BeckerVs Seed Store, 101 and 103 Federal St., N. S., Pittsburgh, Pa. 



GRASS SEEDS 



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HIGHEST GRADE GRASS SEEDS 



Prices of Grass and Clover Seed fluctuate; rates here given are those ruling at this date, and are subject to change without 



notice. Write for special prices on large quantities 

 We sell only the highest grade of Grass Seed produced; of most Grass Seeds here offered there are various grades on the market — as many 

 as five grades of some varieties. The weight of the best grades of Grass Seed is ia some cases double the weight of lower grades of seed, con- 

 sequently there is a corresponding difference in value and cost. We shall be pleased to submit samples. 



Kentucky Blue Grass (Poa pralensis). The well-known standard 

 American pasture grass. It thrives anywhere, although it displays 

 a distinct preference for soils containing lots of lime. Where per- 

 mitted to develop naturally, it grows from 10 to 15 inches high and 

 lasts for years. Our seed is of fancy quality, heavy and free from 

 chaff. Sow (if alone) 40 pounds to the acre. Lb. 75 cts., 5 lbs. $3.25, 

 10 lbs. S6.25, 25 lbs. S14.50. 100 lbs. $52.00. 



Canadian Blue Grass (Poa compressa) Coarser than Kentucky 

 Blue, but thrives better on clav and slightly acid soils. Lb. 60 cts., 

 5 lbs. $2.85, 10 lbs. $5.50, 25 lbs. $13.00, 100 lbs. $50.00. 



Crested Dog's-Tail {Cynosurus cristalus). Used with other grasses 

 for lawns and pastures on hard, dry soils. Lb. 65 cts., 5 lbs. $3.00, 

 10 lbs. $5.60, 25 lbs. $13.50, 100 lbs. $50.00. 



Creeping Bent Grass {Agrostis stolonijcra). The true South Ger- 

 man Bent, imported directly by us. This is the best grass lor 

 putting greens. It is of rapid growth and spreading habit and the 

 stoloniferous roots which it sends down into the soil form a strong, 

 enduring turf that is positively improved by trampling. Lb. $2.25, 

 5 lbs. $11.00, 10 lbs. $20.00, 25 lbs. $46.50, 100 lbs. $165.00 



English Rye Grass {Lolium perenne). A quick-growing pasture 

 grass for all but very dry locations. It produces an abundance of 

 line foliage, tillers out close to the ground, and grows up again in 

 a very short time after cutting. Also valuable for hay if cut when 

 in blossom. Generally used with other grasses but may be sown 

 alone where a very quick stand is desired. Sow (if alone) 50 to 60 

 pounds to the acre. Lb. 30 cts., 5 lbs. $1.50, 10 lbs. $2.50, 

 25 lbs. $6.00, 100 lbs. $22.50. 



English Rye Grass. Pacey's Strain. Shorter grained and said to 

 be more hardy than the ordinary English Rye. Lb. 30 cts., 

 5 lbs. $1.45, 10 lbs. $2.75, 25 lbs. $6.50, 100 lbs. $25.00. 



Lawn Grass Mixtures are listed on page 2. 



Hard Fescue (Fesluca duriuscula). For lawns and grazing pastures. 

 Good in shady locations and on poor or dry soils Lb 55 cts 

 5 lbs. $2.35, 10 lbs. $4.50. 25 lbs. $10.50, 100 lbs. $37.50.' 



Italian Rye Grass (Lolium ilalicum). An annual grass, used mostly 

 in pasture mixtures for the sake of its quick growth and to assist 

 other grasses the lirst year. Lb. 30 cts., 5 lbs. SI. 35, 10 lbs $2 50 

 25 lbs. $5.50, 100 lbs. $20.00. 



Meadow Fescue (Festuca pralensis;). One of the most nutritious and 

 durable pasture grasses. l b. 35 cts., 5 lbs. $1.50, 10 lbs. $2 85 

 25 lbs. S6.50, 100 lbs. $24.00. 



Orchard Grass (DaclvHs glomerala). A hardy, vigorous grass, 

 valuable for both hay and pasture. It thrives in shade and pro- 

 duces large crops e\cn on poor soil. Sow at the rale of 20 to 25 

 pounds per acre. Lb. 40 cts., 5 lbs. $1.75, 10 lbs. $3.25, 25 lbs. $7 50 

 100 lbs. $27.00. 



Red Fescue (Festuca rubra). A semi-creeping, fine turf grass which 

 thrives on the sandiest soils and in deep shade. Used in golf mix- 

 tures. Lb. 55 cts., 5 lbs. $2.50, 10 lbs. $4.85, 25 lbs. $11 25 

 100 lbs. $40.00. 



Red-Top Fancy (Agrostis palustris). A valuable all-round grass for 

 hay, pasture, and lawn. As a turf grass, it withstands the hardest 

 kind of usage, and it is one of the few grasses that will thrive on 

 damp, sour land. Pure hulled seed. Lb. 65 cts., 5 lbs. $2 </0 

 10 lbs. S5.50, 25 lbs. $12.75, 100 lbs. $46.25. 



Sheep's Fescue (Fesluca ovijxa). For pastures, on thin, poor soil 

 Lb. 55 cts., 5 lbs $2.35, 10 lbs. $4.50, 25 lbs. $10.50, 100 lbs. $37.50. 



Timothy (Phleum pratense). The great American hay grass. Perfectly 

 hardy. Often sown with Red Clover at the rate of 8 to 10 pounds of 

 Timothy with 3 to 4 pounds of Red Clover per acre. Best grade onlv 

 Lb. 15 cts., 5 lbs. 70 cts., 10 lbs. $1.30, 25 lbs. $2.95. bus. $4.95. 



SPECIAL GRASS SEED MIXTURES 



For Permanent Hay Crops and Pastures, 

 Sow Either Spring or Fall 



These mixtures are a combination of the most suitable grasses and clovers, the proportionate quantities of each being determined by the 

 nature of the soil where they are to be sown, the situation and the purpose intended for. A blend of grasses and clovers produces larger and 

 more satisfactory crops than when only one or two varieties are sown. 



PERMANENT MIXTURES FOR HAY 



10 lbs. 25 lbs. 100 lbs. 



For medium land. 50 lbs. per acre $3 00 $6 75 $25 00 



For dry land. 50 lbs. per acre 3 00 6 75 25 00 



For heavy, wet land. 50 lbs. per acre 3 00 6 75 25 00 



PERMANENT MIXTURES FOR PASTURE 



10 lbs. 



For medium land. 50 lbs. per acre $3 00 



For dry land. 50 lbs. per acre 3 00 



For heavy, wet land. 50 lbs. per acre 3 00 



25 lbs. 

 S6 75 

 6 75 



6 75 



100 lbs. 



$25 00 

 25 00 

 25 00 



For Beckert's Evergreen Lawn Seed and other Lawn Mixtures, see page 2. 



f-ederal Garden Tractor with Mower Attached 



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The Federal 

 Garden Tractor 



The Federal Garden Tractor, 

 with Mower attached, has proved 

 by actual performance on large 

 estates to combine the highest 

 degree of efficiency with the 

 greatest economy of operation. 

 It requires no pushing or pulling. 

 Simply guide its course. It is 

 perfectly balanced and easy to 

 guide, \\ith the Federal a boy 

 can cover as much ground as si.x 

 men can with hand mowers. The 

 Lawn Mower attachment of the 

 Federal Garden Tractor is the 

 finest Mower made. 



Federal Garden Tractor 

 with one pair of Hoes, 

 Model A $195 00 



30-inch Lawn Mower with 



attachments (onlyi 75 00 



21-inch Lawn Mower with 



attachments (only).. . , 50 00 



