38 JACQUES CARTIER SQUARE, MONTREAL. 
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GRASSES 
When ordered to be seni by post, 
add 5c per lb. 
Orchard Grass, 
the acre; welgrht per bushel. 
Orchard. (Dacty- 
lis glomerata). This 
is one ot the most 
desirable pasturage 
grasses tor stock 
and also for pro- 
ducing large crops 
of hay. It suc- 
ceeds well in quite 
shady places, hence 
the name of "Or- 
chard G r a s s." 
Choicest reclean- 
ed seed. 14 lbs. to 
the bushel; 3 bush- 
els to the acre. 
Per lb., 35c. 
Fancy Cleaned 
Kentucky Blue 
Grass. (Poa Pra- 
tensis). This is 
pre-eminently a pas 
ture grass forming 
a fine close sward. 
It thrives best in 
dry well drained 
or limestone soils. 
14 lbs. to the bus. ; 
2% bushels to the 
acre. Per lb., 35c. 
Red Top. (Agros- 
tis Vulgaris). — A 
valuable native 
permanent grass, 
growing in almost 
any soil, wet or dry 
Sow two bushels tc 
14 lbs. Per lb.. 35c. 
English Rye Grass. (Lolium Perenne). — One of 
the staple grasses of Great Britain, entering 
largely into the composition of most of the riclv- 
est meadows and pastures. Sow 3 bushels to the 
acre; weight per bushel, 22 lbs. Per lb., 20c. 
Crested Dogstall. (Cynosurus cristatus). — A valu- 
able addition for lawn grasses which require 
close cutting and an ability to resist tramping, 
as in golf links, etc. About 21 lbs. to the bushel; 
2% bushels to the acre. Per lb., 45c. 
Festuca Heterophylla (Various-leaved Fescue). — A 
very early, hardy perennial, 2 to 3 feet high, 
thriving best in cold, moist soils that are rich 
in humus and potash. In such soils it yields 
heavily, and is valuable in grass mixtures for 
permanent meadows either for mowing or graz- 
ing. Its great production of root-leaves makes I 
it an excellent bottom grass. Its nutritive value 
is said to be very high. It grows very well in ; 
the shade, and is highly recommended for shaded 
lawns in mixture with other grasses. Per lb., 50c. | 
Hard Fescue. (Festuca duriuscula). — An excel- : 
lent pasturage or lawn grass, succeeding well in 
dry or shady locations. About 12 Ills, to the 
bushel; 21/2 bushels to the acre. Per lb., 40c. 
Sheep Fescue. (Festuca Ovin,a). — Slender blades 
growing in close compact clumps and from six 
to ten inches in height. About 12 lbs. to the 
bufshel; 2% bushels to the acre. Per lb., 40e. , 
Meadow Fescue. (Festuca pratensis). — An excel- • 
lent pa.sture grass, the tender blades being re- 
lished by cattle. About 22 lbs. to the bushel; 
2 bushels to the acre. Per lb., 60c. 
Creeping Bent, (Agrostis stolonifera). — A very j 
hai'dy grass, especially adapted to moist lands 
and those which are oeca.sionally overflowed. 
Its peculiar habit of branching underneath the 
surface enables it to resist to the greatest ex- 
tent tramping and pasturage. About 20 lbs. to 
the bushel; 2 bushels to the acre. Per lb., 45c. 
Canadian Blue Grass. (Poa Compressa). — One of 
the best grasses (or lawns. Per lb., 25c. 
Tall Meadow Oat. (Avena elatior). — A very valu- 
able pasture grass on account of its early and 
luxuriant growth. It is especially adapted for 
rather dry light soils. About 10 lbs. to the 
bushel; 4 to 5 bushels to the acre. Per lb., 40c. 
Hungarian Brome or Awnless Brome. (Bromus In- 
ermis). — Makes quick strong growth providing 
splendid pasturage or hay. It sprouts out into 
fresh growth very quickly after being mown and 
we think it is the ideal grass for hot dry regions 
and thin soils. 14 lbs. to the bushel; about 35 to 
40 lbs. to the acre. Per lb., 25c. 
Wood Meadow. (Poa ne- 
moralis). — An excel- 
lent pasture or lawn 
grass, desirable for 
planting under trees on 
the lawn or in damp 
shady corners, 14 lbs. 
to the bushel; 2 bushels 
to the acre. Per lb. 75c. 
Meadow Foxtail. (AIo pe- 
curis pratensis). — Clo- 
sely resembles Timo- 
thy in growth but has 
a soft feathery head. 
It is a valuable pas- 
ture grass by reason of 
its rapid growth. About 
7 lbs. to the bushel; 3 
bushels to the acre. 
Per lb., 75c, 
Rhode Island, Bent. 
(Agrostis canina). — An 
excellent lawn grass; 
mostly used in comb- 
ination with other fine 
bladed sorts. Per lb,, 
45c. 
Red Top Grass. 
Timothy, or Herd Grass. (Phileum Pratensis). — W.e 
offer a particularly choice sample, 45 lbs. to the 
bushel. Market price. 
Permanent Grasses and Clover 
Seeds for Laying Down 
Land to Pasture 
In ordering state whether for highlands or low- 
lands. Full seeding, 25 lbs. to the acre. Per lb., 
ISc. 
LAND SALT 
Our land salt being a by-product contain- 
ing a slight percentage of potash and nit- 
rates makes it far superior to common 
salt foi" a-^^ricultural purposes and cheaper. 
Barrels Weiahing about 32a lbs. KIM your 
Weeds with Salt. 
Market price. 
Special Quotations given on Application 
for large Quantities. 
