GRASS SEEDS 



Beckert's Seed Store, 101 and 103 Federal St., N. S., Pittsburgh, Pa. 



HIGHEST- GRADE GRASS SEEDS 



Prices of Grass Seed fluctuate; rates here given are those ruling at this date. For Grass Seed wanted by mail, add postage at 



your parcel-post zone rate. Write for special prices on large quantities 



We sell only the highest grade of Grass Seed produced; of most Grass Seeds here offered i here are various grades on the market — a£ many 

 as five grades of some varieties. The weight of the best grades of Grass Seed is in some eases double the weight of lower grades of seed, ton 

 sequent!} there is a corresponding difference in value and cost. We shall be pleased to submit samples. 



Kentucky Blue Grass (Poa pratensis). The well-known standard 

 American pasture grass. It thrives anywhere, although it displays 

 a distinct preference for soils containing lots of lime. Where per- 

 mitted to develop naturally, it grows from 10 to 15 inches high and 

 lasts for years. Our seed is of fancy quality, heavy and free from 

 chalf. Sow (if alone) 40 pounds to the acre. I .b. 75 cts., S lbs. S3. 65, 

 10 lbs. S7.00, 25 lbs. S16.25, 100 lbs. S60.00. 



Canadian Blue Grass (Pou compressa). Coarser than Kentucky 

 Blue, but thrives better on clay and slightly acid soils. Lb. 60 cts., 

 5 lbs. S2.85, 10 lbs. S5.60, 25 lbs. S13.50, i00 lbs. $50.00. 



Crested Dog's-Tail (Cynosurus crislatus). Used with other grasses 

 for lawns and pastures on hard, dry soils. Lb. 95 cts., 5 lbs. $4.50, 

 10 lbs. S8.50, 25 lbs. $20.75, 100 lbs. $80.00. 



Creeping Bent Grass (Agrostis stobmijera). The true South Ger- 

 man Bent, imported directly by us. This is the best grass lor 

 putting greens. It is of rapid growth and spreading habit and the 

 Stoloniferous roots which it sends down into the soil form a strong, 

 enduring turf that is positively improved bv trampling. Crop very 

 short. Lb. $1.50, 5 lbs. $6.50, 10 lbs. $12.50. 



English Rye Grass (Lolium perenne). A quick-growing pasture 

 g^rass for all but very dry locations. It produces an abundance of 

 line foliage, tillers out close to the ground, and grows up again in 

 a very short time after cutting. Also valuable for hay if cut when 

 in blossom. Generally used with other grasses but may be sown 

 alone where a very quick stand is desired. Sow (if alone) 50 to 60 

 pounds to the acre. Lb. 25 cts., 5 lbs. $1.20, 10 lbs. $2.35, 

 25 lbs. $5.50, 100 lbs. $20.00. 



English Rye Grass. Pacey's Strain. Shorter grained and said to 

 be more hardv than the ordinary English Rye. Lb. 25 cts., 

 5 lbs. $1.20, 10 lbs. $2.35, 25 lbs. S5.50, 100 lbs. $20.00. 



Hard Fescue (Festuca duriuscula). for lawns and grazing pastures. 

 Good in shady locations and on poor or dry soils. Lb. 75 cts., 

 5 lbs. $3.65, 10 lbs. $7.00, 25 lbs. $16.25, 100 lbs. $60.00. 



Italian Rye Grass (Lolium ilalicum). An annual grass, used naostlj 

 in pasture mixtures for the sake of its quick growth and to assist 

 other grasses the first year. Lb. 25 cts., 5 lbs. $1.20, 10 lbs. $2.35, 

 25 lbs. $5.50, 100 lbs.' $20.00. 



Meadow Fescue (Festuca pratensis). One of the most nutritious and 

 durable pasture grasses. Lb. 75 cts., 5 lbs. $3.65, 10 lbs. $7.00, 

 25 lbs. $16.25, 100 lbs. $60.00. 



Orchard Grass (Dactylis glomerata). A hardy, vigorous grass, 

 valuable for both hay and pasture. It thrives in shade and pro- 

 duces large crops even on poor soil. Should be in all hay and 

 pasture mixtures. Sow at the rate of 20 to 25 pounds per 

 acre. Lb. 40 cts., 5 lbs. $1.90, 10 lbs. $3.75, 25 lbs. $9.00, 

 100 lbs. $35.00. 



Red Fescue (Festuca rubra). Chewing's New Zealand grown. A 

 semi-creeping, fine turf grass which thrives on the sandiest soils 

 and in deep shade. Largely used in golf green mixtures. I Ij. 95c, 

 5 lbs. $4.65, 10 lbs. $9.20, 25 lbs. $22.75, 100 lbs. $90.00. 



Red-Top Fancy (Agrostis palustris). A valuable all-round grass for 

 hay, pasture, and lawn. As a turf grass, it withstands the hardest 

 kind of usage, and it is one of the few grasses that will thrive on 

 damp, sour land. Pure hulled seed. Lb. 40 cts., 5 lbs. $1.90, 

 10 lbs. $3.75, 25 lbs. $9.00, 100 lbs. $35.00. 



Timothy (Phleum pratense). The great American hay grass. Per- 

 fectly hardy. Often sown with Red Clover at the rate of 8 to 10 

 pounds of Timothy with 3 to 4 pounds of Red Clover per acre. 

 Best grade only. Market variable. Write Jor prices. 



HIGHEST GRADE CLOVER SEEDS 



IT ALWAYS PAYS TO BUY THE BEST GRADE OF CLOVER SEEDS 



The New Hubam «j annual white sweet clover 



1 his is the wonderful new legume discovered 

 at the Iowa State Agricultural College in 1916. Its extraordinarily 

 valuable qualities were recognized at once and every effort has 

 been made to save and increase the seed from the original twenty- 

 two plants. As the demand for the seed surpasses all possibility of 

 supply, the seed will probably be scarce and very valuable for 

 several years to come. We are able to offer a limited quantity to 

 our customers for the first time this year. Hubam Clover is an 

 annual form of the White Sweet Clover, accomplishing in one year 

 everything that ordinary Clovers do in two. It thrives on every 

 kind of soil and, once started, it is not in the least affected by the 

 severest drought. As a soil-enricher it is unsurpassed, adding 

 quantities of nitrogen and humus to poor soils in a single season. 

 Hubam Clover makes a splendid summer and fall pasture, is a 

 rich hay crop, and is unequaled as a honey-producer. It begins 

 to bloom in about 3 months after seeding and continues for several 

 months, attaining a height of 6 to 7 feet. The seed should be sown 

 in early spring at the rate of 2 to 3 pounds to the acre if sown in 

 rows, or 8 to 12 pounds to the acre if broadcast. The seed we offer 

 is absolutely true, pure Hubam Clover. Oz. 20 cts., 2 ozs. 35 cts., 

 Mlb. 60 cts., HIb. $1.10, lb. $2.00, 5 lbs. $9.50. 

 Medium Red iTriJolium pralense). The most widely grown of all 

 the Clovers and one of the most valuable. It makes two crops a 

 year; the first is usually cut when in blossom for hay, while the last 

 crop may be harvested for seed, cut for hay, or plowed under to 

 add fertility to the soil. Like all of the Clovers, Medium Red does 

 not exhaust the soil on which it is grown but actually enriches it 

 with nitrogen. It may be sown either in spring or fall, at the rate 

 of 10 to 15 pounds per acre if no other grasses are used. Write for 

 prices. 



Mammoth Red (Trijolium pratense perenne). Also known as Cow 

 Grass and Pea Vine Clover. Grows larger and lasts longer than 

 Medium Red. Valuable for reclaiming exhausted land by plowing 

 under as a green manure. Write for prices. 



Alsike, or Swedish (Trijolium hvbridum). This is one of the hardiest 

 varieties of Clover and the only Clover that will thrive on damp 

 or slightly acid land. It is finer and more leafy than Medium Red 

 but does not grow so high. It is often sown with Medium Red 

 Clover and Timothy, and the quality of hay thus produced is 

 excellent. Write for prices. 



Alfalfa, or Lucerne (Medicago sativa). There is little need for us to 

 describe this wonderful forage plant. Alfalfa will grow on any 

 well-drained soil, but seems to prefer the upland soils containing 

 an abundance of lime. It yields large crops of the most valuable 

 hay. As a soil enricher, Alfalfa has few equals. After a field has 

 been put in Alfalfa for several years, it is in better shape than it 

 could ever be put by using tons and tons of manure. Sow broadcast 

 at the rate of 25 to 35 pounds per acre. We carry the highest grade 

 northwestern-grown seed only. Write for prices. 



Crimson, or Scarlet (Trijolium incarnatum). This makes the 

 earliest possible spring pasture, blooming the latter part of April 

 or May. The seed may be sown any time from June to October, 

 at the rate of 15 to 20 pounds to the acre. For feeding as hay, it 

 should be cut just before it comes into bloom. Write for prices. 



White Sweet, or Bokhara (Melilotus alba). Largely planted on 

 light, sandy soils for turning under to improve the soil, and to 

 inoculate it for future crops of Alfalfa. If wanted for feed or 

 forage, it should be cut when quite young. Also a valuable bee- 

 pasture. Write for prices. 



White Dutch (Trijolium repens). The best variety for lawns as it 

 forms a close turf and remains green throughout the season. Sow 

 8 pounds to the acre alone, or 4 pounds when used with other 

 grasses. Oz. 10 cts., 2 ozs. 15 cts., %lb. 20 cts., ¥>lb. 40 cts. 

 Ib. 75 cts., 5 lbs. $3.65, 10 lbs. $7.00. 



BIRD SEEDS 



All of the finest quality. Prices subject to market changes. 



Lb. 10 lbs. 



Canary $0 15 $1 25 



Hemp 15 1 25 



Millet. Small 15 1 25 



Millet, White Pearl 20 1 75 



Rice. Unhulled 15 1 25 



Rape. For feeding 15 1 25 



Sunflower '5 1 25 



Mixed Bird Seed 15 1 25 



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