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SELECTED GRASS AND CLOVER SEEDS. 
For Lawns and Permanent Pastures. 
Freight Charges, Express Charges and Postal Charges to be Paid by Purchaser. 
In the following list there is briefly described the best grasses for general use. We never handle low 
grade or second quality grass and clover seeds, those we offer being all carefully selected of the best 
grades and specially recleaned to meet the demands of our critical trade. Prices given are those pre- 
vailing at this date (January, 1896), but, being subject to frequent market fluctuations throughout the 
season, purchasers of large quantities should write for special quotations and samples before 
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To Make a Handsome Lawn 
The ground must be well dug, raked and leveled and every semblance of a weed root removed. 
After the seed is sown, which should be done on a calm, dry day, rake the seed in and roll well, or, in 
the absence of a roller, pat the ground well with the back of a spade or shovel. Another plan is 
to use a good wide board and walk on it until the soil is uniformly firm. Much of the fine appearance 
of a lawn depends upon regularity in mowing, as, if left too long before this is done, or if when well 
established it is not closely mown, the stronger grasses will overgrow the weaker, thus destroying 
smoothness of surface and rendering the whole patchy and unsightly. For forming new lawns not less 
than sixty pounds of seed are required per acre, and for the renovation of old ones half that quantity 
will give good results. 
nenio Park Lawn Grass. We devote great 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 
sslected fancy cleaned grasses, entirely free from seeds of weeds, and we can with confidence recom- 
mend it to those who wish their lawns to present an evergreen, carpet-like appearance. Price, per 
pound, 30c. For the convenience of those v/ho 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 bo.xes 
free by mail, at 25c each. 
Bermuda Grass {Cynodott dactylon). A valuable grass in hot countries and for fixing loose or 
sandy soils. It spreads rapidly and is easily propagated by dividing and planting in small 
clumps. The seed will not germinate in cold weather, hence April, May and September are Per lb. 
the best months to sow, using at the rate of ten pounds per acre. Imported seed $1 5° 
Crested Dog's-tail {Cynosurus cristaius). An excellent grass for hard, dry soils; of exceed- 
ing value also for pastures and lawns. When it is used alone, twenty-five pounds are required 
per ; 
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Fescue, fleadow (Fesiuca pratensis). An excellent pasture grass, its long slender leaves being 
much relished by cattle; succeeds best as a mixture with other grasses; if sown alone, forty 
pounds to the acre are required 25 
Fescue, Sheep {Fcstiica ovind). Grows freely in high, dry and open pastures and should enter 
into the composition of all mixtures for sheep pastures, as they are very fond of this grass. If 
sown alone thirty-five pounds are required for an acre 25 
Hungarian Grass {Patiicum Germanicum). A valuable annual soiling and forage plant, that 
grows well in almost any soil. Sow at the rate of seventy pounds per acre 10 
Johnson Grass {Sorghum Halcpcnse). Known also as Arabian Evergreen Millet and is 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 pounds per acre 15 
Kentuclcy Blue Grass, Fancy Clean {Poa pratensis). This is the best pasture grass for our 
climate and soil, and produces the most nourishing food for catde; although it yields herbage 
early, it requires several years to become well established as a pasture grass. It is also a 
most valuable grass for the lawn, for which purpose use at the rate of sixty pounds per acre, 
but for pasture thirty pounds per acre will be sufficient 25 
Orchard Grass {Daciy/is g/omerata). The most valuable and widely known of* all pasture 
grasses, 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 are required 
for one acre ■ 20 
Oat Grass, Tall Meadow [Aveiia elatior). Recommended for mixtures for permanent pas- 
tures in dry, gravelly soils; produces an abundant supply of foliage and is valuable on account 
of its early and luxuriant growth. Fifty pounds will sow an acre 30 
Red Top [Ag-rostis 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 .... 15 
Red Top, Absolutely Clean. Cannot be surpassed in quality . 20 
