R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO., BOSTON 
FARM AND FIELD GRASSES. 
Prices Subject to Market Fluctuation. 
Timothy or Herds Grass. Phleum pratense. This Grass is usually considered and treated as 
a short-lived perennial, and hence is the best grass to grow in a short rotation. It succeeds 
best on moist loams and clays naturally rich in humus or on those which have been heavily 
manured. It grows in loose tufts, with few short leaves, so that Red Top or Red Clover 
should be sown with it to furnish heavy bottom growth of leaves. Sow one-half bushel per 
acre if alone. (45 lbs. per bushel.) Per bushel, $4.50. 
Red Top. Agrostis vulgaris. A good permanent grass, which grows naturally in cold, wet soils. 
It should be grown in cultivation in similar situations. A perennial with long creeping stems 
and underground runners; one of the best bottom grasses bearing large numbers of fine root 
leaves, making it invaluable for sowing with erect tufted Grasses, such as Orchard and 
Timothy filling in between the clumps and producing a continuous turf. Sow four bushels per 
acre if alone. (10 1bs. per bushel.) Per lb., 18 cents; per bushel, $1.60; 100 lbs., $14.00. 
Red Top. Clean Seed. Chaff and weeds sifted out; pure fancy seed. We recommend this 
to all who desire the best results, as its absolute purity and excellence insure satisfaction for 
farm, park orlawn. Excellent for restoring worn-out swards. Per lb., 30 cents; 100 lbs., $25.00. 
Kentucky Blue. /oa pratensis, Known as Yune Grass. A perennial especially adapted to 
dry limestone soils, but will thrive on any good ground which is not too wet. Very nutritious, 
hardy, and early. Sow three bushels per acre if alone. (14 Ibs. per bushel.) Per Ib., .35 
cents; 100 lbs., $30.00. 
Rhode Island Bent. Agrostis canina. A bottom Grass, suitable for using with tufted varieties. 
Hardy and early and a grass that will withstand heat and dry weather. Sweet and nutritious 
and relished by all kinds of stock. Sow four bushels per acre if alone. (10 lbs. per bushel.) 
Per lb., 35 cents; 100 lbs., $32.00. 
Orchard. Dactylis glomerata, A deep rooted perennial, growing in tufts. A strong, vigorous 
grower, which succeeds best on rich lands or clayey soils. Should be cut for hay at the time 
of first flowering. Sow three bushels peracre if alone. (14]bs.per bushel.) Perlb., 30 cents; 
per bushel, $4.00; 100 Ibs., $28.00. 
Tall Oat Grass. Avena elatior, A perennial which grows in loose tufts and throws up an 
abundance of leaves and tall stalks. Succeeds best on rich upland soils, and when once 
established is a great drought resister. Early. Makes its heaviest growth the second year. 
Lb., 35 cents; 100 lbs., $30.00. 
Italian Rye Grass. Lolium Stalicum. A biennial which grows in broad compact tufts, 
producing a large number of stalks from a single root. Succeeds best in warm, rich, moist 
soils. A rapid grower and a good crop to rid land of weeds, as it quickly overtops them, 
preventing them from ripening seeds. Sow three bushels per acre. (22 lbs. per bushel.) Per 
lb., 15 cents; 100 lbs., $10.00. 
Perennial Rye Grass. Zolium perenne. A perennial forming large and broad tufts. Grows 
best on stiff, wet soils, and on heavy clays or marshy lands where the soil is good, it is one of 
the best pasture Grasses. In such situations it will last five to seven years, but on dry upland 
soils it is short-lived. (22 ]bs. per bushel.) Finest seed, our direct importation. Per Ib., 15 
cents; 100 lbs., $12.00. 
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