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DREER'S RELIABLE SEEDS 



Grass Seeds for Lawn and Field. 



English Rye Grass. 



0>We make a specialty of Grass Seeds, and send out only tlie most useful varieties which are adapted to this 

 country. All that we offer have been recleaned and will meet the views of the most critical buyers. Our prices are as 

 low as the quality of seed we offer can be sold at, and should not be compared with low prices quoted for inferior 

 grades. We shall always be pleased to mail samples for comparison. 



English Rye Grass, Perennial Rye (Loliuvi Perenne). 



A nutritious permanent grass for meadows and pastures, or for 

 mixing with other grasses for lawns; does well on all soils; 60 lbs. 

 to the acre. Lb. 10 cts., 100 lbs. $9.00, per bu. (24 lbs.) £2.25. 

 Italian Rye Grass (Lo/iam Italicum). A valuable variety, 

 adapted to any climate, and produces large and nutritive crops ; 

 valuable for pasture mixtures ; 50 lbs. to the acre. Lb. 15 cts., 

 100 lbs. $10.00, per bu. (22 lbs.) §2.50. 

 Perennial Sweet Vernal (Ant/ioxanthum Odoratum). Use- 

 ful to mix with other grasses on account of its early growth and 

 . agreeable odor. Use from 2 to 5 lbs. to the acre. Lb. 50 cts., ex- 

 tra fine, 60 cts. 

 Meadow Foxtail (Alopecurus Pratensis). One of the best 

 and earliest of pasture grasses; thrives best in moist localities; 

 30 lbs. to the acre. Lb. 35 cts., 100 lbs. §25.00. 

 Orchard Grass (Dactylis G/omerata). One of the most de- 

 sirable grasses for pastures, sowing under orchards or in shady 

 places; it grows rapidly, thrives in sandy land, and does not suf- 

 fer from close feeding ; 3 bushels to the acre. Lb. 25 cts., 100 lbs. 

 $20.00, bu. (14 lbs.) $2.75. 

 Timothy (Phleum Pratense). One of the most important of the 

 grasses, thriving best upon rich, heavy soils, where it remains per- 

 manent and produces heavy crops ; sow half a bushel to the acre 

 when sown alone; sown with other grasses, eight to ten quarts is 

 sufficient; (45 lbs. to the bushel). Choice per lb. 10 cts., bu. 

 $2.50-2.75 (subject to change). 

 Tall MeadOAT Oat Grass (Avena Elatior). A valuable 

 grass for soiling or permanent pasture, of earlv and luxuriant 

 growth ; 50 lbs. to the acre. Lb. 25 cts., 100 lbs. $20.00. 

 BrOIllUS Inerillis (Awn/ess Brome Grass). A valuable grass 

 for light, dry soils ; will stand long droughts and produce heavy 

 crops where other grasses would fail ; 35 lo 40 lbs. to the acre. 

 Lb. 30 cts., 100 lbs. §25.00, bu. (14 lbs.) $3.50. 

 Herd, or Red-Top Grass (Agrostis Vulgaris). Valuable either for meadows, pastures or lawns, growing in almost any 



soil ; sow 3 to 4 bushels to the acre for lawns, for pasture 1^ to 3 bus. Lb. 12 cts.. per sack of 50 lbs. $4.50, 100 lbs. $9.00. 

 Herd, or Red-Top. Extra recleaned seed (32 lbs. to bushel). Lb. 20 cts., 100 lbs. $18.00. 



Fancy Cleaned Kentucky Blue Grass {Poa pratensis). Also known as June grass. It is one of the most valu- 

 able sorts for lawn purposes and as a pasture grass is indispensable ; sow for lawns 3 to 4 bushels to the acre, 2 bushels to the 

 acre for pasture. Lb. 18 cts., 100 lbs. $12 00, bu. (14 lbs.) $1.75. 

 Wood Meadow Grass (Poa Nemoralu). Particularly adapted for 

 nleasure grounds and lawns; will grow under trees, where few other grasses 

 can exist; 30 lbs. to the acre. Lb. 40 cts., 100 lbs. $35. 00. 

 Roug-ll-Stalked Meadow Grass {Poa trivialis). Produces an 

 abundant crop of highly nutritious herbage, valuable for either moist or 

 dry soils; 30 lbs. to the acre. Lb. 30 cts., 100 lbs. $25 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 mix- 

 tures for sheep pastures ; 40 lbs. to the acre. 

 Lb. 20 cts., 100 lbs. $16 00. 

 Hard Fescue (Festuca dufiiiscula). Thrives 

 well in dry situations where many other 

 grasses would fail ; 30 lbs. to the acre. Lb. 

 20 cts , 100 lbs. $16.00. 

 Crested Dog'stail (Cynosurus cristztus). 

 An excellent grass for hard, dry soils, valu- 

 able for pastures and lawns; 25 lbs. to the 

 acre. Lb. 40 cts. 

 Meadow FeSClie (Festuca pratensis). En- 

 glish Blue Grass ; an excellent grass for per- 

 manent pasture or hav, the foliage being 

 highly nuiritious. Lb. 20 cts., 100 lbs. $16.00. 

 Fine-Leaved Fescue (Festuca tenuifolia). 

 Thrives well on dry and sterile soils; it is 

 well suited for lawns, etc. ; 30 lbs. to the 

 acre. Lb. 35 els., 100 lbs. S30 00. 

 Bermuda Grass (Cmodon dacfylon). 

 Suitable only to the Southern States or in tropi- 

 cal climates, where it is very valuable; it 

 will not endure frost. Sow 8 to 10 Ids. to the 

 acre. Lb. $1.25. 



Rpd-Top Grass 



Mkadow Foxtail Grass. 



85 lbs. supplied at 100-lb. rates \ 2-bushel seamless bags at 20 cts. each. For small quantities by mail, add 8 cts. per lb. 



