SEED CATALOGUE . 1936 
Grass Seeds 5 
WatSFCr^S PsrniAnCnt Pasturs and Hay l^ixtur6. superior to any other mixture for producing permanent hay and pasture. 
— ' A mixture of varieties which will form a permanent pasture that lasts for 
years. Composed chiefly of native and acclimated grasses, which have been found to be best. These are blended in their proper propor¬ 
tions to give the desired results. Sow on new land which has been plowed and harrowed, at the rate of 60 pounds per acre; on ground 
partly covered, about 30 pounds per acre. Pk. SI.75; bus. (20 lbs.) $6.50. 
FANCY RECLEANED GRASS SEEDS 
Owing to the variations in market value, the prices quoted below are subject to change without notice 
Write for special prices on larger quantities 
Bent, Colonial {Agrostis tenuis). A grass of very splendid appear¬ 
ance, making a fine, close turf, dark green in color. It is adaptable 
to different soils and various locations and will stand dry weather. 
It has a spreading habit. Lb. $1.50. 
Bent, Certified Astoria (Agrostis maritima). This Bent Grass is one 
of the most vigorous stoloniferous creepers and also spreads under 
ground by root-stalks or rhizomes, making a deep, reinforced sod. 
Hardy and grows on a wide range of soils. Excellent for lawns, 
greens, parks, and playing-fields. Lb. $1.50. 
Bent, Creeping (Agrostis Species or South German Mixed Bent). 
Composed of different types of Bent Grasses. It is exceptionally 
useful for lawns or fairways, also for putting greens. Lb. $1.50. 
Blue Grass, Canada (Poa compressa). A suitable grass for hard, 
dry soils. Excellent for rooting on steep places. Lb. 50 cts. 
Blue Grass, Kentucky (Poa pratensis). This is suited to a variety 
of soils and is largely used for lawns and as a pasture grass. It is 
unusually early, and presents a beautiful green appearance in early 
spring when other grasses are still dormant; revives with first 
rainfall after a long drought. Sow 60 pounds to the acre. Lb. 40 cts. 
Crested Dog’s-Tail (Cynosurus cristatus). A hardy permanent 
grass for lawn and permanent pasture. Lb. 60 cts. 
Fescue, Chewing’s New Zealand (Festuca rubra jallax). Especially 
recommended for golf putting greens and lawns; succeeds on all 
soils. Lb. 80 cts. 
Fescue, Fine-leaved Sheep’s (Festuca ovina tenuijolia). The leaves 
are small, wire-like, very fine but tough and stiff. The color is 
beautiful dark green. Valuable for lawns subjected to hard wear, 
tees, and putting greens. Lb. $1. 
Fescue, Hard (Festuca duriuscula). A dwarf-growing, early, very 
hardy, robust grass, succeeding well in dry soils and fine for perma¬ 
nent pasture. Sow 30 pounds to the acre. Lb. 70 cts. 
Fescue, Sheep’s (Festuca ovina). Short and dense in growth; ex¬ 
cellent for lawns. Lb. 70 cts. 
Fescue, Meadow (Festuca pratensis). One of the finest grasses for 
permanent pastures, highly nutritious and relished by stock. Suc¬ 
ceeds well in all soils but best on moist land. Robust in habit and 
grows over a long season. Sow 50 to 70 pounds to the acre. Lb. 35c. 
Fescue, Red (Festuca rubra). Fine for lawns. Resists drought; 
valuable for seeding embankments and exposed locations, as it 
binds the soil. Forms a very close, durable turf; much used on 
putting greens. Lb. 70 cts. 
Orchard Grass (Dactylis glomerata). A deep-rooted, very nutritious 
grass; does well in shady places and is of great value for hay and 
permanent pasture. Lb. 35 cts. 
Redtop, Fancy Recleaned (Agrostis vulgaris). An excellent grass 
for lawns and pastures. We offer only fancy, recleaned seed, en¬ 
tirely free from chaff. Lb. 30 cts. 
Rough-stalked Meadow Grass (Poa trivialis). No grass is better 
adapted for pleasure-grounds, particularly under trees, as it will 
not only grow in such places, but forms a fine sward where few 
other grasses can exist. A fine grass for dry ground under bay- 
windows, overlapping roofs and shady side yards. Sow 20 to 25 lbs. 
to the acre. Lb. 50 cts. 
Ryegrass, English (Folium perenne). Invaluable for permanent 
pastures, as it forms compact sward, remains bright and green 
throughout the season, and is a rapid grower. Sow 60 pounds to 
the acre. Lb. 30 cts. 
Ryegrass, Italian (Lolium italicum). Thrives on any good soil and 
is unequaled for producing feed early in the spring as well as 
throughout the season. Responds quickly to rich food and mois¬ 
ture, and is a rapid grower. Sow 60 lbs. to the acre. Lb. 30 cts. 
Timothy (Phleum pratense). XXX fancy, recleaned. Either alone 
or with redtop and clover, it furnishes the best hay. Lb. 20 cts. 
