The most complete list of Grass Seeds in the trade 
Micfiell’s Grass 
For the Farm 
Michell’s Permanent Pasture Grass Seed. Sow 80 to 100 pounds 
per acre on new lands or 40 to 50 pounds per acre on established 
pastures. Bushel weighs 20 pounds. $1.60 per pk.; V^hus. $3.00; 
$5.75 per bus.; 100 lbs. $27.00. 
Michell’s Permanent Hayfield Grass Seed. Sow 80 to 100 pounds 
per acre on new lands or 40 to 50 pounds per acre on established fields. 
Bushel weighs 20 pounds. $1.60 per pk.; V£t> us * $3.00; $5.75 per bus.; 
100 lbs. $27.00. 
For Pleasure Grounds 
Michell’s Athletic Field Mixture. A special mixture of deep-rooting, 
fine-leaved grasses especially suited for baseball, football and cricket- 
grounds. Bushel weighs 20 pounds. $1.90 per pk.; */ 2 bus. $3.50; 
$6.50 per bus.; 100 lbs. $30.00. 
Michell’s Fairways (Golf-Course) Mixture. Composed of short¬ 
growing, deep-rooted varieties, resisting plenty of wear. Golf-courses, 
to retain their permanency, should receive additional sowings during 
the season. Bushel weighs 20 pounds. $1.90 per pk.; V^hus. $3.50; 
$6.50 per bus.; 100 lbs. $30.00. 
Michell’s Putting Greens Mixture. A quick-growing mixture of 
short, thin-bladed grasses, producing a turf of velvety texture. We 
recommend 100 pounds to a green 100 feet square. Bushel weighs 
25 pounds. 70c. per qt.; pk. $4.50; $8.50 per V^tms.; bus. $16.75; 
$65.00 per 100 lbs. 
Michell’s Tennis Court Mixture. A special combination of grasses 
that will withstand close mowing, frequent rolling, and heavy wear. 
Bushel weighs 25 lbs. $3.75 per pk.; bus. $13.50; $52.00 per 100 lbs. 
White Dutch Clover 
Choice recleaned seed for lawn use. 60c. per lb.; 5 lbs. $2.65; 
$5.00 per 10 lbs.; 25 lbs. $11.50. 
Price for larger quantities on application 
All prices subject to market changes 
Seed Mixtures 
If separate varieties of Grass Seeds are wanted by Parcel 
Post, add 10c. per lb.; 20c. per 10 lbs., for postage. 
Larger quantities by Express or Freight 
Michell's Reliable Grass Seeds 
Separate Varieties 
All Strictly Recleaned and Carefully Tested for Purity and Germination 
On account of market fluctuations on many varieties of grass seeds, prices on larger quantities than those named will be quoted on request. 
Bent Grass, Certified Seaside ( Agrostis maritima). Very highest 
quality, certified and sealed in 50- and 100-pound bags by the Oregon 
Department of Agriculture. True creeping variety of Bent; makes an 
ideal putting-green turf. $1.35 per lb.; 10 lbs. $12.50. 
Bent Grass, Astoria. A native Bent grown in Oregon; similar in growth 
to the Colonial type. $1.20 per lb.; 10 lbs. $11.00. 
Bent Grass, Colonial or Rhode Island (A. tenuis; A. capillaris). 
Bushel weighs 20 pounds. $1.35 per lb.; 10 lbs. $12.50. 
Bent Grass, South German Creeping (A. stolonifera). A mixture of 
creeping and velvet Bent types, suitable for greens, lawns, tennis 
courts, etc. Sow 100 pounds on putting-greens 100 feetsquare. Bushel 
weighs 20 pounds. $1.35 per lb.; 10 lbs. $12.50. 
Bermuda Grass ( Cynodon Dactylon). A valuable summer grass for 
lawns and putting-greens as far north as Washington, D. C., above 
which latitude it is not satisfactory. Bushel weighs 35 pounds. 
40c. per lb.; 10 lbs. $3.50. 
Blue Grass, Fancy Kentucky (Poa pratensis ). The most satisfactory 
permanent lawn and pasture grass for use in the northern states, im¬ 
proving year after year under proper care. Deep green, with narrow 
leaf-blades. Sow 70 to 85 pounds per acre on lawns, 50 to 70 pounds 
on pasture fields. Bushel weighs 14 pounds. 40c. per lb.; 10 lbs. $3.50. 
Blue Grass, Canada (P. compressa). Somewhat similar to Kentucky 
Blue but lighter in color and will thrive on poorer soils and in warmer 
climates. Highly relished by cattle. Sow in same proportions as 
Kentucky Blue. Bushel weighs 14 pounds. 40c. per lb.; 10 lbs. $3.50. 
Crested Dogstail ( Cynosurus cristatus). Sow 80 to 100 pounds per acre. 
Bushel weighs 21 pounds. 50c. per lb.; 10 lbs. $4.50. 
Fescue, Chewing’s New Zealand, Imported ( Festuca rubra fallax )• 
Produces a compact, fine-bladed turf especially resistant to wear, 
tolerant of shade and adverse soil-conditions. Excellent for lawn or 
putting-green. Bushel weighs 14 pounds. 50c. per lb.; 10 lbs. $4.50. 
Fescue, Fine-leaved (F. tenuifolia ). This grass is especially valuable 
for dry soils. Sow 70 to 85 pounds per acre. Bushel weighs 14 pounds. 
80c. per lb.; 10 lbs. $7.50. 
Fescue, Genuine Red or Creeping (F. rubra). Valuable for putting- 
greens, also for sowing on sandy soil and in shaded places. Bushel 
weighs 14 pounds. 80c. per lb.; 10 lbs. $7.50. 
Fescue, Meadow (F. pratensis). A hardy, broad-leaved grass of quick 
growth, valuable for pasture in lowlands. Sow 100 pounds per acre. 
Bushel weighs 24 pounds. 30c. per lb.; 10 lbs. $2.50. 
Fescue, Hard, Imported (F. duriuscula). A durable, wiry grass, gray- 
green in color; suitable for dry, sandy soils. Should always be sown in 
mixture with other grasses. An excellent grass for golf-links, tennis 
courts, etc.; will resist drought. Sow 80 to 100 pounds per acre. Bushel 
weighs 14 pounds. 50c. per lb.; 10 lbs. $4.50. 
Fescue, Sheep’s, Imported (F. ovina). Very similar to Hard Fescue. 
This makes an excellent grass for sowing on lawns, fields, or pleasure- 
grounds. Sow 80 to 100 pounds per acre. Bushel weighs 14 pounds. 
50c. per lb.; 10 lbs. $4.50. 
Orchard Grass ( Dactylis glomerata). For early pasturing, this is very 
desirable; also fine for sowing in shaded places. Sow 50 pounds per 
acre. Bushel weighs 14 pounds. 35c. per lb.; 10 lbs. $3.00. 
Red-Top, Fancy Recleaned ( Agrostis vulgaris). One of the best grasses 
for immediate effect and as a nurse grass in lawn mixtures. It is_ fine 
bladed if mowed regularly. Adaptable to adverse soil-conditions. 
Sow 75 pounds per acre. Bushel weighs 32 pounds. 40c. per lb.; 
10 lbs. $3.50. 
Rough-stalked Meadow, Imported ( Poatrivialis). An ideal lawn grass 
for shaded places. Fine, short-growing and dark green in color. 
Sow 100 pounds per acre. Bushel weighs 14 pounds. 50c. per lb.; 
10 lbs. $4.50. 
Rye Grass, Domestic. A quick-growing annual grass that is useful 
where immediate effect is desired. Sow 100 pounds per acre. Bushel 
weighs 24 pounds. 15c. per lb.; 10 lbs. $1.25. 
Rye Grass, English or Perennial, Imported ( Lolium perenne). A deep- 
rooted, quick-growing grass, valuable as a nurse grass in mixtures and 
excellent for pastures and hayfields. Bushel weighs 24 pounds. 
25c. per lb.; 10 lbs. $2.00. 
Rye Grass, Pacey’s English, Imported ( L. perenne Pacevi). A more 
dwarf, fmer-bladed strain of English Rye Grass. The best Rye Grass 
for use in lawn mixtures. Sow 100 to 120 pounds per acre. Bushel 
weighs 24 pounds. 25c. per lb.; 10 lbs. $2.25. 
Rye Grass, Italian, Imported (L. italicum). Very desirable for pasture; 
comes to maturity the first season. The ideal seed for southern lawns 
in winter. Sow 100 pounds per acre. Bushel weighs 18 pounds. 25c. per 
lb.; 10 lbs. $2.00. 
Timothy ( Phleum pratense). A grass of high value for hay and pastures. 
Sow 25 pounds per acre alone. Bushel weighs 45 pounds. 25c. per lb.; 
10 lbs. $1.75. 
Wood Meadow (Poa nemoralis). A good grass for sowing in heavily 
shaded locations, particularly under trees. Sow 75 to 100 pounds 
per acre. Bushel weighs 14 pounds. 80c. per lb.; 10 lbs. $7.50. 
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