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GRASS SEEDS continued 



Prices on Grass Seeds subject to change. The pound prices include postage; 100 pound prices 

 are by freight or express., at purchaser's expense. 



Wood Meadow Grass 



TTiTnrkflrfT' C-f*^'^^*^''^ pratense) . This is the most valuable 

 1 lIIlOLOy Qf all the grasses for hay, especially in the 

 north. Thrives best on moist, loamy soils of medium 

 tenacity. It should be cut just when the blossom falls. 

 Sow early in the spring or fall, at the rate of twelve pounds 

 per acre, if alone, but less if mixed with other grasses. 

 Lb. aOc; 100 Lbs. at market price. 



{ Poa nemoralis). 



Grows from one 

 and a half to two feet high; has a perennial creeping root 

 and an erect, slender, smooth stem. One of the best varie- 

 ties to sow in shaded situations, such as orchards and parks, 

 for either hay or pasturage. Sow about thirty pounds per 

 acre. Lb. 60c; $45.00 per 100 Lbs. 



KFNTI fr^KX^ iPoapratensis). Sometimes called 

 ■■■-'^ ■ Uv^llB June Grass, but the true June or 

 RB IfFUDZS^^ /FancyAWiRE Grass is much in- 

 LVI^LJl^ \Jlv./^.J5.J> V Clean yferior. Kentucky Blue 

 Grass is the most nutritious, hardy and valuable of all 

 northern grasses. In conjunction with White Clover it 

 forms a splendid lawn; for this purpose use not less than 

 fifty-four pounds of Blue Grass and six pounds of "White 

 Clover per acre. If sown by itself for meadow or pasturage 

 about twenty-eight pounds'per acre will be required. Sow 

 early in the spring, or in October or November. Lb. 40c; 

 100 Lbs. $35.00 



MIXTURES FOR GOLF LINKS "g^^l^^ 



on the market numerous ready prepared golf mixtures of 

 more or less value, we have found that the best results are 

 obtained by giving individual attention to each customer 

 and making a special mixture to suit his needs. We have 

 thus overcome the difficulties presented by the great dis- 

 similarity of local conditions of various links and are willing 

 to give you the benefit not only of our experience on some 

 of the best greens in this country but of expert knowledge 

 of grass seeds as well. Write us a description of your links, 

 telling what the nature of the soil is, how drained, how 

 much it has the sun, whether the winters are long or open 

 and whether the summers are wet or dry and we will offer 

 you two or more mixtures especially adapted to the various 

 parts of your grounds. 



EXTRA FINE MIXED LAWN GRASS 



(Central Park Mixture). The essentials for a fine lawn 

 are: First, a rich, well drained soil; second, careful prep- 

 aration of the ground, making it as fine and smooth and 

 mellow as possible; third, a wise selection of seeds; fourth 

 sowing at such a time as to give the voung plants a chance 

 to become well established before being subjected to very 

 dry or cold weather or to the direct ravs of the hot summer 

 sun. However much care is bestowed on the soil and seed, 

 no lawn will be beautiful without frequent mowing and 

 rolling. Too much care cannot be bestowed upon the 

 selection of grasses, as some varieties are the most 

 luxuriant in spring, others in summer, others again in 

 autumn and a combination of the proper sorts is required 

 for a perfect, carpet-like lawn. We have given much 

 thought and made many experiments to secure the best 

 selection and think our Central Park Mixture is the best 

 possible for permanent lawns. It may be planted eai-ly in 

 spring or fall and should be sown at the rate of sixty to 

 one hundred pounds per acre; much more is required than 

 for hay or pasturage. If sown in the spring, sow as early 

 as possible, making the surface verv fine and smooth, then 

 raking it over and sowing the seed just before a rain 

 which, if the surface has just been raked, will cover the 

 seed sufficiently. If the expected rain does not come, 

 cover by rolling with a light roller. For fall seeding sow 

 before the autumn rains and early enough to enable the 

 young grass to become well established before very cold 

 weather, when a light dressing of manure should be given 

 One pound of this mixture is sufficient to sow 600 square 

 feet. Lb. 45c; 100 Lbs. $30.00 



FINE MIXED LAWN GRASS. A thoroughly good, in- 

 expensive mixture. Lb. 35c; 100 Lbs. $30.00 



Miscellaneous Parm Seeds 



BARLEY, COMIVION Barley succeeds best on rich lands 

 more sandy and lighter than those adapted to wheat. It is- 

 sown in the spring and can be grown farther north than any 

 other grain. Unless intended for seed it should be cut be- 

 fore fully ripe as it is then heavier, of better quality and 

 less liable to shell. Use about two and one-half bushels per 

 acre. 3 Lbs. by mail 50c; 100 Lbs. at market price. 



BUCKWHEAT, COMMON Buckwheat should be sown 

 about the 20th of June, broadcast, at the rate of about one- 

 half bushel per acre; the average yield being from twenty- 

 five to thirty bushels. It should be threshed as soon as dry, 

 for if allowed to stand in mass, it is apt to spoil. 



3 Lbs. by mail 50c; 100 Lbs. at market price. 



BUCKWHEAT, JAPANESE The plants are large and 

 vigorous, maturing seed early and resisting drought and 

 blight remarkably well; the grain is much larger and has 

 a thinner hull than the Common or the Silver Hull. We 

 recommend this especially for well drained or sandy land 

 and the dry climate of the western plains. 



3 Lbs. by mail 50c; 100 Lbs. at market price. 



BUCKWHEAT, SILVER HULL This improved variety is 

 much better than the old sort. It is in bloom longer, ma- 

 tures sooner and yields double the quantity per acre. The 

 husk is thinner, the corners less prominent and the grain of 

 a beautiful light gray color. The fiour is said to be better 

 and more nutritious. 3 Lbs. by mail 50c; 100 Lbs. at 

 market price. 



FLAX (Linum usitatissimum) . Sow late enough in the 

 spring to avoid frost and early enough to secure a good 

 stand and enable the crop to ripen before the fall rains. A 

 fair average quantity of seed to be sown on an acre is one 

 half bushel, when cultivated for seed; if for the fibre a 

 larger quantity should be sown. Cut before quite ripe and 

 if the weather be dry let it lie in the swath a few hours, 

 when it should be raked and secured from the weather; 

 thresh early in the fall and in dry weather. 



Lb. ?/0c; 100 Lbs. at market price. 



HUNGARIAN (Panicum Germanicum). This is a species 

 of annual millet grov^ing less rank, with smaller stalks 

 often yielding two or three tons of hay per acre. It is very 

 valuable and popular with those who are clearing timber 

 lands. Sow and cultivate like millet. 



Lb. 30c; 100 Lbs. at market price. 



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