. 
Sow 50 lbs. per acre, $24.00. 
No. 3. FOR WET SOILS. 
Sow 50 lbs. per acre, $21.00. 
No. 6. FOR WET SOILS. 
Sow 50 lbs. per acre, $22.00. 
