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Selected Grass and Clover Seeds 
In the foUowinf/ liM there is briefly described the very best grasses for yemral use. Oar space does not permit ex- 
tended descriptions or illustrations, but the seeds we offer are of best grades and have been specialty re-cleaned to meet the 
demands of our critical trade. The prices are subject to variations according to the market. Special prices upon large 
quantities will be quoted at any time. At prices per pound auoted behno, we send seed by mail postpaid; larger quantities 
by freight or express at vurehaser's expense. 
Menlo Park Lawn Grass 
Great care is exercised in the preparation of thi.s article, and careful tests have proved its supe- 
riority over all other mixtures. It is composed of the very choicest selected fancy cleaned grasses, entirely 
free from seeds of weeds, and we can with confidence recommend it to those wlio wish their lawns to present 
an evergreen, carpet-like appearance. For the convenience of those who require only a small quantity of 
seed, Menlo Park Lawn Grass is put up in boxes containing sufficient for 300 square feet. We forward 
these boxes, free by mail, at 25 cents each, lb., 30 cts. 
Bermuda Grass. (Cynodon dactylon). No more valuable grsiss for summer pasture can be grown; it is eas- 
ily cultivated, stands the drought well, is very nutritious, gives splendid green pasture for eight months 
of the year, and an average yield of three to four tons per acre. Sow at the rate of ten pounds per acre, 
lb., $1 25. 
Crested Dog's-tail. (Oynosunis cristatusK An excellent gra.ss for hard, dry soils; of exceeding value also 
for pastures and lawns. When it is u.sed alone, twenty-five pounds is required per acre, lb., 50 cts. 
Hungarian Grass. (Panicum Oermanicum). A valuable annual soiling and forage plant, that grows well 
in almost any soil. Sow at the rate of seventy pounds per acre, lb., 10 cts. 
Johnson Grass. (Sorghum Hulepense.) One of the most valuable rapid-growing fodder plants known; on 
rich soil it can be cut three or four times a season; the hay is rich, juicy and tender, and relished by 
stock. Sow at the rate of thirty-five pounds per acre, lb., 20 cts. 
Kentucky Blue Grass, Fancy Clean. (Poa pratensis). This is the best pasture grass for our climate and 
.soil, and produces the mo.st nourishing food for cattle; although it yields herbage early, it requires sev- 
eral years to become well established as a pasture grass. Thirty pounds of seed required for one acre, 
lb., 25 cts. 
Mesquite or Velvet Grass. (Hnleus lanalus ) Has the merit of ea.sy culture, and accommodates iteelf to 
all descriptions of soils, from the richest to the poorest. Forty pounds is required for one acre, lb.,^10 cts. 
Millet, Common. Grows from three to four feet high, with broad blades and strong stalks, afforjding ex- 
cellent pasturage. For pasturage sow thirty pounds per acre, but if intended for seed, half that quanti- 
ty will be sufficient for that area of soil, lb., 10 cts. 
Millet, German. More prolific than the preceding variety; yields from two to three thousand pounds of 
seed per acre, which is excellent food for stock or poultry, lb., 10 cts. 
Millet, Pearl. {Penicellaria spicata.) Di.stinct from the two preceding varieties, and one of the most lux- 
uriant-growing fodder plants we know of; when cultivated for fodder, the seed should be dropped iu 
drills three feet apart, and given plenty of room on account of its tillering habit; it is in best condition 
for cutting when the stalks are five or six feet high. Five pounds will sow an acre, lb., 35 cts. 
Orchard Grass. (Dactylis glomerata). The most valuable and wiilely known of all pasture gras.ses, coming 
earlier in the spring and remaining longer than any other; it is well adapted for sowing under trees, and 
valuable either for grazing or for hay. Forty pounds is required for one acre, lb., 10 cts. 
Red-Top. (Agrostis vulgaris). A valuable permanent grass for meadows or lawns, growing in almost any 
soil, moist or dry, and standing heat well. Forty-five pounds to the acre, lb., 10 cts. 
Red-Top, Absolutely Clean. Cannot be surpassed in quality, lb., 15 cts. 
Rye Grass, Perennial. (Lolium perenne). Enters largely into the composition of many of the richest past- 
ures, and is one of the most nutritious of the permanent grasses. Forty pounds for one acre, lb,, 15 cts. 
Rye Grass, Italian. {Lolium Italicum.) Similar to the preceding, but of more rapid growth, which is its 
cliief merit. Fifty pounds will sow one acre, lb., 15 cts. 
Timothy. [Phleum pratense.) Well-known and extensively grown; very productive, and thrives on almost 
any soil ; on a moist clay will produce a larger crop than any other grass. From twenty-five to forty 
pounds is used per acre, lb., 10 cts. 
Wood Meadow Grass. (Poa nemoralis.) A very productive and nutritious grass; thrives well in moist, 
shady situations or under trees. Thirty pounds is required for one acre, lb., 50 cts. 
Clover Seed 
Alfalfa or Lucerne. (Medicago saliva.) Succeeds well in almost any location, and lasts for a number of 
years; it grows two or throe feet high, and the roots extend deeply into the soil, which enables it to resist 
the severest drought; it produces heavy crops of nutritious foliage, which may be cut three or four times 
a. year, the best time being just when commencing to bloom, lb., 20 cts. 
Alsike. (Trifolium hybridum.) Thrives well ou rich, moist soils, and yields an enormous bulk of forage 
very much liked by cattle; may be cut several times a season, and as an addition to mixtures for perma- 
nent pastures has no superior, lb., 30 cts. 
Japan Clover. (Lespedexa striata.) A branching perennial, growing about twelve inches high, and in warm 
latitudes will do well in any soil, even during extreme drought; more nutritious than Red Clover, and 
makes excellent hay, lb., 40 cts. 
Mediuut Red. {Tnfolium pratense.) A well known standard; excellent for pasturage or hay, and should be 
in all grass mixtures. If sown alone, ten j)0unds per acre is required, lb,, 20 cts. 
White Dntch. (Trifolium repens.) A spreading perennial; valuable for pastures and lawns; it accommo- 
dates itself to a variety of .soils, but prefers moist ground; is excellent food for bees, lb., 35 cts. 
To make good lawns use Menlo Park Lawn Grass Seed. 
