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GRASS SBEDS 



Prices subject to change without notice. Special quotations on large quantities. 



We desire to call particular attention to the fact that Grass Seeds are sold in the trade by sample, and each 

 sort is divided into three or four grades of quahty, according to purity, germination and -neight. The price of the 

 best grade is often double that of the ordinary. The Grass Seeds here offered by us are in every case the very- 

 highest quality. 



CREEPING BENT (Agrostis stolonif era) . The dis- 

 tinctive feature of this species is, as the name implies, 

 its compact, creeping, rooting stems. It is of rapid 

 growth and spreading habit, and the stoloniferous 

 roots form a strong, enduring turf, that is positively 

 improved by constant tramping. Being of fine 

 texture, it is most valuable for lawns and putting 

 greens. If sown alone, 50 pounds to the acre should 

 be used. 20 pounds to the bushel. Lb. 50c., bus. 

 S5.00. 



CREEPING, or RED FESCUE (Festuca rubra). 

 A creeping, rooted Grass, forming a close and last- 

 ing turf, and especially adapted for dry, sandy soils. 

 It is also valuable for shady spots, and for binding 

 banks and exposed locations. 14 pounds to the 

 bushel. Lb. 25c., bus. 82.75. 



CRESTED DOG'S TAIL (Cynosurus cristatus). 

 Thrives well on almost any soil. Its roots penetrate 

 deeply into the ground, which enables it to with- 

 stand severe droughts. Valuable in mixtures for 

 lawns and putting greens. 21 pounds to the bushel. 

 Lb. 25c., bus. S4.25. 



ENGLISH RYE GRASS, or PERENNIAL RYE 

 (Lolium perenne). Very valuable for permanent 

 pastures. Grows freely on any soil and is verj' 

 nutritious. 24 pounds to the bushel. Lb. 15c., 

 bus. S2.25. 



FINE-LEAVED SHEEP'S FESCUE (Festuca ovina 

 tenuifolia). This Grass being remarkable for the 

 fineness of its leaves, is well adapted for lawns and 

 putting greens. 14 pounds to the bushel. Lb. 35c., 

 bus. S3. 50. 



HARD FESCUE (Festuca duriuscula). A dwarf- 

 growing, hardy Grass of great value. Succeeds in 

 dry situations, and is found in all the best lawns and 

 permanent pastures. 12 pounds to the bushel. Lb. 

 25c., bus. S2.50. 



ITALIAN RYE GRASS (Lolium Italicum). A variety 

 unequaled for producing an abundance of nutritious 

 feed in the early Spring as well as throughout the 

 season. As it is not perennial, it is not adapted 

 for permanent pastures. 18 pounds to the bushel. 

 Lb. 15c., bus. 81.75. 



KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS (Poa pratensis). Will 

 thrive on any ground whicxa is not too wet. One of 

 the best Grasses for lawns and pastuie. 14 pounds 

 to the bushel. Lb. 20c., bus. 82.00. 



MEADOW FOXTAIL (Alopecurus pratensis). Should 

 always form a fair proportion of permanent pasture 

 mixtures. It is very early, grows rapidly, and is 

 highlv relished by stock. 10 pounds to the bushel. 

 Lb. 50c., bus. 84.00. 



MEADOW FESCUE (.Festuca pratensis) A valuable 

 Grass for permanent pasturer.; very productive and 

 nutritious. 22 pounds to the bushel. Lb. 20c., 

 bus. 83.50. 



ORCHARD GRASS (Dactylis glomerata). One of 

 the Grasses most employed in permanent meadows, 

 either for pasture or for movdng. Very productive, 

 and makes excellent hay, 14 pounds to the bushel. 

 Lb. 15c.. bus. 82.00. 



RED TOP FANCY, or RE- CLEANED (Agrostis 

 vulgaris). This valuable Grass is commonh- grown 

 all over the country. A fine, permanent Grass, 

 remainng green for the greater part of the year. 

 14 pounds to the bushel. Lb. 30c., bus. 84.00. 



RHODE ISLAND BENT (Agrostis canina). A valu- 

 able Grass for lawns and putting greens. Resembles 

 Red Top somewhat, but has shorter and narrower 

 leaves. 14 pounds to the bushel. Lb. 50c., bus. S5.00. 



ROUGH STALK MEADOW GRASS (Poa tri^dalis) . 

 This Grass is valuable on account of its quick 

 growth, productiveness and nutritive qualities. 

 14 pounds to the bushel. Lb. 35c., bus. 84.20. 



SHEEP'S FESCUE (Festuca ovina). Thrives on dry, 

 sandy soils, and is much liked by sheep. Its com- 

 pact and fine growth makes it suitable for lawn mix- 

 tures. 14 pounds to the bushel. Lb. 25c., bus. S2.80. 



SWEET VERNAL (Anthoxanthum odoratum) . True 

 perennial. Valuable on account of its early growth 

 and its hardy, permanent nature. It is very fra- 

 grant and imparts a pleasant odor to the hay. Is 

 greatlv relished bv sheep. 10 pounds to the bushel. 

 Lb. 56c., bus. 83.50. 



TALL OAT GRASS (Avena elatior). Valuable in 

 permanent pasture mixture; also suitable for sowing 

 in orchards or other shadv places. 10 pounds to 

 the bushel. Lb. 25c., bus. 82.00. 



TALL FESCUE (Festuca elatior). It succeeds best 

 on strong, clayey soils. Very productive and of 

 long duration, and is especially valuable for perma- 

 nent pasture. 14 pounds to the bushel. Lb. 25c., 

 bus. 82.80. 



TIMOTHY (Phleum pratense). A most valuable 

 Grass for ha.y; grows very readily and jdelds large 

 crops. Sow }4 bushel to acre. 45 pounds to the 

 bushel. Lb. lOc, bus. 83.00. 



VARIOUS -LEAVED FESCUE (Festuca heterophjdla). 

 A very early Grass, thriving best in cold, moist 

 soils ; valuable in permanent pasture mixtures. 14 

 pounds to the bushel. Lb. 35c., bus. 84.00. 



WOOD MEADOW GRASS (Poa nemorahs). Es- 

 pecially desirable for sowdng on shaded lawns and 

 under trees. 14 pounds to the bushel. Lb. 35c., 

 bus. 83.50. 



We make up Special Grass Mixtures for Meadows and Pastures. Will be glad to answer 

 inquiries as to the best grasses for different purposes and for growing on various soils under varying 

 climatic conditions. 



