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RELIABLE GRAST CLoveR SEEDS []]| 
GRASS SEEDS FOR LAWN AND FIELD. 
Prices are f.o.b. Philadelphia, and subject to market changes, 
We make a specialty of grass and clover seeds, and send out only the varieties best adapted to this country. Our supplies are 
secured direct from the best seed-producing districts of both this country and Europe, and the seeds are of great reliability. We 
are in position to prepare mixtures of grasses according to formulas furnished by customers. and also will be glad to give any infor- 
mation desired concerning grasses and clovers. 
Kentucky Blue Grass, Fancy Cleaned (Poa Pratensis). Also known 
as June Grass, green grass, etc. This is rated as the finest permanent pas- 
ture grass. _ Especially suited to meadows and rich lands. It is the grass 
of the famous and fertile limestone soils of Kentucky, and is no less a favor- 
ite all through the Northern States. A perfect lawn grass. Sow 3 to 5 
bushels per acre for lawn; 2 bushels to the acre for pasture. Lb., 25 cts.: 
by mail, 33 cts.; bu. (14 Ibs. ), $3.00; 100 Ibs., $20.00. 
Canadian Blue Grass (Poa Compressa). Also called flat-stemmed poa, 
Flat-stalked Meadow grass, distinctly blue in color. Grows a foot or more 
high and yields a great weight, of hay. Highly recommended for horses, 
cows and sheep. Thrives well on clay. Sow 30 Ibs. per acre. Per lb, 
20 cts.; by mail, 28 cts.; per bu. of 14 Ibs., $2.00; 100 Ibs., $15.00. 
Red=Top or Herds Grass (Agrostis vulgaris). Suitable for meadow 
and pasture mixtures, or for exclusive use in Jawn-making. Adapts itself to 
any soil, but produces best results on moist, rich soils, where it grows 2 to 
23 feet high. Often sown with timothy and clover, and outlasts both. Sow 
3 to 4 bushels per acre for lawns; for pasture 13 to 3 bushels per acre. Lb., 
18 cts.; by mail, 26 cts.; per bu. (10 lbs), $1.40; sack of 50 Ibs., $6.25; 
100 Ibs., $12.00. 
28 cts.; bu. (82 Ibs.), 
Red-Top Grass, Extra Re=cleaned Seed. Per lb., 20 cts.; by mail, 
5.75; 100 lbs., $16.00, 
Orchard Grass (Dactylis Glomerata). One of the most valuable of the 
pasture grasses; too coarse to use injlawns. Thrives in the open sunlight 
and in shady places under trees. In rich soil two or three crops may be had 
in a season, especially under irrigation. Does not suffer from close feeding; 
makes a good hay. Sow 3 bushels to the acre. Lb., 20 cts.; by mail, 28 
cts.; bu. (14 Ibs.), $2.50; 100 Ibs., $16.00 
English Rye Grass, or Perennial Rye (Lolium perenne). Considered 
invaluable for permanent pastures in all situations not too dry. Sow 60 lbs, 
Kentucky Brug Guass. to the acre. Lhb., 20 cts.; by mail, 28 cts.; per bu. (24 lbs.), $2.75; 100 
Ibs., $10.00. 
Italian Rye Grass (Lolium Italicum), Valuable for pasture mixture, 
50 Ibs. to the acre. Lb., 20 cts.; by mail, 28 cts.; per bu. (18 Ibs.), $2.25; 
100 lbs., $11.00. 
Meadow Fescue (Festuca pratesis). English Blue Grass or Sweet 
Grass. An excellent grass for permanent pasture or hay, the foliage being 
highly nutritious. Sow 50 lbs. to the acre. Lb., 35 cts.; by mail, 48 cts.; 
bu. (22 lbs.), $6.50; 100 Ibs., $28.00. 
Tall Meadow Fescue ( Festuca elation). Very early and nutritive; should 
form a part of all pasture mixtures on wet or clay lands. Perlb., 40 cts.; 
by mail, 48 cts.; per bu. of 14 Ibs., $5.25; 100 Ibs., $35.00. 
Sheep’s Fescue ( Festuca ovina). This grass forms a large part of the 
pasturage of the English Downs. It produces a large quantity of Short 
herbage, and should form a part of all mixtures for sheep pastures. 40 Ibs. 
to the acre. Lb., 25 cts.; by mail, 33 cts.; bu. of 12 lbs., $2.50; 100 lbs., 
$20. v0. 
Fine-leaved Sheep’s Fescue (Festuca ovina tenuifolia). Thrives 
well on dry and sterile soils; it is well suited for lawns, etc. 30 lbs. to the 
acre. Lb., 50 cts.; by mail, 58 cts.; bu. of 14 lbs., $6.50; 100 Ibs., $45.00. 
Hard Fescue (Festuca duriuscula). Thrives well in dry situations where 
many other grasses would fail. 30 Ibs. to the acre. Lb., 30 cts.; by mail, 
38 cts.; bu. (12 lbs. ), $2.75; 100 lbs., $22.00. 
Red or Creeping Fescue (Festuca rubra). Suitable for sandy soils and 
at seashore; forms a close turf and is valuable for Putting Greens, Lawns, 
etc. Lb., 30 cts.; by mail, 88 cts.; bu. (14 ]bs.), $3.75; 100 lbs,, $25.00. 
Meadow Foxtail (Alopecurus pratensis). One of the best .pasture 
grasses. 30 lbs. to the acre. Lb., 45 cts.; by mail, 53 cts.; bu. of 7 lbs., 
$2.50; 100 lbs., $35.00. F 
Rough-stalked Meadow Grass (Poa trivialis).. Produces an abun- 
dant crop of highly nutritious herbage, valuable for either moist or dry soils. 
30 lbs. to the acre, Lb!, 85 cts.; by mail, 48. ets.; bu. (14,lbs.), $4.50; 
100 Ibs., $30.00. 
Crested Dogtail (Cynoswrus cristatus). For pastures and lawns. 25 
Ibs. to the acre. Lb., 50 cts,; by mail, 58 cts.; bu. (21 Ibs. ), $10.00; 100 
Ibs., $45.00. 
Awnless Brome Grass (Bromus inermis). A valuable grass for light, 
dry soils, especially in the South and West. Will stand long droughts and 
produce heavy crops where other grasses would fail. 35 to 40 Ibs, to the 
acre. Lb., 20 cts.; by mail, 28 cts.; bu. (14 Ibs. ), $2.35; 100 Ibs., $15.00. 
Bermuda Grass ( Cynodon dactylon). Suited only to and is valuable in 
the Southern States, as it will not endure frost. Sow 8 to 10 Ibs. to the 
acre. Per lb., 60 cts.; by mail, 68 cts.; bu. (35 lbs.), $20.00; 100 Ibs., 
$5.00. 
Merapvow Frscuk Grass 
