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GRASS SEEDS—Continued 
KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS (Poa pratensis). A very widely distributed species, 
. Le 1 ! j a *? v ?*, as . a , Pastut® grass. Being of perennial habit, it will, when 
established, last .indefinitely. One of the finest varieties of grasses for use in lawns 
owing to the thick growth of sod. Blooming as it does the latter part of May, it 
can be harvested about June 1st and is one of the easiest grasses to cure. Seed may 
be sown in the early Spring or during September. An excellent variety for turfing 
terraces and embankments. When sown alone, 30 to 40 lbs. required for one acre 
Lb. 20c., 100 lbs. $15.00. 
LIME GRASS (Elymus arenarius). Valuable on sandy seashore and railroad banks, 
?•, It tends with its tough, wide-spreading and thickly matting roots to prevent 
the drifting of the sand. Lb. 75c., 10 lbs. $7.00. 
MEADOW FESCUE (Festuca elatior). A valuable hay or pasture grass. It will 
thrive m wet and moist lands; a rapid grower, and tends to keep down coarser 
grasses which frequent such localities, forming a thick sod which will stand the 
trample of cattle. When sown alone 40 lbs. are required for one acre. Lb. 25c.. 
100 lbs. $20.00. 
MEADOW FOXTAIL (Alopecurus pratensis). It is a valuable pasture grass, on 
account of its early and rapid growth and of its being greatly relished by stock of all 
lands. 3 or 4 lbs. to the acre. Height 2 to 3 ft. Weighs 7 lbs. to bushel. Lb. 40e.. 
100 lbs. $35.00. 
RED TOP (Agrostis vulgaris). A highly recommended grass for permanent pasture 
and as meadow grass for hay. Red Top is especially valuable for sour and acid 
soils, swampy and meadow lands which are liable to overflow, and those that are not 
non enough for Timothy or Clover; it does not thrive on sandy or leachy soils, but 
will adapt itself to a wider range of soils than any other grass. To obtain the best 
results from Red Top it should be harvested when in full bloom. It may be sown 
alone of with Timothy and Clover; these additions increase the quantity and quality 
of the hay. Red Top makes one of the best grasses for lawn use, either sown alone 
or in connection with White Clover or in a mixture with other grasses. 
Red Top, Fancy Cleaned. Use 14 to 16 lbs. to acre. Lb. 25c., 100 lbs. $18.00. 
Red Top, Unhulled. Use from 40 to 50 lbs. to the acre. Lb. 15c., 100 lbs. $12.00." 
ORCHARD GRASS. A good grass for hay crop, yielding nearly the same amount 
as Timothy and almost equal in feeding value. Orchard Grass will grow on almost 
every soil that is not saturated with water. It prefers a moderately dry soil with 
considerable sandy material. It is usually sown in the Spring, but with favorable 
conditions may be sown in the Fall. One of the best 
passes for sowing in shady places and among fruit trees 
in orchards. 35 to 40 lbs. required for one acre. 
ROUGH-STALKED MEADOW GRASS (Poa trivialis). 
Highly esteemed in mixtures for permanent pastures. 
It is perennial. Succeeds best in soil rather moist and 
cool. 20 lbs. to acre. Lb. 40c., 100 lbs. $35.00. 
SHEEP FESCUE (Festuca ovina). Is well adapted for 
cultivation on light, dry soils, especially those which 
are shallow. Sow 35 lbs. to the acre. Lb. 30c., 100 
lbs. $25.00. 
SWEET VERNAL ANNUAL (Anthoxanthum odoratum 
puelli). Much smaller than the perennial, and of much 
less value, lasting one year only. 20 to 25 lbs. to acre. 
Lb. 20c., 100 lbs. $15.00. 
SWEET VERNAL, TRUE PERENNIAL (Anthoxanthum 
odoratum). Valuable for its vernal growth; throws uproot 
foliage until late in Autumn. 2 to 5 lbs. to the acre when 
mixed with other sorts. Lb. 60c., 10 lbs. $5.50. 
TALL MEADOW FESCUE (Festuca elatior). Very pro¬ 
ductive ; long duration; especially valuable for permanent pas¬ 
ture. Height3-4ft. 401bs.toacre. Lb. 30c., 100 lbs.$25.00. 
TALL MEADOW OAT GRASS (Avena elatior). Most 
valuable for pastures on account of its early and luxuriant 
growth. Withstands extreme drought and heat or cold. 
50 lbs. to the acre. Lb. 28c., 100 lbs. $23.00. 
TIMOTHY, or HERD GRASS (Phleum Pratense). The 
standard hay of commerce. The excellent quality of the 
hay and the ease of culture make it valuable. It is adapted 
to most soils but succeeds best on moist loam and clay, and 
crops are subject to soil and climate. The most profitable 
crops are obtained the first and second seasons. Timothy 
should be cut after the seed has formed and in full milk and 
at least four inches above ground. Timothy sown alone 
requires about 20 lbs. per acre; when sown with Red Clover 
use 15 lbs. Timothy and 5 lbs. Red Clover. It may also 
be sown with Wheat, Oats or Barley. Market price, 
from $3.50 to $5.00 per bus. Prices fluctuate. 
VARIOUS-LEAVED FESCUE (Festuca heterophylla). 
Crows naturally in open woodlands or along their borders. 
It makes its best growth on low-lving lands not too dry. 
S ow 4 0 lbs. to the acre. Lb. 30c., 10 lbs. $2.75. 
WATER MEADOW GRASS (Poa aquatiea). For wet 
situations this is very useful, growing well in marshes or on 
margins of lakes, streams, etc. Lb. 60c., 10 lbs. $5.50. 
WOOD MEADOW GRASS (Poa nemoralis). Excellent for 
shaded positions in lawns and woodland parks. Very 
hardy, resisting extremes of heat and cold. 30 lbs. to the 
acre. Lb. 30c., 10 lbs. $2.75.. 
