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: "HEHRrADREERifflllADELPHlAW- mMHAblE GRASS*' ClOVf R SEtOi^ 



GRASS SEEDS FOR LAWN AND FIELD. 



Prices subject to market changes. 



We make a specially of grass and clover seeds, and send out only ihe varieties best adapted to tliis country. These seeds are 

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

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

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



Kentucky Blue Grass, Fancy Cleaned {J'oa fraumis). Also 



known 'as June Grass, green grass, etc. This is rated as the finest perma- 

 nent 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. Suited to all pasturing 

 purposes. A perfect lawn grass. Sow 3 lo 5 bushels per acre fur lawns; 

 2 bushels lo the acre for pasture. Lb., 18 cts. ; bv mail, 26 els.; bu. (1-1 

 lbs.), $].7o ; 100 lbs., $12.00. 

 , Canadian Blue Grass (Poa comprcssa). Also called Flat-stemmed 

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

 more high and yields greater weight of hay. Highly recommended for 

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

 Per lb., 15 cts.; by mail, 23 cts.; per bu. of 14 lbs., ?1. 75; 100 lbs., «;12.00. 



Ked-Top Grass (Agrostis vulgaris). This is the so-called Herd's grass 

 of the South. Well adapted to the Korthern Stales as well. 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 IJ- to 3 bushels per acre. 

 Lb., 12 cts.; by mail, 20 cts.; per bu. (lOlbs.), §1.00;' sack of 50 lbs., %it.1h; 

 100 lbs., §8.00. 



Ked-Top Grass, Extra Ke-cleaned Seed. Per lb., 20 cts.; 

 by mail, 28 cts.; bu. (32 lbs.), g5.25 ; 100 lbs., ?1G.00. 



Orchard Grass {Dactylis Ch?iieraia). One of the most valuable of the 

 pasture grasses ; loo coarse for use in lawns. Thrives in the open sun- 

 light and in shady places under trees. In rich soil two or three crops 

 may be had in a season, especially under irrigalion. Does not suffer from 

 close feeding; makes a good hav. Sow 3 bushels to the acre. Lb., 18 

 cts.; by mail, 26 cts.; bu. (14 lbs.)', 82.00; 100 lbs.. 814-00. 



Englisli Bye Grass, or Perennial Bye {Lolmm pcrenne). 



Considered invaluable for permanent pastures, in all situations not too 



dry. It produces a large amount of foliage; tillers out well and covers the ground. Suited to lawn mixtures. Also good for 



hay, but is best when cut before getting too old, as it finally becomes vv'oodv. Sow CO lbs. to the acre. Lb., 10 cts.; by mail, 



18 cts.; ]ierbu. (24 lbs.), |2.25 ; lOOlbs., $8.00. 



Italian Bye Grass {LoHum Italicuvi). Adapted to any climate, and produces large and nutritive crops ; valuable for 



pasture mixtures. 50 lbs. to the acre. Lb., 12 cts.; by mail, 20 cts.; per bu. (22 lbs.), §2.40; 100 lbs., 89.00. 

 Meadow Fescue [Festuca praiensis). English Blue Grass or Sweet 

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

 highly nutritious. The demand for this variety is increasing yearly. Sow 

 50 lbs. to the acre. Lb., 25 cts.; by mail, 33 cts.; bu. (22 lbs.), $4.00 ; 

 100 lbs., 817.00. 

 Tall Meadow Fescue {Festuca elatiot-). Very early and nutritive, 

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

 28 cts.; by mail, 36 cts.; per bu. of 14 lbs., $3.50; 100 lbs., 823.00. 

 Slieep'S Fescue {Festuca ovina). This grass forms a large part of the 

 pasturage of the English Downs. It jiroduces a large quantity of short herb- ' 

 age, and should form apart of all mixtures for sheep jiastures. 40 li's. to 

 the acre. Lb., 25 cts.; by mail, 33 cts.; bu. of 12 lbs.. $2.50; 100 lbs , 820.00. 

 Fine-Leaved Slieep's Fescue [Festuai tenuiJoUn). Thrives well on 

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

 Lb., 40 cts.; by mail, 48 cts.; 10 lbs., §3.75; 100 lbs., 835.00 

 Har«l Fescue [Festtn-a duriusczda). Thrives well'in dry situations where 

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

 33 cts.; bu. (12 lbs.), $2.75; 100 lbs., 820.00. 

 Bed or Creeping' Fescue {Festuca ru- 

 bra). Suitable for sandy soils and at seashore, 

 forms a close turf and is valuable for Putting 

 Greens, Lawns, etc. Lb., 25 cts.; bv mail, 

 33 CIS.; bu. (14 lbs.}, S;3.00 ; 100 lbs., $20.00. 

 Meadow Foxtail {Atopccurus prateusis). 

 One of the best pasture grasses. 30 lbs. lo the 

 acre. Lb., 32 cts.; bv mail, 40 cts.; bu. of 7 

 lbs., .$2 00; 100 lbs., $25.00. 

 Bough-Stalked 31 eadow Grass {Poa 

 ti-ivialis). 30 lbs. to the acre. Lb., 35 cts.; by 

 mail. 43 cts.; bu. (14 lbs.), §4.50; 100 lbs., 

 830.00. 

 Sweet Vernal Grass {Antkoxautluun 

 odoralum). True perennial. Use 2 to 5 llis. lo 

 acre. LI)., 80 c.; by mail, 88 c.; 10 lbs., 87.50. 

 Crested DogStail {Cynosurus cnstatus). 

 For pastures and lawns. 25 lbs. to the acre. 

 Lb., 40 cts.; by mail, 48 cts.; bu., 21 lbs., 

 AwNLEss Bkom. Gkass. $7..50 ; 100 lbs., $35.00. 





Mkadow 



Fescue Grass. 



