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BECKERT SEED AND BULB COMPANY 



Miscellaneous Grasses 



As a rule mixtures are better than sep- 

 arate varieties of grasses, as two or more 

 varieties when properly blended will with- 

 stand adverse weather conditions better 

 than a single variety. For exceptional soil 

 conditions, it is sometimes necessary to 

 draw up formulas. 



We list below the various grasses used 

 for lawns, hay and pastures, together with 

 short descriptions of the uses of each. All 

 have been specially grown, cleaned and re- 

 cleaned, and are guaranteed to conform 

 with the Pure Seed Laws of the various 

 States. 



prices subject to market changes. 



Creeping Bent, Seaside. (Agrostis stoloni- 

 fera maritima). A true Creeping Bent 

 of remarkable purity. Makes a thick, 

 dense turf on heavy, sour soils, and is un- 

 excelled for fine lawns and putting greens. 

 Lb., $1-00; 10 lbs., $9.00; 100 lbs., $85.00. 



Creeping Bent, European. (Agrostis sto- 

 lonifera). Largely used for fine lawns 

 and putting greens. Does well on wet, 

 sour soils. Lb., $1.00; 10 lbs., $9.00; 100 

 lbs.. $85.00. 



Crested Dog's Tall. (Cynosurus cristatus). 

 A fine leaved grass that does well on 

 hard, dry soil and in shady places. Should 

 be used only in mixtures with other va- 

 rieties. Lb., 60c; 10 lbs., $5.50; 100 lbs., 

 $50.00. 



Kentucky Blue Grass. (Poa pratensis). One 

 of our finest lawn seeds, and also useful 

 for hay and pasture. Particularly adapted 

 for rich limestone soil, but will do well 



on any rich soil. Lb., 45c; 10 lbs., $3.50; 

 100 lbs., $30.00. 



Orchard Grass. (Dactylis glomerata). A 



hardy, quick-growing grass that gives 

 a large yield of excellent hay, and may 

 be cut several times during the season. 

 Not recommended for lawn use. Lb., 40c; 

 10 lbs., $3.00; 100 lbs., $25.00. 



Red Fescue, Chewlng's. (Pestuca rubra). Of 

 particular value for sandy or gravelly 

 soils, also does well in shade. Spreads by 



underground stems. Lb., 75c; 10 lbs., 

 $7.00; 100 lbs., $65.00. 



Bed Top, Fancy Becleaned. (Agrostis alba). 

 One of the "Bent" grasses which spread 

 by creeping roots, but makes a rather 

 loose turf when used alone. Especially 

 valuable on acid soils. Fine for lawns, 

 meadows and pastures. We ofCer only 

 fancy quality, recleaned seed. Lb., 45c; 

 10 lbs., $3.50; 100 lbs., $30.00. 



Bough Stalked Meadow. (Poa trivialis). One 



of the finest grasses for shady places. 

 Leaves flat and light green, very dwarf 

 growing. Does best on medium soils. Lb., 

 60c; 10 lbs., $5.00; 100 lbs., $45.00. 



Bye Grass, Perennial, Facey's Imported. 



(Lolium perenne). A very rapid grower 

 and used as a nurse crop in mixtures. 

 Excellent for quick lawns and pastures, 

 but not long lasting. Does well on all 



moist soils. Lb., 40c; 10 lbs., $3.00; 100 

 lbs., $25.00. 



Timothy. (Phleum pratense). The most 

 widely grown and profitable hay grass. 

 Its nutritive value is increased by sowing 

 one of the clovers or Red Top with it. If 

 sown alone 15 pounds per acre. Not 

 recommended for fine lawns. Write for 

 prices. 



Clovers 



White Dutch Clover. Our grass seed mix- 

 tures do not contain White Dutch Clover, 

 as it does not mix well with grass seeds, 

 which are lighter in weight. However, 

 White Dutch Clover has a definite place 

 in lawns, as it produces a quick sod and 

 helps to feed the other grasses. Unless a 

 very heavy seeding is required, as for 

 poor soils, 1 lb. per 2000 square feet is 

 suflicient, ^ lb., 25c; lb., 40c; lb., 75c: 

 5 lbs., $3.50. 



Alfalfa. Purest Northwestern grown seed 

 only. The most valuable hay crop and 

 soil enricher. Requires well drained, 

 limestone soil and should be inoculated 

 with Nitragin. Sow in Spring or late 

 Summer, 20 lbs. per acre. 



Alsike. Excellent hay Clover, thriving on 

 poorly drained and slightly acid soils. 

 Sow in early Spring, 6 to 8 lbs. per acre. 



Crimson. A quick growing annual Clover, 

 used on light soils as a green manure. 

 Sow 12 to 15 lbs. per acre. 



Medium Bed. The old standby and one of 

 the most valuable for hay, pasture, and 

 green manure. Thrives best on well 

 drained, sweet soil. Sow 10 to 15 lbs. 

 per acre. 



Mammoth Bed. Grows larger, yields 

 heavier, and is a little hardier, particu- 

 larly on damp soils, than the common 

 Medium Red. Matures with Timothy. 

 Sow 10 to 15 lbs. per acre. 



White Sweet Clover. Biennial; makes good 

 hay and forage; thrives on poorer soil 

 than any other Clover and is considered 

 the greatest of all soil enrichers. For 

 hay, sow 12 to 15 lbs., per acre. 



Write for prices. 



Farm and Field Seeds 



COBN, BUCKWHEAT, OATS, SOY BEANS, 

 BABXiBY, MISCBIiI^ANEOUS GBAINS. 

 Prices and varieties on request. 



The Original Lequme InoculatOK 



NOBBE-HILTNER PROCESS ^ 



NlTRAGlN 



^ TRADE MASK REG'D. DECS, 1696 NO. 32212 ^ 



Restores and Maintains Soil Fertility 



THE OBIGINAI. l^EGUME INOCUI.ATOB 



Guaranteed Fresh Each Year — Xieads in 

 High Germ Count. 



For profitable results. Agricultural Col- 

 leges advise inoculation for all legume seed, 

 because it pays well in producing larger 

 quality yields. 



Garden Nitragin — Garden Size — Peas, 

 Beans, Sweet Peas 



Inoculates from 1 oz. to 4 lbs. seed $0.10 

 Alfalfa and all Clovers. — bu., 30c; 1 bu., 



50c; 21/2 bus., $1.00. 



Peas and Beans. — % bu., 25c; 1 bu., 40c; 5 

 bus., $1.70. 



Ziima Beans, Soy Beans, Cow Peas. — 1 bu., 



30c; 2 bus., 50c; 5 bus., $1.00. 



Important — When ordering NITRAGIN, 

 always be sure to state kind of legume seed 

 you wish to inoculate. 



