PETER HENDERSON A CO., MEW YORK 



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FOR FALL SOWING. ^ 



Spec/a/ quotations for large Quantities. 

 Prices subject to variation. 



Henderson's Superior Grass Seeds 



are of high germination and of choicest . recleaned 

 quality. our warehouses {250,000 bushels ca- 

 pacity), being especially equipped nith the most 

 modern seed-cleaning machinery, enable us to 

 snpply Recleaned Grass Seeds of'undoubted supe- 

 riority at lowest possible prices when quality is 

 considered. (Ye are to-day the largest suppliers 

 of recleaned grass seeds direct to the farmer, and 

 if at times loner prices are quoted, depend upon 

 it that it is at the sacrifice of quality, for we axe 

 so equipped that XO OXE CAX I'XDERSELL US 

 FOR THE SAME QUALITIES. 



At both the Pan-American Exposition 

 and the World's Fair we received 



SIXTY-FIVE MEDALS AND AWARDS, 

 a large proportion of which were granted 

 to our Grasses and Clovers for superior 

 quality and purity of sample. 



"After careful examination of samples from va- 

 rious sources and comparison of purity , germina- 

 tion and price, I have decided 'Jin ordering of you 

 the greater proportion of grassseeds needed here 

 at this time." MM. P. BROOKS, 



Amherst, Mass. 



Weight 

 per bush. 



35 lbs. 

 14 lbs. 



20 lbs. 



21 lbs. 



24 lbs. 

 14 lbs. 



12 lbs. 



48 lbs. 



18 lbs. 



25 lbs. 



AWN LESS BROME CRASS. (Bromus Inermis.) A new forage plant 

 of the utmost importance, particularly in dry and Southern 

 sections; yields enormously 



BERMUDA. (Cynodon Dactylon.) Valuable for Southern States, 

 withstands the heat and drought 



Canada Blue Crass. Useful for sowing on hard clay and poor soils 



Creeping Bent Crass. {Agrostis Stolomfera.) Excellent for lawns; 

 succeeds well in moist situations. About 2 bushels to the acre 



Crested Dog's Tail. (Cynosurus Cristatus.) Should enter in moderate 

 quantity in permanent pasture mixtures and lawns 



ENGLISH RYE CRASS. (Lolium Perenne.) A valuable Grass. 2V4 

 to 3 bushels to the acre 



Fine-Leaved Sheep's Fescue. (Festuca Ovina Tenuifolia) 



HARD FESCUE. [Festuca Duriuscula.) Dwarf, hardy grass, of great 

 value for dry situations, indicates superior quality in hay 



HUNGARIAN CRASS. [Panicum Germanicum.) Is a valuable annual 

 forage plant. 1 bushel to the acre. Price variable. 10-bu.lots,$^.40 



ITALIAN RYE CRASS. [Lolium Italicum.) Unequaled for producing 

 an abundance of early spring feed, giving quick and successive 

 growths throughout the season 



Johnson Crass. {Sorghum Halapense.) Of greatest importance for 

 the South. ..Very tender and nutritious 



KENTUCKY BLUE CRASS. (Poa Pratensis.) Very valuable for a 

 variety of soils from moist to dry, furnishes delicious and luxuriant 

 pasturage and makes excellent hay. Fancy or double extra clean .. . 



MEADOW FESCUE. (Festuca Pratensis.) Of great value for per- 

 manent pasture and hay, robust grower and nutritious 



MEADOW FOXTAIL. (Alopecurus Pratensis.) Resembles Timothy, 

 but of much earlier and more rapid growth, particularly valuable for 

 permanent pastures and hay. 



ORCHARD CRASS. (Dactylis Glomerata.) One of the most valuable 

 of all grasses, for either grazing or mowing, of early, rapid and 

 luxuriant growth. (See cut.) 



Red or Creeping Fescue. (Festuca Rubra.) Suitable for saudy sea- 

 coasts and dry 6oils 



RED TOP CRASS, it^rrosfis Vulgaris.) 



Fancv recleaned silver seed 



Rhode Island Bent Crass. (Agrostis Canina.) A very fine variety for 

 lawns. About 3 bushels to the acre '. 



Rough-Stalked Meadow Crass. (Poa Trivialis.) Valuable for pastures 

 and meadows, particularly on damp soils. IV! bushels to the acre.. 



SHEEP'S FESCUE. (Festuca Ovina.) Excellent for uplands and dry 

 pastures, of close, dense and nutritive growth, relished by sheep 



Sweet Vernal Crass. True Perennial. (Anthoxanthum Odoratum.) 

 Very aromatic, giving hav a tine flavor. .. 



TALL MEADOW FESCUE. (Festuca Elatior.) Very early, nutritive 

 and productive. Valuable on wet or clay soils 



TALL MEADOW OAT CRASS. (Avena Elatior.) Recommended for 

 soiling, being rapid and luxuriant in its growth. 4 to 5 bush, per acre 



TIMOTHY. (Phleum Proteose.) We offer a particularly "choice" 

 sample. % bushel per acre. Price variable 



Various-Leaved Fescue. (Festuca Heterophylla.) 



Wood Meadow Crass. (Poa Xemoralis.) Of early growth and thriv- 

 ing well under trees. 2 bushels to the acre 



ITALIAN BYE GRASS. 



ORCHARD GRASS. 



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