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GRASS SEEDS FOR LAWN AND FIELD. 



Prices subject to market clianges. 

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

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

 ing qualities 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 first quality, re-cleaned, and free from weeds. 



Prices for Grass Seeds do not include deliver}). If by mail add S cts. j^er j)ouiid. 



Kentucky Blue Gkass. 



Kentuckj' Blue Grass, Fancy Cleaned {Poa pi-ntensis). Also 



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

 manent pasture grass. Especially suited to meadows and rich lands. ]t 

 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 to 5 bushels per acre for lawns ; 

 2 bushels to the acre for pasture. Lb., 18 cts.: bu. (14 lbs.). $1.7-5; 100 

 lbs., $12 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 of hay. Highly recommended for 

 horses, cuws and sheep. Thrives well on clay, or hard, poor soil. Sow 

 30 lbs. per acre. Per lb., 1-5 cts.; per bu. of 14 lbs., §1.50; 100 lbs., S 10.00. 

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

 grass of the South. Well adapted to the Northern Slates as well. Suit- 

 able 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 2i feet high. Olten sown with timothy and 

 clover, and outlasts both. Sow 3 to 4 bushels per acre for lawns; for 

 pasture 11- to 3 bushels per acre. Lb., 12 cts.; per bu. (10 lbs.), §1.00; 

 sack of 50' lbs., =;4.2.5 ; 100 lbs.. $8.00. 

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



bu. (32 lbs.), §5.-50; 100 lbs., fl6 50. 

 Orcliard Grass {DnctvUs Clomerala). One of the most valuable of the 

 pasture grasses ; too coarse for use in lawns. Thrives iu tlie open sun- 

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

 may be had in a season, especially under irrigation. Does not sufier from 

 close feeding; makes a good hay. .Sow 3 Inishels to the acre. Lb., 

 20 CIS.; bu. (14 lbs.), S2.25; 100 lbs., $15 00. 

 Engfllsli Rye Grass, or Perennial Rye {Lolhnn pereime). 

 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 woody. Sow 60 lbs. to the acre. Lb., 10 cts.; per 

 l)u. (24 lbs.), .S2.2o; 100 lbs., §8.00. 

 Italian Rye Grass {Loliitm Ilalkwii). Adapted to any climate, and produces large and nutritive crops; valuable for 



pasture mixtures. -50 lbs. to the acre. Lb., 12 cts.; per bu. (22 lbs.). $2.40 ; 100 lbs., §9.00. 

 3Iead0W Fescue {Festuca pra/ensis). 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., 20 cts.; bu. (22 lbs.), $3.50; 100 lbs., $15.00. 

 Tall Meadow Fescue {Festiua elatior). Very early and nutritive, 

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

 28 cts.; per bu. of 14 lbs., $3.50; 100 lbs., $23.00. 

 Sheep's Fescue {Festiua ovina). This grass forms a large part of the 

 pa'-turage of the English Downs. It prodiices 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.; bu. of 12 lbs , §2.25; 100 lbs., §18 00 

 Fine-Leaved Sheep's Fescue {Festuca tenidfolia). Thrives well 

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

 Lb.. 30 cts.; 10 lbs., §2.75; 100 lbs., §25.00. 

 Hard Fescue {Festuca duHuscula). Thrives well in dry situations where 

 many other grasses would fail. 30 lbs. to the acre. Lb., 25 els.; bu. (12 

 lbs.), $2 25; 100 lbs., $18.00 

 3Iead0W Foxtail {Alopccurus pi-atemis). 

 One of the best and earliest of pasture grasses; 

 thrives best in moist localities. 30 lbs. to 

 the acre. Lb., 32 cts.; 10 lbs., §3.25; 100 

 lbs., §28.00. 

 Rough-Stalked 3Ieadow Grass {Poa 



trivialis'). Produces an abundant crop of 

 highly nutritious herhage, valuable for either 

 moist or dry soils. 30 lbs. to the acre. Lb., 

 ,35 cts.; bu, (14 lbs.), §4.50; 100 Us., §30.00. 

 Sweet Vernal Grass {AiitJioxajit/mui 



odoratum). True perennial. Useful to mix 

 with other grasses on account of its early 

 growth and agreeable odor. Use from 2 to 

 5 lbs. to the acre. Lb., 60 cts.; 10 lbs., 

 §5.50. 

 Crested Dog'Stail {Cynosurus cristatus). 

 An excellent grass fcr hard, dry soils, valuable 

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

 Aw.NLEbb Uku.me Gk.\>s Lb., 35 cts.; 100 lbs., §28.00. 



Meadow Kescue Gkass. 



