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CARTERS NATURAL GRASSES. 
Our Grass Seeds are all tested three times for germination and purity, and have been passed by our 
resident Analytical Botanist. 
We are particular to obtain every parcel as free from weeds as possible, and would refer our customers 
to page 5, in which we give a few notes as to the danger of using uncleaned seeds. 
Owing to the prolonged drought last year and the consequent difficulty experienced in harvesting grass 
seeds without losing a large proportion of the seed, prices are much higher than in preceding years, while 
the stocks are in most cases smaller than they have been in normal years. 
The prices are liable to fluctuation and are subject to stocks being unsold upon receipt of order 
Brome Grass (Bromus species). 
Remarkably quick strong growth, very succulent and sweet. The seed should be sown at the 
rate of 30 to 40 lbs. per acre, the first or second week in April. 
Crested Dogrstail Grass (Cynosurus cristatus). 
Dogstail is one of the most useful grasses we have, for though not of coarse habit, it is 
invaluable in helping to form a good sole to a pasture, more especially upon soils of a 
chalky, gravelly, or generally light description. In consequence of the depth to which 
the roots extend, its vitality and vigorous growth in hot weather are pre.served at a time 
when many other varieties are parched up and rendered useless. Deer, as well as sheep 
and other close-grazing animals, are very fond of Dogstail. 
Cocksfoot ( Dactylis ylomerata ). 
Cocksfoot is one of the most easily recognised and best known of British grasses, the 
peculiar formation of the flowering panicle being remarkably characteristic. All kinds 
of horned stock as well as horses eat it readily, and it is enormously productive. 
Possessing a very vigorous constitution. Cocksfoot may be sown upon every class of soil, 
and should l>e included in all mixtures for permanent pastures and alternate husbandry. 
If not kept down by grazing, it should be occasionally run over with the scythe; this 
induces a growth of young grass that stock will highly appreciate. 
Florin Grass ( Agrostis stoloni/era). 
Found in marshes, irrigated meadows, damp woods and pastures, and frequently floating 
in shallow W'ater ; also on sands and clay banks. Only of second rate quality, but is 
useful on account of its earlier and later growth than most other grasses, sometimes 
affording a bite all through winter. 
Golden Oat Grass (Avcna flavescens), 
A creeping perennial grass growing from i to 2 feet high; it will be found in nearly all 
soils, but seems to prefer light and calcareous soils. Its shiny, bright yellow spikelels 
are very noticeable. Though a useful agricultural grass, its yield is very small even 
under favourable circumstances. 
Hard Fescue Grass (Festuca duriuscula). 
This is an essential grass for a variety of purposes, not the least important being its 
adaptability to withstand prolonged drought. It is productive, _;aiKl will thrive in 
almost any situation. It is exceedingly hardy, and conse<iuently of great value in 
mixtures for permanent pastures, as assisting the scant supply of winter herbage, since 
it continues to grow long into the winter. Sheep and other stock are very fond of its 
young blades, which are rolled up like a scroll. The foliage is very slender, qualifying 
it for use in the formation of parks and lawns, or where a fine turf is desired. 
Hung^arlan Forag^e Grass {Bromus inermis). 
A strong useful grass. Will live in dry sterile soils. 
Msirrcun, or Sea, Bents {Af/imophiia Anoidinacea). 
For binding sandbanks by means of its turfy and creeping roots. (Crop failed.) 
Meadow Fescue (Festuca pratensis). 
Meadow Fescue is used in the composition of all good mixtures, both for alternate cropping 
and for permanent pasture. It makes hay, and all kinds of stock eat it greedily, both 
in a green and dry state. Remarkably early and nutritious, abundantly productive, 
always succulent and tender, it may be described as probably one of our best intermediate- 
growing natural grasses. 
Meadow Foxtail (A/opecurus praUusis). 
Foxtail is one of the valuable grasses for permanent pasture, “possessing” as described 
by a celebrated writer, “ the three great requisites of quantity, quality, and earliness, in 
a superior degree to any other.” It is particularly adapted for moderately stiff clays 
and heavy loams. 
Red Fescue (Festuca rubra). 
Red Fescue Grass somewhat resembles the Hard Fescue both in seed and growth, and 
like that variety is especially valuable for sowing either upon land near the sea or 
where the effects of drought are very severe, its peculiar creeping form and deep root 
growth enabling it to withstand the hot dry weather, and to continue to grow freely 
when many other less tenacious sorts have ceased to be of value. It derives its name 
from the fact that the sheaths of the basal 'eaves arc dull red in colour. 
Rest 
Good 
Quality, 
Quality. 
per lb. 
per lb. 
1/6 
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1/6 
1/4 
1/6 1/2 
1/6 1/3 
4/6 — 
1/2 1/1 
1 /- - 
21 - 1/8 
2/3 1/10 
1/4 1/2 
Raynes Park London, S.W.— 19x5. 
