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Arthur T.Bodding ton. 342 West 14th St.. New Vork City 



LAWN GRASS SEED 



TKi» "I tannic Formula " Absolutely free from all noxious weed seeds. This tnivture is composed of fine-leaved, dwarf- 



--— ruriiiuid. grasses, ajl of the highest quality recleaned seed. With proper preparation of the soil 



l)ef(ire sowing. It will produrc a rich, velvety lawn, which will remain green throughout the year. This mixture has produced some of the 

 most famous lawns in the United States. \Ve recommend sowing six bushels of seed to the acre, or for renovating old lawns, one to two 

 bushels. One quart of seed will sow 250 square feet, one bushel, 8,oo3 feet. Owing to the scarcity and high price of fancy grasses this year, 

 we have been forced to again raise the price upon our (irass Seed Mixtures, to uphold our standard of quality We must remind our cus- 

 tomers however that our bushel contains twenty (20) pounds of recleaned grass seed. Price, qt. 25 cts., pk. $1.75, per 

 bus. of 20 lbs. $6.50, per 10 bushels (200 lbs.) $60. 



BODDINGTON'S LAWN-RESTORING GRASS SEED. A 



Mixture of grasses peculiarl>- suited to take firm hold and grow 

 quickly on hard, worn-out or burned spots. The best time to re- 

 sow them is very early in spring, but seed mav also be sown in 

 the fall from September to October. Price, qt. 36 cts., pk. $2, 

 bus. (20 lbs.) $7.60. 



BODDINGTON'S SPECIAL "PUTTING-GREEN." The 



finest low-growing grasses are contained in this mixture, produ- 

 cing a lasting green turf that will w ithstand hard wear and tear. 

 Price, qt. 36 ct8.,pk. $2, bus. (20 lbs.) $7.60. 



BODDINGTON'S FAIR-GREEN LAWN GRASS. For the 



Golf-Links. Price, bus. (20 lbs.) $6.60, 10 bus. $60. 



BODDINGTON'S "TERRACE MIXTURE." A mixture of 

 strong, deep-rooted grasses for banks and terraces that will pre- 

 vent washing away during heavy rains. Price, qt. 36 cts., pk. 

 $2, bus. (20 lbs.) $7.60. 



BODDINGTON'S MIXTURE FOR SHADY LAWNS. A 



mixture of fine grasses for growing in the shade, and under trees. 

 Price, qt. 36 cts., pk. $2, bus. (20 lbs.) $7.60. 



BODDINGTON'S TENNIS-COURT LAWN GRASS. A mix- 

 ture of extra-fine grasses peculiarly adapted for tennis-courts. 

 This mixture will make a firm, green and lasting turf of the finest 

 texture, that will improve with tramping. Price, qt. 36 cts., 

 pk. $2, bus. (20 lbs.) $7.60. 



LAWNS and HOW TO MAKE THEM. 



By Leonard Barron, Assistant Editor of the Garden Magazine. Flexible cloth, illus- 

 trated. 174 pages. Si.io. This volume is profusely illustrated, and will aid anyone to 



establish a respectable greensward in any sort of soil where grass can be made to grow. 



GRASSES AND CLOVERS 



Prices made are upon fancy, recleaned seed — -we do not carry the lower grades but can quote, if requested. Prices subject to change with- 

 out notice. Special quotations on large quantities. 



Creeping Bent yAgtostis stoloni/era). The distinctive feature of 

 this species is, as the name implies, its compact, creeping, rooting 

 stems. It is of rapid growth and spreading habit, and the stolonif- 

 erous roots form a strong, enduring turf, that is positively im- 

 proved by constant tramping. Being of fine texture, it is most val- 

 uable for lawns and putting greens. If sown alone, 50 lbs. to the 

 acre should be used. (18 lbs. to the bushel.) Lb. 60 cts., 10 lbs. 

 $5.50, 100 lbs. $50. 



Crested Dog's-tail {Cynosurits crislatiis). It possesses in a 

 marked degree all the desirable features of a good lawn grass. Lb. 

 40 cts., 10 lbs. $3. 75, 100 lbs. $35. 



English Rye ( Lolium perenne). Grows rapidly and makes a good 

 showing within a month from time of sowing. Heavy, clean seed. 

 Lb. 15 cts., 10 lbs. $1.35. 100 lbs. $12. 



Fine-leaved Sheep's Fescue (Festuca lenui/olia) . Valuable for 

 lawns. Lb. 75 cts., 10 lbs. $6, 100 lbs. $55. 



Hard Fescue (Festiica duriuscula). A dwarf-growing variety, 

 succeeding well in dry situations. Lb. 40 cts., 10 lbs. $3, 100 lbs. $28. 



Italian Rye (Lolium Italicum). Thrives in almost any soil ; lasts 

 only one year. Lb. 20 cts., 10 lbs. $1.50, 100 lbs. S14. 



Kentucky Blue (Poa praten^is). Fancy or double; extra-clean. 

 Lb. 60 CIS , 10 lbs. S5.50, 100 lbs. fso. 



Meadow Fescue (Feshica pratensis). Valuable for permanent 

 p.isture. Lb. 75 cts., 10 lbs. $6.50 



Meadow Foxtail {Alopecurus pralensis). For permanent pasture, 

 rapid growth. Lb. 75 cts., 10 lbs. $6.50, 100 lbs. $60. 



Orchard ( Dactyl's trlotnerata) . Valuable for mixtures, either for 

 pasture or hay. Lb. 40 cts., 10 lbs. S3-75. too lbs. $35. 



Ked, or Creeping Fescue (Fesluca rubra). Suitable for sandy 

 seacoast and on dry soil. Lb. 40 cts., 10 lbs. $3, 100 lbs. $28. 



Top (Af^roslis vulgaris). Fancy or extra recleaned seed. Lb. 

 40 cts., 10 lbs. $3 75, 100 lbs. S35. 



Rhode Island Bent (A^ros/is ranina). A very fine variety for 

 lawns Lb. 50 i ts., 10 lbs. $4 7,S. 100 lbs. $45. 



Rough-stalked Meadow ( Poa Irivialis). Valuableon damp soils. 

 Lb 75 cts., 10 lbs. S6.50, lo.T lbs. $60. 



Sheep's Fescue (Fesluca ovina). Excellent for sheep pastures; 

 valuable also for lawns and pleasure grounds. Lb. 30 cts., 10 lbs. 

 $2 75, ifx) U>s. S25. 



Sweet Vernal, True Perennial ( Anl/iroranllium odoratum). 

 Emits ;in agreeable odor. Lb. 7,s cts., 10 lbs. $6.50. 



Tall Meadow Fescue ( Fesluca elalior). Very early ; nutritiveand 

 productive on wet or clay soils. Lb. 60c., 10 lbs. S.5 50. 100 lbs, $50. 



Tall Meadow Oat (Avena elalior). Of great value in permanent 



hay mixtures. Lb. 35 cts., 10 lbs. $3, 100 lbs. JS27.50. 

 Timothy, or Herd Grass (Phleum prateiise). Choice sample, free 



from weed seeds. Prices subject to change without notice. Lb. 30 



cts., 10 lbs. $2.75, 100 lbs. $25. 

 Various -leaved Fescue [Fesluca helerophylla). Valuable for 



permanent pastures and lawn mixtures. Lb. 50 cts., 10 lbs. $4.50, 



100 lbs. $40. 



Wood Meadow (Poa nemoralis). Of early growth and thriving 

 well under trees. Lb. 80 cts., 10 lbs. $7.50. 



CLOVERS 



Alfalfa, or Lucerne ( Medicago saliva). A permanent Clover of 



great value. Lb. 35 cts.. 10 lbs. S3. 25, 100 lbs. $30. 

 Alsike, or Hybrid Clover. A useful permanent sort. Lb. 30 cts., 



10 lbs. S2.75. 100 lbs. $25. 

 Red, Medium (Tri/olium pralense). Choice cleaft seed. Price 



subject to change without notice. Lb. 40c., 10 lbs. $3 25, 100 lbs. $30. 

 Scarlet ( Tri/olium incarnalum) . Of great value for sowing in the 



fall for plowing under the following spring. Lb. 30 cts., 10 lbs. $2.75, 



100 lbs. $25. 



White ( Tri/olium repens). Should be used in all mixtures for per- 

 manent pastures and for lawns. Extra recleaned, lb. 60 cts., 10 lbs. 

 $5.50, 100 lbs. $50. 



GRASS MIXTURES FOR HAY AND 

 PERMANENT PASTURES 



Our formulas contain the following kinds blended in proportions 

 which have been found to give the most satisfactory results on dif- 

 ferent soils and situations : Orchard Grass, Meadow Foxtail, Sheep's 

 Fescue, Rhode Island or Creeping Bent, Hard Fescue, Swetrt-scented 

 \'eriial (True Perennial ), Meadow Fescue, English Rye Grass, Italian 

 Rye Grass, Red Top, Timothy and Red Alsike Clover. On ordinary 

 fertile soil three bushels of this mixture are sufficient to seed an acre, 

 but where the land is pocjr a larger quantity will be necessary. 

 For Hay and Permanent Pastures for Light Soils. 



" " " " " Medium Soils. 



" " " " Heavy Soils. 



" Orchard and Shady Places. 



" Hay only. Speciilly recommended for large hay crop. 

 Pasture only. Will stand close cropping without injury. 

 Per bus. of 14 lbs., $4; 20-bus. lots, $3.75 per bus.; 50-bus. 

 lots, S3. 50 per bus. 



Write for prices on Miscellaneous Farm Seeds, which are usually governed by market quotations 



