Grass and Flower Seeds 
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WM. ELLIOTT & SONS, NEW YORK 
GRASSES AND 
Prices Subject To 
Awnless Brome Grass ( BrowuB inermls). Will stand long 
droughts and produce heavy crops in dry sections where other grasses 
would perish. It has also proved one of the hardiest grasses. Will 
succeed in a wider range of temperature than any other grass. (14 
lbs. per bus.) Lb. 20 ets., 100 lbs. $16, bus. $2.60. 
Bermuda Grass (Cynodnn dactylon). A most valuable grass for 
our Southern States, both for pasture and lawns. It is of dwarf habit, 
wit h long creeping stems, rooting at the joints and covering t he ground 
with a matting of line turf, which no amount of trampling will impair. 
Should bo sown at the rate of 15 lbs. per acre. (35 lbs. per bus.) Lb. 
60 cts., 100 lbs. $50. 
Creeping: Bent, or Florin (Agrostis stolonIfera). Desirable for 
mixing with other lawn or pasture grasses, as it thrives in moist land 
on which water does not stagnate. (15 lbs. per bus.) Lb. 28 cts., 100 
lbs. $25, bus. $5.25. 
Crested I)og*s Tail (Cynosurus cristatus). Should enter in mod¬ 
erate quantity in permanent pasture mixtures, and in larger quantities 
for lawns, as it possesses, in a marked degree, all the desirable features 
of a good lawn grass. (21 lbs. per bus.) Lb. 50 cts., 100 lbs. $45, bus. 
$8.50. 
Fowl Meadow Grass ( Poa serotina). Suitable for low, moist land. 
May be mowed any time from July to October. Cattle and sheep are 
fond of it. Succeeds best when mixed with other grasses. (12 lbs. per 
bus.) Lb. 35 cts., 100 lbs. $30, bus. $4. 
Hard Fescue ( Festuca duriuscula) . A dwarf-growing grass of 
great value, succeeding well in dry situations. Has a wonderful for¬ 
mation, forming a dense fibrous mat. (12 lbs. per bus.) Lb. 20 cts., 
100 lbs. $16, bus. $2.20. 
Hungarian Grass ( Panlcuzn Germanicum ) A species of annual 
millet, often yielding two or three tons of hay per acre. It is very 
popular and valuable with those who are clearing timber lands. Sow 
and cultivate like millet. (48 lbs. per bus.) Lb. 10 cts., bus. $2.20. 
Italian live Grass ( Lolium Itahcum). Thrives in any soil and 
yields eariy and abundant crops. Sown in the fall, will produce an ex¬ 
cellent hay crop the following season, but lasts only one year. (18lbs. 
per bus.) Lb. 12 cts., 100 lbs. $1), bus. $1,75. 
Kentucky Blue Grass ( Poa pratensis). This is the most nutri¬ 
tious, hardy and valuable of all northern grasses. In c< njunction 
with white clover, it forms a splendid lawn; for this purpose use four , 
bushels of Blue Grass and six pounds of White Clover per acre. If 
sown by itself for pasturage, about 45 pounds per acre will be re¬ 
quired. (14 lbs. per bus.) Lb. 30 cts., 100 lbs. $28, bus. $3.50. 
Meadow Fescue, or English Blue Grass {Festuca prarcrisis). 
This is an excellent grass, of great value in mixtures for permanent 
pastures; productive and nutritious. (22 lbs. per bus.) Lb. 16 cts.. 
100 lbs. $14, bus. $3.25. 
Meadow Foxtail {Alopecurus pratensis). One of the best perma- I 
nent pasture grasses for rich moist land ; grows rapidly when cut or 
eaten down by stock. (7 lbs. per bus.) Lb. 40 cts., 100 lbs. $35, 
bus. $2.75. 
Orchard Grass {Dactylis glomcrata). One of the very best pasture 
grasses, as it is exceedingly palatable to stock, and will endure a good 
deal of cropping; particularly adapted for growing in shady, moist 
places or under trees. (14 lbs. per bus.) Lb. 22 cts., 100 lbs. $20, 
bus. $2.75. 
Perennial Bye Grass (Lolinm pererme). Valuable for permanent 
pasture, in mixture with other pasture grasses, as it adapts itself to a 
groat diversity of soils; producing a strong, verdant growth four or 
live weeks after sowing. (24 lbs. per bus.) Lb. 12 cts., 100 lbs. $J, 
bus. $2. 
Bed Top ( Agrostis vulgaris). A good permanent grass, standing 
our climate well, and makes good pasture when fed close ; grows m 
almost any soil, moist or dry. (14 lbs. per bus.) Lb. 15 cts., 100 lbs. 
$12, bus. $1.75. 
Bed Top, Fancy Heavy. Absolutely clean and free from chaff. (32 
lbs. per bus.) Lb. 25 cts., 100 lbs. $18, bus. $6. , 
Rhode Island in-nt Grass lAgrostis cauina). Resembles lieu 
Top but is of dwarfer habit, with shorter and narrower leaves. It 
makes a beautiful, close, line turf, and is one of the very best grasses 
for lawns. (14 lbs. per bus.) Lb. 40 cts., 100 lbs. $35, bus. $5.25. 
Rough-Stalked Meadow Grass (Poa trivialis). Aspreading, 
thickly matting, stoloniferous-rooted species, forming a line turf, and 
well adapted for the more shaded portions of lawns. It thrives on 
rich, moist soil, and in sheltered situations, but does not do well on 
dry land. (14 lbs. per bus.) Lb. 50 cts., 100 lbs. $40. 
CLOVER SEEDS 
Market Changes 
Sheep’s Fescue ( Festuca ovina). A small, tufted, hardy grass, 
forming a cluster of narrow, cylindrical leaves, of value in mixture for 
lawns or dry soil. (12 lbs. per bus.) Lb. 20 cts., 100 lbs. $16, bin*. $2.20. 
Sweet Vernal Grass. True Perennial ( Anthoxanthum odor - 
atum). The chief merit of this grass lies in its fragrant odor. As a 
mixture for lawns and pasture lands, it is invaluable. (10 lbs. per 
bus.) Lb. $1. ...... . 
Tall Meadow Oat Grass ( Avcna clatior). A valuable grass for 
soiling or permanent pasture; of early and luxuriant growth. (10 
lbs. per bus.) Lb. 28 cts., 100 lbs. $24, bus. $2.50. 
Timothy ( Plileum pratense). A field and not a pasture grass, as it 
will not endure close and frequent cropping; but for a hay crop on 
strong soils it will produce more than any other sort. (45 lbs. per 
bus.) Lb. 12 cts., bus. $4. 
Wood Meadow Grass ( Poa ncmoralis). Specially adapted for 
shaded positions in lawns or under trees. Much relished by cattle, 
and highly nutritious ; produces a thick growth, and should be included 
in mixtures for permanent pastures. (lUbs-Per bus.) Lb. 50 cts., 
100 lbs. $45, bus. $6.50. 
CLOVERS 
Crimson, or Scarlet ( Trifolium incarnatum). An annual variety, 
in common use in the South, for feeding green and for hay, and also 
found very profitable on the sandy soils of New Jersey. The yield in 
fodder is immense, and after cutting, it at once commences growing 
again, continuing until severe cold weather. Sow 10 to 12 lbs. per acre. 
Lb. 15 cts. (by mail, 25 cts.), 100 lbs. $12. 
Alfalfa {Lucerne). Requires a deep, rich soil, and in such will pro¬ 
duce several large crops every season; one of the best green fodder 
plants. Sow 10 to 15 lbs. per acre. Lb. 25 cts., 100 lbs. $22. 
Alsike Clover {Trifolium hybridum) . Resembles in growth dura¬ 
tion, etc., the Red Clover; thrives well in cold, wet and stiff soils. l(J 
lbs. to the acre. Lb. 25 cts., 100 lbs. $20. 
Large Red, orPea Vine Clover {Trifolium pratenseperenne). 
The English Cow Grass. A variety for plowing under. Lb. 2o cts. # 
100 lbs. market price. 
Medium Bed Clover ( Trifolium pratense). Is a perennial, but of 
very few years’ duration; is considered the most nutritiovis of ml 
species, and most valuable in moist locations. Lb. 25 cts., 100 lbs. $~ 0 . 
White Clover ( Trifolium repens). Valuable for lawns and pastures. 
Sow in spring at the rate of 6 lbs. per ncre, or when used with other 
grasses half that amount. Lb. 30 cts., 100 lbs. market price. 
Bokhara Clover {Melilotus lucantha). Valuable for soiling; af¬ 
fords an excellent food for bees throughout the season. Lb. oO ct ., 
Yellow Trefoil (Medicago lupulina). Maybe cultivated either 
alone or with other grasses. Requires about the same treatment and 
soil as Red Clover, although thriving in dry and inferior soils. It 
sprouts very early in spring, and is considered a fine pasture for 
sheep. 15 lbs. to the acre. Lb. 20 cts., 100 lbs. $15. 
Japan Clover (l,espedeza striata). A low perennial grass ot 
spreading habit. It flourishes on the poorest soils, and is valuable 
only in the South, as it is not hardy north of Virginia. Lb. 30 cts., 
100 lbs. $25. 
Elliott’s Finest Mixtures of Grass Seeds 
for Hay and Permanent Pasture 
We prepare special mixtures containing only the most suitable grasses 
for permanent pastures and meadow lands, such as Orchard Grass, 
Meadow Foxtail, Sheep’s Fescue, Rhode Island Bent, Meadow Fescue, 
English Rye Grass, Perennial Sweet Vernal and Red-Top in such propor¬ 
tions as will insure the most satisfactory results, producing the heaviest 
possible crops of hay, far superior to seeding with Timothy and Clover 
alone, and for permanent pastures allowing of the closest grazing without 
injury. On ordinary fertile soil sow three bushels per acre; where the 
soil is poor larger quantities are required. 
$:*.00 per bushel 
With the above should be sown ten pounds of mixed Clovers per acre 
(which cost about 20 cts. per pound). On account of the greater weight 
of Clovers they should be sown separately and only in the spring, as 
they are inclined to winter-kill unless well established. 
GRASSES AND FORAGE PLANTS. By Chas. L. Flint. 
Description of varieties and directions for the management of grass¬ 
lands, etc. Price $2. 
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