22 W. C. Beckert's Autumn Catalogue of Bulbs and Seeds, N S., Pittsburg, Pa. 



GRASS SEED 



Prices variable. Prices ot Grass Seed Huctuate; rates here given are those ruling at this date. For Grass Seed sent by mail, add postage 

 at the rate of 8 ets. per lb. to prices. Write for special prices on large quantities 



We sell only the Jiighest grade of grass seeds produced; of most of the grass seeds here offered, 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. 



Creeping Bent (Agrostis stolonifera) . Succeeds well in moist 

 situations. Bus. 15 lbs. Lb. 35 cts., 10 lbs. S2.75, 100 lbs. S25. 



Crested Dog's Tail (Cynosurus crislatus) . Valuable for pasture 

 on hard, dry soils. Bus. 21 lbs. Lb. 40c., 10 lbs. S3. 25, 100 lbs. S30. 



Fine-leaved Fescue (Festuca ovina tenuifolia) . Flourishes well 

 on dry, sterile soils; well suited for lawns. Bus. 14 lbs. Lb. 40 cts., 

 10 lbs. S3. 25, 100 lbs. S30. 



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

 where many other grasses will not grow. Bus. 14 lbs. Lb. 20 cts., 

 10 lbs. S1.65, 100 lbs. S14. 



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

 abundant crops. Bus. 22 lbs. Lb. 15 cts., 10 lbs. Si. 15, 100 lbs. S9. 



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

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

 may be sown almost as easily as Timothy. Fancy quality. Lb. 20c., 

 bus. of 14 lbs. S2.10, 100 lbs. S14. 



Lawn Grass. See first page of cover. 



Meadow Fescue (Festuca pratensis) . Valuable for mi.xtures for 

 permanent pastures. Bus. 22 lbs. Lb. 25c., 10 lbs. S2 .25, 100 lbs. S18 . 



Meadow Foxtail (Alopecurus pratensis) . Desirable for perma- 

 nent pasture on moist soil; early and rapid in growth. Bus. 7 lbs. 

 Lb. 40 cts., 10 lbs. S3 .45, 100 lbs. S32. 



Meadow Soft Grass (Holcus lanatus) . Thrives on poor soil 

 when other grasses fail. Bus. I4lbs. Lb. 25c., 10lbs.S2.25, 100 Ibs.SiS. 



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

 large aftermath; earlier than other grasses. Choicest grade. Lb. 25 

 cts., bus. of 14 lbs. S2.85, 100 lbs. S19.50. 



Perennial Rye {Lolium perenne) . Affords pasture very early in 

 the spring. Sow early in the spring at the rate of one to one and one- 

 half bushels per acre. Bus. 22 lbs. Lb. 15c., 10 lbs. Si .15, ibo lbs. Sg. 



Sweet Vernal (Anthoxanlhum odoratum) . Mixed with other 

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

 ant in fragrance. Lb. 60 cts. 



Red Top (Agrostis vulgaris) . Very suitable for pasture on low 

 ground. Choice, lb. 15 cts., bus. of 14 lbs. Si. 70, 100 lbs. S9.50; 

 fancy, lb. 25 cts., bus. of 32 lbs. S5.75, 100 lbs. S16. 



Red, or Creeping Fescue (Festuca rubra) . Very suitable for 

 sandy or dry, impoverished soil, gravelly banks, or bleak hillsides; 

 withstands extreme drought. Bus. 24 lbs. Lb. 25 cts., 10 lbs. S2.25, 

 100 lbs. S20. 



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

 lawn or pasture. Bus. 14 lbs. Lb. 30 cts., 10 lbs. S2.65, 100 lbs. S24. 



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

 moist and dry soils. Bus. i4lbs. Lb. 40 cts., 10 lbs. S3 .45, 100 lbs. S32. 



Sheep Fescue (Festuca ovina). Short; very thick in growth; ex- 

 cellent for sheep pasture. Bus. 12 lbs. Lb. 20 cts., 10 lbs. Si. 75, 100 

 lbs. Sis- 



Tall Meadow Fescue (Festuca elatior) . Early; suitable for pas- 



ture mixtures on wet land. Bus. 14 lbs. Lb. 35 cts., 10 lbs., S 

 100 lbs. S25. 



Tall Meadow Oat (Avena elatior) . 

 growth; valuable for soiling. Bus. 15 lbs. 

 100 lbs. S24. 



Various -leaved Fescue 

 shaded places. Bus. 15 lbs 



Rapid and luxuriant in 

 Lb. 30 cts., 10 lbs. S2.65, 



Thrives in cold, moist soils and in 

 Lb. 30 cts., 10 lbs. S245, 100 lbs. S22. 

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

 bushel. Best grades only. Market price. 



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

 trees. Catches quickly and well. Bus. 14 lbs. Lb. 50 cts., 10 lbs 

 S4.25, 100 lbs. S40. 



Yellow Oat Grass (Avena Jlavescens) . Adapted for sowing in 

 mixture with other grasses for dry meadows and pastures. Lb. 6oc. 



SPECIAL GRASS SEED MIXTURES v 



Meadow, or Pasture. On good land. For one acre, 35 lbs. 

 Bushel of 20 lbs. S2.75. 



Permanent Pasture. On good land. Gives a good, thick, heavy 

 sod that yields abundant pasturage for live stock. For one acre, 35 

 lbs. Bushel of 20 lbs. $3.25. 



CLOVER SEED (Highest Grade. Only) 



Prices variable. Add 8 cents pet pourtd for postage 



Alsike, or Swedish (Trifoliiim hybridum) . Fine for pasturage 

 or for ensilage. Lb. 25 cts., bushel of 60 lbs. market price. 



Alfalfa, or Lucerne (Medicago sativa) . Will bear cutting thfee or 

 four times during the season. Best clover for bringing up poor land. 

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



Crimson Clover (Trifolium incarnatum) . Very prodctcttve; 

 greedily eaten by cattle. Lb. 15 cts., bushel of 60 lbs. S5.5-6.- • 



Mammoth Red Clover (Trifolium pratense perenne) . Best grade. 

 Bushel of 60 lbs. market price. 



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

 market price. 



Sainfoin, or Holy Clover (Onobrychis sativa) . Lb. 60 cts. 



White Dutch Clover (Trifolium repens) . The best -A-arlety foi 

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

 season. Highest grade of seed. Lb. 30 cts., 10 lbs. $2.50,' 2^5 lbs. S6, 

 100 lbs. S23. 



Yellow Trefoil (Medicago lupulina) . Used in combination with 

 other grades. Lb. 25 cts. 



INSECTICIDES A. 



Aphis Punk. A convenient preparation of nicotine for fumigating. 

 Box of 12 rolls, 60 cts.; case of 12 boxes, S6.50. 



Arsenate of Lead. A very effective mineral insecticide for all 

 leaf-eating insects, especially codling moths, caterpillars and elm 

 beetles. Dilute i oz. to i gal. of water. Lb. 25 cts., 5 lbs. Si. 15. 



Bordeaux Mixture. For black rot, mildew, blight, rust, scab, and 

 all fungoid diseases on fruits and plants. Qt. 40 cts., gal. Si, 5 gals. 

 S4.50. One gallon will make one barrel of liquid. 



Bordeaux Mixture, Dry. One pound, when dissolved, will make 

 five gallons of liquid. Lb. 25c., by mail 32c.; 5 lbs. Si, 10 lbs. Si. 80. 



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., 12 Jj-lb. pkg. Si, loo-lb. pkg. 

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



Copper Solution. For mildew, blight and rust on fruits, flowers 

 and vegetables; dilute 100 times with water and spray. Qt. 50 cts., 

 gal. Si. 50. 



Fir Tree Oil Soap. Fir tree oil prepared in soap form. Lb. 30 

 cts., by mail, 45 cts.; 5 lbs. Si. 25. 



Fir Tree Oil. Destroys all kinds of insects. Dilute according to 

 directions, apply with syringe, or by dipping the plant in it. Kpt. 

 40 cts., pt. 75 cts., qt. Si. 25, Hgal- S2.40, gal. S4.50. 



Fly Spray. (Target Brand) . For keeping all kinds of flies, mos- 

 quitos and other insects from annoying your stock. Non-poisonous. 

 Qt. 40 cts., gal. Si, 5 gals. S4- 



Fostite. Best remedy for mildew, black-rot, leaf-mold, etc. Lb. 

 15 cts., by mail, 30 cts.; 5 lbs. 60 cts., 25 lbs. S2.50. 



VD FUNGICIDES 



Flowers of Sulphur. For mildew on plants. Lb. 10 cts., by mail 

 27 cts., 5 lbs. 40 cts., 10 lbs. 55 cts., 100 lbs. S4.50. 



Dandelion Destroyer. Sure death to dandelions and other weeds 

 if properly applied. Will not injure the grass, but merely discolor it 

 for a few days. Write for circular, giving full information. Lb. 15 

 cts., 5 lbs. 70 cts., 10 lbs. Si. 25. 



Gishurst's Compound. For green, brown and black fly, mildew, 

 thrip, mealy bug, and scale. Bo.x 60 cts., by mail 75 cts. 



Grape Dust. For mildew, mold and rust. Lb. 10 cts., 5 lbs. 35 cts. 



Hellebore, Powdered White. For rose-slugs, currant worms, 

 etc. Lb. 25 cts., by mail, 40 cts.; 5 lbs. Si. 



Kerosene Emulsion. If thrown over tent, or hairy caterpillars in 

 a fine stream, with some force, it breaks the web and destroys the cat- 

 erpillars. Dilute I qt. to 6 gals, of water. Qt. 40 cts., J^gal. 60 cts., 

 gal. Si, S gals. S4-S0. 



London Purple. Highest grade. Used for killing potato bugs 

 Lb. 25 cts., by mail 40 cts. 



Lemon Oil. Destroys mealy bug, scale, thrips, etc. }ipt. 25 cts., 

 pt. 40 cts., qt. 75 cts., J^gal. Si .25, gal. S2. 



Nico-Fume. For fumigating. Strips of paper strongly saturated 

 with nicotine. Cans of 24 sheets, 75 cts., by mail, 90 cts.; i gross of 

 sheets S3.50, 288 sheets S6.50. 



Nico-Fume Liquid. For spraying and vaporizing. J^pt. 50 cts., 

 pt. Si. 50, qt. S2.85, >4gal. 55.50. 



Nicoticide Fumigating Compound. Jl'PI. Si. 25, pt. S2.50, qt.^ 

 S4.50. Vaporizing apparatus, 50 cts. 



Nikoteen. Contains 40 per cent nicotine, i pint contains as much 

 nicotine as 200 pounds of tobacco stems. Pt. Si. 50, 5 pts. S7. 



