Ross Bros. Co., Seeds and Agricultural Implements 
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Ross' Pure Grass Seeds 
Prices of all Grass Seeds subject to market changes. Prices in¬ 
clude bags or sacks unless otherwise noted, 25 lbs. at 100-lb. price. 
BENT GRASS, SOUTH GERMAN MIXED. Sometimes referred 
to as Creeping Bent. Admirably adapted for lawns, also putting 
greens, tennis courts, etc. Lb., #1.25; 5 lbs., #6.00. 
BENT GRASS, CREEPING (Agrostis stolonifera). An exception¬ 
ally fine strain of high purity and germination. Lb., #2.00; 5 lbs., 
#9.00. 
BENT GRASS, RHODE ISLAND COLONIAL OR ASTORIA. 
Of fine growth, forming a close and permanent sod. One of the 
best lawn grasses and very desirable for golf courses and polo 
grounds. Lb., #1.25; 5 lbs., #6.00. 
ENGLISH OR PERENNIAL RYE GRASS (Lolium perenne). Of 
rapid growth and productive; produces a strong growth in 4 to 
5 weeks. Lb., 20c; 10 lbs., #1.75. 
ITALIAN RYE GRASS (Lolium italicum). Thrives on a variety 
of soils, producing early and large crops. Lb., 20c; 10 lbs., 
• #1.75. 
KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS (Poa pratensis). One of the most valu¬ 
able grasses for pasture and lawn, requires some time to become 
established, but lasts indefinitely on congenial soils. Sown with 
White Clover it forms a splendid lawn. Lb., 25c; 10 lbs., #2.20; 
100 lbs., #20.00. 
MEADOW FESCUE (Festuca pratensis). Largely used for perma¬ 
nent mowing mixtures. Lb., 20c; 10 lbs., #1.50. 
RED, OR CHEWINGS’ FESCUE (Festuca rubra). Its leaves are 
bright green and the plant does not grow in tufts but creeps by 
underground stems, so that one plant may eventually cover a 
circle 2 to 4 feet in diameter. It is used mainly as a lawn plant. 
On sandy or gravelly soil it makes exquisite lawns. Lb., 35c; 
10 lbs., #3.00. 
ROUGH STALKED MEADOW (Poa trivialis). Ideal'for shade. 
It is a perennial and grows in soil that is moist and cool. Lb., 
30c; 10 lbs., #2.50. 
CANADIAN BLUE GRASS (Poa compressa). A hardy perennial 
with creeping root-stalks which form a strong turf. Lb., 30c; 
10 lbs., #2.50. 
DOMESTIC RYE GRASS. Used extensively in lawn mixtures. 
Lb., 20c; 10 lbs., #1.75. 
WORCESTER RED TOP, FANCY RECLEANED. This is one of 
the best grasses for sowing for immediate effect. Lb., 20c; 10 lbs., 
#1.75; 100 lbs., #14.00. 
ORCHARD GRASS (Dactylis glomerata). For early pasturing this 
is very desirable; also fine for sowing in shaded places. Lb., 25c; 
10 lbs., #2.00. 
TALL MEADOW OAT GRASS (Avena elatior). A very hardy 
species, making an early and luxuriant growth. Lb., 30c; 10 
lbs., #2.80. 
TIMOTHY (Phleum pratense). Timothy is the standard hay of 
commerce. 
WORCESTER GRADE. Our Worcester Grade is a seed which 
is of the highest quality at the start. Taken from the best fields 
of full ripe seed, we can assure you, that after going through the 
cleaning process we can guarantee a purity of 99.50 per cent. In 
the Worcester brand we are offering the best seed it is possible 
to obtain. Lb., 20c; 10 lbs., #1.80; 100 lbs., #12.50. 
WACHUSETT GRADE. This grade is of fine quality, better than 
most seed offered as prime. We guarantee this 97.50 per cent 
pure. Lb., 20c; 10 lbs., #1.75; 100 lbs., #12.00. 
The Worcester Mixtures of 
Grass Seed 
For Meadows and Pastures. 
PERMANENT PASTURE MIXTURE FOR MEDIUM SOIL. 
Aside from permanency, an important requisite is that of con¬ 
tinual growth from early spring until fall, and as many varieties 
as possible should be used which bear constant tramping and 
continued close grating. This mixture is prepared with these ends 
in view. 40 to 50 pounds to the acre. Lb., 25c; 10 lbs., #2.25; 
100 lbs., #20.00. 
PERMANENT PASTURE MIXTURE FOR DRY, HILLY 
LANDS. This mixture is composed of grasses which thrive on 
light soil, endure long drought and bear, without injury, constant 
cropping. Lb., 25c; 10 lbs., #2.25; 100 lbs., #20.00. 
PERMANENT MOWING MIXTURE FOR DRY SOIL. Con¬ 
tains, in large proportions, varieties which thrive on dry soil. 
Lb., 25c; 10 lbs., #2.25; 100 lbs., #20.00. 
PERMANENT MOWING MIXTURE FOR MEDIUM SOIL. 
This mixture will produce at first cutting a larger crop and a 
much heavier aftermath of hay, which, though not like timothy, 
salable in cities for feeding horses, is, nevertheless, superior for 
feeding to both cattle and horses. Lb., 25c; 10 lbs., #2.25; 100 
lbs., #20.00. 
Bokhara or Sweet Clover. 
Clovers (The Best Grades) 
BUILD YOUR LAND WITH CLOVERS. In the rotation of crops, 
clovers are most valuable, and in all sections except possibly the 
extreme South are indispensable. 
ALSIKE OR SWEDISH CLOVER (Trifolium hybridum). One of 
the best for mixing with timothy; it is perfectly hardy in every 
climate or soil condition and seldom has to be reseeded. Lb., 
30c; 10 lbs., #2.75; 100 lbs., #24.00. 
CRIMSON CLOVER (Trifolium incarnatum). This is used prin¬ 
cipally for soiling or green manuring, for which purposes it is 
highly valuable. If desired for feed, cut it just before it flowers. 
Lb., 20c; 10 lbs., #1.75; 100 lbs., #16.00. 
MAMMOTH RED CLOVER (Trifolium pratense perenne). Some¬ 
times called Sapling or Pea Vine Clover and English Cow Grass. 
This differs from the ‘‘Medium,” being of a ranker growth and 
yielding more fodder per acre. Lb., 30c; 10 lbs., #2.60; 100 
lbs., #22.00. 
MEDIUM RED CLOVER, AMERICAN GROWN (Trifolium 
pratense). More widely known and used than any other; used 
principally for hay purposes. Height from 18 inches to 2 Vi feet. 
Sow early in the spring or in late summer. Lb., 30c; 10 lbs., 
#2.50; 100 lbs., #21.00. 
WHITE DUTCH OR LAWN CLOVER (Trifolium repens). This 
is valuable for pasturage as well as for lawns; it succeeds where 
other clovers and grasses fail, and it seldom dies out. It can be 
sown at all seasons, although early spring is best. V-t lb., 20c; 
V 2 lb., 30c; lb., 50c; 10 lbs. or over, 45c per lb. 
Sweet Clovers 
The Greatest Soil Renovator, Hay and Pasture Crop. 
BOKHARA OR SWEET CLOVER (Melilotus alba). A native 
of all parts of the United States and Canada. It is an erect 
branching biennial plant with woody stems growing the first sea¬ 
son 2 to 3 feet high and developing a large root. The second 
year’s growth usually reaches a height of 4 to 7 feet. Lb., 15c; 
10 lbs., #1.00; 100 lbs., #8.50. 
Inoculation for Clovers 
See page 6. 
