GRASS SEEDS FOR LAWN AND FIELD. 



Prices subject to market changes. 



AWARDED GOLD MEDAL at the Pan-American Exposition, Buffalo, N. K, 1901, for Quality, Purity, Cleanliness 

 and permanent results. 



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

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

 ities by the Federal Government Control Station of Zurich, Switzerland, which enables us to guarantee for them a high degree of 

 excellence and value. Our American-grown seeds are of first quality. Bulk prices dO not include delivery. 



Kentucky Blue Qrass, Fancy Cleaned {Poa pratensis). Also known 

 as June Grass, green grass, etc. This is rated as the finest permanent 

 pasture 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 favorite all through the Northern States. A perfect lawn grass. Sow 3 

 to 5 bushels per acre for lawns ; 2 bushels to the acre for pasture. Lb., 18 

 cts.; by mail, 26 cts.; bu. (14 lbs.), §1.75; 100 lbs,, $12.00. 

 Canadian Blue Qrass {Poa compressa). Also called Flat-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 horses, 

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

 18 cts.; by mail, 26 cts.; per bu. of 14 lbs., $1.75 ; 100 lbs., §12.00. 

 Red=Top or Herds Qrass {Ag?-ostis vulgaris). Suitable for meadow and 

 pa--.ture mixtures, or for exclusive use in lawn-making. Adapts itself to any 

 s. 'il, but produces best results on moist, ilch 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 li to 3 bushels per acre. Lb., 

 12 cts.; bv mail, 20 cts.; per bu. (10 lbs.), §1.00; sack of 50 lbs., $4.25; 

 100 lbs., §8.00. 

 Red-Top Qrass, Extra Re-cleaned Seed. Per lb , 20 cts.; by mail, 



28 cts.; bu. (32 lbs.), $6.00 ; 100 lbs., §18.00. 

 Orchard Grass {Dactylis Glovurata'). One of the most valuable of the 

 pasture grasses; too coarse for use in lawns. 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 Imshels to the acre. Lb., 18 cts.; by 

 mail, 26 cts.; bu. (14 lbs.), §2 40 ; 100 lbs., §16.00. 

 English Rye Qrass, or Perennial Rye {LoUum perenne). 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.), §2.25; 100 

 lbs., §8.00. 

 Italian Rye-Grass [Loliu?>i Italicum). Valuable for pa-ture mixtures. 50 lbs. to the acre. Lb., 12 cts.; by mail, 20 cts.; per 



bu. (22 lbs.). $250; 100 lbs., §10.00. 

 Meadow Fescue {Festuca pratensis). 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., 25 cts.; by mail, 33 cts.; bu. (22 

 lbs.), $4 75; 100 lbs.. §2000. 

 Tall rieadOW Fescue {Festuca elatioj-). Very early and nutritive, should 

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

 mail, 43 cts.; per bu. of 14 lbs., §5.00; 100 lbs , §33.00. 

 Sheep's Fescue [Festuca ovina). This grass forms a large part of the pas- 

 turage of the English Downs. It produces a large quantity of short herbage, 

 and should form a part of all mixtures for sheep pastures. 40 lbs. to the acre. 

 Lb., 25 cts.; by mail, 33 cts.; bu. of 12 lbs., §2.50 ; 100 lbs., §20 00. 

 Fine-Leaved Sheep's Fescue {Festuca temnfolia). Thrives well on dry 

 and sterile soils ; it is well suited for lawns, etc. 80 lbs. to the acre. Lb., 40 

 cts.; by mail, 48 cts.; 14 lbs.. §5.25; 100 lbs., §35.00. 

 Hard Fescue (Festuca duriascula^ . Thrives well in dry situations where 

 many other grasses would fail. 30 lbs. to the acre. Lb., 25 cts.; bv mail, 

 33cts;bu. (12 lbs.). §2-75; 100 lbs, $20.00. 

 Red or Creeping Fescue [Festuca rubra'). 

 Suitable for sandy soils and at seashoie ; forms 

 a close turf and is valuable for Putting Greens, 

 Lawns, etc. Lb., 25 cts.; bv mail, 33 cts,; bu. 

 (14 lbs.), §.5,00; 100 lbs., §20.00. 

 rieadOW Foxtail [Alopecurus pmtensis). One 

 of the best pasture grasses. 30 lbs. to the acre. 

 Lb., 35 cts.; bv mail, 43 cts.; bu. of 7 lbs., 

 §2,50: 100 lbs.,' §.3000 

 Ftough-Stalked Meadow Qrass {Poa trivi- 

 ahs). 30 lbs. to the acre. Lb., 40 cts.; by 

 mail, 48 cts.; bu. (14 lbs.), §5.00; 100 lbs., 

 §85 00. 

 Sweet Vernal Qrass [Anthoxanthmn odora- 

 tuvi). True perennial. Use 2 to 5 lbs. to acre. 

 Lb., 80 cts.; by mail, 88 cts.; 10 lbs., §7.50. 

 Crested DogStail {Cynosums cristatus). For 

 pastures and lawns. 25 lbs. to the acre. Lb., 

 45 cts.; by mail, ,53 cts.; bu., 21 lbs., §9.00; 

 AwNLEss Bromb Grass 100 lbs., §40.00. 



Meadow Fescue Grass. 



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Kentucky Blue Grass 



