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TETHER SEED CO. 
GRASS SEED IN SEPARATE VARIETIES 
Prices subject to change. 
Lbs. to 100 
the bus. Lb. lbs. 
BENT, CREEPING (South German Mixed) _ 20 $1.60 $150.00 
(Agrostis species) Of rapid growth and spreading habit; a won¬ 
derful grass for both putting-green and lawns; will stand severe 
rolling and constant cutting. 
BENT, COLONIAL _ 1.00 95.00 
(Agrostis tenuis) Leaf-blades very narrow and flat; dark green ; 
slightly creeping habit and makes a fine turf. 
BLUE GRASS, KENTUCKY _ 14 .45 40.00 
(Poa pratensis). One of the most valuable of our grasses, thriv¬ 
ing well on almost any soil ; its densely creeping ro'ot-stalks, spread¬ 
ing habit and fine texture render it one of the best sorts for Lawns, 
a true perennial, very productive and nutritious. 
FESCUE, CHEWING’S NEW ZEALAND _... 14 .65 60.00 
(Festuca chewing.) (New Zealand grown.) A creeping-r„oted grass, 
forming a close and lasting turf, and especially adapted for dry, 
sandy soils; it is valuable for shady places in the lawns as well as 
for golf-courses. 
FESCUE, FINE LEAVED SHEEPS _ 14 .85 80.00 
(Festuca ovina tenuifolia). Used on putting-greens, tees, and flag¬ 
stone walks. Also good in shaded situations. 
ORCHARD GRASS _ 14 .35 30.00 
(Dactylis glomerata). One of the grasses most employed in per¬ 
manent meadows; it can stand considerable shade, and is recom¬ 
mended for woodlands and under the trees on the lawn ; it is hardy, 
productive and makes excellent hay. 
RED-TOP, FANCY RECLEANED _ 32 .45 40.00 
(Agrostis palustris). A hardy, native perennial grass that accom¬ 
modates itself to a variety of soils and stands our hot Summers 
admirably, remaining green for the greater part of the year. 
RED-TOP, UNHULLED 
Same as above but contains chaff and hulls. 
14 
.30 
25.00 
RYE GRASS, DOMESTIC _ 
A mixture of Italian and English grown in the United 
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States. 
.20 
15.00 
RYE GRASS, ENGLISH 
(Lolium perenne) An invaluable grass for lawns; 
on any soil, and is very nutritious. A good showing 
within a month from time of sowing. 
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can be 
.30 
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made 
26.00 
RYE GRASS, ITALIAN 
20 
.28 
24.00 
(Lolium Italicum). A variety unequaled for producing an abundance 
of nutritious feed in the early Spring as well as throughout the 
season ; of very quick growth ; not a perennial, but used in small 
quantities to assist the other grasses during the first year. 
ROUGH-STALKED MEADOW GRASS _ 20 .60 55.00 
(Poa trivialis). An excellent grass for situations also suited for 
putting-greens and fairways. Makes good turf. 
SUDAN GRASS ......__ 25 .15 10.00 
(Sorghum). A quick growing hay and pasture crop. Sow 25 lbs. 
per acre. 
TIMOTHY - 45 .20 16.00 
(Phleum pratense). A most valuable grass for hay. It is often sown 
with Red-Top and Red Clover, and the nutritive value of the hay is 
greatly increased by this mixture. If sown alone, one-half bushel 
to the acre should be used. 
WOOD MEADOW GRASS _ 14 .50 45.00 
(Poa nemor.alis). Well adapted for growing under trees and shaded 
situations ; permanent and hardy, resisting extremes of heat and 
cold. 
Prices subject to change. 
