SELECTED GRASS and CLOVER SEEDS 
The grass and clover seeds offered by us are 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. 
GRASS SEED 
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 confi- 
dence recommend it to those who wish their lawns to present an evergreen, carpet-like appearance. 
Price per pound, 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, free by mail, at 25 cents each. 
Per it. 
Kentucky Blue Grass, Fancy Clean (Poa pratensis). 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 ylomerata). The most valuable and widely known of all past- 
ure 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 20 
lied-Top ( Agrostis vulgaris). A valuable permanent grass for meadows or lawns, growing 
in almost any soil, moist or dry, and standing heat well 12 
Red-Top, Absolutely Clean. Cannot be surpassed in quality 20 
Rye Grass, Perennial (Lolium perenne). 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 ( Lolium Italicum). Similar to the preceding, but of more rapid 
growth, which is its chief merit 12 
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 ( Medicago sativa ). Succeeds well in almost any location, and lasts 
for a number 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 three or four times a year, the best time being just 
when commencing to bloom . 20 
Alsike ( Trifolium hybridum). Thrives well on rich, moist soils, and yields an enormous 
bulk of forage much preferred by cattle; may be cut several times a season, and as an 
addition to mixtures for permanent pastures has no superior 30 
Japan Clover ( Lespedeza 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 Clover, and makes excellent hay 40 
Medium Red {Tri folium pratense). 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 d 
White Butch ( Trifolium repens). A spreading perennial; valuable for pastures and 
lawns ; it accommodates itself to a variety of soils, but prefers moist ground ; is excel- 
lent food for bees 
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