Grass and CloVer Seeds 
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WM. ELLIOTT & SONS 
SEEDSMEN. NEW YORK 
Grasses and Clover Seeds. 
PRICES SUBJECT TO 
A-wnless Brorae 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. 20 cts., 100 lbs. §16, bus. $2.50. 
Bermuda Grass {Cyjiodon dactyloti). 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 {Agrosiis stolonifera). 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. 33c., 
100 lbs. $30, bus. $4 50. 
Crested Dog's Tall {Cyniosuriis cristattis). 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. $35, 
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 {Fesiuca duriuscula) . A dwarf-growing grass of great 
value, succeeding well in dry situations. Has a wonderful root 
formation, forming a dense fibrous mat. (12 lbs. per bus.) Lb. 25c., 
100 lbs. §20, bus. $2.50. 
Hungarian Grass {Panicum Germanicmn'). 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. 
$2.50, bus. $1.25. 
Italian Rye Grass {Loliutn Italiciun). 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. 
Kentucky 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. $1.75. 
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., 
100 lbs. $14, bus. $3.25. 
Meadow Foxtail {Alopecurus pratensis). One of the best perma- 
nent pasture grasses for rich moist land ; grows rapidly when cut or 
eaten down by stock. (7 lbs. per bus.) Lb. 30 cts., 100 lbs. $25, 
bus. $2. 
Orchard Grass {Dactylis glomerata'). One of the very best pasture 
grasses, as it is exceedirigl^' palatalsle 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. 
$17, bus. $2.40. 
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 an)- 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. $20, bus. $6.50. 
Rhode Island Bent Grass {Agrostis canina). Resembles Red 
Top, but is of dwarfer habit, with shorter and narrower leaves. It 
makes a beautiful, close, fine turf, and is one of the verj^ 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 
dryland. (14 lbs. per bus. ) Lb. 40 cts., 100 lbs. S35. 
Sheep's Fescue {Festuca ovina). A small, tufted, hard)' grass, form- 
ing a cluster of narrow, cylindrical leaves, of value in mixture for 
lawns or dry soil. (12 lbs. per bus.) Lb. 25 cts., 100 lbs. $20, bus. $2.50, 
MARKET CHANGES. 
Sweet Vernal Grass. True Perennial {Anthoxanthum odor- 
atuni). The chief merit of this grass lies in its fragrant odor. Asa 
mixture for lawns and pasture, lands, it is invaluable. (10 lbs. per 
bus.) Lb. 85 cts., 100 lbs. $75, bus. $7.50. 
Tall Meadow Oat Grass {Avena elalior). A valuable grass for" 
soiling or permanent pasture ; of early and luxuriant growth. (10 
lbs. per bus.) Lb. 25 cts., 100 lbs. $20, bus. $2.25. 
Timothy (Phleum p}-atense). 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. $8, bus. S3. 75. 
"Wood Meadow Grass {Poa nemoi-alis). 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 ( Trifoliuni incarnatiim) . 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. 
Alfalfa (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. S15. 
Alsike Clover (Trifolium hyliridum). 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., 100 lbs. S18. 
Large Red, or Pea Vine Clover ( Trifolium pratense perenne). 
The English Cow Grass. A variety for plowing under. Lb. 15 cts., 
100 lbs. market price. 
Medium Red Clover ( Trifolium 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. 15 cts., 100 lbs. 
market price. 
White Clover ( Trifolium repetis). 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. 25 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. $15. 
Japan Clover {Lespedeza striata). A low perennial grass of spread- 
ing 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. 
Elliott'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 
prepare 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 permanent pastures allowing of the closest grazing without injury. 
On ordinary fertile soil sow three bushels per acre ; where the soil is 
poor larger quantities are required. 
$2.50 per bushel. 
With the above should be sown ten pounds of mixed clovers per 
acre (which cost about 15 cts. per pound). On account of the greater 
weight of Clovers they should be sown separately and only in the 
soring, as they are inclined 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. 
