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Selected Grass and Clover Seeds 
The grans and clover seeds offered by us ure all of the best grades, and have been specially recleaned to 
meet the demands of our critical trade. Prices for large quantities will be quoted on application. This is more 
satisfactory than quoting here, as prices are subject to frequent changes with market fluctuations. 
IF ORDEKKD BY MAIL, ADD 8 CENTS FEB POUND POSTAGE. 
Grass Seed. 
Menlo Park Lawn Grass. We devote gnat care to the preparation of this article, and by careful 
tests have proved its superiority 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 who wish 
their lawns to present an evergreen, carpet-like appeVance. Price per pound, 30 cents. For the convenience of 
those who require only a small quantity of seed, Mesji.o Park Lawn Grass is put, up in boxes containing 
sufficient for 300 square feet. We forward these boxes, free by mail, at 25 cent* each. 
Per lb. 
Kentucky Bine Grass, Fancy Clean (Pott Pratensit). This is the best pasture grass for our climate 
and soil, and produces the most nourishing food for cattle; although it yields herbage early.it 
requires several years to become well established as a pasture grass » $ 0 25 
Orchard Grass [Dactylis glumeratu). The most valuable and widely kuown of all pasture grasse-, com- 
ing 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 (lay 25 
Red-Top [AgroatU vulgarty. A valuable permanent grass for meadows or lawns, growing in almost any 
soil, moist or dry, and standing heat well 12 
Red-TopiAljsoliitely Clean. Cannot be surpassed in quality '-'i> 
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Rye GrMroPereunial. Enters largely into the composition of many of the richest pastures, and is 
one of the most nutritious of the permanent grasses 15> 
Rye Grass, Italian [Lottvm ludicum). Similar to the preceding, but of more rapid growth, which 
is its chief merit I«> 
Timothy (Phleum pratense). Well-known and extensively grown; very productive, and thrives on 
almost any soil, and on a moist clay will produce a larger crop than any other grass 10 
Clover Seed. 
Alfalfa or Lucerne (Mcdkago saliva). Succeeds well in almost any location, and lasts for a numlier of 
years ; it grows two or three 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 
thres- or four times a year, the best time being just when commencing to bloom 15 
A Kike ('IVifolmm hybridum). Thrives well on rich, moist soils, and yields an enormous bulk of forage 
much preferred by cattle ; may he cut several times a season, and as an addition to mixtures for 
permanent pastures has no superior , SO 
Japan Clover {I,eapedeza 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 
Glover, and makes excellent hay 40 
Medium Ked {IVifaUum pratenw). A well-known standard ; excellent for pasturage or hay, and should 
be in all grass mixtures. If sown alone, ten pounds per acre is required 15 
White Kutell {Trifoliitm ft (ten*). A spreading porenniaL^aluable for pastures and lawns ; it accommo- 
dates itself to a variety of soils, but prefers mc^M?roimd ; is excellent food for bees ;{ 0 
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at Publithine C«'t Print. 34 California SI.. S. 
