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TETHER SEED CO. 
GRASS SEED IN SEPARATE VARIETIES 
Prices subject to change. 
Lbs. to 
the bus. Lb. 
CREEPING BENT GRASS _ 20 $1.75 
(.tvgrobtis stolonifera) Of rapid growth and spreading habit; a won¬ 
derful grass for both putting-green and lawns; will stand severe 
ro ling and constant cutting. 
ENGLISH RYE GRASS _ 24 .30 
(Lolium perenne) An invaluable gras6 for lawns; grows freely 
on any soil, and is very nutritious. A good showing can be made 
within a mcnth from time of sowing. 
FINE LEAVED SHEEPS FESCUE _ 14 .85 
(Fertuca ovina tenuifolia). Used on putting-greens, tees, and flag¬ 
stone wa'ks. Also good in shaded situations. 
ITALIAN RYE GRASS _ 20 .28 
(Lrtium ltalicum). A variety unequaled for producing an abundance 
of nutritious feed in the early Spring as well as throughout the 
season ; of very quick growth ; not a perennial, but used in small 
quantities to assist the other grasses during the first year. 
KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS _ 14 .50 
(Poa pratensis). One of the most valuable of our grasses, thriv¬ 
ing well on almost any soil ; its densely creeping rOot-stalks, spread¬ 
ing habit and fine texture render it one of the best sorts for Lawns, 
a true perennial, very productive and nutritious. 
ORCHARD GRASS __-_ 14 .40 
(Dactylis glomerata). One of the grasses most employed in per¬ 
manent meadows; it can stand considerable shade, and is recom¬ 
mended for woodlands and under the trees on the lawn ; it is hardy, 
productive and makes excellent hay. 
RED-TOP, UNHULLED _ 14 .25 
(Agrostis vulgaris). A hardy, native perennial grass that accom¬ 
modates itself to a variety of soils and stands our hot Summers 
admirably, remaining green for the greater part of the year. 
RED-TOP, FANCY RECLEANED __ 32 .40 
Same as above only that it is absolutely clean and free from chaff. 
RED, or CREEPING FESCUE _ 14 .95 
(Fe tuca ruba). (New Zealand Grown). A creeping-rooted grass, 
forming a close and lasting turf, and especially adapted for dry, 
sandy soi's; it is valuable for shady places in the lawns as well as 
for golf-courses. 
RHODE ISLAND BENT _ .20 2.00 
(Agrostis canina). Resembles Red-Top, but is of dwarfer habit, with 
shorter and narrower leaves. It makes a beautiful, close, fine turf 
and adapts itself to all soils. It is one of the best grasses for lawns 
and putting-greens. 
ROUGH-STALKED MEADOW GRASS .20 .55 
(Poa trivialis). An excellent grass for situations also suited for 
putting-greens and fairways. Makes good turf. 
SUDAN GRASS _ 25 .25 
(Sorghum). A quick growing hay and pasture crop. Sow 25 lbs. 
per acre. 
TIMOTHY _ 45 .35 
(Phleum pratense). A most valuable grass for hay. It is often sbwn 
with Red-Top and Red Clover, and the nutritive value of the hay is 
greatly increased by this mixture. If sown alone, one-half bushel 
to the acre should be used. 
WOOD MEADOW GRASS _ 14 .65 
(Poa nemoralis). Well adapted for growing under trees and shaded 
situations; permanent and hardy, resisting extremes of heat and 
cold. 
WHITE CLOVER _ 60 .60 
(Trifolium repens). This variety is of a dwarf, compact habit, in¬ 
cluded in lawn grass mixtures. 
Prices subject to change. 
100 
lbs. 
$160.00 
26.00 
80.00 
24.00 
48.00 
35.00 
22.00 
34.00 
90.00 
190.00 
50.00 
20.00 
32.50 
60.00 
55.00 
