other grasses would perish. 
part of June. 
AWNLESS BROME GRASS 
This grand grass has been highly endorsed by the Experiment Stations, a few of which 
The Experiment Station Garden City, Kansas, Says: 
give below. 
it is the coming grass for the arid regions of the West. 
Prot. Shaw, of lowa, says: 
Agriculture, says: 
Russian Brome Grass of some writers.’ 
Sow broadcast at the rate of 20 lbs. per acre (14 lbs. per bushel). 
Per lb., 20c; per bushel, $2.35; per 100 lbs., $16.00. 
Crested Dog’s Tail (Cynosurus cristatus)—A fine Gwarf-growing ever- 
green grass, particularly adapted for hard, dry soils and hills pastured 
by sheep. Itis very hardy and is little affected by extremes of weather. 
(20 lbs. per bushel.) Per lb. 30c; per bush. $5.25; per 100 Ibs.......-.-....------ $25.00 
English Rye Grass (Lolium perenne)—One of the best and most nutri- 
tious grasses for permanent meadows and pastures. It endures close 
eropping and recovers quickly after cutting. Does best on strong, rich 
soils. (241bs. per bushel.) Per 1b. 10c; per bush. $1.75;- per 100 Ibs.....-..- 
Fow! Meadow Grass (Poa serotina)—A valuable grass for sowing on 
low, wet lands that are occasionally overflowed. (12 lbs. per pasnel) 
Per lb. 30¢c; per bush. $3.00: per 100 Ibs...... -......... MNS ae . 24,00 
Hard Fescue (Festuca duriuscula)—A very aa grass, Wana Anon be 
included in all sheep pastures or in permanent pastures for dry, gravelly 
soils. Produces a very fine and succulent herbage. (12 lbs. per bushel.) 
6.50 
‘Perib: A8e;7per bush. $1275; pers LOOM sees eee eae ere en 2 oan 14.00 
Italiam Rye Grass—An excellent variety, producing a nutritious feed in 
early spring. If sown early will produce a large crop at the same sea- 
son. (18]bs. per bushel.) Per 1]b. 10c; per bush. $1.40; per 100 Ibs....-...... 
Johnsen Grass (Sorghum halapense)—A perennial grass with cane-like 
roots. Itis very tender and nutritious; good for stock. Hardy only in 
the South and Southwestern States. (25 lbs. per bushel.) Per lb. 15c; 
DEL OUSN S220 5 DO TEL OO I sere Se 5 oo NetID BER area eee ae meee uemenae 10.00 
Kentucky Blue Grass, Fancy Clean, also calied June Grass, 
Smooth-stalked Meadow Grass (Poa pratensis)—One of the first 
grasses to start in the spring; much relished by all kinds of stock and 
succeeds on a great variety of soils, particularly on rich, moist lands. 
vancy Tee Seed. (14]bs. per bushel.) Per lb. 15c; per bush. $1.75; 
DEL TOON DS ee ee see als ae oC EN EGE Sa gece orne oe 
Kentucky Blue Grass, Extra Fancy Cleaned Seed for Pawns 
(20 lbs. per bushel.) Per Ib. 20e; per bush. $3.00; per 100 Ibs............-.... 15.00 
Kentucky Blue Grass, in Chaff—A lighter grade of the above seed, 
but free from all weeds and other impurities. (14 lbs. per bushel.) Per 
IDS LOC per HUSH SL00RsPeT aLOOM DS eee eek oe ea eee eet en teen 
Meadow Fescue (Festuca pratensis), English Blue Grass—One of the 
best of our natural grasses. It is greedily eaten by all kinds of stock, is 
very fattening, and makes excellent Hay. It is very hardy and suc- 
ceeds in almost all soils, but attains its greatest perfection in moist, 
rich land. Coming into use very early and again late in the fall, it 
should form a prominent part in all permlanent pasture and meadow 
mixtures. (22 lbs. to the bushel.) Per lb. 20c; per bush. $3.50; per 100]bs. 
Meadow Foxtail (Alopecurus pratensis)—This grass closely resembles 
Timothy, but flowers much earlier, and thrives in all soils excepting dry 
sands or gravel. It sueceeds best in strong, moist, rich soils. Being of 
‘early and rapid growth, it is particularly valuable for permanent pas- 
ture. Itis highly relished by all kinds of stock, endures close cropping, 
and forms a luxuriant aftermath. (10 lbs. per bushel.) Per lb. 25c; per 
IDUSHNG2A5 tp ere OOM DSi-ssessertot cele. eee oteeee does ancteen nant Wwe ene te eae aces 20.00 
Orchard Grass (Dactylis glomerata)—The most widely known of all our 
grasses. It is of exc eptional value for permanent pastures and for Hay 
erops It is v ery early, coming in ahead of all the other grasses, recovers 
quic mae after being cut, and endures close cropping by cattle. All kinds 
of stock relish it greatly, and if cut when it comes into flower makes ex- 
cellent Hay. If allowed to stand, however, it becomes hard and pithy. 
12.00 
6.00 
15.00 
BY MAIL ADD & CENTS PER POUND FOR POSTAGE. 
CURRIE BROTHERS’ FARM AND GARDEN ANNUAL. 
Recleaned Grass and Clover Seeds 
OUR GRASSES AND CLOVERS ARE FREE 
FROM WEED SEED AND TRUE TO NAME. 
Prices Subject te Market Fluctuations Without Notice. 
Write for Market Prices on Ciover and Timothy. : : : 3 
BROMUS INERMIS, 0R AWNLESS BROME GRASS. 
The greatest of all grasses, succeeds and produces immense crops of high nutritive value | 
the sterile and arid plains of our Western States, growing luxuriantly on dry, sandy soils, wh e)("* 
It is perennial, and once.sown down will stand for 10 years. 
the surest to obtain a catch from, establishing itself very rapidly, so much so that a good Hay crop Ci 
be had the first season, followed afterwards by an immense amount of succulent pasturage; on and _ait) 
the first season two crops a year can be had from it, often running over 5 tons cured Hay per acre. 
fully grown the plant stands from 4 to 5 feet in height and stools out freely; it is ready to cut the lat 
It is green from March to November.”’ 
“‘This grass cannot be obtained too soon by the farmers of the West.”’ 
Notes om the Grasses and Forage Plants of iowa, Nebraska and Colorado, published by the U. S. Department 
‘Bromus Inermis withstands drought and cold, and is perfectly adapted to conditions existing in Lowa. 
makes an excellent growth, and more nearly reaches the ideal of a farmer’s grass than any other sort introduced in recent year 
Under favorable conditions two crops can be cut in a single season, and the aftermath is excellent. 
BEWARE OF ADULTERATIONS. 
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Tt is one | i 
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‘‘We have grown Bromus Inermis successfully, and we thu 
This is the Russian Grass ( 
We have this variety true to name and absolutely purt 
On this account it should never be sown with Timothy. Thrives well on 
all soils and attains its greatest perfection strong, moist and clay lands. 
(14 Ibs. per bushel.) Per Ib. 15e; per bush. $1.75; per 100 Ibs......... 
Red Top, Choice (Agrostis vulgaris)—A well-known and valuable pas- 
ture grass. It also makes excellent Hay. Grows on almost all soils, 
but does best on moist lands. Should be included in all mixtures for 
seeding down wet or marsh lands. (14 lbs. per bushel.) Per lb. 10c; per 
bush. $1.15; per 100 lbs 
Red Top, Fancy Extra Recleaned Seed for Lawns—Valuable for 
sowing down in lawns, grows quickly and forms a close sod of very 
SHC Rvee UEC: (82 lbs. per bushel.) Per lb. 20c; per bush. $5.00; per i 
See a ICE A i ee Ore tate ay cn ht 
Red or Creeping Fescue (Festuca rubra)—A valuable grass for sowing 
on dry pastures, light soils and railroad embankments. It is of a creep- 
ing habit, and the roots penetrate so deeply into the soil that it remains 
green after many of the other grasses have dried up. (14 Ibs. per 
bushel.) Per Ib. 20c; per bush. $2.50; per. 100 IDS.........-...--s2.---22e ee -eeee ee at 
Rough Stalked Meadow Grass (Poa trivialis)—An excellent grass for 
deep, moist meadows and stiff, heavy clays. (14 Ibs. per bushel.) Per 
lb: 30e;) per bush! '$4:25; per WOO bs eee a aoe ee 3 
Sheep’s Fescue (Festuca ovina)—This grass should form a large part of 
all mixtures intended for sheep grazing on high upland or dry pastures. 
In growth itis short and dense, and of excellent nutritive qualities, deep- 
rooted and not easily affected by drought. (12]bs. per bushel.) Per Ib. 
18e; per bush. $1.75; perl LOOM Sy ee eee ene ene nes 1: 
Sweet Vernal Grass, True (Anthoxanthum odoratum)—Valuable on 
account of the delicious perfume which imparts to the Hay when dry- — 
ing. (10]bs. per bushel.) Perlb. 75c; per bush. $7.00; per 100 Ibs........... 
Tali Meadow Fescue (Festuca elatior)—A tall-growing grass particu- 
larly adapted for strong clay and wet soils, stands overflowing, and ~ 
should form a part of all mixtures intended for marshes and wet lands. 
It is much relished by stock, and makes an excellent Hay. (14 lbs. per 
bushel!) }Per Ib: 25¢;*penibush.'$3:25;) per LOOM DS ese crease scea nce eee eee 
Tali Meadow Oat Grass (Avena elatior)—Very early and a luxuriant ~~ 
grower; produces a large quantity of early and late growth, which 
allows it to be cut frequently. (10]bs. per bushel.) Per lb. 15ce; per 
bush: ‘$150; per! 100: Tp sis ee ee a eC 
Timothy (Phleum pratense)— Wisconsin grown and thoroughly recleaned . 
seed. Subject to market changes. (45 Ibs. per bushel.) Per Ib. 10c; 
per bush: .$3/25;; per LOOM bse se eee eee 
Water Spear Grass (Glyceria aquatica)—A grass growing naturally on 
low and wet soils, valuable for wet meadows and marshes. Although 
coarse and tall-growing, the Hay is very nutritious. ' (14 Ibs. per bushel.) — 
Per Ib. 30e; per bush. $3.50; per 100 Ibs. .-.--..-----..--.-.5 =e 
Water or Floating Meadow Grass (Glyceria fiuitans) =a jnvaldable 1 
grass for wet soils and marshes and lands which occasionally overflow. 
(14 lbs, per bushel.) Per 1b. 25c; per bush, $3.25; per 100 Ibs...-...-..---.-.--= 
Wood Meadow Grass (Poa nemoralis)—A variety growing naturally in- 
shady places and moist, rich soils. The herbage is succulent and much 
relished by cattle; forms a close sod, ant should be sown in all shady 
places in lawns, ete. (14 ]bs. per bushel.) Per Ib. 40¢; per bush. $5.00, 
DEV! LOOMS econ aoe na cs eee etc cn tc rwce San semen aaa ae ee Re 
