Holmes Seed Company, Harrisburg, Pa. 45 



GRASS SEED 



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for Permanent Pasture 

 and Hay 



SPECIAL GRASS MIXTURE 



Our famous mixture is becoming more generally used each season by progressive and successful farmers who desire an abundance of hay and 

 permanent pasturage. This mixture is made up of the Grasses best calculated to afford an abundant and nutritious food supply for stock, and its 

 formula is based upon years of successful experience. It thrives well on all soils and is not seriously affected by the different climatic conditions. 

 Will outyield timothy and will thrive on soils where the latte? fails. Not only does it produce an abundance of hay but will give an excellent 

 pasturage after it has been cut. In many cases it will produce two crops a season, whereas from timothy alone you can cut but one. If your 

 fields are old and worn out, it will pay you to plow up and seed again, when you will soon be cutting heavy crops from Holmes Permanent 

 Pasture Mixture. Sow 50 pounds to acre. In ordering, state whether for lighter heavy soil. Should you desire a Special Mirture^^^^^^ 

 renewing old pasture, etc., write us and we will give information. Lb. 25 cts., by mail, 35 c4s.; bus. of 15 lbs. $2.25, bus. of 20 lbs. $3, lOU lbs. $13. 



EXTRA RECLEANED GRASS SEEDS prices subject to change without notice 



ORCHARD (Daetylis glomerata). This is one of the most desirable pasture grasses for stock. It succeeds 



well in quiet shady places , 



J^ED TOP» or HERD (Agrostis vulgaris). It is a most valuable addition to sow with timothy and clover to 



form a close sward for pasture • • 



FANCY CLEANED KENTUCKY BLUE (Poa pratensis). This is preeminently a pasture grass forming a 



close, fine sward. It thrives hest in dry soil 



SWEET VERNAL {Anthroxanthum odoratum), (True Perennial). This is frequently used to mix with 



pther grasses for pastures and lawns ' 



RHODE ISLAND BENT (Agrostis canina). Eesemblrag Red Top, of dwarf habit, shorter and narrower 



leaves. Close, fine tuft; one of the very best grasses for lawns 



ENGLISH RYE (Lolitim perenne). This makes a quick growth very early in the spring, and is adapted for 



cool, moist locations • 



ITALIAN RYE (Lolium Italicum). This is distinct from the preceding, being of much larger and stronger 



growth; succeeds best in moist, fertile soils 



CI^ESTED DOG'S TAIL {Oynostirus cristatus). j A valuable addition for lawn grasses which require close 



cutting and an ability to resist tramping 



CREEPING BENT (Agrotis stolonifera) . Avery hardy grass, especially adapted to moist lands and those 



which are occasionally, overflowed. • 



TALL MEADOW OATS ( Avena elatior ) . Avery valuable pasture grass on account of its early and luxuriant 



growth. Especially adapted for dry, light soils. 



WOOD MEADOW (Poa nemoralis). Desirable for planting under trees on the lawn or m damp, shady 



BROMUS S'CHROEDERI, or RESCUE. A forage plant of quick growth, yielding a large amount of fresh 

 forage on goOd land and thin soils. • • • 



AWNLESS BROME (Bromus inermis). Will stand long droughts and produce heavy crops m dry sections? 

 where other grasses would perish. Extremely hardy and especially desired for permanent pasturage 



PERENNIAL RYE {Lolium perenne). Very nutritious; valuable for meadow or permanent pastures; rapid 



HARD FESCUE {Festuca duriuscula). An excellent pasturage or lawn grass, succeeding well m dry or 



shady locations • • • ■ ■ ' * *iA 



SHEEP'S FESCUE {Festuca ovina). Slender blades growmg inclose compact clumps and trom 6 to 10 



inches in height. • 



SATISFACTION GUARANTEED OR YOUR MONEY BACK. 



Lbs. to 

 Dushel 



Q'ntity 

 to acre 



Per lb. 



postp'id 



tar 

 oushel 



14 



8 bu. 



$ 0 30 



$2 50 



14 



2-.?bu. 



2{j 



2 25 



14 



2K bu. 



35 



3 25 



10 



35 lb. 



85 



7 00 



12 



50 lb. 



30 



2 50 



24 



3 bu. 



25. 



2 50 



20 



3 bu. 



25 



2 25 



21 



2-3 bu. 



45 



6 00 



20 



2Kbu. 



30 



4 00 



10 



3bu. 



35 



2 75 



14 



2 bu. 



50 



6 50 





35 lb. 



45 





14 



20 lb. 



30 



2 25 



24 



20 lb. 



25 



2 25 



m 



23^ bu. 



35 



2 50 



12 



234 bu. 



35 



2 50 



