THOMAS J. GREY CO;*S SEED CATALOGUE 
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Bent Grasses for Lawns and Putting Greens 
The various Bent Grasses have come into wide use for 
lawns and putting greens as they thrive in nearly all soils 
and produce a low, velvety sward of handsome, velvety 
texture. 
Colonial Bent. A fine, hardy, very compact grass; very per¬ 
manent, readily forming a heavy sward. Per lb. $1.50. 
Creeping Bent (Agrostis stolonifera). One of the most val¬ 
uable lawn grasses because of its short growth and deep 
green, fine-leaved foliage. Its stoloniferous roots form a 
strong, close, enduring turf, which is not injured by being 
frequently walked on. Per lb. $1.50. 
German Mixed Bent (European agrostis). Makes beautiful 
thick velvety putting greens and lawns. Per lb. $1.00. 
Rhode Island B^t. Resembles Red Top but is of dwarfer 
habit. A fine, hardy, very compact grass; excellent for 
lawns. Sow 4 bus. per acre if alone. 14 lbs. per bu. Per 
lb. $1.00. 
Seaside Bent or Cocoos Bent (Agrostis stolonifera com- 
pacta; agrostis maritima). A creeping variety valuable 
for lawns and putting greens, producing a velvety turf 
of beautiful texture. Per lb. $1.00. 
Velvet Bent (Agrostis canina). A variety which is ideal for 
the finest lawns. This is the dwarfest of the turf grasses. 
Per lb. $5.00. 
Special Mixtures 
For Permanent Hay 
Sow 50 pounds to acre. 200 lbs 
No. 1 for Cool Moist Sods .$30.00 
No. 2 for High Dry Soils . 30.00 
No. 3 for Wet Soils . 30.00 
For Permanent Pastures 
Sow 50 pounds to an acre. i 
No. 4 for Cool, Moist Soils .$35.00 
No. 6 for High, Dry Soils •. 36.00 
No. 6 for Wet SoUs .35.00 
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INOCULATOR PRICES 
When Ordering, Always 
NITRAGIN 
1 Tht Original Laqume tnocuUtor 
Specify Name of Seed 
Alfalfa, all Clovers 
Size Retail 
54 bu. ea.$ .30 
1 bu. ea.50 
254 bu. ea. 1.00 
Vetch, Austrian Peas, 
Cana^an Peas, Beans 
54 bu .ea.$ .25 
1 bu. ea.40 
*134 bu. ea.60 
5 bu. ea. 1.70 
*1234 bu ea. 4.00 
*“100 lb.” & 121/2 bu. size, 
packed only for Vetch & Peas 
Nitragin Garden Size for Garden Peas, Beans, 
Sweet Peas, Lima Beans and Lupines. Enough for 
4 lbs. seed. 
Retail Price.10c each 
Lespedeza Unbulled or Hulled 
Size Retail 
1 bu. ea.$ .30 
2 bu. ea.50 
5 bu. ea. 1.00 
Peanuts, Soy Beans, 
Cow Peas, Lima Beans 
1 bu. ea.$ .30 
2 bu. ea.50 
5 bu. ea. 1.00 
10 bu. ea. 1.60 
*25 bu. ea. 3.00 
*25 bu. size, packed only for 
Soy Beans, Cow Peas, Peanuts 
Clover Seeds 
Prices subject to change with the market. 
Alfalfa, Genuine Grimm. It originated in northern Minne¬ 
sota. The strong branching roots of Genuine Grimm 
Alfalfa prevent winter-killing. Sow 16 to 20 lbs. per acre. 
Lb. 46c. 100 lbs. $40.00. 
Alsike, or Swedish (TrIfolium hybridum). Hardiest of all 
the Clovers, and on rich, moist soil yields an enormous 
quantity of hay or pasturage. Valuable for sowing with 
Clovers or grasses, as it forms a thick bottom and In¬ 
creases yield of hay. Lb 40c, 100 lbs. $35.00, 
Bokhara Clover cMelilotus alba). Valuable sort for soiling 
and for ensilage and bees. Grows from 3 to 6 feet high; 
sown in rich soil, may be cut three times; lasts for years 
if cut before fiowering. 16 lbs. to the acre. Lb. 20c, 
100 lbs. $15.00. 
Crimson Clover (Trifollum incarnatum). Sow in April or 
May; 20 lbs. to the acre. Not always hardy in New Eng¬ 
land. Lb., 20c, 100 lbs. $16,00. 
Red Clover, Medium (Trifolium pratense). The leading 
variety of Clover for pastures or meadows. Requires 
deep rich soil. Sow in spring. Lb. 40c, 100 lbs. $35.00. 
Red Clover, Mammoth. Grows 4 to 6 ft. high, and is used 
to plow under for manure. Lb. 40c, 100 lbs. $35.00. 
White Dutch Clover (Trifolium repens). The best variety 
for lawns, as it forms a close herbage and remains green 
throughout the season; valuable when mixed with grass 
seeds for pasture. Lb. 55c, 100 lbs. $45.00. 
BIRD SEEDS 
(Prices subject to market fluctuations) 
Lb, 100 lbs. 
Bine Maw', or Poppy. $0.35 $30.00 
Canary Seed, Choice Recleaned.15 12.00 
Hemp Seed, Recleaned Russian.15 10.00 
Rape, Bird .15 10,00 
Rape, English .15 10.00 
Mixed Bird Seed. In bulk.16 10.00 
Lettuce for Birds.30 20.00 
Rice, Unhulled, or Paddy*.20 16.00 
Lb. 100 lbs. 
Millet, Golden .$0.10 $ 8.00 
mUet, White French.20 18.00 
Wild Bird Food Mi.xture.10 8,00 
Niger Seed .40 35.00 
Cuttle Fish. Bone .50 45.00 
Sunflower Seed .20 15.00 
Kaffir Com .10 5.00 
Vetch for Pigeons.10 6.00 
Peas. Small white.10 7.00 
All prices subject to change without notice, 
