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FOR I_AWN5 AND PERA\/VMENT P/VSTURES 
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Purchaser 
An interesting book for the Farmer to have is " GRASSES AND FORAGE 
PLANTS," by Chas. L. Flint. This work is well illustrated, and is a suitable 
guide for those practicing advanced methods in farming, price, by mail, post' 
paid, $2.00. 
In the following list lliere U briefly described the best Grasses for general use. We never handle low grade or second quality 
Crass and clover beeds. hose 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 prevailing at this riate (January. 1808.) but. being subject to frequent market 
fluctuations throughout ihe season, purchasers of large quantities should WKl te PuR special (juotations anu samples 
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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 tlie ba k of a spade or shovel Another 
plan is to use a good wide board and walk on it until the sciil is uniformly firm. Much of the fine 
appearance of a lawn depends upon regularity in mowing, as. it left too long before this is done 
or If when well established u 13 not clost-ly mown, the stronger grasses will overgrow the weaker! 
thus destroying smoothness of surface and rendering the whole patchy and unsightly For form- 
ing new lawns not less t han 60 lbs of seed are required per acre, and, for the renovation of old ones, 
half lhat quantity will give good results. 
MENLO PARK LflWN 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 selected fancy cleaned Grasses, entirely free from seeds of weeds, and we can with confi- 
dence recommend it to those who wish their lawns to present an evergreen, carpet-like appear- 
ance. Price, per lb., 30 cents. 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, fiee by mail, at 25 cents each. 
BERMUDA GRASS (Cj/nodon dactylon). A valuable grass in hot countries and for fi.ving 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 the 
best months to sow, using at the rate of 10 lbs. per acre. Imported seed. Lb., $1.25. 
CRESTED DOG'S-TAIL (Cj/nositri« cnsfadts). An excellent grass for hard, dry soils; of exceeding 
V. lue also lor pastures and lawns. When it is used alone, 25 lbs. are required per acre. Lb., 40 
cents. 
FESCUE MEADOW (Fe«(«capro(£n«js). An excellent pasture grass, its long, slender leaves being 
much relished by cattle; succeeds best as a mixture with other grasses; if sown alone, 40 lbs 
to the acre are required. Lb., 25 cents. 
FESCUE, SHEEP (Festuea ovina). 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, 36 lbs. are required fur an acre. Lb., 25 cents. 
HUNGARIAN GRASS (Panimm Gcrmanicum). A valuable annual soiling and forage plant, that 
grows well in almost any soil. Sow at the rate of 70 lbs. per acre. Lb., 10 cents. 
HUNGARIAN BROME, or AWNLESS BROME GRASS {Tlrnmus inermis). It closely resembles Schroe- 
der's Brome Grass, but is more leafy, and makes a finer growth, providing .splendid pasturage 
or Lay. It is the Ideal grass for hot, dry regions and poor soils. 35 lbs. is required for one acre. 
Perlb., 30 cents. 
JOHNSON GRASS (Sorghum Halepense). Known also as Arabian EverKreen 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 30 
lbs per acre. Lb., 16 cents. 
