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GRASS SEEDS 
Famuli Hall Square, Boston 
Timothy 
Red Top Kentucky Blue Grass Red Clover 
Prices on this page variable during the season. 
RED TOP (Agrostis vulgaris). It succeeds in a great va- 
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MEADOW FOXTAIL (Alopecurus pratensis). Its chief 
use is as a pasture grass on moist clay soils, being valua¬ 
ble because of its early and rapid growth. Eaten with 
a relish by all kinds of stock. It stands close grazing 
very well and is very desirable for sheep pasture on this 
account. Sow 15 to 25 lbs. per acre. 
Lb. 50c., 5 lbs. $2.45, 15 lbs. $7.20, 50 lbs. $23.00. 
ORCHARD GRASS (Dactylis glomerata). It is very 
satisfactory for the meadow when sown with other 
grasses, the hay being very nutritious, but it should be 
cut when in blossom, maturing as it does about the same 
time as Red Clover. It is not suitable to sow alone, be¬ 
cause of its tufted habit. Especially adapted for shady 
places, particularly in orchards, and wood lot pastures. 
Orchard Grass will grow on almost every soil not satur¬ 
ated with water. It is usually sown in the Spring, but 
under favorable conditions may be sown in the Fall. 30 
to 40 lbs. of seed are required per acre. 
Lb. 35c., 5 lbs. $1.50, 15 lbs. $3.05, 50 lbs. $13.00. 
RED FESCUE (Festuca rubra). Of creeping character 
and because of its deep rooting tendency stands droughts 
remarkably well. Forms a close sod even in inferior 
soils, gravelly banks and hillsides. Sow 25 lbs. per acre. 
Lb. 40c., 5 lbs. $1.85, 15 lbs. $5.10, 50 lbs. $16.50. 
ROUGH-STALKED MEADOW GRASS (Poa trivialis). 
tures for permanent pastures. It is perennial. Succeeds best in soil rather moist 
and cool. 20 lbs. to acre. Lb. 75c., 5 lbs. $3.55, 15 lbs. $10.50, 50 lbs. $34.00. 
SHEEP FESCUE (Festuca ovina.) Is w r ell adapted for cultivation on light, dry soils, 
especially those which are shallow. Sow 35 lbs. to the acre. 
Lb. 40c., 5 lbs. $1.90, 15 lbs. $5.60, 50 lbs. $18.50. 
SWEET VERNAL, ANNUAL (Anthoxanthum odoratum puelli). Much smaller than 
the perennial, and of much less value, lasting one vear only. 20 to 25 lbs. to acre. 
Lb. 45c., 5 lbs. $2.00, 15 lbs. $5.70, 50 lbs. $19.00. 
SWEET VERNAL, TRUE PERENNIAL (Anthoxanthum odoratum). One of the 
earliest pasture grasses. Good also for lawn mixtures lending fragrance when the 
lawn is freshly cut. Sow 2 to 5 lbs. per acre in a mixture. 
Lb. 65c., 5 lbs. $3.15, 15 lbs. $9.00, 50 lbs. $27.00. 
TALL MEADOW FESCUE (Festuca elatior). Tall and coarse. Height 3 to 4 ft. 
Does best on rich clay loam where it is very productive. Good for permanent pas¬ 
tures. 40 lbs. of seed are required per acre. 
Lb. 45c. 5 lbs. $1.95, 15 lbs. $5.55, 50 lbs. $18.00. 
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. Prefers sandy loam. 
Lb. 45c., 5 lbs. $2.00, 15 lbs. $5.85, 50 lbs. $19.00. 
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. 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 4 in. above ground. 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. Prices fluctuate. 
Lb. 20c., 5 lbs. 75c., 15 lbs. $1.95, 50 lbs. $6.00. 
VARIOUS-LEAVED FESCUE (Fescue heterophylla). Grows naturally in open 
woodlands or along their borders. It makes its best growth on low-lying lands not 
t oo .dry. Sow 40 lbs. to the acre. Price on application. 
WATER MEADOW GRASS (Poa aquatica). For wet situations this is very useful, 
in ^ we ^ * n niar shes or on margins of lakes, streams, etc. Price on application. 
WOOD MEADOW GRASS (Poa memoralis). Excellent for shaded positions in lawns 
and woodland parks. Very hardy, resisting extremes of heat and cold. 30 lbs. to 
the acre, Price on application. 
riety of locations, giving very good results on light soils, 
and the very best on heavy, moist soils or lowlands liable 
to overflow, which are so apt to be sour and acid. It 
does not thrive on sandy or leachy soil. A great favorite 
throughout New England. The first year it grows 
somewhat slowly, spreading by creeping root stocks. 
Attains 1 to 2^2 ft. in height. Maturing at about the 
same time as Timothy it is used considerably with it and 
Red Clover, to make a heavier yield of hay. Cut when 
in bloom in July. Red Top makes a splendid grass for 
lawns, and is very commonly used with White Clover 
and included in mixtures. 14 to 16 lbs. of fancy re¬ 
cleaned seed is the usual rate of seeding, but if in the chaff 
double the quantity. 
Fancy Cleaned. 
Lb. 30c., 5 lbs. $1.35, 15 lbs. $3.60, 50 lbs. $11.60. 
Unhulled. 
Lb. 15c., 5 lbs. 65c., 15 lbs. $1.80, 50 lbs. $5.50. 
RHODE ISLAND BENT (Agrostis canina). Will thrive 
on poorer soils than ('reeping Bent which it closely resem¬ 
bles. Use 15 to 30 lbs. per acre. 
Lb. 60c., 5 lbs. $2.85, 15 lbs. $8.40, 50 lbs. $27.50. 
Highly esteemed in mix- 
Meadow Fescue 
