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DREER'S RELIABLE SEEDS 



GRASS SEEDS— c«^""'^fl' 



Meauow Fescu 



English Rye Grass. 



Sheep's Fescue, 



Meadow Foxtail. 



Blub Grass. 



Herd, or Red Top Grass (Agrostis Vulgaris). A val- 

 uable native permanent grass, desirable for meadows, 

 pastures or lawns, growing in almost any soil, moist 

 or dry, and standing our hot climate. 15 cts. per qt., 

 20 cts. per qt. postpaid, bushel (10 lbs.) $1.00. Per 

 sack of 50 lbs. $4.00. 



Snglish Rye Grass, Perennial Rye ( Lolium Perenne\. 

 A nutritious permanent grass for meadows and pas- 

 tures, or for mixing with other grasses for lawns. It 

 thrives in almost any soil and yields an early and 

 abundant crop. 20 cts. per qt., 25 cts. per qt. postpaid, 

 bushel (24 lbs.) $2.50. 



Perennial Sweet Vernal {Anthox^inthum Odoratum^. 

 Useful to mix with other grasses for lawns on account 

 of its early growth and agreeable odor when cut. 60 

 cts. per lb., 65 cts. per lb. postpaid, 10 lb. lots by ex- 

 press $5.50. 



Annual Sweet Vernal (AiUhoxanthum Odoratum Pu- 

 elli). An annual variety of the Sweet Vernal Grass, 

 which requires reseeding every year unless it stands 

 where it can reseed itself. Lb. 35 cts., postpaid, 43 

 cts. Bushel I'lO lbs.) $3.25. 



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. 

 Lb. 30 cts., postpaid, 38 cts. ; 10 lbs. $2.75. 



Meadow Fescue (Fcstuca Pratensis). Thrives in all 

 soils, and is an excellent grass for jjermaneut pasture 

 or hay, the foliage being highly nutritious. 

 Lb. 35 cts., postpaid, 43 cts. ; 10 lbs. $3.25. ^ 



iUeadoAV Foxtail (Alopecurus Pratensis). One of the 

 best and earliest of pasture grasses. Thrives best in 

 moist localities, and bears close cropping. 

 Lb. 40 cts., postpaid, 48 cts. ; 10 lbs. $3.50. 



Orchard Grass (Dactylis Glomerata). One of the most 

 desirable grasses for pastures, sowing under orchards 

 or in shady places. It grows rapidly, thrives in sandy 

 land, and does not suft'er from close feeding. 

 Lb. 20 cts., postpaid, 28 cts. Bushel (12 lbs.) $2.25. 



Rhode Island Bent. A fine compact grass, readily 

 forming a heavy sward. LTseful for lawns. 

 Lb. 30 cts., postpaid, 38 cts. ; 10 lbs. $2.50. 



Tall Meadow Oat Grass (AvenaElatior). A valuable 

 grass for soiling or permanent pasture, of early aud 

 luxuriant growth ; also makes splendid hay. 

 Lb. 35 cts., postpaid, 43 cts. ; 10 lbs. $3.25. 



Timothy {Phleum, Pratense). Considered by many the 

 best of the grasses for feeding to" horses. It makes ex- 

 cellent hay and produces heavy crops. Lb. 15 cts., 

 postpaid, 30 cts. Bushel (45 lbs.') about $3.00 (subject 

 to market changes). 



Wood Meadow Grass (Poa Nemoralis). Particularly 

 adapted for pleasure grounds and lawns; will grow 

 under trees, where few other grasses can exist. 

 Lb. 40 cts., postpaid, 48 cts. ; 10 lbs. $3.50. 



Johnson Grass (Sorghum Halapense). A perennial 

 grass, which grows with all the luxuriance of the 

 millets. It is tender and nutritious, and is liked by 

 all kinds of stock. It should be cut just as it comes 

 into bloom. Two heavy crops can be cut each season. 

 Lb. 25 cts., postpaid, 33 cts. Bushel (25 lbs.) $4.75. 



Flint's Mixture. For permanent pasture lands. 

 Adapted to difFerent soils. Sow 2 bushels to the acre. 

 Qt. 20 cts., postpaid, 25 cts. Bushel (20 lbs.) $3.50. 



Grass Seeds sent by freight or express at purchaser's expense, except where noted. 



