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Miscellaneous Grasses 
English Rye Grass 
Also sold under the more general name of Perennial Rye Grass. Is an extremely valuable grass 
that makes a rapid growth. Adapted to all soils. May be sown either Spring or Fall. Is a good 
one for mixtures. Does well with Orchard Grass. When sown alone 30 to 40 lbs. per acre is required. 
Prices— By Parcels Post, 1 to 20 lbs. at 20c per lb. By Freight or Express, 9c per lb. 100 lbs. 
or more at 8c per lb. 
Italian Rye Grass 
This is another quick growing grass like the English Rye. It grows even more rapidly but 
lasts only one year. It is larger and stronger and makes a splendid growth one month from its seed- 
ing. For Spring or Fall. Sow 40 lbs. per acre. Prices— By Parcels Post, 1 to 20 lbs. at 20c per lb. 
By Freight or Express, 9c per lb. 100 lbs. or more at 8c per lb. 
Pacey's Rye 
This one is similar to English and Italian Rye but is smaller, more dwarf but a quick grower. 
Prices— By Parcels Post 1 to 20 lbs. at 20c per lb. By Freight or Express 10c per lb. 100 lbs. or 
more 9c per lb. 
Bromus Inermis 
This grass came originally from Russia. It is now grown largely in the West, where it has 
become one of the most popular grasses. It is a perennial grass that will stand for years on the same 
ground without renewing, It wants a rich soil for best results. May be sown from early Spring to 
late Fall. It withstands heat, drouth and frost. It is alike valuable for pasture and hay. Both 
hav and pasture is greatly relished by cattle and ail kinds of stock. It roots so deeply that it is 
enabled to thrive on the driest soils. It is a good one to sow with other grasses. Bromus Inermis 
is entitled by its many merits to more general use in the East. Sow two to three bus. per acre. It 
■weighs 14 lbs. per bu. Prices— By Parcels Post, I to 11 lbs. at 25c per lb. By Freight or Express 
15c per lb. 100 lbs. at 14c per lb. f j & , 
Tall Meadow Oats Grass 
Here is a tall rank growing grass that may be grown on soils that are inferior. It grows quickly 
and makes a good hay or pasture. It is hardy and will last for years without resowing. It is so 
deeply rooted that it will withstand drought of any length. This grass becomes green very early in 
the Spring and remains green late in the Fall. This grass should be more generally known for it is 
certainly a valuable variety and worthy of the attention of the best farmers. It weighs from 11 to 
14 lbs. per bu. Sow from 2 to 3 bu. per acre. This is a valuable grass in mixtures. It is especially 
adapted to be sown with Orchard Grass, Red Top and similar grasses. It is more expensive than the 
rye grasses but really one of the most valuable on our list. Prices— By Parcels Post 1 to 11 lbs. 30c 
per lb. By Freight or Express, 22c per lb. 20 lbs. or more 20c per lb. 100 lbs. or more 19c per lb. 
Meadow Fescue. A valuable grass for mixtures. It is early in Spring and remains green 
very late into Winter. Sow Spring or Fall 2 bu. per acre- 14 lbs. per bu. By Parcels Post, 1 to 11 
lbs. at 40c per lb. By Freight or Express, 30c per lb. 
Meadow Foxtail. Comes from England, where it is a favorite. It is suitable for Lowland 
mixtures. Grows early and abundantly. Sow alone 3 bu. per acre. Weighs 7 lbs. per bu. 
By Parcels Post, 1 to 20 lbs. at 35c per lb. By Freight or Express, 25c per lb. 
Sheeps Fescue. This grass does well on upland gravelly soils. Is suitable for sheep and 
other pastures. Smaller than other Fescues and very nutritious. Sow 30 lbs. per acre. 
By Parcels Post, 1 to 20 lbs. at 30c per lb. By Freight or Express, 22c per lb. 
Rhode Island Bent. This is a valuable grass for lawns. It is of such a nature that it is 
improved by tramping. By Parcels Post, 1 to 20 lbs. at 40c per lb. By Freight or Express, 30c per lb. 
Creeping Bent. A valuable lawn grass of a creepy nature that helps to make a thick com- 
pact growth. By Parcels Post, 1 to 20 lbs. at 40c per lb. By Freight or Express, 30c per lb. 
Red Fescue. Another grass suitable for lawn grass and other mixtures. Will make a thick 
turf if sown alone— 30 lbs per acre, but should be sown with other grasses. By Parcels Post, 1 to 20 
lbs. at 35c per lb. By Freight or Express, 25c per lb. 
Meadow Soft Grass. A fine leaved grass suitable for meadow mixtures. By Parcels Post. 
1 to 20 lbs. at 25c per lb. By Freight or Express, 15c per lb. 
Hard Fescue. A dwarf thick growing grass doing well in dry situations. By Parcels Post, 
1 to 20 lbs. at 30c per lb. By Freight or Express, 20c per lb. 
Crested Dogstail. Recommended for high dry soils and hillsides. A good pasture grass. 
Suitable for permanent mixtures. 
By Parcels Post, 1 to 20 lbs. at 40c per lb. By Freight or Express, 30c per lb. 
