Autumn* Catalogue of Bulbs, Seeds and Garden Requisites. 
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GRASSES AND CLOVER SEEDS. 
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RED TOP. 
Creeping Bent, or Fiorin {Agroalis stolonifera). Desirable for 
mixing with other lawn or pasture grasses, as it thrives 
In moist land, on which water does not stagnate. (15 
lbs. to the Bushel.) Per lb., 25 cents; per 100 lbs., 
$22.00 ; per Bus., $3.50. 
Crested Dog’s Tall (Cynosurm Criatatm). Should enter in 
moderate 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. to the Bushel.) Per lb., 40 cents; per 
100 lbs., $35.00 ; per Bus., $7.50. 
Fowl Meadow Grass (Poa aerotina). 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. to the Bushel.) Per 
lb., 40 cents; per 100 lbs., $35.00; per Bus., $4.50. 
Hard Fescue {Featuca Duriuacula). A dwarf-growing grass 
of great value, succeeding well in dry situations. Has 
a wonderful root formation, forming a dense fibrous mat. 
(12 lbs. to the Bushel.) Per lb., 25 cents; per 100 lbs., 
$20.00; per Bus., $2.50. 
Hungarian tirmiPanicumGermanicum). 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. to the Bushel). Per lb., 10 cents; per 100 lbs., 
$2.50; per. Bus , $1.25. 
Italian Rye Grass {Lolium Italicum). Thrives in any soil and 
yields early and abundant crops. Sown in the fall, will 
produce an excellent hay crop the following season, but 
lasts only one year. (18 lbs. to the Bushel.) Per lb., 
10 cents; per 100 lbs., $8.00; per Bus., $1.75. 
Kentucky Blue Grass {Poa pratanaia). This Is the most 
nutritious, hardy and valuable of all Northern grasses. 
In, conjunction 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 twenty-eight pounds per acre 
will be required. (14 lbs. to the Bushel). Per lb., 15 
cents; per 100 lbs., $12.00; per Bus., $1.75. 
For Lawn Mixtures, 
Red 
prices subject to 
market cmanqes. 
Meadow Fescue, or English Blue Grass iFatuca pratenaia). 
This is an excellent grass, of great value in mixtures 
for permanent pastures ; productive and nutritious. 
(22 lbs. to the Bushel.) Per lb , 15 cents; jier 100 lbs., 
$14.00; per Bus., 3.25. 
Meadow Foxtail {Alopecuniapratenaia). One of the best per¬ 
manent pasture grasses for rich moist land; grows 
rapidly when cut or eaten down by stock. (7 lbs. to the 
Bus.) Per lb , 30c.; per 100 lbs.. $25.00; per Bus., $2.00. 
Orchard Grass {Daclylia glomerata). One of the very best 
pasture grasses, as it is exceedingly palatable to stock, 
and will endure a good deal of cropping; jiarticularly 
adapted for growing in shady, moist places or under 
trees. (14 lbs. to the Bushel.) Per lb., 18 cents; per 
100 lbs., $14.00. 
Perennial Rye Grass (Loh'umpercnne). Valuable for perma¬ 
nent pasture, in mixture with other pasture grasses, as 
it adapts itself to a great diversity of soils ; produces a 
strong, verdant growth four or live weeks after sowing. 
(24 lbs. to the Bushel.) Per lb., 10 cents; per 100 lbs., 
$8.00; per Bus., $2.00. 
Top {Agroatia Vulgaria). A good, permanent grass, 
standing our climate well, and makes good pasture 
when fed close; grows in almost any soil, moist or di-y. 
(14 lbs. to a Bushel.) Per lb., 10 cents; per 100 lbs., 
$8.00 ; per Bus., $1.25. 
Fancy Heavy Red Top. Absolutely clean and free from 
chaff. (32 lbs. to the Bushel.) Per lb., 18 cents; per 
100 lbs., $16.00 ; per Bus., $5.50. 
Rhode Island Bent Grass {Agroatia Canina). Resembles 
Red Top, but is of dwarfer habit, with shorter and 
narrower leaves. It makes a beautiful, close, fine turf, 
and is one of the very best grasses for lawns. (14 lbs. 
to the Bushel.) Per lb., 35 cents; per 100 lbs., $30.00; 
per Bus., $4 50. 
Sheep’s Fescue {Featuca ovina). A small, tufted, hardy 
grass, forming a cluster of narrow, cylindrical leaves, of 
value in mixture for lawns or dry soil. (12 lbs. to the 
Bushel.) Per lb., 25 cents; per 100 lbs., $20.00; per 
Bus., $2 50. 
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. to the Bushel ) Per lb., 70 cents; 
per 100 lbs , $60.00 ; per Bus., $6.50. 
Tall Meadow Oat Grass {Avena elatior). A valuable grass 
for soiling or permanent pasture; of early and lux¬ 
uriant growth. (10 lbs. to the Bushel.) Per lb., 25 
cents; per 100 lbs., $20.00; per Bus , $2.25. 
Timothy {Phleum pratenae). A 
Held and not a pasture 
grass, as will not endure 
close and frequent crop¬ 
ping ; but for a hay crop on 
strong soils, it will produce 
more than any other sort. 
(45 lbs. to the Bushel). Per 
lb.. 10 cents; per 100 lbs., 
$5.00; per Bus., $2 25. 
Wood Meadow Grass {Poa nemo- 
ralia). Specially adapted for 
shaded positions in lawns or 
under trees. Much relished 
by cattle, and highly nutri¬ 
tious; produces a thick 
growth, and should be in¬ 
cluded in mixtures for per¬ 
manent pastures. (14 lbs. 
to the Bushel.) Per lb., 40 
cents; per 100 lbs., $35.00; 
per Bus., $5.00 
see Second Page Cover. 
TIMOTHY. 
