BODDINGTONS ^A44Xtl^ SEEDS 



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LAWN GRASS SEED 



The "Lenox Formula." U^®^ best private gardeners. This mixture i<; composed of fine-leaved, dwarf-growing 



; ■ '— grasses, all of the highest quality re-cleaned seed. With proper preparation of tlie soil before 



sowing, it will produce a rich, velvet)' lawn in tliree to four weeks, which will remain green througliout the year. This mixture has pro- 

 duced some of the most famous lawns in the United States. We recommend sowing five bushels of seed to the acre, or for renovating old 

 lawns, one to two bushels. One pound of seed will sow 250 square feet, one bushel 5,000 square feet. We must remind our customers, that 

 cor bushel contains twenty |20) pounds of re-cleaned grass seed. Price, lb. 35 cts., 10 lbs. $3, per bus. of 20 lbs. $5.50, 10 

 bushels (200 lbs.) $50. 



BODDINGTON'S CENTRAL PARK MIXTURE. A mixture 

 of grasses peculiarly suited to take firm hold and grow quickly. 

 Makes a lawn in four to five weeks. The best time to sow is very 

 early in spring, but seed may also be sown in the fall from Sep- 

 tember to October. Price, lb. 25 cts., 10 lbs. $2.25, bus. $4. 



BODDINGTON'S SPECIAL "PUTTING-GREEN." The 



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

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

 Price, lb. 50 cts., 10 lbs. $4, bus. (20 lbs.) $7.50. 



BODDINGTON'S FAIR-GREEN LAWN GRASS. For the 



Golf-Links. Price, bus. (20 lbs.) $5.50, 10 bus. $50. 



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, lb. 50 cts., 10 lbs. 

 $4, bus. (20 lbs.) $7.50. 



BODDINGTON'S MIXTURE FOR SHADY LAWNS. A 



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

 Price, lb. 50 cts., 10 lbs. $4, bus; (20 lbs.) $7.50. 



BODDINGTON'S LAWN GRASS FOR THE SOUTH. A 



mixture of grasses that stand extremes of heat and drought well, 

 and that are therefore peculiarly adapted for southern Idwns. 

 Price, lb. 50 cts., 10 lbs. $4, bu^. (20 lbs.) $7.50. 



BODDINGTON'S SEASHORE GRASS. A mixture of fine 

 grasses peculiarly suited to seaside lawns. Price, lb. 50 Cts., 10 

 lbs. $4, bus. (20 lbs.) $7.50. 



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 trampling. Price, lb. 50 cts., 10 

 lbs. $4, bus. (20 lbs.) $7.50. 



N. B. — We shall be pleased to make special mixtures for particular purposes or to suit exceptional conditions of soil, situa- 

 tion or climate. We invite consultation about any difficulties experienced in getting the right turf for any purpose or any place. 



GRASSES AND CLOVERS 



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



change without notice. Special quotations on large quantities 



Creeping Bent (Agrostis stoloniferd) . 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 trampling. Being of fine texture, it is most 

 valuable for lawns and putting-greens. If sown alone, 50 lbs. to 

 the acre should be used. Lb. 50 cts., 10 lbs. $4.50, 100 lbs. $40. 



Crested Dog's-Tall {Cynosurus cristaius). It possesses in a 

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

 Lb. 50 cts., 10 lbs. $4.50, 100 lbs. $40. 



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 Shee-p^sTescue {Fesluca tenuifolia). Valuable for 

 lawns. Lb. 50 cts., 10 lbs. $3.75, 100 lbs. $35. 



Hard Fescue ( Fesiuca dtiriuscula) . A dwarf-growing variety, 

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



Italian Rye {Lolium Ilalicum) . Thrives in almost any soil ; lasts 

 only one year. Lb. 20 cts., 10 lbs. $1.25, 100 lbs. fio. 



Kentucky Blue { Poa prat ensis). Fancy, or double extra clean. 

 Lb. 30 cts., 10 lbs. $2.75, 100 lbs. $25. 



Meadow Fescue (Festtica prat ensis). Valuable for permanent 

 pasture. Lb. 35 cts., 10 lbs. $3.25, 100 lbs. $30. 



Meadow Foxtail {Alopecurus pratensis). For permanent pas- 

 tures; rapid growth. Lb. 50 cts., 10 lbs. $4.50, 100 lbs. S40. 



Orchard (Dactylis glomerala) . Valuable for mixtures, either for 

 pasture or hay. Lb. 35 cts., 10 lbs. $3, 100 lbs. $25. 



Red or Creeping Fescue (Festttca rubra). Suitable for sandy 

 seacoast and on dry soils. Lb. 40 cts., 10 lbs. 53.75, 100 lbs. $35. 



Red Top (Agrostis vulgaris). Fancy or extra re-cleaned seed. 

 Lb. 30 cts., 10 lbs. $2.75, 100 lbs. $25. 



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

 lawns. Lb. 50 cts., 10 lbs. S4.50, 100 lbs. $40. 



Rough-stalked Meadow {Poa trivialis). Valuable on damp soils. 

 Lb. 75 cts., 10 lbs. S6.50, 100 lbs. $60. 



Sheep's Fescue {Festuca ovina). Excellent for sheep-pastures; 

 valuable also for lawns and pleasure-grounds. Lb. 40 cts., 10 lbs. 

 $3.25, 100 lbs. $30. 



Sweet Vernal, True Perennial {Anthoxanthum odoratum). 

 Emits an agreeable odor. Lb. 75 cts., 10 lbs. $6.50. 



Tall Meadow Fescue ( Festuca elatior). Very early ; nutritive and 

 productive on wet or clay boils. Lb. 40c., 10 lbs. S3. 75, 100 lbs. $35. 



Tall Meadow Oat {Avena elatior). Of great value in permanent 



hay mixtures. Lb. 30 cts., 10 lbs. $2.50, 100 lbs. $24. 

 Timothy, or Herd's Grass {Phleum pratense). Choice sample, 



free from weed seeds. Prices subject to change without notice. 



Lb. 15 cts., 10 lbs. Si. 25, 100 lbs. $10. 

 Various-leaved Fescue {Festuca heterophylla). Valuable for 



permanent pastures and lawn mixtures. Lb. sects., 10 lbs. $3. 75, 



100 lbs. S35- 



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



well under trees. Lb. 60 cts., 10 lbs. SS-SO. 

 Yarrow {Achillea Millefolium). Lb. $1.75. 



CLOVERS 



Alfalfa, or Lucerne {Medicago sativa). A permanent Clover of 



great value. Lb. 35 cts., 10 lbs. $3, 100 lbs. $28. 

 Alsike, or Hybrid Clover. A useful permanent sort. Lb. 50 cts., 



10 lbs. S4-50, 100 lbs. S40. 

 Red, Medium ( Tri/olium pratense). Choice, clean seed. Price 



subject to change without notice. Lb. 50c., 10 lbs. $4-25, 100 lbs. $40. 



Scarlet ( Trifolium incarnatum) . Of great value for sowing in the 

 fall for plowing under. Lb. 20 cts., 10 lbs. Si. 75, 100 lbs. $15. 



White { Trifoltum repens). Should be used in all mixtures for per- 

 manent pastures and for lawns. Extra re-cleaned, lb. 75 cts., 10 

 lbs. $7, 100 lbs. S65. 



GRASS MIXTURES FOR HAY AND 

 PERMANENT PASTURES 



Our formulas contain the following varieties blended in proportions 

 which we have found to give the most satisfactory results on differ- 

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

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

 Vernal (True Perennial), Meadow Fescue, English Rye Grass, Ital- 

 ian Rye Grass, Red Top, Timothy and Red .\lsike Clover. On ordi- 

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

 acre, but where the land is poor a larger quantity will be necessary. 

 For Hay and Permanent Pastures for Light Soils. 



" " " " " " Medium Soil. 



" " " " " " Heavy Soils. 



" Orchard and Shady Places. 



" Hay only. Specially recommended for large Hay crop. 

 " Pasture only. Will stand close cropping without injury. 

 Per bus. of 14 lbs., S4. ; 20-bus. lots, S3. 76 per bus.; 60-bus. 

 lots, S3. SO per bus. 



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