MICHELL’S RELIABLE GRASS SEEDS 
SEPARATE VARIETIES 
All strictly Recleaned and Carefully Tested for Purity and Germination. 
On account of market fluctuations, on many varieties of grass seeds, prices on larger quantities than that named will be quoted 
on request. 
Bent Grass, Certified Seaside (Agrostis Maritima). Very 
highest quality; certified and sealed in 100 lb. bags by the 
Oregon Department of Agriculture. True, Creeping variety of 
Bent; makes an ideal, perfect putting green turf. Sow 75 to 
100 lbs. on a green 100 feet square. $1.60 per lb.; 10 lbs., $15.00. 
Bent Grass, Astoria. A native Bent, grown in Oregon; similar 
in growth to the Colonial type. $1.50 per lb.; 10 lbs., $14.00. 
Bent Grass, Colonial (A. Tenuis ). Imported. A very fine 
bladed grass of the velvet type, producing a thick turf; especially 
valuable for putting greens and fine lawns. 20 lbs. per bu. 
$1.50 per lb.; 10 lbs., $14.00. 
Bent Grass, South German Creeping (A. Stolonifera). Im¬ 
ported. A mixture of creeping and velvet bent types, suitable 
for greens, lawns, tennis courts, etc. Sow 100 lbs. on a putting 
green 100 feet square. 18 lbs. per bu. $1.60 per lb.; 10 lbs., 
$15.00. 
Bermuda Grass ( Cynodon Dactylon). A valuable summer grass 
for lawns and putting greens, as far north as Washington, D. C., 
above which latitude it is not satisfactory. 35 lbs. per bu. 
50c. per lb.; 10 lbs., $4.00. 
Blue Grass, Fancy Kentucky (Poa Pratensis). The most satis¬ 
factory permanent lawn and pasture grass for use in the northern 
states, improving year after year under proper care. Deep green 
in color, with narrow leaf blades. Sow 70 to 85 lbs. per acre on 
lawns, 50 to 70 lbs. on pasture fields. 14-lbs. per bu. 40c.perlb.; 
10 lbs., $3.00. 
Blue Grass, Canada f Poa Compressa). Somewhat similar to 
Kentucky Blue but lighter in color and will thrive on poorer 
soils and in warmer climates; highly relished by cattle. Sow in 
same proportions as Kentucky Blue. 14 lbs. per bu. 45c. per lb.; 
10 lbs., $4.00. 
Crested Dogstail ( Cynosurus Cristatus). Excellent as a pasture 
and lawn grass. Sow 80 to 100 lbs. per acre. 21 lbs. per bu. 
60c. per lb.; 10 lbs., $5.50. 
Fescue, Chewing’s New Zealand (Festuca Rubra Falax). Im¬ 
ported. Produces a compact, fine bladed turf, especially re¬ 
sistant to wear, tolerant of shade and adverse soil conditions. 
Excellent for the lawn or putting green. 14 lbs. per bu. 80c. 
per lb.; 10 lbs., $7.50. 
Fescue, Fine Leaved (Festuca Tenuifolia). This grass is especially 
valuable for dry soils. Sow 70 to 85 lbs. per acre. 14 lbs. per bu. 
90c. per lb.; 10 lbs., $8.50. 
Fescue, Genuine Red or Creeping (Festuca Rubra). Excellent 
for putting greens; also for sowing on sandy soil and in shaded 
places. 14 lbs. per bu. 90c. per lb.; 10 lbs., $8.50. 
Fescue, Hard (Festuca Duriuscula). Imported. A durable, wiry 
grass, gray green in color; suitable for dry, sandy soils; should 
always be sown in mixture with other grasses. Sow 80 to 100 
lbs. per acre. 14 lbs. per bu. 70c. per lb.; 10 lbs., $6.50. 
Fescue, Meadow (Festuca Pratensis). A hardy, broad leaved 
grass of quick growth; valuable for pasture in lowlands. Sow 
100 lbs. per acre. 24 lbs. per bu. 35c. per lb.; 10 lbs., $3.00. 
Fescue, Red (. Festuca Rubra). European. Valuable for putting 
greens; also for sowing on sandy soil and in shaded places. 
14 lbs. per bu. 75c. per lb.; 10 lbs., $7.00. 
Fescue, Sheep’s ( Festuca Ovina). Imported. Very similar to 
Hard Fescue. Sow 80 to 100 lbs. per acre. 14 lbs. per bu. 
70c. per lb.; 10 lbs., $6.50. 
Orchard Grass (Dactylis Glomerata). For early pasturing this 
is very desirable; also fine for sowing in shaded places. Sow 50 
lbs. per acre. 14 lbs. per bu. 35c. per lb.; 10 lbs., $3.00. 
Red Top, Fancy Recleaned (Agrostis Vulgaris). One of the best 
grasses for immediate effect and as a nurse in lawn mixtures; 
fine bladed if mowed regularly. Adaptable to adverse soil con¬ 
ditions. Sow 75 lbs. per acre. 32 lbs. per bu. 30c. per lb.; 
10 lbs., $2.50. 
Rough Stalked Meadow (Poa Trivialis). Imported. An ideal 
lawn grass for shaded places, fine, short growing and dark green 
in color. Sow 100 lbs. per acre. 14 lbs. per bu. 50c. per lb.; 
10 lbs., $4.50. 
Rye Grass, Domestic. A quick growing annual grass; useful 
where immediate effect is desired. Sow 100 lbs. per acre. 24 
lbs. per bu. 20c. per lb.; 10 lbs., $1.75. 
Rye Grass, English or Perennial (Lolium Perenne). Imported. 
A deep rooted, quick growing grass, valuable as a nurse in 
mixtures and excellent for pastures and hay fields. 24 lbs. per 
bu. 30c. per lb.; 10 lbs., $2.50. 
Rye Grass, Pacey’s English (Lolium Perenne Pacey). Imported. 
A more dwarf, finer bladed strain of English Rye grass. The 
best Rye grass for use in lawn mixtures. Sow 100 to 120 lbs. 
per acre. 24 lbs. per bu. 35c. per lb.; 10 lbs., $3.00. 
Rye Grass, Italian (Lolium Italicum). Imported. Very desirable 
for pasture; comes to maturity the first season; the ideal seed 
for southern lawns in Winter. Sow 100 lbs. per acre. 24 lbs. 
per bu. 30c. per lb.; 10 lbs., $2.50. 
Ti mothy ( Phleum Pratense). A grass of high value for hay and 
pastures. Sow 25 lbs. per acre alone. 45 lbs. per bu. 15c. 
per lb.; 10 lbs., $1.00. 
Wood Meadow (Poa Nemoralis). A good grass for sowing in 
heavily shaded locations particularly under trees. Sow 75 to 
100 lbs. per acre. 14 lbs. per bu. 90c. per lb.; 10 lbs., $8.50. 
WHITE DUTCH LAWN CLOVER 
Splendid for sowing with grass on lawns and other places 
where a thick, quick growth is desired; especially adapted for 
seashore lawns. Per oz., 10c.; 25c. per lb.; 14 lb., 40c.; 
75c. per lb.; 5 lbs., $3.50; $6.00 for 10 lbs.; 25 lbs., $14.00; 
$50.00 per 100 lbs. 
If wanted by Parcel Post, add for postage as follows: 
10c. for 1 lb.; 15c. for 5 lbs.; 20c. for 10 lbs.; larger quantities 
by express or freight. 
HYPER-HUMUS 
Hyper-Humus is a pure, organic material prepared for the 
purpose of building up the soil. All lawns improve under 
Hyper-Humus treatment. 
Per 5 lbs., 30c.; 50c. for 10 lbs.; 25 lbs., 75c.; $1.25 per 50 
lbs.; 100 lbs., $2.00; $9.50 per 500 lbs.; 14 ton, $15.00; $25.00 
per ton. Carload lots in bulk, $10.00 per ton, f. o. b. factory. 
All prices subject to market changes 
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