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Henderson's Reclean ed f|t*gcc SfiPfls 



FOR FALL SOWING. ^ 



Special quotations for large Quantities. 

 Prices subject to variation. 



Henderson's Superior Grass Seeds 



are of high germination and of choicest, recleaned 

 quality. uur warehouses {250,000 bushels ca- 

 pacity \ . lieiDL' especially equipped with the most 

 modern seed-cleaning machinery, enable us to 

 supply Recleaned Grass Seeds of undoubted supe- 

 riority at lowest possible prices when quality is 

 considered. We are to-day the largest suppliers 

 of recleaned grass seeds direct to the farmer, and 

 if at tirn/s loner prices are quoted, depend upon 

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

 so equipped that XO OXE CAX UXDERSELL 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, 1 have decided on ordering of you 

 the greater proportion of grass seeds needed here 

 at this time." Wit. P. BROOKS. 



Amherst, Mass. 



\ Weight 

 Iper bush 



AWNLESS BROME CRASS. (Bromus Inermis.) A new forage plant 

 of the utmost importance, particularly in dry and Southern 

 sections; yields enormously 



BERMUDA. [Cyoodon Daciylon.) Valuable for Southern States, 

 withstands the heat and drought 



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



Creeping Bent Crass. lAgrostis 'Stolonifera.) 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. I Lolium Perenne.) A valuable Grass. 2& 

 to 3 bushels to the acre 



Fine-Leaved Sheep's Fescue. (Festuca Ovma Ten ui folia) 



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

 value for dry situations, indicates superior quality in hay 



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

 torage plant. 1 bushel to the acre. Price variable. 10-bu. lots, $2.20 



ITALIAN RYE CRASS. (Lolium Italicum.) L'nequaled 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. (See cut.) 



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 sandy sea- 

 coasts and dry soils 



RED TOP CRASS. (Agrostia 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 lor pastures 

 and meadows, particularly on damp soils. 1% 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 fine flavor 



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

 and productive. Valuable on wet or clav soils 



TALL MEADOW OAT CRASS. (.4 vena Elatior.) Recommended for 

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



TIMOTHY. tPhleum Pratense.) We offer a particularly "choice" 

 sample. VS 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 



85 lbs. 

 14 lbs. 



20 lbs. 



21 lbs. 



24 lbs. 

 14 lbs. 



12 lbs. 



48 lbs. 



18 lbs. 



25 lbs. 



14 lbs. 



22 lbs. 



7 lbs. 



14 lbs. 



14 lbs. 

 14 lbs. 

 32 lbs. 



14 lbs. 



14 lbs. 



12 lbs. 



10 lbs. 



14 lbs. 



10 lbs. 



45 lbs. 

 14 lbs. 



14 lbs. 



Per 

 bush 



Per 

 lb. 



Per 

 100 lbs. 



$2.60 $0.20 



1.75 



5.25 



10.00 



2 10 

 5.75 



2.00 



2.10 



1.50 

 4.00 



2.3 



'3.25 



2.35 



2.75 



3.65 

 1.45 

 4.75 



5.25 



5.25 



2.00 



9.00 



4.50 



3.30 



3.00 

 3.65 



5.75 



.28 

 .50 



.10 

 .45 



is 



.10 



.18 



.20 

 .16 



.35 



.22 



.28 

 .12 

 .1 



.40 



.40 



.18 



1.00 



.35 



.35 



.10 

 .28 



$16.00 



60.00 

 11.00 



25.00 



45.00 



8.00 

 40.00 



15.00 



8.00 

 14.00 



16.00 

 13.00 



30.00 



24.00 



8.00 



14.00 



35.00 



85.00 



15.00 



30.00 

 30.00 



6.50 

 25.00 



.45 40.00 



ITALIAN EYE GRASS. 



ORCHARD GRASS. 



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