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. 
If separate varieties of Grass Seeds are wanted by Parcel Post, add 10c. per lb.; 20c. per 10 lbs., for postage; larger 
quantities by express or freight. 
Bent Grass, Certified Seaside ( Agroslis Maritima). The very 
highest quality, grown in Coos County, Oregon. A true creep¬ 
ing bent, spreading rapidly by means of stolons or runners; 
makes ideal putting green turf. $1.45 per lb.; 10 lbs., $13.50. 
Bent Grass, N. Z. 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. Sow 100 
lbs. on putting greens 100 feet square. 20 lbs. per bu. $1.40 
per lb.; 10 lbs.; $13.25. 
Bent Grass, South German Creeping (A. Stolonifera) . A mix¬ 
ture of creeping and velvet bent types, suitable for greens, 
lawns, tennis courts, etc.; sow 100 lbs. on putting greens 100 
feet square. 20 lbs. per bu. $1.45 per lb.; 10 lbs., $13.50. 
Bent Grass, Rhode Island (A. Canina). For sowing at seashore 
resorts, on putting greens, tennis courts, etc. Sow 100 lbs. on a 
putting green 100 feet square. 20 lbs. per bu. $1.40 per lb.; 
10 lbs., $13.25. 
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. 40c. 
per lb.; 10 lbs., $3.50. 
Blue Grass Fancy Kentucky ( Poa Pratensis ). The most satis¬ 
factory permanent lawn and pasture grass for use in the north¬ 
ern 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. 
30c. per lb.; 10 lbs., $2.50. 
Blue Grass, Canada ( 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. 40c. per 
lb.; 10 lbs., $3.50. 
Crested Dogstail ( Cynosurus Cristatus). Excellent as a pasture 
and lawn grass. Sow 80 to 100 lbs. per acre. 21 lbs. per bu. 
50c. per lb.; 10 lbs., $4.50. 
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. 75c. 
per lb.; 10 lbs., $7.00. 
Fescue, Fine Leaved ( Festuca Tenuifolia). This grass is especially 
valuable for dry soils. Sow 70 to 85 lbs. per acre. 14 lbs. per 
bu. 80c. per lb.; 10 lbs., $7.50. 
Fescue, Genuine Red or Creeping ( Festuca Rubra). Valuable 
for putting greens, also for sowing on sandy soil and in shaded 
places. 14 lbs. per bu. 80c. per lb.; 10 lbs., $7.50. 
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. A splendid grass 
for golf links, tennis courts, etc.; will resist droughts. Sow 80 
to 100 lbs. per acre. 14 lbs. per bu. 60c. per lb.; 10 lbs., $5.50. 
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. 30c. per lb.; 10 lbs., $2.50. 
Fescue, Red ( Festuca Rubra). European. Valuable for putting 
greens, also for sowing on sandy soil and in shaded places. 14 
lbs. per bu. 70c. per lb.; 10 lbs., $6.50. 
Fescue, Sheep’s (Festuca Ovina). Imported. Very similar to 
Hard Fescue. This makes an excellent grass for sowing on 
lawns, fields or pleasure grounds. Sow 80 to 100 lbs. per acre. 
14 lbs. per bu. 60c. per lb.; 10 lbs., $5.50. 
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. 30c. per lb.; 10 lbs., $2.50. 
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. 20c. per lb.; 10 
lbs., $1.75. 
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. 40c. per lb.; 
10 lbs., $3.50. 
Rye Grass, Domestic. A quick growing annual grass; useful 
where immediate effect is desired. Sow 100 lbs. per acre. 24 
lbs. per bu. 15c. per lb.; 10 lbs., $1.25. 
Rye Grass, English or Perennial ( Lolium Perenne). Imported. 
A deep rooted, quick growing grass, valuable as a nurse in mix¬ 
tures and excellent for pastures and hay fields. 24 lbs. per bu. 
25c. per lb.; 10 lbs., $2.00. 
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. 25c. per lb.; 10 lbs., $2.25. 
Rye Grass, Italian ( Lolium Italicum). Imported. Very desir¬ 
able for pasture; comes to maturity the first season; the ideal 
seed for southern lawns in Winter. Sow 100 lbs. per acre. 18 
lbs. per bu. 25c. per lb.; 10 lbs., $2.00. 
Timothy ( 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. 80c. per lb.; 10 lbs., $7.50. 
All prices subject to market changes 
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