Grass and CtoVer Seeds 



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WM. ELLIOTT & SONS 



SfiEDSMEN. NEW YORK 



Grasses and Clover Seeds, 



PRICES SUBJECT TO MARKET CHANGES, 



Awnless Brome Grass {Bromus inermis). Will stand long 

 droughts and produce heavy crops in dry sections where other 

 grasses would perish. It has also proved one of the hardiest grasses. 

 Will succeed in a wider range of temperature than any other grass. 

 (14 lbs. per bus.) Lb. 25 cts., 100 lbs. $18, bus. $2.50. 



BenniKla Grass ( Cynodon dactylon). A most valuable grass for our 

 southern states, both for pasture and lawns. It is of dwarf habit, 

 with long creeping stems, rooting at the joints and covering the 

 ground with a matting of fine turf, which no amount of trampling 

 will impair. Should be sown at the rate of 15 lbs. per acre. (35 lbs. 

 per bus.) Lb. 80 cts., 100 lbs. $70. 



Creeping Bent, or Fiorin {Agrostis slolonifera) . Desirable for 

 mixing with other lawn or pasture grasses, as it thrives in moist 

 land on which water does not stagnate. (15 lbs. per bus.) Lb. 35c., 

 100 lbs. S30, bus. $4 .50. 



Crested \>o^s'^».\\{Cynosurus cristatus). Should enter in moderate 

 quantity in permanent pasture mixtures, and in larger quantities for 

 lawns, as it possesses, in a marked degree, all the desirable features 

 of a good lawn grass. (21 lbs. per bus.) Lb. 40 cts., 100 lbs. $3,5, 

 bus. S7-50. 



Fowl Meadow Grass {Poa serotina). Suitable for low, moist land. 

 May be mowed any time from July to October. Cattle and sheep are 

 fond of it. Succeeds best when mixed with other grasses. (12 lbs. 

 per bus.) Lb. 35 cts., 100 lbs. S30, bus. $4. 



Hard. Fescue {Festuca dnriuscula\ . A dwarf-growing grass of great 

 value, succeeding well in dry situations. Has a vvonderful root 

 formation, forming a dense fibrous mat. (12 lbs. per bus.) Lb. 25c., 

 100 lbs. $20, bus. $2.50. 



Hungarian Grass {Panicum Germanicuni). A species of annual 

 millet, often yielding two or three tons of hay per acre. It is very 

 popular and valuable with those who are clearing timber lands. 

 Sow and cultivate like millet. (48 lbs. per bus.) Lb. 10 cts., 100 lbs. 

 $4.50, bus. $2.25. 



Italian Rye Grass {Lolium Italicum). Thrives in any soil and yields 

 early and abundant crops. Sown in the fall, will produce an excel- 

 lent hay crop the following season, but lasts only one year. (18 lbs. 

 per bus.) Lb. 12 cts., 100 lbs. $10, bus. $2. 



ELentucky Blue Grass {Poa pratensis). This is the most nutritious, 

 hardy and valuable of all northern grasses. In conjunction with 

 white clover, it forms a splendid lawn ; for this purpose use four 

 bushels of Blue Grass and six pounds of White Clover per acre. If 

 sown by itself for pasturage, about forty-five pounds per acre will 

 be required. (14 lbs. per bus.) Lb. 15 cts., 100 lbs. $12, bus. $2. 



Meadow Fescue, or English Blue Grass (Festuca pratensis.) 

 This is an excellent grass, of great value in mixtures for permanent 

 pastures; productive and nutritious. (22 lbs. per bus.) Lb. 15 cts., 

 TOO lbs. S14, bus. §3.25. 



Meadow Foxtail (Alopecurus pratensis). One of the best perma- 

 nent pasture gi-asses for rich moist land ; grows rapidly when cut or 

 eaten down by stock. (7 lbs. per bus.) Lb. 30 cts., 100 lbs. S25, 

 bus. $2. 



Orchard. Grass {Dactylis g-lomerata). One of the very best pasture 

 grasses, as it is exceedingly palatable to stock, and will endure a 

 good deal of cropping ; particularly adapted for growing in shady, 

 moist places or under trees. (14 lbs. per bus.) Lb. 20 cts., 100 lbs. 

 )Ji8, bus. $2.75. 



Perennial Rye Grass (Lolium perenne). Valuable for permanent 

 pasture, in mixture with other pasture grasses, as it adapts itself to 

 a great diversity of soils ; produces a strong, verdant growth four or 

 five weeks after sowing. (24 lbs. per bus.) Lb. 12 cts., 100 lbs. $9, 

 bus. $2. 



Red Top (Agrostis vulgaris). A good permanent grass, standing 

 our climate well, and makes good pasture when fed close ; grows in 

 almost any soil, moist or dry. (14 lbs. per bus.) Lb. 14 cts., 100 

 lbs. $12, bus. $1.75. 



Fancy Heavy Red Top. Absolutely clean and free from chaff. (32 

 lbs. per bus.) Lb. 25 cts., 100 lbs. I20, bus. S6.50. 



Rhode Island Bent Grass (Agrostis canina). Resembles Red 

 Top. but is of dwarfer habit, with shorter and narrovver leaves. It 

 makes a beautiful, close, fine turf, and is one of the very best 

 grasses for lawns. (14 lbs. per bus.) Lb. 30c., 100 lbs. $25, bus. $4. 



Rough - Stalked Meadow Grass (Poa trivialis). A spreading, 

 thickly matting, stoloniferous-rooted species, forming a fine turf, and 

 well adapted for the more shaded portions of lawns. It thrives on 

 rich, moist soil, and in sheltered situations, but does not do well on 

 dry land. (14 lbs. per bus.) Lb. 40 cts., 100 lbs. $35. 



Sheep's Fescue (Festuca ovina). A small, tufted, hardy grass, form- 

 in? 3 cluster of narrow, cylindrical leaves, of value in mixture for 

 lawns or dry soil. (i2lbs.per bus.) Lb. 25 cts., 100 lbs. $20, bus. $2.50. 



Sweet Vernal Grass. True Perennial (Anthoxanlhum odor- 

 alum). The chief merit of this grass lies in its fragrant odor. As a 

 mixture for lawns and pasture lands, it is invaluable. (10 lbs. per 

 bus.) Lb. 85 cts., 100 lbs. $75, bus. S7.50. 



Tall Meadow Oat Grass (Avena elatior). A valuable grass for 

 soiling or permanent pasture; of early and luxuriant growth. (10 

 lbs. per bus.) Lb. 25 cts., 100 lbs. S20, bus. $2.25. 



Timothy (Phle^im pratense). A field and not a pasture grass, as it 

 will not endure close and frequent cropping; but for a hay crop on 

 strong soils it will produce more than any other sort. (45 lbs. per 

 bus.) Lb. 10 cts., 100 lbs. S8, bus. $3.75. 



"Wood Meadow^ Grass (Poa nemoralis). Specially adapted for 

 shaded positions in lawns or under trees. Much relished by cattle, 

 and highly nutritious ; produces a thick growth, and should be 

 •Included in mixtures for permanent pastures. (14 lbs. per bus.) Lb. 

 40 cts., 100 lbs. $35, bus. $5. 



CLOVERS. 



Crimson, or Scarlet ( Trifoliuin incarnatum). An annual variety, in 

 common use in the south, for feeding green and for hay, and also 

 found very profitable on the sandy soils of New Jersey. The yield in 

 fodder is immense, and after cutting, it at once commences growing 

 again, continuing until severe cold weather. Sow ten to twelve 

 pounds per acre. Lb. 15 cts. (by mail, 25 cts.), 100 lbs. $12.50. 



Allalia (Lucerne). Requires a deep, rich soil, and in such will pro- 

 duce several large crops every season ; one of the best green fodder 

 plants. Sow 10 to 15 pounds per acre. Lb. 20 cts., 100 lbs $18. 



Alsike Clover ( Trifoliuni hybridum) . Resembles in growth, dura- 

 tion, etc.. the Red Clover; thrives well in cold, wet and stiff soils. 

 Ten pounds to the acre. Lb. 22 cts., too lbs. S18. 



Ijarge Red, or Pea Vine Clover ( Trifoliuw pratense per^p.ne). 

 The English Cow Grass. A variety for plowing under. Lb. 20 cts., 

 100 lbs. market price. 



Medium Red Clover ( Trifoliuni pratense). Is a perennial, but of 

 very few years' duration ; is considered the most nutritious of all 

 species, and most valuable in moist locations. Lb. 20 cts., 100 lbs. 

 market price. 



White Clover ( Trifolium repens). Valuable for lawns and pastures. 

 Sow in spring at the rate of six pounds per acre, or when used with 

 other grasses half that amount. Lb. 30 cts., 100 pounds market price. 



Bokhara Clover (Melilotus leucantha). Valuable for soiling ; affords 

 an excellent food for bees throughout the season. Lb. 25 cts., 100 

 lbs. $20. 



Yellow Trefoil (Medicago lupulina). May be cultivated either 

 alone or with other grasses. Requires about the same treatment and 

 soil as Red Clover, although thriving in dry and inferior soils. It 

 sprouts very early in spring, and is considered a fine pasture for 

 sheep. Fifteen pounds to the acre. Lb. 20 cts., 100 lbs. $1.5. 



Japan Clover (Lespedeza striata). A low perennial grass of soread- 

 mg habit. It flourishes on the poorest soils, and is valuable only in 

 the south, as it is not hardy north of Virginia. Lb. 30c., 100 lbs. $25. 



£lliott^s Finest Mixtures of Grass Seeds 

 for Hay and Permanent Pasture. 



The importance to the farmer of a good selection and proper mixture 

 of grass seeds for the various purposes of cultivation, for mowing, for 

 soiling, for permanent pasture, etc., cannot be overestimated. We 

 preoare special mixtures containing only the most suitable grasses for 

 permanent pastures and meadow-lands, such as Orchard Grass, Meadow 

 Foxtail, Sheep's Fescue, R. I. Bent, Meadow Fescue, English Rye 

 Grass, Perennial Sweet Vernal and Red-Top in such proportions as will 

 insure the most satisfactory results, producing the heaviest possible 

 crops of hay, far superior to seeding with Timothy and Clover alone, 

 and for perm.anent pastures allowing of the closest grazing without injury. 

 On ordmary fertile soil sow three bushels per acre ; where the soil is 

 poor larger quantities are required. 



$2.60 per busheL 



With the above should be sown ten pounds of mixed clovers per 

 acre (which cost about 20 cts. per pound). On account of the greater 

 weight of Clovers they should be sown separately and only in the 

 soring, as they are inclmed to winter-kill unless well established. 



GRASSES AND FORAGE PLANTS. By Chas. L. Flint. De- 

 scription of varieties and directions for the management of grass-lands, 

 etc. Price $2. 



FOR LAWN MIXTURES. SEE SECOND PAGE COVE,R. 



