40 R. & J. FARQUHAR COMPANY, BOSTON. 
FARQUHAR’S FARM AND FIELD GRASSES.—Continued. 
PRICES SUBJECT TO MARKET FLUCTUATION. 
GRASS SEEDS. 
REED CANARY GRASS. (Phalaris Arundinacea.) A creeping perennial. Grows in alluvial marshy 
lands, sides of rivers, lakes, ditches and rivulets. Its seed affords food for trout and wild fowl. A strong 
growing grass, but eaten with apparent relish by cattle and horses when cut prior to flowering 
RHODE ISLAND BENT. (Agrostis canina.) A bottom Grass, suitable for sowing with tufted variction! 
Hardy and early and a grass that will withstand heat and dry weather. Sweet and nutritious and 
relished by all kinds of stock. Sow four bushels per acre if alone 
ROUGH-STALKED MEADOW. (Poa trivialis.) An excellent nen Gu to mix w in Bee varieties 
for moist pastures. Produces a constant supply of nutritious herbage. Suitable for growing in shade. 
SHEEP’S FESCUE. (Festuca ovina.) Of dense growth; excellent for ary situations and sheep) pastures 
Sow two and one-half bushels per acre a 
FINE LEAVED SHEEP’S FESCUE. (Festuca ovina Leon phe13) A very nel leawed (Grass fayer in 
habit. Will succeed in dry, high locations and inferior soils. Hardy and durable ... 
SWEET VERNAL, TRUE PERENNIAL. Invaluable in lawns on account of its very early casein and 
fragrant odor which it imparts to the other grasses in drying. Remains green very late. eel and 
permanent. ... . 
TALL FESCUE. ( (Pestica elation ) pa ecllent fon permanent pastures 0 on naiee Rolle on Lanta it sani im- 
mensely. Cattleand stock eatit greedily ... 
TALL OAT GRASS. (Avena elatior.) A perennial which eros in iloocel tufts ad Earoren up an abundance 
of leaves, and tall stalks. Succeeds best on rich upland soils, and when once established is a Bree: 
drought resister. Early. Makes its heaviest growth the second year. 
' TIMOTHY or HERDS GRASS. (Phleum pratense.) This Grass is usually Goneideredl onl 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. Sic 
VARIOUS LEAVED FESCUE. (Festuca heterophylla.) Early, hardy perennial tno or aehre feet ihe 
Valuable for permanent pasture. Thriving in high altitudes and in shady locations 
WATER MEADOW GRASS. (Poa aquatica.) A creeping rooted perennial; grows in alluvial saaerIN Enis! 
slow running streams, margins of fresh water, lakes, ete. An excellent pasture Grass, for wet situa 
; tions. Trout and wild ducks relish the seeds and young shoots as food. . : 
WOOD MEADOW. (Poa nemoralis.) Well adapted for growing aaaGles trees mali in eiaded Rituatione? 
Dwarf and fine growing. Sow two and one-half bushels to an acre i ive 
GRASSES SUITABLE FOR BEACH USE AND FOR MAKING EMBANKMENTS. 
SAND or MAT GRASS. (Ammophila Arundinacea.) A creeping rooted perennial which grows naturally 
among shifting seasands. Adapted for consolidating Sand, Embankments, or Terraces ‘ 
SEA LAND LYME GRASS. (Elymus Arenarius.) A creeping rooted perennial; grows among ehifungd or 
blowing sea sands, for binding, and thereby Prevecuing the encroachments of the sea, its numerous 
strong spreading roots render it most suitable. . sete 3 Ra tis 
Weight 
30 
14 
14 
per Bu. 
Per lb. | 
Per 
10 lbs. 
Per 
100 lbs. 
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$1.00 $9.75 |$95.00 
1.50 
.85 | 8.25 | 80.00 
1.50 
1.50 
.75 | 7.35 | 72.00 
.65 | 6.25 | 60.00 
.18 | 1.70 | 15.00 
(Cannot supply .) 
(Cannot supply.) 
1.50 
(Cannot supply.) 
(Cannot suppiy).) 
