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THE MACNIFF HORTICULTURAL CO., Inc. 
MACNIFF’S RECLEANED GRASS SEED 
Prices subject to market fluctuations. 
Lbs. 
per 
Bush 
Price 
per 
Lb. 
Price 
per 
Bush. 
Price 
per 
100 Lbs. 
Bermuda Grass (Cynoddcn doctylon). Excellent for lawns in 
South. Should not be used north of Virginia, as it cannot resist 
frost. Does extremely well in poor soil and under generally ad¬ 
verse conditions. Sow 15 lbs. to acre... 
35 
$0.40 
$12.00 
$25.00 
Canada Blue Grass (Poa compress). Considerably bluer than 
Kentucky Blue Grass, although quality is not so high. A peren¬ 
nial grass that is very hardy. Has flat wiry stems. 6 to 18 
inches high. Will thrive in the poorest of soils, surviving ex¬ 
treme drought or prolonged dampness; remaining green until 
Winter frosts. 60 lbs. to acre... 
21 
.40 
6.00 
23.00 
Chewings Fescue (New Zealand). Produces a close and last¬ 
ing turf. Does very well in shady places, and is very valuable 
for lawn purposes. Sow 30 lbs. to acre.-...— 
14 
.45 
5.50 
28.00 
Bent South German (Agrostis stolonifera). The most satisfac¬ 
tory of all grasses for lawns and putting greens. Growth is 
rapid and is actually improved by constant cutting and tramp¬ 
ling. All lawn mixtures should contain this grass. When sow- 
ing alone use 60 lbs. to acre...— 
20 
1.15 
20.00 
90.00 
Crested Dogs Tail (Cynosurus cristatus). Can adapt itself to 
almost any soil although produces better results on moist, rich 
land Is very valuable as a bottom grass for lawn mixtures. 
Resembles Kentucky Blue Grass in color, which characteristic 
recommends its use with that sort. 30 lbs. to acre when sowing 
21 
.40 
8.00 
30.00 
English Rye Grass (Lolium perenne). A very rapid grower, 
•thriving best where conditions do not meet the extremes. Re¬ 
tains its bright green color throughout the season. Very desir¬ 
able for permanent pastures. Excellent for hay if cut when in 
blossom. 60 lbs. to acre.—.-. 
24 
.30 
4.00 
16.00 
Pacey’s Rye (Lolium perenne). Selected short-seeded dwarf¬ 
growing strain, suitable for lawns. Makes a fine green turf in 
three weeks. 60 lbs. to acre... 
24 
.35 
6.50 
17.00 
Sheep’s Fescue, Fine-Leaved (Festuca tenuifolia). A bunch 
grass, but is desirable for lawn mixtures because of its thick 
dwarf growth and fine foliage. Hardy and succeeds in dry soil. 
Can be used for permanent pasture where land is high and 
devoid of moisture. 30 lbs. to acre. 
14 
.55 
7.00 
43.00 
Sheep’s Fescue (Festuca ovina). Similar to the Tenuifolia, 
although foliage is not so fine. Does better in high situations 
where soil is shallow, poor and gravelly. One of the hardiest, 
surviving extreme heat and cold. 35 lbs to acre. 
12 
.40 
4.00 
22.00 
Hard Fescue (Festuca duriscula). A grass for dry lands, 
thriving in sandy and shallow soils. Very hardy withstanding 
adverse weather conditions. Is recommended for permanent 
pasture rather than for lawns. 30 lbs. to acre. 
12 
.40 
4.00 
25.00 
Italian Rye Grass (Lolium-Italicum). An excellent assistant 
to other grasses during first year. Rapid grower, very success¬ 
ful on moist rich land. 50 lbs. to acre.... 
18 
.30 
5.00 
16.00 
Kentucky Blue Grass (Poa pratensis). The finest of all 
grasses for varied planting. Very hardy; the first to start in 
Spring and remaining green until Winter frosts. Thrives in 
almost any soil. Very nutritious for pasture. Requires about 
two years to establish it3elf, therefore should be sown with 
other grasses. 50 lbs. to acre_____ 
19 
.35 
6.00 
25.00 
Meadow Fescue (Festuca pratensis). A very good permanent 
pasture grass, very nutritious and relished by all stock. Do not 
plant on dry warm land. Matures about second or third year. 
40 lbs. to acre........ . _____ 
22 
.25 
5.00 
10.00 
