Grass Seeds 

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W. C. BECKERT, 101 AND 103 FEDERAL ST., NORTH SIDE, PITTSBURGH, PA. 

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Highest-Qrade Qrass Seed 



Prices of Grass Seed fluctuate; rates here given are those ruling at this date. For Grass Seed wanted 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 ofTered 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. 



Awnless Brome Grass (Bromus inermis). Suitable for dry and 

 sandy soils where other grasses do not thrive. Lb. 25 cts., 10 lbs. 

 $1.80, 100 lbs. SI 5. 



Creeping Bent (Agrostis stolonifera). Succeeds well in moist 

 situations. Bus. 15 lbs. Lb. 45 cts., 10 lbs. $3.80, 100 lbs. $36. 



Crested Dog's Tail (Cxmosurus cristatus). Valuable for pasture 

 on hard, dry soils. Bus. 2 Tibs. Lb. 35 cts., 10 lbs. $2.80, 100 lbs. $26. 



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. $3.30, 100 lbs. $31. 



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

 where many other Grasses will not grow. Bus. 14 lbs. Lb. 35 cts., 

 10 lbs._$2.40, 100 lbs. $22. 



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

 abundant crops. Bus. 22 lbs. Lb. 20 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 1 bushels 

 to the acre. Bus. 22 lbs. Lb. 20 cts., 10 lbs. $1.10, 100 lbs. $9. 



Kentucky Blue (Poa pratensis). Sow in fall or spring at the 

 rate of two to three bushels per acre. Our seed is free from chaff and 

 may be sown almost as easily as timothy. Fancy quality. Lb. 25 cts., 

 bus. of 14 lbs. $2.25, 100 lbs. $15. 



Lawn Grass, Beckert's Evergreen. See third page of cover. 

 Bus. of 24 lbs., $4.50.; bus. of 14 lbs. $2.65. 



Meadow Fescue (Festuca pratensis). Valuable for mixtures for 

 permanent pastures. Bus. 22 lbs. Lb. 25c, 10 lbs. $1.70, 100 lbs. $15. 



Meadow Foxtail (Alopecurus pratensis). Desirable for perma- 

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

 Lb. 40 cts., 10 lbs. $3, 100 lbs. $28. 



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

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

 cts., bus. of 14 lbs. $2.50, 100 lbs. $16. 



Sweet Vernal (Antboxanlhum odoratum). Mixed with other 

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

 in fragrance. Lb. 60 cts., 10 lbs. $5.50. 



Red-Top (Agrostis vulgaris). Very scarce. Very suitable for pasture 

 on low ground. Choice, Lb. 25 cts., bus. of 14 lbs. $2.40, 100 lbs. 

 $15. Fancy, Lb. 40 cts., bus. of 32 lbs. $9.60, 100 lbs. $28. 



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. 35 cts., 10 lbs. $2.40, 

 100 lbs. $22. 



Rhode Island Bent (Agrostis canina). A verv fine variety for 

 lawn or pasture. Bus. 14 lbs. Lb. 45 cts., 10 lbs. $3.60, 100 lbs. $34. 



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

 moist and dry soils. Bus. 14 lbs. Lb. 45c, 10 lbs. $3.60, 100 lbs. $34. 



Sheep's Fescue (Festuca ovina). Short, very thick; excellent for 

 sheep pasture. Bus. 12 lbs. Lb. 40 cts., 10 lbs. $2.80, 100 lbs. $26. 



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

 on wet land. Bus. 14 lbs. Lb. 40 cts., 10 lbs. $2.90, 100 lbs. $27. 



Tall Meadow Oat (Avena clatior). Rapid and luxuriant in growth; 

 valuable for soiling. Bus. 15 lbs. Lb. 35c, 10 lbs. $2.40, 100 lbs. $22. 



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

 shaded places. Bus. 15 lbs. Lb. 35 cts., 10 lbs. $2.80, 100 lbs. $26. 



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

 bushel. Best grades only. Market price. 



Wavy Mountain Hair Grass (Aira flexuosa). Suitable for sheep 

 pasture on rocky hills. Lb. 25 cts., 10 lbs. $1.80, 100 lbs. $14. 



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

 trees. Catches quickly and well. Bus. 14 lbs. Lb. 40 cts., 10 lbs. 

 $3, 100 lbs. $28. 



Yellow Oat Grass (Avena Jlavescens). 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 most 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. to the acre. Bus. of 21 lbs. $3.75. 

 For Dry Land. 2 bus. to the acre. Bus. of 20 lbs. $4.25. 

 For Heavy, Wet Land. 2 bus. to the acre. Bus. of 21 lbs. $3.75. 



PERMANENT MIXTURE FOR PASTURE 

 For Medium Land. 2 bus. to the acre. Bus. of 21 lbs. $4.25. 

 For Dry Land. 2 bus. to the acre. Bus. of 20 lbs. $4.50. 

 For Heavy, Wet Land. 2 bus. to the acre. Bus. of 21 lbs. $4.25. 

 These mixtures can be sown either in spring or fall 



CLOVER SEED (Highest Grades Only) 

 Prices variable. Add 8 cts. per lb. for postage 



Alsike (Trijolium bybridum). Fine for pasturage or for ensilage. 

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



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

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

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



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

 height of 33^ to 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 (Trijolium incarnatum). 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. Very hardy and deep rooted. Relished by all stock. 

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



Mammoth Red (Trijolium pratense perenne). Best grade. 

 Bushel of 60 lbs. market price. 



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

 market price. Best grown. 



White Dutch (Trijolium repens). Very scarce. The best variety 

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

 the season. Fancy Grade, Lb. 50 cts., 10 lbs. $4.80; Good Grade, 

 lb. 35 cts., 10 lbs. $3.30, 100 lbs. $30. 



For Inoculating Clover and Legumes, see Farmogerm, page 57. 



Insecticides and Fungicides 



Ant Destroyer. A sure remedy. Directions on each package. 

 Sold in pint cans only. Per pint $1.25. 



Aphine. For destroying aphis, green fly, thrip, red spider and 

 ether insects in the greenhouse and outdoors. Dilute one part to forty 

 parts of water. JiPt- 25 cts., Kpt. 40 cts., pt. 65 cts., qt. $1, gal. $2.50. 



Arsenate of Lead. Very effective for combating the codling 

 moth and all other leaf-eating insects. Kills the bugs, protects the 

 crops, improves the quality and quantity of fruit and vegetables, and 

 is very economical to use. Four to six pounds should be used to 100 

 gals, of water. Put up in sealed packages. Lb. 25 cts., 5 lbs. 90 cts., 

 12^ lbs. $1.90, 25 lbs. $3.50, 50 lbs. $6.75. 



Arsenate of Lead, Dry, Powdered. Requires less than one-half 

 of the product to 100 gallons of water than it does of the preceding. 

 Lb. 35 ct. ., 5 lbs. $1.50, 10 lbs. $2.80. 



Aphis Punk. A convenient preparation of nicotine for fumi- 

 gating. Box of 12 rolls 60 cts., case of 12 boxes $6.50. 



Bordeaux, Dry. A most convenient form in which to use this 

 standard Fungicide. Saves the bother of slaking lime and dissolv- 

 ing chemicals. One pound to five gallons of liquid. Full directions 

 on package. Lb. 25 cts., 5 lbs. 90 cts., 10 lbs. $1.75. 



Bordeaux Paste. It is ready for use at any time by simply add- 

 ing water at a dilution of six to eight pounds to fifty gallons of water. 

 A most convenient form in which to use this preparation. Put up in 

 sealed crocks. Price, lb. 20 cts., 5 lbs. 70 cts., 25 lbs. $2.25. 



Bordo-Lead. A bordeaux and arsenate of lead preparation. 

 Identical in all respects to Pyrox. Lb. 20 cts., 5 lbs. 80 cts., 10 lbs. 

 $1.50, 25 lbs. $3.50, 50 lbs. $6.50, 100 lbs. $12. 



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., 123^-Ib. pkg. $1, 100-lb. 

 pkg. $7.50. Bug Death Duster, for applying, 25 cts. 



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