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GRIFFITH & TUPNER CO. BALTl/VIORE^ESTABLISHED 1560^ 



:OUR: 



PERMANENT 



HAY 



AND PASTURE 

 GRASS 



is prepared especially to 

 meet the demand for a 

 mixture that will be de- 

 sirable either for cutting 

 for Hay or to use tor Pas- 

 ture, and contains such 

 g rasses as are best adapt- 

 ed for these purposes. In 

 or d e r i n g , please state 

 whether you want a mix- 

 ture for upland or low 

 ground. 



Mixture for Upland. 

 14 lbs. to the bu., 2 bu. to 

 the acre Per bu. §3.00, 

 10 bu. for »1 7.50. 



Mixture for Lowland 

 14 lbs. to the bu. 2 bu. to 

 the acre. Per bu S^.OO, 

 10 bu. for §17.50. 



FOR H\Y AJ^fD l^^^^T -^A^^^ 



ORCHARn Grass. 



Grass Seed. 



CREEPING BENT GRASS (A^rostis Stolonfera.l — S u c- 



ceeds in nearly any situation, and is good for lawns or pastures ; 

 best adapted for moist situations. About 20 lbs. to the bushel ; 2J4 

 bushels to the acre. Per lb. 35c. postpaid. Per bu. S3. 75. 

 ENGLISH RYE GRASS. — A nutritious permanent grass for meadows and pastures. Q.t. 20c. Bn. 

 (24 lbs.) $2.00. 



MEADOW FOXTAILi (Alopecnrus pratensis). — An excellent early grass for permanent pasture ; 

 medium moist or dry land is best. Lb. 35e. 



WOOD MEADOW (Poe's nemoralls). — An early nutritive grass ; thrives well under trees. Lb. 35c. 



CRESTED DOG'S TAIL (Cynosurius cristatus). —Valuable for dry hard soils and hills. Two to 

 three bushels to the acre. Lb. 35o. 



SHEEP FESCUE (Pcstnca Ovina). — A grazing grass for dry, sandy and rocky situations. Two to 

 three bushels to the acre. Lb. 25c. Bu. (12 lbs.) $2.00. 



HERD, or RED TOP GRASS (Agrostis Tnlgraris). — A valuable native permanent grass, as a mix- 

 ture in meadows, pastures or lawns, grows best in moist situation. 10 lbs to the bushel ; bushels to 

 the acre As nsaally sold, per bashel, 75c. Choice Extra Heavy Seed, per bashel, 

 $1.00. Fancy Clean Seed, very choice, 8 lbs. $1.00. lOO lbs. $12.00. 



KEXTl'CKY BLl'E GRASS. — It is rather sensitive to heat, but not so to cold weather, and on this ac- 

 count does its best in the fall, winter and spring. It grows slowly at first, forms a very compact turf, 

 making- a fine pasturage when once established. It is much the best, however to combine other grasses 

 with it. for either lawn or pasturage. Sow in the spring or fall. Fancy, triple-cleaned, bn. (14 

 lbs.) $1.50. Notice. — Beware of cheap Canada Bine Grass, as it is full of Thistle. 



ORCHARD GRASS (Dactylis Glomerata). — One of the most desirable grasses for pastures. Sow 

 under orchards or in shady places. It grows rapidly, thrives in sandy land, and does not suffer from 

 close feeding. Choice Western seed. Not to be confounded with the cheap grtisses mixed with rye 

 grass. Bu. (14 lbs.). Fancy Recleaned Seed, $1.50 bu. 



TIMOTHY. -The best quality of Timothy Seed at market prices. 



IMPORTANT. — It does not pay the farmer to buy cheap Grass Seeds, as it is liable 

 to be either old seed or full of weeds. 



Millet. 



Tares. 



GERMAN, or GOLDEN MILLET.— An improved variety, medium early, grow- 

 ing three to five feet high. The heads are closely condensed, though the spikes are 

 very numerous. This is the best and most productive Millet to grow. Weight, 

 per bushel, 50 pounds. Market Prices. 

 HUNGARIAN MILLET (Panieuni Germanicum). — Early and productive, growing two to three 

 feet high, with an abundance of foliage and slender heads. Weight, per bu.. 48 lbs. Market Prices. 

 COMMON MILLET.— Weight, per bushel, 'lO pounds. Market Prices. 



TARES, or SPRING VETCHES (Vicia sativa). — Closely associated with peas 

 in character. Highly valuable for soiling or for green manuring. Sometimes 

 grown with oats, for mowing and feeding to stock. Use two or three bushels to acre. 

 Sow in spring, while ground is cool and moist, or in early autumn. 

 Bushel of 60 pounds. Write for Prices. 



TARES, or WINTER VETCHES (Vicia -rillosa). — Also called Sand Vetch, or Hairy Vetch. Rec- 

 ommended for fall sowing with rye, as in many localities in the North it is hardy, remaining green all 

 winter. A valuable food for stock in early Spring. Use one to two bushels per acre. 

 Bushel of 60 pounds. Write for Prices. 



Flax Seed. 



FLAX SEED. — Lb. 10c. (5 lbs. 25c. Bu. $2.00. 

 FLAX-SEED MEAL. — For horso? and rattle. 10 cts. per pound. 

 G lbs. 25c. In qnantitif.>i nt market prices. 



ALL PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. 



