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NATIVE AND 

 FOREIGN GRASSES 



SUITED TO ALL SOILS AND 

 CLIMATIC CONDITIONS 



IN THE U NITED STATES 



On the following pages, 8 to 14, we offer choice, re-cleaned seeds of imported and native 

 grasses suited to the widely varied climatic conditions of this continent. 



While the various mixtures of grasses made up by us, and fully described and illustrated 

 on pages 2 to 6 inclusive, cover the general needs of the American farmer for permanent pas- 

 ture, and permanent hay, yet sometimes conditions are such, that it is necessary to grow 

 some special grass, or combination of grasses to meet them. For instance, in sections where 

 the rainfall is very hght, or in hot Southern climates it is advisable to grow such drought- 

 resisting grasses as Awnless Brome Grass first introduced into this country in 1889 by us; 

 or Johnson Grass and Bermuda Grass which succeed admirably in such latitudes. 



Then again, there are special soil conditions which have to be met by prescribing suitable 

 combinations of grasses. We are prepared at all times to make up special mixtures for 

 such particular purposes; and all correspondence relating to such matters will receive our 

 prompt attention. Customers writing us 

 should send a description of soil and 

 climate, and the purpose for which the 

 crop is to be grown, and if it is intended to 



be sown with a grain crop or alone. We are 

 always glad to give our farmer friends the 

 benefit of our long and varied experience in 

 all matters relating to agriculture. 



CREEPING BENT or FIORIN 



(Marsh or Broad Leaved Bent) 



Botanical, Agrostis alba stolonifera. 



German, Fioringras. 

 French, Agrostide blanche stolonifera. 



Perennial. Time of flowering, July. Height, 1 to 2 feet. 



This grass is well adapted for moist situa- 

 tions, and valuable for affording herbage in 

 early spring and late auttunn, before other 

 grasses have commenced or have stopped 

 growing, and in consequence is advantageous- 

 ly included in permanent pasture mixtures. 

 It is also excellent for lawns. (See cut.) 



Sow (if alone) 2 bushels per acre. 



Weight, about 20 lbs. per bushel. 



Price, 60c. per lb.; $11.50 per bush.; $55.00 

 per 100 lbs. 



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We are always glad to advise with our 

 Farmer Friends — Nearly 70 Years of 

 Accumulated Experience back of our 

 advice. 



