T. W . WOOD & SONS 
SEEDSMEN SINCE 1879 
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA 
57 
WOOD’S HIGH-GRADE PASTURE GRASSES 
Adaptable to Virginia, West Virginia, Piedmont Section of the Carolinas, Tennessee, Kentucky 
and States North and West of These Sections. 
KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS 
Sow 35 lbs. to the acre. 
On lands that will grow Kentucky blue grass there is probably 
no other grass that equals it for making a permanent pasture, nor 
one that will yield a richer, sweeter and more nutritious pasture. 
Except on very light sandy soils it should be included in all grass 
mixtures sown for grazing. It is one of the first to start up in the 
spring and gives the very finest grazing till winter. 
Kentucky blue grass is hardy, will withstand coldest weather, 
and the trampling of hoofs does not hurt it, as the roots are thick 
and stout and form a tough sod; but do not turn stock on it till the 
grass is strong and well established. As it takes a year to become 
well established, we suggest that it be sown with at least one 
other grass. If sown with a single grass, use perennial rye grass, 
but a better mixture would be 15 lbs. Kentucky blue, 5 lbs. red top 
or herds grass, 5 lbs. perennial rye grass, 10 lbs. meadow fescue 
and 5 lbs. red clover. , „ „ 
Although slow to establish itself, Kentucky blue grass, once 
a stand is had on land to which it is adapted, lasts for many 
years, as the plants spread with their underground roots and will 
improve year to year, and rarely needs reseeding. 
Spring sowings should be made from the middle of February till 
the middle of April—the earlier the better to give it a good start 
before the weeds. Cover with a roller or brush; the roller affords 
the best possible covering for all fine grass seeds as it does not 
cover them too deep and assures a firm seed bed. 
Wood’s Trade-Mark Brand. By mail postpaid, lb. 30c; 5 lbs. $1.05; 
10 lbs. $1.95; 25 lbs. $4.15; 50 lbs. $8.15. . 
Not postpaid, lb. 20c; 5 to 24 lbs. 16c per lb.; 25 to 99 lbs. 14C 
per lb; 100 lbs. and over 1314 c per lb. No charge for bags. 
Wood’s “Super Grade.” Extra heavy weight seed. See page 59. 
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RED TOP, OR HERDS GRASS 
ADAPTABLE TO ANY SOIL CONDITION 
Sow 12 to 15 lbs. to the acre. 
Red top or herds grass is one of the most valuable and satis¬ 
factory grasses for the South, and it is highly recommended for 
sowing on lands that will not grow Kentucky blue grass. It is well 
adapted to a great variety of soils, succeeding well on light, sandy 
soils, as well as stiff upland and lowground, and grows better in 
moist situations than almost any other grass. It is one of the easi¬ 
est grasses to get a stand, and once established it thickens and im¬ 
proves, taking possession of land and increasing yield every year. 
Red top or herds grass should be included in all mixtures in¬ 
tended for permanent pasture or hay. It makes excellent pastur¬ 
age and fine quality hay. It is also one of the best grasses for 
hillsides or lands likely to wash. . , 
As it matures at the same season as timothy, the two grasses 
are splendidly adapted for sowing together for hay and for 
grazing afterwards, sowing 6 lbs. red ton or herds grass and 8 
lbs. of timothy per acre. A mixture containing 5 lbs. red top or 
herds grass, 6 lbs. timothy, 7 lbs. meadow fescue, and 5 lbs. sap¬ 
ling or mammoth clover will give greater variety to the hay. 
Cut for hay a little before or during full bloom. By mail postpaid, 
lb. 30c; 5 lbs. $1.10; 10 lbs. $2.05; 25 lbs, $4.40; 50 lbs. $8.65. 
Not postpaid, lb. 20c; 5 to 24 lbs. 17c per lb.; 25 to 99 lbs. 15c 
per lb.; 100 lbs. and over 14c per lb. No charge for bags. 
Sheep Fescue 
Stalk 
Meadow Grass. 
A fibrous rooted perennial grass that is valuable on account of 
its quick growth, productiveness and nutritious qualities. It starts 
early in the spring and continues green till late in the fall, grow¬ 
ing to perfection on rich moist soils and in shaded places. As it 
prefers shelter, the best results are had by sowing it with other 
grasses, such as red top or herds grass and Kentucky blue grass. 
A splendid grass for mixed permanent pastures. By mail postpaid, 
lb. 50c; 5 lbs. $2.15; 10 lbs. $4.15; 25 lbs. $9.65; 50 lbs. $19.15. 
Not postpaid, lb. 40c; 5 to 24 lbs. 38c per lb.; 25 to 99 lbs. 36c 
per lb.; IOO lbs. and over 35c per lb. No charge for bags. 
Meadow Fescue or English Blue Grass 
Excellent for both Hay and Pasture 
A hardy perennial grass that should be included in every hay 
and pasture mixture. It is very valuable for pasture as it comes 
on early in the spring and also remains late into the fall and win¬ 
ter. For wet soils, few grasses are equal to meadow fescue, mak¬ 
ing a fine hay crop that cattle thrive on, whether fed green or dry. 
Stands close grazing and makes more and thicker foliage than even 
orchard grass or tall meadow oat grass. A good mixture when 
sown for hay is 7 lbs. meadow fescue, 6 lbs. herds grass, 8 lbs. 
timothy and 5 lbs. sapling clover. For a permanent pasture we 
recommend 10 lbs. meadow fescue, 8 lbs. orchard grass, 8 lbst tall 
meadow oat grass. G lbs. Kentucky blue, and 5 lbs. red clover. When 
sown alone, sow 30 lbs. to the acre. By mail postpaid, lb. 30c; 5 lbs. 
$1.05; 10 lbs. $1.95; 25 lbs. $4.15; 50 lbs. $8.15. ^ _ 
Not postpaid, lb. 20c; 5 to 24 lbs. 16c per lb.; 25 to 99 lbs. 140 
per lb.; 100 lbs. and over 13c per lb. No charge for bags. 
Lands that are worthless for growing other fine grazing grasses 
can be made of value by growing sheep fescue, for it will grow on 
thin, dry, sandy and rocky soils where few grasses will live, and 
will stand any amount of drought. Sow 30 lbs. to the acre. 
By mail postpaid, lb. 45c; 5 lbs. $1.90; 10 lbs. $3-65 ; 25 lbs. $8.40; 
50 lbs. $16.65. 
Not postpaid, lb. 35c; 5 to 24 lbs. 33c per lb.; 25 to 99 lbs. 310 
per lb.; 100 lbs. and over 30c per lb. No charge for bags. 
Chewing’s Fescue 
One of the most important and finest of all turf grasses. Chew¬ 
ing’s Fescue is a hardy grass, producing very fine dark-green 
leaves, and has a dense turf-forming habit. It is a permanent 
grass that will grow on any type soil, particularly fine for shady 
places, and its turf improves with age. We strongly recommend 
including Chewings Fescue in all pasture as well as lawn grass 
mixtures. A special point in its favor is its durability on the poorer 
types of gravelly and sandy soils, standing to a marked degree the 
extreme heat in summer and cold in winter. Sow 30 P ou pds per 
acre alone. In mixtures include at least 10 to 20 Per cent of hew- 
ings Fescus. By mail postpaid, lb. 55c; 5 lbs. $2.40; 10 lbs. $4.65, 
25 lbs. $10.90; 50 lbs. $21.65. ^ ... 
Not postpaid, lb. 45c; 5 to 24 lbs. 43c per lb.; 25 to 99 lbs. 41c 
per lb.; 100 lbs. and over 40o per lb. No charge for bags. 
jj Postpaid Prices of Field Seeds w A va! y Md.,^ei., n. j’.', 
: POSTAGE 11 TO OTHER STATES: To S. C., Ga., Ky., Tenn., 
■ Ohio, Ind., N. Y., New England and Mich.; add 2c per pound 
: To P Ala!?k!^ 1 a., HI., Iowa, La., Miss., Mo. and Wis., add 
\ add 6c per pound; to Cuba, 
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