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WM. C. BECKERT, ALLEGHENY, PA. 



GRASS SEEDS. 



If by mail, add postage at the rate of 8c per pound. Prices on grass seed vary constantly. Rates here given 

 are those ruling at this date. If wanted in quantity write for prices. 



Kentucky Blue Grass. (Poa pratensis.) Called June grass. 

 Universally known, and furnishes a moderate supply of pasture 

 of the best quality. Sow in fall or spring at the rate of two or 

 three bushels per acre. Free from chaff, and may be sown al- 

 most as easily as timothy. Per lb. 30c. pk. 90c, bu. $3.50. 14 

 lbs. to the bushel. 

 Meadow Fescue. (Festuca pratensis.) (English blue grass, 

 Randall grass.) Grows two or three feet high, but never in large tufts. One of 

 the earliest, most nutritious and productive grasses. Suitable for permanent pas- 

 ture, thrives well in all soils, but best on moist lands. Makes good hay; cattle 

 thrive on it, dry or green. Sow in September or early spring, one to one and one- 

 half bushels per acre. First quality, 24 lbs. to bushel. Lb. 25c, pk. $1.10, bu. $4. 



Perennial Rye Grass. (Lolium perenne.) (rye grass.) Considered quite valuable, 

 as it affords pasture very early in the spring. The leaves are tlat, long and glossy; 

 the stalks rather short, seldom over eighteen inches in length. The grass is quite vari- 

 e in size and appearance. Sow in early spring at the rate of one to one and one-hall 

 bushels per acre. 24 lbs. to the bushels. Lb. 20c, pk. 85c, bu. $3. 



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

 aftermath. Nearly two weeks earlier in its growth than any other grass. It has a strong 

 tendency to grow in clumps, and should be sown with clover, both ripening at one time. 

 Per bushel, 14 ibs. Per lb. 25c, pk. 70c, bu. $2.60. 



Sweet Vernal. (Anthoxanthum odoratum.) Mixed with other grasses, it is valuable 

 for pasture on account of its earliaess. It is one of the earliest grasses in spring as well 

 as the latest in fall. 



Possesses pleasant fragrance. Lb. 50c. 

 Red Top. (Agrostis vulgaris.) Very suitable for pastures on low ground. Produces late in 

 the season a reddish purple or greenish panicle of flowers. Fourteen pounds to the bushel. Lb. 

 15c. pk. 50c, bu. $1.50. 



Italian Rye Grass. (Lolium italicum.) Thrives in any soil and yields abundant crop's. 

 Twenty pounds to the bushel. Lb. 20c, pk. 95c, bu. $3. 



Johnson Grass. (Sorghum helapense.) Valuable forage plant, very popular in the South. 

 Twenty pounds to the bushel. Lb. 20c, pk. $1..50, bu. $3.50. 



Meadow Foxtail. (Alopecuris pratensis.) Desirable for permanent pastures on moist soil. Early 

 and rapid in growth. Seven pounds to the bushel. Lb. 50c. 



Tall Meadow Oat Grass. (Avena elatior.) Rapid and luxuriant in growth. Valuable for soiling. 

 Thirteen pounds to the bushel. Lb. 20c, pk. 80c. bu. $2.50. 

 Timothy. (Phleum pratense.) Grown very extensively for hay, and is the most valuable for all 

 grasses. Thrives best on moist loamy soil. Should be cut when the blossom falls. Sow at the rate of twelve pounds to the 

 acre. Price variable Forty-five pounds to the bushel. 



Hungarian Grass. (Panicum Germanicum.) Is a valuable annual forage plant. One bushel to the acre. Forty-eight 

 pounds to the bushel. Bu. $1.75. 



German or Golden Millet. (True Southern gro\vn.) It has been fully established that German millet grown in the North- 

 ern and Western States becomes deteriorated, and soon resembles Foxtail in quality and yield. This is due to the fact that 

 German millet is a native of a warm climate Southern grown seed is worth double that of Northern or Western grown, if 

 you want a good crop of hay. Lb. 10c, pk. 60c. bu. $2.25. 



CHOICE FIELD SEEDS. 



FIELD CORN. 



Our field corn is the very choicest stoak and varieties, 

 grown specially for seed, and perfect in germinating qualities. 

 Add 10c per quart when to be sent by mail. 



Pride of the North. A very early Dent variety, suitable 

 for growing in high latitudes. It is very early. We have 

 known it to be planted as late as July 1st, and still become 

 matured before frosts. The ears are medium in size, ten to 

 twelve inches long, slightly tapering and contain from four- 

 teen to sixteen rows of kernels. The stalks grow from sis to 

 eight feet in height, and generally produce two ears. Qt. 15c, 

 pk. 50c, bu. $1.60. two bu., seamless cotton sack included, $3.10. 



Improved Lansing. Cobs very small and red. Grains 

 deep and golden yellow in color; ears of a good size and 

 generally produced two on a stalk: ripens very early and is 

 one of the most desirable sorts. Qt. 15c, pk. 50c, bu. $1.60, 

 two bu., including seamless sack, $3.10. 



ENSILAGE CORN. 



Red Cob Ensilage. A pure white corn growing on a red 

 cob. It is sweet, tender, juicy, has short joints and produces 

 an abundance of foliage. Every dairy farmer should grow 

 this sort. It will produce 25 to 30 tons per acre. Sow l}^ to 

 l}i bushels per acre. Qt. 15c bu. $2, 



BROOn CORN. 



Improved Evergreen. Extensively grown on account of 

 the color and quality of its brush, which is long, fine and 

 straight, and always green. Grows seven feet high. Qt. 15c. 

 Corn, 15c per lb., postpaid 25c; per 10 lb. lots, 10c per lb. 



SUGAR CANE. 

 Early Amber. The earliest and most productive variety. 

 Height ten to twelve feet. Its saccharine matter is of first 

 quality, fine and rich. One of our best green fodder plants, 

 producing from two to three cuttings during the summer. 

 Sow four quarts in drills and eight quarts broadcast to the 

 acre. Qt. 20c, postpaid 35c, bu. $3. 



BUCKWHEAT. 

 Japanese. A new variety of buckwheat, which possesses 

 qualities that will render it much sought after. It is enor- 

 mously prolific, yielding double the weight of other sorts. It 

 makes an excellent flour, equal in quality to the Silver Hull. 

 Lb. 15c, postpaid 25c, bu. (48 lbs.) $1.60. 



SUNFLOWER. 

 Mammoth Russian. Bears extra large flowers, which 

 produce a very heavv crop of seed. Qt. 20c, postpaid 28c, 

 bu. $3.50. 



