WM. C. BECKERT, 101 AND 103 FEDERAL ST., NORTH SIDE, PITTSBURG, PA. • Grass Seeds 



GRASS SEED, Highest Grade 



Prices variable. Prices of Grass Seed fluctuates; 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 seed 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 (Agrostis stolonifera). Succeeds well in moist 

 situations. Bus. 15 lbs. Lb. 35 cts., 10 lbs. S3. 20, 100 lbs. $3°. 



Crested Dog's Tail (Cynosurus cristalus). Valuable for pasture 

 on hard, dry soils. Bus. 21 lbs. Lb. 35 cts., 10 lbs. $2.90, 100 lbs. $28. 



Fine-Leaved Fescue (Festuca ovina tenuifolia). Flourishes well 

 on dry and sterile soils; well suited for lawns. Bus. 14 lbs. Lb. 40 cts., 

 10 lbs. S3. 80, 100 lbs. $36. 



Hard Fescue {Festuca duriuscula). Thrives well in dry situations 

 where many other Grasses will not grow. Bus. 14 lbs. Lb. 30 cts., 

 10 lbs. $2.50, 100 lbs. $23. 



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

 abundant crops. Bus. 22 lbs. Lb. 15 cts., 10 lbs. $1.20, 100 lbs. $10. 



Perennial Rye {Lolium perenne). Affords pasture very early in 

 the spring. Sow early in the spring at the rate of 1 to ij^ bushels 

 per acre. Bus. 22 lbs. Lb. 15 cts., 10 lbs. f 1.20, 100 lbs. $10. 



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. 35c, 

 bus. of 14 lbs. S4.35. 100 lbs. $27. 



Lawn Grass. See third page of cover. Bus. of 24 lbs., $4.50. 



Meadow Fescue {Festuca pratensis). Valuable for mixtures for 

 permanent pastures. Bus. 22 lbs. Lb. 40 cts., 10 lbs. $3.80, 100 lbs. 

 $36. 



Meadow Foxtail (Alopecurus pratensis). Desirable for perma- 

 nent pastures on moist soil; early and rapid in growth. Bus. 7 lbs. 

 Lb. 45 cts., 10 lbs. $4, 100 lbs. S38. 



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

 large aftermath; earlier than other Grasses. Choicest grade. Lb. 30 

 cts., bus. of 14 lbs. $2.65, 100 lbs. $17. 



Sweet Vernal {Anthoxanthum odoratum). Mixed with other 

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

 ant in fragrance. Lb. 75 cts., 10 lbs. $7. 



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

 ground. Choice, Lb. 20 cts., bus. of 14 lbs. $2, 100 lbs. $12.50. 

 Fancy, Lb. 30 cts., bus. of 32 lbs. $7-75, 100 lbs. $23. 



Red, or Creeping Fescue {Festuca rubra). Very suitable for 

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

 withstands extreme drought. Bus. 14 lbs. Lb. 30 cts., 10 lbs. $2.70, 

 100 lbs. $25. 



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

 lawn or pasture. Bus. 14 lbs. Lb. 35 cts., 10 lbs. S3. 20, 100 lbs. $30. 



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

 moist and dry soils. Bus. 14 lbs. Lb. 45c, 10 lbs. S3. 90, 100 lbs. $37. 



Sheep Fescue {Festuca ovina). Short, very thick in growth; ex- 

 cellent for sheep pasture. Bus. 12 lbs. Lb. 30 cts., 10 lbs. S2.50, 100 

 lbs. S23. 



Tall Meadow Fescue {Festuca elalior). Early; suitable for pasture 

 mixtures on wet land. Bus. 14 lbs. Lb. 40 cts., 10 lbs. S3. 60, 100 lbs. 

 S33. 



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

 valuable for soiling. Bus. 15 lbs., Lb. 35 cts., 10 lbs. S2.70, 100 lbs. 

 S25. 



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

 shaded places. Bus. 15 lbs. Lb. 35 cts., 10 lbs. S2.90, 100 lbs. S27. 



Timothy (Phleum pratense). Leading grass for hay. 45 lbs. to 

 bushel. Best grades only. Market price. 



Wood Meadow {Poa nemoralis). Very suitable for sowing under 

 trees. Catches quickly and well. Bus. 14 lbs. Lb. 50 cts., 10 lbs. 

 S4.70, 100 lbs. S4S- 



Yellow Oat Grass (Avena flavescens). Adapted for sowing in 

 mixture with other grasses for dry meadows and pastures. Lb. 75c. 



SPECIAL. GRASS SEED MIXTURES 



For Permanent Hay Crops and Pastures 



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 the most suitable grasses 

 and clovers both for hay and pasture produces larger and more satis- 

 factory crops than when only one or two varieties are sown, and will 

 continue producing good crops for years. 



Permanent Mixture for Hay 

 For Medium Land. 2 bus. per acre. Bus. of 21 lbs. S3-75- 

 For Dry Lanu. 2 bus. per acre. Bus. of 20 lbs. $4.25. 

 For Heavy Wet Land. 2 bus. per acre. Bus. of 21 lbs. S3-75- 



Permanent Mixture for Pasture 

 For Medium Land. 2 bus. per acre. Bus. of 21 lbs. S4.25. 

 For Dry Land. 2 bus. per acre. Bus. of 20 lbs. S4.50. 

 For Heavy Wet Land. 2 bus. per acre. Bus. of 21 lbs. S4- 2 S- 



These mixtures can be sown either in spring or fall 

 For Clover and Other Legumes. See Farmogerm page 54. 



CLOVER SEED ( Highest Grades Only) 

 Prices variable. Add 8 cents per pound for postage 



Alsike (Trifolium hybridum). Fine for pasturage or for ensilage. 

 Lb. 25 cts., bushel of 60 lbs. market price. 



Alfalfa (Medicago saliva). Will bear cutting three or four times 

 during the season. Best clover for bringing up poor land. Lb. 

 30 cts., bushel of 60 lbs. market price. 



Bokhara (Melilolus alba). Very valuable for soiling. Grows to a 

 height of 3^ x 5 feet. Grown on rich soil, it can be cut as much as 

 three times a season. Good for ensilage and bees. Will last two 

 years if cut before it blooms. Lb. 30 cts., 25 to 100 lbs. market price. 



Crimson (Trifolium incarnation). Very productive; greedily 

 eaten by cattle. Lb. 25 cts., bushel of 60 lbs. market price. 



Kidney Vetch. Suitable for dry and poor soils where Red Clover 

 will not thrive. Variety is very hardy and deep-rooted. Relished by 

 all stock. Lb. 35 cts., 25 to 100 lbs. market price. 



Mammoth Red (Trifolium pratense perenne). Best grade. 

 Bushel of 60 lbs. market price. 



Red Clover (Trifolium pratense). Best grade. Bushel of 60 lbs. 

 market price. Best grown. 



White Dutch (Trifolium re pens). Best grade. The best variety 

 for lawns, as it forms a close herbage and remains green throughout 

 the season. Highest grade of seed. Lb. 40 cts., 10 lbs. S3-8o, 25 lbs. 

 $9- 



Insecticides and Fungicides 



Aphine. For destroying aphis, greenfly, thrip, red spider and 

 other insects in the greenhouse and outdoors. Dilute one part to 40 

 parts of water. J^pt. 40 cts., pt. 65 cts., qt. Si. 25, gal. S3. 



Aphis Punk. A convenient preparation of nicotine for fumi- 

 gating. Box of 12 rolls, 60 cts.; case of 12 boxes, S6.50. 



Bug Death. A fungicide, insecticide and plant-food combined. 

 Non-poisonous and very effective for cabbage and tomato worms, po- 

 tato and cucumber bugs. Apply with duster in powder gun. Lb. 15 

 cts., 3-lb. pkg. 35 cts., 5-lb. pkg. 50 cts., 12^-lb. pkg. $1, 100-lb. 

 pkg. S7.50. Bug Death Duster for applying, 25 cts. 



Climax Lawn Sand. For weedy lawns. Will adhere to the rough 

 hairy leaves of dandelion, plantains, etc., and by absorbing therefrom 

 all the sap, destroy them beyond recovery. Also acts as a fertilizer 

 for the lawn. 3^-lb. tin can, 50 cts. 



Copper solution. For mildew, blight and rust on fruits, flowers, 

 and vegetables; dilute 100 times with water and spray. Qt. 50 cts., 

 gal. Si.75- 



Cut- Worm Food. Effectual for cut-worms on melons, cucumbers, 

 tomatoes, beans, eggplant, cabbages, cauliflower and squash. It does 

 not injure or affect growing plants in any way, and if applied as 

 directed on package, it will destroy the cut-worm. 25c. per package. 



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

 directions, apply with syringe, or by dipping the plant in it. J^pt. 

 50 cts., pt. 75 cts., qt. Si. 5°, Kgal. S2.75, gal. $5. 



Fir Tree Oil Soap. Fir tree oil prepared in soap form. Lb. 45 

 cts., 5 lbs. Si. 90. 



Fly Spray (Target Brand). For keeping all kinds of flies, mos- 

 quitos and other insects from annoying your stock. Non-poisonous. 

 Qt. 40 cts., gal. Si, 5 gals. $4- 



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

 15 cts., 5 lbs. 60 cts., 25 lbs. S2.50. 



Getz-There Soap. An infallible remedy for plant lice, scale in- 

 sects, mealy bug, red spider, black and white fly, black and green 

 aphis and other pests in the greenhouse, and also for many pests that 

 infest the garden and orchard. Per gallon-can Si. 



