CATALOGUE OF GRASS SEEDS. 
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Red Top. 
Perennial Rye Grass. 
Rhode Island Bent ( Agrostis canina ). Root 
creeping; perennial; flowers in July. A most valu¬ 
able permanent grass, largely used in New England for 
pastures and for lawns. For the latter purpose it is 
often sown by itself, and if cheapness is an object per¬ 
haps it is as good as could be sown, but we recommend 
the lawn mixture wherever practicable. Soil and treat¬ 
ment same as for Red Top (A. vulgaris), (Per 
bushel, io lbs.) 
Fancy or clean seed, per bushel, 40 lbs. 
Rough Stalked Meadow Grass (Poa trivialis). 
Root fibrous; perennial. This grass is valuable on 
account of its quick growth, productiveness, and nutri¬ 
tive qualities. Grows in perfection on moist, rich 
soils, and is also well adapted to ground shaded by 
trees. Grows early in the spring, and continues green 
until late in the fall. As it delights in shelter, its 
produce is always much greater when sown with othci 
grasses. Does not thrive well on dry soils. (Per 
bushel, 14 lbs.J 
Perennial Rye ( Loluon perenne). A very valu¬ 
able grass; arrives early at maturity and produces a 
good supply of herbage, of which cattle are very fond. 
It grows freely on almost any soil, and shows a very 
early spring growth. Although a perennial grass, the root will not live over three or four years, and unless the plant 
is allowed to reproduce from self-sown seed it will die out in about that time. This is an objection to its extensive use 
for permanent pastures, but for hay crops it may be introduced to good advantage along with other grasses and clovers. 
(Per bushel, 24 lbs.) 
Hard Fescue (Festuca duriuscula ). This is one of the best grasses of the Fescue family. It is regarded by some 
as a variety of the Red Fescue, though taller, and the panicle more open. It is found in all the finest permanent pas¬ 
tures of the country, and is much valued for its dwarf habit. It resists the summer drought, and develops remarkable 
verdure during winter. It should form a part of every mixture for lawn or pleasure grounds, and for permanent pas¬ 
ture and alternate husbandry. (Per bushel, 14 lbs.) 
Red or Creeping Fescue (Festuca rubra). This grass is found growing on light, dry, sandy 
soils, and from its creeping habit will be found of great value on sandy seacoast lands. It is a grass 
of better quality than some of the uncultivated species, but is not usually cultivated in this coun¬ 
try as an agricultural product, except on elevated sheep pastures. (Per bushel, 13 lbs.) 
Sea Mat Grass ( Ammophila Arundinacea). Valuable on the sandy seashore, canal and 
railway banks, etc Its strong, creeping, matting roots bind the drifting sand into natural embank¬ 
ments against the action of wind and waves. This grass is usually propagated by transplanting in 
the fall. Where it is necessary to use seed, it should be sown in spring, and ground covered with 
brush to hold the seed in place until it has taken firm hold. (Per bushel, 15 lbs.) 
Upright Sea Lime Grass (Elymus Arenarius). Valuable on the sandy seashore, canal and 
railroad banks, etc. It tends, with its tough, wide-spreading and thickly matting roots, to form 
natural and permanent embankments, thus serving to prevent the drifting of the sand, and to 
protect an exposed shore from wind and waves. It is of no agricultural value. (Per bushel, 12 lbs.) 
Sweet Vernal (Anthoxantlmm odoratum). Root fibrous; perennial flowers in May. This 
grass is valuable on account of its early growth and its hardy and permanent nature, which, added 
to the fact that it throws up its flower stalks till the end of autumn, upholds its claim to a place 
in all compositions where permanency is an object. It is very fragrant, and imparts a pleasant 
odor to the hay. Will grow in almost any kind of soil, but prefers those which are rich and moist. 
It is greatly relished by sheep, and is found growing naturally on upland pastures. As a compo- Sheep’s Fescue, 
nent of “lawn mixtures” it is most valuable, and is largely used for this purpose. The 
seed-; of this grass are scarce and most difficult to be had true. An inferior variety 
of Anthoxanthum being sometimes offered at alow price by unscrupulous dealers, care 
ought to be exercised in buying. Our seed is guaranteed to be the true Perennial Sweet 
Vernal. (Per bushel, 11 lbs.) 
Yellow Oat Grass (Avena Jlavescens). This grass deserves to form a portion 
of all mixtures for permanent purposes, and is well suited for lawns, croquet and 
bowling greens. It thrives best on light, dry soils. The seed we offer is guaranteed 
to be the true Yello7U Oat Grass. (Per bushel, 11 lbs.) 
Tall Meadow Oat Grass (Arrhenatherum avenaceum). A fibrous-rooted 
perennial; flowers in July; of luxuriant growth, and valuable in permanent pasture 
mixtures, on account of its early and late growth. It succeeds best on deep, sandy 
lands, and is suitable for sowing in orchards or other shady places. (Per bushel, 
15 lbs ) 
Wood Meadow Grass (Poa ?iemoralis). This grass, as its name implies, is 
found naturally in w ? oods and is w r ell adapted for growing under trees. It is especially 
desirable, from its fine habit of growth, for sowing on shady lawns and under trees, 
on pleasure grounds. Root fibrous, flowers in June and July. (Per bushel, 14 lbs.) 
Various Leaved Fescue (festuca heterophylla). A very early hardy perennial, 
tw T o to three feet high, thriving best in cool, moist soils. It yields heavily and is a 
valuable grass in mixtures for permanent meadows, either for mowing or grazing. Its 
great production of root leaves makes it an excellent bottom grass. It grows well in 
the shade and is suitable to form part of a mixture for shaded lawns. (Perbushel,— lbs.) White Clover 
For prices of Agricultural Grasses and Clovers see page 46 . 
