LOW’S CATALOGUE OP SPECIALTIES. 
About Grass Seeds. 
u Prime ” in the seed trade, is that quality or grade which represents the average of either Clover or Timothy, 
as it is received in the large markets from country shippers. 
“ Choice” is simply of a little better appearance, and not quite so dirty as Prime. 
Both those grades, whether Timothy or Clover, are more or less foul with weed seeds, sand and other waste. 
This waste when paid for in seed bought by the farmer costs him, in Timothy from 4 to 8 cts. per pound, and in 
Clover from 10 to i5cts. per pound. 
Every farmer knows that the loss caused by weeds is great, but he does not knoiv that nearly all the seed found in 
the ordinary channels of trade is unfit to sow. 
The weed seeds almost always found in the Timothy on sale in stores, are Yellow and White Daisy, Plantain, 
Thistle, Pig Weed, Rag Weed, and Wild Carrot ; and in Clover, Buckhorn Plantain, Wide Leaf Plantain, Smart 
Weed, Wax Weed, Sorrel, &c., &c. 
To examine Timothy or Clover, requires more than to take up a little on a wet finger. Put at least half a tea- 
eup-fuU upon a large sheet of clean white paper, spread out thin, and look carefully for sand, waste or weed seeds. 
We suggest that farmers might easily become better judges of the purity of seed and for their own protection 
should give the matter careful attention. 
From our line of Grass Seed the waste is removed by new' processes and machinery of which the proprietors of 
this brand have exclusive control. 
1 he actual value of these pure grades more than justifies the somewhat higher prices, and they are in fact much 
cheaper than the usual qualities. We send samples for inspection at the request of any person, and invite the 
most critical examination ; we can also furnish “ Prime and “ Choice ” grades at lowest market rates. 
Extra Clean Grass Seeds, in Variety. 
In so ..nportant a farming operation as “ Seeding Down ” two things are essential to success. First, the land 
must be in suitable condition to receive the seed and furnish the requisite nutriment demanded by the future crop. 
Second, the seed must be of the choicest quality to be obtained, it cannot be too good, as cheap seed will cause con- 
tinual annoyance by the foul matter it brings into the land, also, by the inferior quality of its product. 
To those who have had much trouble in seeding down with the common seed as bought in the market (and I 
presume many of us have), I would especially recommend our seed as being the best to be had ; and I have never 
had a complaint to my knowledge from anybody using it. 1 would also call special attention to my Lawn Mixture. 
Timothy, or Herclsgrass (Phleum pratensc). — This kind is more largely used to 
seed down than any other variety in this section, as it will produce a very abun- 
dant crop of hay of the best quality 
Red Top (Agrostis vulgaris). — A kind much used in seeding down, and valuable as a 
mixture in either pasture or lawn grasses ; succeeds well in most all soils . 
Rhode Island Bent (Agrostis var.).— One of the finest grasses for lawns: is 
sowed alone 
Kentucky Blue Grass (Poa pratenis). — Also known as June Grass. This is a 
valuable variety for lawns if mixed with other sorts ; it thrives best in dry soils, 
and retains its verdure during the hottest weather in midsummer . 
Orchard Grass (Dactylis glomerata). — One of the most desirable of all pasture 
grasses ; especially valuable as a food for caUle 
Perennial Rye : Grass (Lolium perenne). — Valuable for low lands and pastures ; 
very nutritious • ... 
Fowl Meadow (Poa Serotina) . . . . ’ ' .... 
Italian Rye-Grass (Lolium Italicum). — A European variety of great value; early, 
and will produce abundant crops ; is at home in any soil ...... 
Tall Oat-Grass (A vena elatior). — Well adapted for soiling; being of rapid and 
luxuriant growth, it makes an abundance of nice fodder . . . 
Meadow Foxtail (Alopecurus pratensis). — One of the most desirable and valuable 
tor seeding-down low lands, and excellent for pastures; quick growth, and fur- 
nishes an abundance of the finest feed for stock 
Meadow Fescue (Festuca pratensis) — Well adapted for permanent pastures 
Hard Fescue ( Festuca Duriuscula). — One of the best for dry situations, for which 
it is well adapted ; it is a fine dwarf grass . . 
Sheep’s Fescue (Festuca Ovina). — Short and dense in growth, and is particularly 
valuable for sheep pastures 
Sweet Vernal (Anthoxanthum odoratum). — On account of its earli’ness it is useful 
to mix with other grasses for seeding-down purposes, and has a very agreeable 
odor when cut for hay . 
Rough-stalked Meadow (Poa trivialis). — Particularly adapted for damp soil ; 
valuable for pastures and meadow lands, as it produces an abundance of good 
herbage much relished by cattle , , 
Weight 
Price, 
Price 
Per Bu. 
Lb. 
Bu. 
Lb. 
45 
10 
Market 
Price. 
10 
10 
80 
12 
30 
M 
>5 
2.00 
14 
3 ° 
3.00 
24 
'5 
3-00 
11 
3 » 
3.00 
18 
2 5 
3 - 5 ° 
12 
35 
3 - 5 ° 
18 
5 ° 

x 3 
3 ° 
— 
14 
30 
— 
12 
3 ® 
— 
XI 
40 
— 
, 14 
Vi 
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