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[ TENRY A DREER -PHITADELDHIA: PA: F<) RELIABLE GRAST»= CLOVER SEEDS 111] 
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 country, These seeds are 
largely American-grown ; some are necessarily imported. Our European seeds are carefully tested for purity and germinating 
qualities by the Federal Government Control Station of Zurich, Switzerland, which enables us to know their high 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 (Pou 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., 25 
cts.; by mail, 33 cts.; bu. (14 lbs.), $2.75; 100 Ibs., $19.00. 
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 greater weight for hay. Highly recommended for horses, 
cows and sheep. ‘Thrives well on clay. Sow 30 Ibs. peracre. Per lb., 
17 cts.; by mail, 25 cts.; per bu. of 14 lbs., $1.75; 100 Ibs., $12.00. 
Red-Top, or Herds Grass (4gvostis vulgaris). 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 
24 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. 
b., 15 cts.; by mail, 23 cts.; per bu. (10 lbs.), $1.40; sack of 50 lbs., 
$6.00; 100 lbs., $11.00. 
Red-Top Grass, Extra Re-cleaned Seed. Per lb., 18 cts.; by mail, 
26 cts.; bu. (32 lbs.), $4.75; 100 Ibs., $14.00. 
Orchard Grass (Dactylis Glomerata). One of the most valuabie 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 8 bushels to the acre, Lb., 20 cts.; by 
mail, 28 cts.; bu. (14 Ibs.), $2.50: 100 lbs., $16.00. 
_ English Rye Grass, or Perennial Rye (Lolium perenne). Considered 
‘ invaiuable for permanent pastures in all situations not too dry. Sow 60 
Ibs to the acre. Lb., 10 cts.; by mail, 18 cts.; per bu. (24 Ibs.), $2.00; 
100 Ibs., $8.00. 
Italian Rye Grass (Lolium Stalicum). Valuable for pasture mixture. 50 
Ibs. to the acre. Lb., 12 cts.; by mail, 20 cts; per bu. (18 lbs.), $1.60; 
100 Ibs., $8.C0. 
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 Ibs. to the acre. Lb., 16 cts.; by mail, 24 cts. bu. (22 
Ibs.), $3.00; 100 lbs., $13.00. 
Tall Meadow Fescue (Festuca elatior). Very early and nutritive; should 
form a part of all pasture mixtures on wet or clay lands. Per lb., 40 cts.; 
by mail, 48 cts ; per bu. of 14 ibs., $5.00; 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 lbs. 
to the acre. Lhb., 18 cts.; by mail, 26 cts.; bu. of 12 lbs., $2.00; 100 lbs., 
$15.00. 
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., 35 cts.; by mail, 43 cts.; 14 Ibs., $4.50; 100 Ibs., $30.00. 
Hard Fescue (Festuca duriuscula). Thrives well in dry situations where 
many other grasses would fail. 30 Ibs. to the acre. Lb., 18 cts.; by mail, 
26 cts.; bu. (12 Ibs ), $2.00; 100 lbs., $15.00. 
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, 38 cts.; bu. (14 lbs.), $3.75; 100 Ibs., $25.00. 
Meadow Foxtail (Alopecurus pratensis). One of the best pasture grasses. 
30 Ibs. to the acre. Lb., 40 cts.; by mail, 48 cts; bu. of 7 lbs., $2.75; 
100 Ibs., $35 00. 
Rough-Stalked Meadow Grass (Po: trivialis). 30 Ibs. to the acre. 
Lb., 40 cts.; by mail, 48 cts.; bu. (14 lbs.), $5.25; 100 lbs., $35.00. 
Sweet Vernal Grass (4 thoxanthum odoratum). True perennial. Use 
2 to 5 lbs. per acre. Lb.. 65 ets.: by mail, 73 cts. 
Crested Dogtail (Cyz0serns cristatus). For pastures and lawns. 25 Ibs. to 
the acre. Lh., 45 cts.; by mail, 53 cts.; bu. (21 lbs. ), $9.50; 100 lbs. $40.00. 
Awnless Brome Grass (Bromus inermis). A valuable grass for light, dry 
soils, especially in the South and West. Will stand long draughts and pro- 
duce heavy crops where other grasses would fail. 35 to 40 lbs. to the acre. 
Lb., 20 cts.; by maii, 28 cts.; bu. (14 Ibs.), $2.25; 100 lbs., $15.00. 
Bermuda Grass (Cyodon dactylon), Suited only to and is valuable in the 
Southern States, as it will not endure frost. Sow 8 to 10 lbs. to the acre, 
Per lb., 70 cts.; by mail, 78 cts.; bu. (85 lbs.), $22.75; 100 Ibs., $60.00. 
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Rep Tor or Herps Grass. 
Megapow Fescue Grass. 
