Wm. C. Beckert's Choice List of Vegetable Seeds, Allegheny. Pa. 



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GRASS SEED 



Prices variable. Prices of Grass 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. 



We sell only the highest grade of grass seeds produced ; of most of the 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 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 (Agj-osHs stoloni/era). Succeeds well in moist 

 situations. Lb. 25 cts., bushel of 15 lbs. $3.15, 100 lbs. $19. 



Crested Dog's-Tail [Cynosurus crisiatus). Valuable for pas- 

 ture on hard, dry soils. Lb. 30c., bushel of 21 lbs. $5.80, 100 lbs. $25.50. 



Fine-leaved Fescue {Festuca ovina tenuifalia). Flourishes 

 well on dry and sterile soils; well suited for lawns. Lb. 25 cts., 

 bushel of 14 lbs. $3.30, 100 lbs. $19.50. 



Hard Fescue {Festuca duriuscula) . Thrives well in dry situa- 

 tions where many other grasses will not grow. Lb. 20 cts., bushel 

 of 14 lbs. $2.20, 100 lbs. $13.50. 



Italian Rye {Lolium Italicum). Thrives in any soil and yields 

 abundant crops. Lb. 15 cts., bushel of 22 lbs. $2.45, 100 lbs. $9. 



Kentucky Blue {Poa pratensis) . 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 Timothy. Fancy quality. Lb. 

 20 cts., bushel of 14 lbs. $2.50, measured bushel of 20 lbs. $3.60, 

 100 lbs. $16. 



Lawn Grass. See third page of cover. 



Meadow Fescue {Festuca pratensis) . Valuable for mixtures for 

 permanent pastures. Lb. 20 cts., bushel of 22 lbs. $3.50, 100 lbs. $14. 



Meadow Foxtail {Alopecurus pratensis) . Desirable for perma- 

 nent pasture on moist soil; early, and rapid in growth. Lb. 35 cts., 



bushel of 7 lbs. $2.25, 100 lbs. $30, 



Meadow Soft Grass {Holctis lanatus). Thrives on poor soil 

 when other grasses will not grow. Lb. 25 cts., bushel of 14 lbs. $2.60, 

 100 lbs. $16.50. 



Orchard (Dactylus glomerata). Rapid in growth and yields a 

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

 20 cts., bushel of 14 lbs. $2.30, 100 lbs. $14.50. 



Perennial Rye {Lolium perenne). Affords pasture very early 

 in the spring. Sow early in the spring at the rate of i to iK bushels 

 per acre. Lb. 15 cts., bushel of 22 lbs. $2.45, 100 lbs. $9. 



Sweet Vernal {Anthoxanthum odoratuvi). Mixed with other 

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

 ant in fragrance. Lb. 60 cts. 



Red Top {Agrostis vulgaris). Very suitable for pasture on low 

 ground. Choice, lb. 15 cts., bushel of 14 lbs. $1.60, 100 lbs. $9; fancy, 

 lb. 20 cts., bushel of 32 lbs. $4.75, 100 lbs. $13. 



Red, or Creeping Fescue (i^«/w<:(Z r?/i5ir<j). Very suitable for 

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

 withstands extreme drought. Lb. 25c., bus. of 24 lbs. $4.45, 100 lbs. $16. 



Rhode Island Bent {Agrostis conina). A very fine variety for 

 lawn or pasture. I^b. 30 cts., bushel of 14 lbs. $3.95, 100 lbs. $26. 



Rough-stalked Meadow {Poa trivialis). Valuable both for 

 moist and dry soils. Lb. 35 cts., bushel of 14 lbs. $4.20, 100 lbs. $28. 



Sheep Fescue (/^(fj/z^-a oz/zwa). Short, very thick in growth ; ex- 

 cellent for sheep pasture. Lb. 25c., bushel of 12 lbs. $2, 100 lbs. $14.60. 



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

 pasture mixtures on wet land. Lb. 35c., bus. of 14 lbs. $3.35, 100 lbs. $22. 



Tall Meadow Oats {Avena elatior). Rapid and luxuriant in 

 growth; valuable for soiling. Lb. 30 cts., bushel of 15 lbs. $3.15, 

 100 lbs. $19. 



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

 shaded places. Lb. 30 cts., bushel of 15 lbs. $3.15, 100 lbs. $19. 



Timothy 



{Phleum pra- 

 tense). Leading 

 grass for hay. 45 

 lbs. to bushel. 

 Best grades only. 

 Market price. 



Wood Mea- 

 dow {Poa nemo- 

 ralis). Very 

 suitable for sow- 

 ing under trees. 

 Catches quickly 

 and well. Lb. 40c., 

 bushel of 14 lbs. 

 I4.75, 100 lbs. $32. 



TeUow Oat 

 Grass (Avena 

 flavescens). 

 Adapted for sow- 

 ing in mixture 



with other grasses for dry meadows and pastures. Lb. 60 cts. 



Bed Top Grass 



SPECIAL GRASS SEED MIXTURES 



Meadow, or Pasture. On good land. For one acre, 35 lbs.. 

 Bushel of 20 lbs. $2.50. 



Permanent Pasiure. On good land. Gives a good, thick, 

 heavy sod that yields abundant pasturage for live stock. For one 

 acre, 35 lbs. Bushel of 20 lbs. $2.80. 



CLOVER SEED (Highest Grades Only) 

 Prices variable. Add 8 cents per pound for postage 



Alsike, or Swedish ( Trifolium hybridum). Fine for pasturage 

 for ensilage. Lb. 25 cts., bushel of 60 lbs. $9. 



Alfalfa, or Lucerne {Medicago saliva). Will bear cutting three 

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

 land. Lb. 25 cts., bushel of 60 lbs. $9.50. 



Crimson Clover {Trifolium incarnalum). Very productive; 

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



Mammoth Red Clover {Trifolium pralense perenne). Best 

 grade. Bushel of 60 lbs. market price. 



'RbA Clo-vev {Trifolium pralense). Best grade. Bushel of 60 lbs. 

 market price. 



Sainfoin, or Holy Clover {Onobrychis saliva). Lb. 15 cts., 

 bushel of 20 lbs. $2.40. 



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

 lawns, as it forms a close herbage and remains green throughout 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. 15 cts., 100 lbs. $12. 



INSECTICIDES AND FUNGICIDES 



Ant Exterminator. Effectual for the destruction of ants. 

 Pkg. 25 cts. 



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 bee- 

 tles. Dilute I lb. to5oqts. of water. Lb. 30c., by mail45cts.; 5 lbs. $1.25. 



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

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



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

 make 5 gals, of liquid. Lb. 25 cts., by mail 32 cts.; 5 lbs. 65 cts., 

 10 lbs. $1.20. 



Cattle Comfort for insects on domestic animals. Qt. 30 cts., 

 gal. 90 cts., 5 gals. $4. 



Copper Solution, Ammoniated. For mildew, blight and rust 

 on fruits, flowers and vegetables ; dilute 100 times with water and 

 spray. Qt. 50 cts., gal. $1.50. 



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

 to directions, apply with syringe, or by dipping the plant in it. Hpt. 

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



Fir Tree Oil Soap. Fir tree oil prepared in soaps form. >^lb. 

 25 cts., by mail 33 cts. ; 2 lbs. 75 cts., 5 lbs. $1.75. 



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

 15 cts., by mail 30 cts. ; 5 lbs. 50 cts., 25 lbs. $2.25. 



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

 mail 27 cts. ; 5 lbs. 40 cts., 10 lbs. 60 cts., 100 lbs. $5. 



Gishurst's Compound. For green, brown and black fly, mil- 

 dew, thrip, mealy bug and scale. Box 50cts.,^by mail 65 cts. 



Grape Dust. For mildew, mold and rust. Lb. lo cts., 5 lbs. 35c. 



Hellebore, Powdered White. For rose-slugs, currant worms, 

 etc. Lb. 25 cts., by mail 40 cts. ; 5 lbs. $1. 



Horicnm (the San Jos^ Scale Killer). Kills the scale but not the 

 tree. Dilute 25 to 50 times with water. Qt. 50 cts., gal. $1.25, 

 5 gals. $5. 



