Catalogue of High-Class Seeds. 



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GRASS SEEDS. 



The best means of improving naeadt 



agrostis vulgaris. {Red-top Grass.) 



pastures and lawns is to sow a sufficient variety of grass seeds, and 

 we trust our customers will give some of the kinds a 

 trial in connection with Timothy, which by many is believed 

 to be about the only grass to be sown. 



JS©"* Grass mixtures for the formation of permanent 

 pastures, etc., are made to order, according to soil and 

 location. For formulae to suit different conditions, see 

 page 49. 



The prices of some varieties may change as the 

 season advances. p er 



Per lb. 100 lbs. 

 Agrostis canina. {Rhode Island Bent 

 Grass.) A valuable grass for lawns ; sow 

 three or four bushels to the acre for lawns; 

 for pasture, one and a half to three bushels. 

 See "Formation of Lawns," page 46. 



(12 lbs. to bus.) $0 30 $22 00 



Agrosl is stolonifera. {Fiorin, or Creeping 

 Bent Grass.) Valuable as a mixture with 

 other pasture grasses, as it will thrive in 

 moderately moist land on which water does 

 not stagnate. We find it also the best sort 

 for croquet grounds, and small door-yards 

 or grass-plats. Same quantity as the 

 preceding. (15 lbs. to bus.) 25 2200 



Agrostis vulgaris. {Red-top Grass.) A 

 valuable permanent grass as a mixture in 

 either meadows, pastures or lawns, growing 

 in almost any soil, moist or dry, and standing well our hot climate. Same quantity per acre as 



above. (14 lbs. to bus.) 15 12 00 



Fancy Heavy Red-Top Grass, absolutely clean seed 20 15 00 



.ira caespitosa. {Hassock Grass.) A coarse grass, preferring stiff and marshy bottoms, and 

 thriving in moist and shady woodlands. In England, door-mats are formed of it by the cottagers. 



30 lbs. to the acre 30 22 00 



.ira flexuosa. {Wood Hair Grass.) Delights in high and rocky hills ; is of little agricultural 



value, except for sheep pasture. 30 lbs. to the acre 20 15 00 



Jopecurus agrestis. {Slender Fox-tail Grass.) An annual late-flowering grass. 20 lbs. to 



the acre 35 25 00 



.lopecurus pratensis. {Meadow Fox-tail Grass). One of the very best grasses for permanent 

 pasture, and thrives to perfection on lands of an intermediate quality as to moisture and dry- 

 ness. It also stands the high summer heat without burning. 25 lbs. to the acre 35 25 00 



.mmophila arenaria. {Beach Grass.) See Calamagrostis arenaria. 



nthoxanthum odoratum. ( True Perennial Sweet Vernal Grass.) For a mixture with pasture 

 grasses, it is valuable on account of its vernal growth, and also for continuing to throw up root 

 foliage until late in the autumn. For meadows its chief merit is its fragrant odor, which the 

 leaves emit when partially dried, thus sweetening hay. It is a vegetable condiment, rather than 

 a grass of much nutritive value. From 2 to 5 lbs. to the acre when mixed with other sorts . . 65 55 00 



nthoxanthum odoratum puelli. {Annual Sweet Vernal Grass.) Much smaller than the per- 



nnial, and of much less value, lasting one year only. 20 to 25 lbs. to the acre 25 1800 



1a elatior. ( Tall Meadow Oat Grass.) Most valuable for pastures on account of its early 

 and luxuriant growth ; it produces an abundant supply of foliage, which is relished by cattle 

 early and late. 50 lbs. to the acre. (13 lbs. to bushel.) 25 18 00 



.vena flavescens. {Yellow Oat Grass.) Will not thrive well when sown alone, but with other 

 species it becomes desirable for dry mead- p e r Per 

 ows and pastures. About 25 lbs. to the lb. 100 lbs. 

 acre $0 85 $70 00 



ieach Grass. See Calamagrostis arenaria. 



lermuda Grass. {Cynodon dactylon.) Suit- 

 able only to our southern states (where it is 

 very valuable), or the tropics; will not en- 

 dure frost. On application, we will give 

 further information and quotations for larger 

 quantities ; to save time, please state the 

 number of pounds required.- Sow 8 to 10 

 lbs. to the acre 1 25 



Hue Grass, Canada. See Poa compressa. 



English. See Festuca pratensis. 



Kentucky. See Poa pratensis. 



>romus inermis. {Awnless Brome Grass.) 

 A valuable forage plant for light, dry soils ; 

 answers for cutting and feeding in green 

 state, for pasture or hay ; very productive. 

 About 35 to 40 lbs. to acre 30 22 oc 



Iromus mollis. {Soft Chess.) Suited to 

 sandy land, where it is more at home than 

 many grasses of better quality 



20 13 00 a nthoxanthum odoratum. {Sweet Vernal Grass.) 



