Wm. C. Beckert's Choice List of Grass Seed and Insecticides, Pittsburg, Pa. 51 



GRASS SEED 



Prices variable. Priees of Grass Seed fluctuate ; rates here given are those ruling at this 

 date. For Grass Seed sent by mall, add postage at the rate of 8 cts. per lb. 

 to prices. Write for special prices on large quantities. 



We sell only the highest grade of grass seeds produced; of most of the grass seeds 

 here offered tliere are various grades on the market, — as many as five grades of some va- 

 rieties. The weight of the best grades of grass seed is in some cases double the weight 

 of lower grades of seed, consequently there is a corresponding difference in value and 

 cost. We shall be pleased to submit samples. 



Creeping Bent (Ayrostis stolonifera] . Succeeds well in moist 

 situations. Bus. 15 lbs. Lo. 35 cts., 10 lbs. $2.75, 100 lbs. $25. 



Crested Dog's Tail (Cynosurus criatatus). Valuable for pasture 

 on hard, dry soils. Bus. 21 lbs. Lb. 40c., 10 lbs. $3.25, 100 lbs. $30. 



Fine-leaved Fescue {Festuca ovina tenuifolia). Flourishes 

 well on dry and sterile soils; well suited for lawns. Bus. 14 lbs. Lb. 

 40 cts . lO lbs, .$3.25, 100 lbs. $30. 



Hard Fescue (Festuca dtiriuscula) . Thrives well in dry situa- 

 tions where manv other grasses will not grow. Bus. 14 lbs. Lb. 20c., 

 10 lbs. $1.65, 10o"lbs. $14. 



Italian Rye [Lolium ItaUeum). Thrives in any soil and yields 

 abundant crops. Bus. 22 lbs. Lb. 15 cts., 10 lbs. $1.15, 100 lbs." $9. 



Kentucky Blue {Poa prafenais). Sow in fall or spring at the 

 rate of two or three bushels per acre. Our seed is free from chaff and 

 may be sown almost as easily as Timothv. Fancy qualitv. Lb. 20c., 

 bus. of 14 lbs. $2.10, 100 lbs. $14. 



Lawn Grass. See third page of cover. 



Meadow Fescue (Festuca pratensis). Valuable for mixtures for 

 permanent pastures. Bus. 22 lbs. Lb. 25c., 10 lbs. $2.25, 100 lbs. $18. 



Meadow Foxtail (Alopecurus pratensis). Desirable for perma- 

 nent pasture on moist soil; early, and rapid in growth. Bus. 7 lbs. 

 Lb. 40 cts., 10 lbs. $3.45, 100 lbs. $32. 



Meadow Soft Grass (HoJcus lanatus). Thrives on poor soil 

 when other grasses fail. Bus. 14 lbs. Lb. 25c., 10 lbs. $2.25,100 lbs. $18. 



Orchard (Bactylus f/lomerata) . Rapid in growth and yields a 

 large aftermath; earlier than other grasses. Choicest grade. Lb. 25 

 cts., bus. of 14 lbs. $2.85. 100 lbs. $19.50. 



Perennial Rye (Lolium perenne). Affords pasture very early in 

 the spring. Sow early in the spring at the rate of 1 to IK busliels 

 per acre. Bus. 22 lbs. Lb. 15 cts.. 10 lbs. $1.15, 100 lbs. $9. 



Sweet Vernal (Antlioxanthum odoratum). Mixed with other 

 grasses, it is valuable for pasture on account of its earliness; pleas- 

 ant in fragrance. Lb. 60 cts. 



Red Top (Aqrostis vulgaris). Very suitable for pasture on low 

 ground. Choice, lb. 15 cts., bus. of 14 lbs. $1.70, 100 lbs. $9.50; 

 fancy, lb. 25 cts., bus. of 32 lbs. $5.75, 100 lbs. $16. 



Red, or Creeping Fescue (Festuca rubra). Very suitable for 

 sandy or dry impoverished soil, gravellv banks or bleak hillsides; 

 withstands extreme drought. Bus. 24 lbs. Lb. 25 cts., 10 lbs. $2.25, 

 100 lbs. $20. 



Rhode Island Bent (Agrostis canina). A very fine variety for 

 lawn or pasture. Bus. 14 lbs. Lb. 30 cts., 10 lbs. $2.65, 100 lbs. $24. 



Rough-stalked Meadow (Poa ti-irialis). Valuable both for 

 moist and dry soils. Bus. 14 lbs. Lb. 40c., 10 lbs. $3.45, 100 lbs. $32. 



Sheep Fescue (Festuca ovina). Short, very thick in growth; ex- 

 cellent tor sheep pasture. Bus. 12 lbs. Lb. 20 cts,, 10 lbs. $1.75, 100 

 lbs. $15. 



Tall Meadow Fescue (Festuca elatior). Early; suitable for 

 pasture mixtures on wet land. Bus. 14 lbs. Lb. 35 cts., 10 lbs. $2.75, 

 100 lbs. $25. 



Tall Meadow Oat (Avena elatior). Rapid and luxuriant in 

 growth; valuable for soiling. Bus. 15 lbs. Lb. 30 cts., 10 lbs. $2.65, 

 100 lbs. $24. 



Various-leaved Fescue. Thrives in cold, moist soils and in 

 shaded places. Bus. 15 lbs. Lb. 30 cts., 10 lbs. $2.45, 100 lbs. $22. 



Timothy 



( Phhum p r a - 

 tense). Leading 

 grass for hay. 45 

 lbs. to bushel. 

 Best grades only. 

 Market price. 



Wood Mea- 

 dow (Poa n e mo- 

 ra I is). Very 

 suitable for sow- 

 ing under trees. 

 Catches quickly 

 and well. Bus. 14 

 lbs. Lb. 50 cts.. 

 10 lbs. $4.25, 100 

 lbs. $40, 



YeUow Oat 

 Grass (Avena 

 fl a V e s c e n s ) . 

 Adapted for sow- 

 ing in mixture 



with other grasses for dry meadcnvs and jiastures. Lli. 60 cts. 



SPECIAL GRASS SEED MIXTURES 



On good land. For one acre. 35 lbs. 



KKD TOP GRASS 



res a good, thick, heavy 

 stock. For one acre, 35 



Meadow, or Pasture, 



Bushel of 20 lbs. $2.75. 



Permanent Pasture. On good land. G 

 sod that yields abundant pasturage for live 

 lbs. Bushel of 20 lbs. $3.25. 



CLOVER SEED {Highest Grades Only) 

 Prices variable. Add 8 cents per pound for postage 



Alsike, or Swedish (Tri folium Iti/bridum). Fine for pasturage 

 or for ensilage. Lb. 25 cts., bushel of 60 lbs. market price. 



Alfalfa, or Lucerne (Medicago safiva). Will bear cutting three 

 or four times during the season. Best clover tor bringing up poor 

 land. Lb. 25 cts.. bushel of 60 lbs. market price. 



Crimson Clover (Trifolium incarnatum). Very iirodnctive; 

 greedily eaten by cattle. Lb. 15 cts., busiiel of 60 lbs. $5.50. 



Mammoth Red Clover (Trifolium pratense perenne). Best 

 grade. Bushel of 60 lbs. market price. 



Red Clover (Trifolium pratense). Best grade. Bushel of 60 lbs. 

 market price. 



Sainfoin, or Holy Clover (Onohrychis safiva). Lb. GO cts. 

 White Dutch Clover (Trifolium repens). The best variety for 

 lawns, as it forms a close herbage and remains green throusiliout the 

 season. Highest grade of seed. Lb. 30 cts. 10 lbs. $2.50. 25 lbs, $6, 

 100 lbs. $23. 



Yellow Trefoil (Medicago lupulina). Used in combination with 

 other grades. Lb. 25 cts. 



INSECTICIDES AND FUNGICIDES 



Aphis Punk. A convenient preparation of nicotine for fumigat- 

 ing. Box of 12 rolls, 60 cts. ; case of 12 boxes, $6. .50. 



Arsenate of Lead. A very effective mineral insecticide for all 

 leaf-eating insects, especially codling moths, caterpillars and elm 

 beetles. Dilute 1 lb. to 50 qts. of water. Lb. 25 cts., bv mail 45 cts.; 

 5 lbs. $1.15. 



Bordeaux Mixture. For black rot, mihiew, blight, rust, scab, 

 and all fungoid diseases on fruits and plants. Qt 40 cts., gal. $1, 5 

 gals. $4.50. 



Bordeaux Mixture, Dry. One pound, when dissolved, will 

 make 5 gals, of liquid. Lb. 25c., by mail 32c.; 5 lbs. $1, 10 lbs. $1.80. 



Bug Death. A fungicide, insecticide and plant-food combined. 

 Non-poisonous and very effective for cabbbage and tomato worms, po- 

 tato and cucumber bugs. Apply with duster in powder-gun. Lb. 15 

 cts., 3-lb. pkg. 35 cts., 51b. pkg. 50 cts., 12K-lb. pkg, $1, 1001b. pkg. 

 $7.50. Bug Death Duster for applying, 25 cts. 



Copper Solution. For miUlew, blight and rust on fruits, flowers 

 and vegetables; dilute 100 times with water and sprav. Qt. 50 cts., 

 gal. $1.50. 



Fir Tree Oil Soap. Fir tree oil prepared in soap form. lb. 30 

 cts., by mail 45 cts.; 5 lbs. $1.25. 



Fir Tree Oil. Destroys all kinds of insects. Dilute according to 

 directions, apply with syringe, or by dipping the plant in it. J^pt. 

 40 cts., pt. 75 cts., qt. $1.25, 3^gal. $2.40, gal. $4.50. 



Fly Spray (Target Brand). For keeping all kinds of flies, mos- 

 quitos and other insects from annoying your stock. Non-poisonous. 

 Qt. 40 cts.. gal. $1, 5 gals. $4. 



Fostite. Best remedy for mildew, black-rot, leaf -mold, etc. Lb. 

 15 cts., by mail 30 cts. ; 5 lbs 60 cts.. 25 lbs. $2.50. 



Flowers of Sulphur. For mildew on plants. Lb. 10 cts.. by mail 

 27 cts.; 5 lbs. 40 cts., 10 lbs. 55 cts., 100 lbs. $4. .50. 



