WM. C. BECKERT, 



ALLEGHENY, PA. 



Grass and Clover Seeds and Fertilizers. 



GRASS SEED. 



Prices of Crass Seed fluctuate ; rates here given are those ruling at this date. 

 For Grass Seed sent by mail, add postage at the rate of 8 cts. per lb. to prices. 

 Write for special prices on large quantities. 



Creeping Bent Grass {Agrostis stolonifera) . Succeeds well in moist situa- 

 tions. Lb. 25 cts., bushel of 20 lbs. $3.25, 100 lbs. $15. 



Sheep Fescue {Festuca ovina). Short, very thick in growth; excellent for 

 sheep pasture. Lb. 20 cts., bushel of 12 lbs. $2, 100 lbs. $15. 



Lawn Grass. See 3d page of cover. 



Kentucky Blue Grass (Poa pratensis). Sow in fall or spring at the rate of 

 2 or 3 bushels per acre. Our seed is free from chaff, and may be sown almost as easily as 

 Timothy. Fancy quality. Lb. 20 cts., bushel of 14 lbs. $1.75, 100 lbs. $12. 



:iety for 



Rhode Island Bent Grass ( Afjrostis canina). A very 

 lawn or pasture. Lb. 30 cts., bushel of 12 lbs. S3. 20, 100 lbs. $24. 



Fine-leaved Fescue {Festuca ovina tenufolia). Flourishes well on dry and 

 sterile soils; well suited for lawns. Lb. 35 cts., bushel of 14 lbs. $4.25, 100 lbs. $28. 



Perennial Bye Grass (Lolium perenne). Affords pasture very early in the 

 spring. Grass variable in size and appearance. Sow in early spring at the rate of 1 to 

 \ X A bushels per acre. Lb. 15 cts., bushel of 24 lbs. $2.20, 100 lbs. $8. 



Orchard Grass (Dactylis glomerata). Rapid in growth, and yields a large 

 aftermath; earlier than other grasses. It has a strong tendency to grow in clumps, and 

 should be sown with clover, as both ripen at one time. Choicest grade. Lb. 20 cts., 

 bushel of 14 lbs. $1.75, 100 lbs. $12. 



Perennial Sweet Vernal (Anthoxanthum odoratum). Mixed with other 

 grasses, it is valuable for pasture on account of its earliness ; pleasant in fragrance. Lb. 50c. 



Red Top (Agrostis vulgaris). Very suitable for pasture on low ground. Pro- 

 duces late in the season a reddish purple or greenish panicle of flowers. Choice, lb. 15c, 

 bushel of 14 lbs. $1.25, 100 lbs. $8; fancy, lb. 25 cts., bushel of 36 lbs. $5.75, 100 lbs. $15. 



Crested Dog'S-tail (Cynosurus cristatus). Valuable for pasture on hard, 

 dry soils. Lb. 35 cts., bushel of 21 lbs. $5.50, 100 lbs. $25. 



Wood Meadow Grass {Poa nemoralis). Very suitable for under trees- 

 Lb. 35 cts., bushel of 14 lbs. $3.75, 100 lbs. $25. 



Italian Rye Grass (Lolium Italicum). Thrives in any soil, and yields 

 abundant crops. Lb. 15 cts., bushel of 22 lbs. $2, 100 lbs. $8. 



Meadow Foxtail (Alopecurus pratensis). Desirable for permanent pastures 

 on moist soil; early, and rapid in growth. Lb. 35 cts., bushel of 7 lbs. $1.90, 100 lbs. $25. 



Meadow Fescue. Valuable for mixtures for permanent pastures. Lb. 20 cts., 

 bushel of 22 lbs. $2.75, 100 lbs. $12. 



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

 valuable for soiling. Lb. 25 cts., bushel of 15 lbs. $3.20, 100 lbs. $20. 



CLOVER SEED. 



Add 8 cents per pound for postage. 



AlSike, or Swedish (Trifolmm hybridum). Fine for pas- Scarlet Clover {Trifoliiim incarnatum). Very productive ; 



turage or ensilage. Lb. 15 cts., bushel of 60 lbs. $6.25, 100 lbs. $10. greedily eaten by cattle. Lb. 10c, bushel of 60 lbs. $4.40, 100 lbs. $6. 



Alfalfa, or Lucerne (Medicago sativa). Will bear cut- White Dutch Clover (Trifolmm repens). The best 



ting 3 or 4 times during the season. Best Clover for bringing up variety for lawns, as it forms a close herbage, and remains green 



poor land. Lb. 15 cts., bushel of 60 lbs. $6, 100 lbs. $9.50. throughout the season. Highest grade of seed. Lb. 30c, 100 lbs. $18. 



POULTRY FOOD. 



Prepared Poultry Food. For laying hens, turkeys, geese, and all kinds of fowls. It will double the production of eggs. It 

 contains everything necessary to produce an abundant supply of eggs, and at the same time keeps the poultry in a healthy condition. It is 

 composed entirely of pure animal bone and meat. 5 lbs. 25 cts., 10 lbs. 45 cts., 50 lbs. $1.35, 100 lbs. $2.50. 



Green Granulated Bone. (Manufactured for chicken feed.) Give the chickens free access to it; it will be but little 

 expense, and will yield you large returns in increased size and greater number of eggs. Lb. 5c, 10 lbs. 40c, 100 lbs. $2.30, 200 lbs. $4.50. 



FERTILIZERS. (Prices Variable.) 



Commercial fertilizers are more quickly available as plant food than manure, less heating, and less disagreeable to handle. We offer only 

 the best grades, adaptable to different soils and important crops, at popular prices. 



Orchard Grass. 



Ashes, Canada Hardwood. Unleached. Ton, $18. 



Pure Raw Bone Phosphate. Strictly, pure and 

 free from fossil rock. Composed of the proper proportions of blood, 

 bone and meat, with potash, and is absolutely the best on the mar- 

 ket. Sack (200 lbs.) $4, ton $32. 



Peruvian Guano. A well-known stimulant for plants, 

 etc. For pot-plants it should always be used as a liquid, an ounce of 

 guano to 8 or 10 gallons of water, given once a week. Lb. 10 cts., by 

 mail 25 cts. ; 10 lbs. 70 cts. 



Sheep Manure. Good for lawns, and a most excellent 

 stimulant for greenhouse plants, promoting a strong, healthful 

 growth. Lb. 5 cts., 10 lbs. 40 cts., 25 lbs. 75 cts., 100 lbs. $2.50. 



Pure Bone Meal. For top-dressing lawns, house plants, 

 etc. Lb. 5 cts., 10 lbs. 40 cts., 100-lb. package $2.25, 200-lb. package 

 $4, ton $32. 



Odorless Lawn Fertilizer. See 3d page of cover. 



Pure Potato Manure. A special brand for potatoes. 

 Wherever used the results have been most satisfactory. Composed 

 of pure animal bone, meat, blood and a large percentage of potash. 

 200 lbs. $4, ton $32. 



Nitrate of Soda. This is valuable for the nitrogen it con- 

 tains, which is equal to 20 per cent of ammonia. It is chiefly a stimu- 

 lant, and is used in addition to other fertilizers. Lb. 10 cts., post- 

 paid 25 cts.; write for prices in quantities. 



Sulphate Of Ammonia. Contains nitrogen equal to 

 25 per cent of ammonia. It is one of the most concentrated forms in 

 which ammonia can be applied. Apply 150 to 300 pounds per acre. 

 Prices variable. 



Bowker'S Plant Food for pot-plants is used by dis- 

 solving a teaspoonful to a pint of water, and applying to the soil 

 every few weeks. Pkg. 15 cts., postpaid 25 cts. 



