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NATURAL GRASSES. 
Descriptions of varieties adapted to all soils, climates and conditions in the 
United States. 
“GRASS IS KING.’’ It embraces one-sixth part of the whole vegetable kingdom, and is the true basis of CTS in the highest condition. 
“‘No grass, no cattle; no cattle, no manure ; no manure, no crops! 
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 B: 
adapted for moist 
situations, and valua- 
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OAT GRASS. ook Bee 
Botanical, Arrhen- 
atherum avena- 
ceum. German, 
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ble for affording Raygras. 
herbage in early French, Avoine 
spring and late au- élevée. 
tumn, before other 
grasses have com- 
menced or have stop- 
ped growing, and in 
consequence is ad- 
vantageously includ- 
ed in permanent pas- 
ture mixtures. It is 
also excellent for 
lawns. 
Sow (if alone) 2 
oushels per acre. : 
Weight, about 20 
‘bs. per bushel. 
Price, 28 cts. per 
Ib. ; $5.25 per bushel; 
$25.00 per 100 Ibs. 
MEADOW FOXTAIL. fodder ; after be- 
ing mown it pro- 
Botanical, Alopecurus pratensis. German, Wisen Fuchsschwanz. duces a very thick 
French, Vulpin des prés. aftermath. It 
Perennial. Time of flowering, May. Height, 2 to 3 feet. grows spontane- 
Perennial. Flowers in 
May and June. 
Height, 2 to 4 feet. 
(This is the Ave- 
na Elatior of Lin- 
nus.) Valuable 
for permanent 
pastures on ac- 
countof its luxuri- 
ant early and late 
growth. It is also 
highly recom- 
mended for soil- 
ing,as itfurnishes 
an abundant and 
early supply of 
CREEPING BENT. 
This grass closely ously on deep, 
resembles Timothy, 
out flowers much 
earlier, and thrives 
in all soils excepting 
dry sands or gravels. 
Its highest state of 
perfection is attained 
in strong, moist, rich 
soils, and it is par- 
ticularly valuable as 
a permanent pasture 
grass, being of very 
early and rapid 
growth. It is highly 
relished by stock; 
endures close crop- 
ping and forms alux- 
uriant aftermath,and 
quickly revives after 
along drought. It is 
very nutritious, but 
unfortunately loses a 
large percentage in 
weight after being 
cut for hay. Sow (if 
alone) 3 to 4 busliels 
per acre; weight, 
about 7 Ibs. per 
oushel. 
Price, 40 cts. per 
lb. ; $2.75 per bushel ; 
$35.00 per 100 lbs. 
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MEADOW FOXTAIL. 
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sandy soils when 
once naturalized, 
and succeeds on 
tenacious clover 
soils. Sow (if 
alone) 4 to 5 bush- 
els per acre; 
weight, about 10 
lbs. per bushel. 
Price, 30 cts. per 
lb. ; $2.80 per bu. ; 
$25.00 per 100 Ibs. 
TALL MEADOW OAT GRASS. 
RHODE ISLAND BENT. 
(Brown Bent or Dog’s Bent.) 
Botanical, Agrostis canina. French, Agrostide des chiens. 
Perennial. Time of flowering, June and July. Height, 1 to 2 feet. 
Its hardy creeping habit renders it desirable for close sward, and 
it is found to be a very desirable sort in some parts of the country 
forlawns. Sow (if alone) about 3 bushels per acre; weight, 14 lbs. 
per bushel. Price, 40c. lb. ; $5.25 bushel; $85.00 per 100 lbs. 
AWNLESS BROME GRASS. 
Botanical, Bromus inermis. German, Trespe de Hongrie. 
French, Bréme de Hongrie. 
Perennial. Time of flowering, June to August. Height, 2 to 5 feet. 
For price, full description and illustration of this valuable 
new grass, see page 13. 
