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SELECTED GRASS AHD CLOVER SEEDS, contlnned. 
ness of surface and rendering the whole patchy and unsightly. For forming new lawns, not less than 
60 pounds of seed are required per acre, and for the renovation of old ones halt 
that quantity will give good results. 
Menlo 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 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 appearance. Price, 
30 cts. per lb. For the convenience of those who require only a small quan- 
tity of seed, Menlo Park Lawn Grass is put up in boxes containing suffi- 
cient for 300 square feet. We forward these boxes free by mail, at 25c. each. 
Bermuda Grass. {Cytwdon dadylon .) A valuable grass in hot countries and 
for fixing loose or sandy soils. It spreads rapidly and is easily, propa- 
gated by dividing and planting in small clumps. The seed will not 
germinate in cold weather, hence April, May and September are the best rer U>. 
months to sow, using at the rate of 10 pounds per acre. Imported seed. $1.25 
Bermuda Grass Roots. Preferred by some in place of seed, on account of 
the earlier result obtained. Put up ia sacks weighing about 100 lbs. . . 
$2 per sack . 
Bromus Schraderi. {Rescue Grass.) Thrives in any soil, but prefers that Kentucky blue grass. 
which is wet or moist ; three or four crops can be cut in a season ; all kinds lb. 
of stock eat it freely. 30 lbs. will sow an acre • ?o 35 
Crested Dog's Tail. (Cynosiirus cristatiis.) An excellent grass for hard, dry soils ; of exceeding 
value also for pastures and lawns. When it is used alone, 25 pounds are required per acre . . 
Fescue, Meadow. {FesUica 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, 40 
pounds to the acre are required 
Fescue, Sheep's. (Fcsluca 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, 35 pounds are required for an acre 
Hungarian Grass. (Panicum Germaiiicum.) A valuable annual soiling and forage plant, that 
grows well in almost any soil. Sow at the rate of 70 pounds per acre 
Johnson Grass. {Sorsrhtim Halepcnse.) Known also as Arabian Evergreen Millet, and is one of 
the best of rapid-growing fodder plants ; 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 . 
Kentucky Blue Grass, Fancy Clean. {Poa praicfisis.) 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. It is also a most valuable 
grass for the lawn, for which purpose use at the rate of 60 pounds per acre, but for pasture 30 
pounds per acre will be sufficient _ • 
Milium multiflorum. A splendid perennial winter grass that will make three good crops of hay in 
a season ; the roots take a deep hold on the ground, enabling it to resist drought well 50 
Modiola decumbens. One of the most promising of the new fodder plants ; will grow on strong 
alkali, and yield an abundance of excellent feed per pkt., 15 cts. . i 
Orchard Grass. {Dadylis glomerata.) 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 sow- 
ing under trees, and is valuable either for grazing or for hay. 40 pounds are 
required for one acre 
Oat Grass, Tall Meadow. (Avcna elatior.) Recommended for mixtures for per- 
manent pastures in dry, gravelly soils ; produces an abundant supply of 
foliage, and is valuable on account of its early and luxuriant growth. 50 
pounds will sow an acre 
Red Top. [A^-ros/is vulgaris.) A valuable permanent grass for meadows or 
lawns, growing in almost any soil, moist or dry, and standing heat well. 
45 pounds to the acre 
Red Top, Absolutely Clean. Cannot be surpassed in quality . 
Rye Grass, Perennial. (I.olium Pcrcnne.) A valuable grass, entering largely 
into the composition of many of the richest pastures ; one of the most nu- 
tritious of the permanent grasses. 60 pounds for one acre, if sown alone . 
Rye Grass, Italian. (Loliinn I/alicum.) Similar to the preceding, but of more 
rapid growth, which is its chief merit. 50 pounds will sow one acre . . . . 
Sweet Vernal. {AiiUwxanthum odoraium. ) We offer only the true perennial 
variety of this valuable grass ; useful for mixing with other grasses for lawns 
and meadows, on account of the early growth and fragrance which theUaves 
emit when cut for hay. When sown alone, 25 pounds per acre are required? 
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All seeds can toe had in 5-cent packets, except where noted. 
