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GRASS SEEDS FOR LAWN AND FIELD. 



Prices subject to market changes. 



We make a specialty of grass and clover seeds, and send out only the varieties best adapted to this countiy. These seeds are 

 largely American-grown ; some are necessarily imported. Our European seeds are carefully tested fur purity and germinating 

 qualities by the Federal Government Control Station of Zurich, Switzerland, which enables us to know their hiL;h degree of excel- 

 lence and value. Our American-grown seeds are of the first quality. Bulk prices do not include delivery. 



Kentucky Blue Grass, Fancy Cleaned {Poa pf-aiejisis). Also known 

 as June Grass, green grass, etc. 'ibis is rated as the finest peinianent 

 pasture grass. Especially suited to meadows rid rich lands. It is the 

 grass of the famous and fertile limestone soils of Kentucky, and is no less 

 a favorite all through the Northern Stales. A perfect lawn grass. Sow 3 

 too bushels per acre fur lawns; 2 bushels to the acre for pasiure. Lb., 20 

 cts.; by m.-iil,28 cts; bu. (14 lbs.), §;2.25 ; 100 lbs, ?]5.00. 



Canadian Blue Qrass [Poa cpmp7-essa). Also called Flal-stemmed poa, 

 Flat-stalked Meadow grass, distinctly blue in color. Grows a foot or more 

 high and yields greater weight for hay. Highly recommended for htrses, 

 cows and sheep. Thrives well on clay. Sow 30 lbs. per acre. Per lb., 

 17 cts.; by mail, 25 cts ; per bu. of 14 lbs., S1.75; 100 lis., 5:12.00. 



Red-Top, or Herds Qrass {Agrostis vtilgaris). Suitable for meadow and 

 pasture mixtures, or for exclusive use in lawn-making. Adapts itself to 

 any soil, but produces best results on moist, rich soils, where it grows 2 to 

 2j feet high. Often sown with timothy and clover, and outlasts both. 

 Sow 3 to 4 bushels per acre for lawns ; for pasture \\ to 3 bushels per acre. 

 Lb., 12 cts; by mail. 20 cts.; per bu. (10 lbs.), ^1.40; sack of 50 lbs., 

 $5.00; 100 lbs., S9.0n. 



Red-Top Qrass, Extra Re-cleaned Seed. I'er lb, 16 cts; by mail, 

 24 cts.; bu. (32 lbs.), ^4.50 ; 100 lbs., S12.00. 



Orchard Qrass [Dactylis Glontcrata). One of the most valuable of the 

 pasture grasses; too coarse for use in lawns. Thrives inthe 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. Siw 3 bushels to the acre. Lb., 20 cts.; by 

 mail, 28 cts.; bu. (14 lbs.), $2.50; 100 lbs., $16.00. 

 'English Rye Qrass, or Perennial Rye {Lolinvipere^ine). Considered 

 invaluable for permanent pastures in all situations not too dry. Sow 60 

 lbs. to the acre. Lb., 10 cts.; by mail, 18 cts.; per bu. (24 lbs.), $2.00; 

 100 lbs., $8.00. 



Italian Rye Qrass {LoHum Jtaliann'). Valuable for pasture mixtures. 50 

 lbs. to tlie acre. Lb., 12 cts.; by mail, 20 cts.; per bu. (18 lbs.), $1.75; 

 lOitlbs., $9 00. 



Meadow Fescue {Festuca prateusis). English Blue Grass or Sweet Grass. 

 An excellent grass for permanent pasture or hay, the foliage being highly 

 nutritious. Sow oOlbs. to the acre. Lb., 16 cts.; by mail, 24 cts.; bu. (22 

 lbs.), $.3.25; 100 lbs., $13.00. 



Tall Meadow Fescue {FcHuca elatior). Very early and nutritive; should 

 form a part of all pasture mixtures on wet or clay lands. Per lb., 35 cts.; 

 by mail, 4-3 cts.; per bu. of ]4 lbs., $4 50; 100 lbs., $30.00. 



Sheep's Fescue {Festuca cvina). 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 mijttures for sheep pastures. 40 lbs. 

 to the acre. Lb., 18 cts.; by mail, 26 cts.; bu. of 12 lis., $2.00; 100 lbs., 

 $15 00. 



Fine-Leaved Sheep's Fescue (Festuca cvina tetiui/oHa.) Thrives well 

 on dry and sterile soils ; it is well suited for lawns etc. 30 lbs. to the acre. 

 Lb., 35 cts.; by mad, 43 cts.; 14 lbs., $4.25; 100 lbs., $28.00. 



Hard Fescue [Fcs/uca dnrinsctiin'). Thrives well in dry situations where 

 many other glasses would fail. 30 Us. to the acre. Lb., 18 cts.; by mail, 

 26 cts.; bu.(l2ibs.), $2 00; 100 lbs, $15.00. 



Red or Creeping Fescue {Festuca rtibro). Suitable for sandy soils and 

 at seashore; forms a close turf and is valuable for Putting Greens. Lawns, 

 etc. Lb., 25 cts., by mail, 33 cts.; bu. (14 lbs.). $3.00; lOO lbs., $20.00. 



Meadow Foxtail {Alopecums pratmsis). One of the best pasture glasses. 

 80 11)5. to the acre. Lb., 35 ct-.; bv mail. 43 its.; bu. of 7 lbs., $2 25; 

 100 lbs., $.30 00. 



Rough-Stalked fleadow Grass [Poa triinnlis). 

 Lb., 40 CIS.; liy m.iil. 48 cts.; bu. (14 lbs.), $5 25: 



Sweet Vernal Grass (Anthoxnnthmn odcrotuvi]. 

 2 to 5 lbs. jjer acre. Lb.. 90 cts.; by mail, 98 cts. 



Crested Uogtail [Cynosurus cn'status). For pastures and lawns. 25 Us. to 

 the acre. Lb., 45 cts.; by mail. 53 cts.; bu. (21 lbs), $9.50; 100 lbs., $40 00. 



AwnleSS Brome Qrass (Biomus inermis). A valuable grass for light, dry 

 soils, especially in the South and West. Will stand long droughts and pro- 

 duce heavy crops where other grasses would fail. 35 to 40 lbs. to the acre. 

 Lb., 20 cts.; by mail, 28 cts.; bu. (14 lbs.), $2.25 ; 100 lbs., $15.00. 



Bermuda Qrass (Cynodon dactylon). Suited only to and is valuable in the 

 Southern Stiles, as it will not endure frost. Sow 8 to 10 lbs. to the acre. 

 Per Id., 70 cts.; by mail, 78 cls.; bs. (35 lbs.), $22.75; 100 lbs. $60.00. 



Red-Top, or Herds Grass 



30 lbs. to the acre. 

 100 lbs., $35.00 

 True perenni.al. Use 



Fescue Grass. 



