T. W. WOOD & SONS 
SEEDSMEN SINCE 1879 
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA 
59 
WOOD'S SOUTHERN PASTURE GRASSES 
ADAPTED TO THE COTTON BEET 
Bermuda Grass 
The Blue Grass of the South. 
Makes a vigorous and persistent growth in every part of the 
South; lasts for years; stands a long, hot summer without injury; 
grows well in any soil that is not too wet; bears heavy grazing and 
trampling with little Injury; recovers quickly when grazed down, 
and as a grazing and fattening grass has few equals. If grown 
with bur clover, japan clover, carpet grass and vetch, an all-the- 
year-round grazing may be had. For lawns, golf courses and ath¬ 
letic grounds it makes a tough, even turf without clumps, and 
recovers quickly after cutting. To have an all-the-year-round 
green, mix with perennial rye grass, as Bermuda turns brown after 
frost. Sow when the ground is thoroughly warm, and only on well- 
prepared land. Sow broadcast and cover very lightly with a roller 
or light brush. Germinates very slowly. Sow 12 to 15 pounds to 
the acre; for lawns, 2 lbs. to 1,000 square feet. We offer only the 
highest grade “extra fancy quality’’ seed testing 98 to 99% pure. 
Do not confuse with “choice” quality seed generally offered only 
testing 90 to 95% pure. By mail postpaid, lb. 50c; 5 lbs. $1.90; 
10 lbs. $3.65; 25 lbs. $8.40; 50 lbs. $16.65. 
Not postpaid, lb. 40c; 5 to 24 lbs. 33c per lb.; 25 to 99 lbs. 31c 
per lb.; 100 lbs. and over 30c per lb. No charge for bags. 
HULLED BERMUDA GRASS —We offer Bermuda Grass with the 
hull removed, which gives much quicker germination. Under 
favorable moisture and soil conditions, hulled Bermuda grass will 
germinate in 6 or 7 days, whereas unhulled seed requires 20 to 25 
days. Hulled seed is highly recommended for lawns or where 
quick growth is desired. Be sure and specify HULLED SEED 
when ordering, otherwise, regular unhulled seed will be shipped. 
By mail postpaid, lb. 60c; 5 lbs. $2.50; 10 lbs. $4.85; 25 lbs. $11.40; 
50 lbs. $22.65. 
Not postpaid, lb. 50c; 5 to 24 lbs. 45c per lb.; 25 to 99 lbs. 43c 
per lb.; 100 lbs. and over 42c per lb. No charge for bags. 
CARPET GRASS AND UNHULLED BERMUDA GRASS —These 
perennial grasses are slow in germinating, but when established 
are permanent and give increased pasturage year after year. Sow 
them in combination with other quick-growing seeds such as red 
top or herds grass, rye grass and Wood’s Dixie White Clover as a 
nurse crop, these giving good winter pasturage while the carpet 
and Bermuda are dormant. 
Carpet Grass 
The grass that thrives on close grazing. 
Carpet grass is fast proving itself one of the most valuable per¬ 
manent grazing grasses for that section of the South extending 
from the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf and approximately 125 to 150 
miles inland. It is remarkable for its ability to grow on poor sandy 
soils; it thrives vigorously on any kind of soil if moisture condi¬ 
tions are favorable, even if the land is acid. Compared with Ber¬ 
muda grass, carpet grass is its equal in feeding value; it may be 
grazed considerably later in the fall and earlier in the spring; it 
does better on poor sandy soils and furnishes more grazing. It is 
strictly a pasture grass and stands close grazing and heavy tramp¬ 
ling; in fact, it thrives best and spreads more rapidly when closely 
grazed, and trampling seems to improve it. It does splendidly sown 
with japan clover and bur clover, the combination giving an all- 
the-year pasture. Carpet grass may be grown wherever the tem¬ 
perature does not fall below 10 degrees. It is easily eradicated by 
plowing. Sow from early spring till mid-summer 10 pounds to the 
acre; on lawns and public parks heavier seeding is advisable. 
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. 3lc 
per lb.; 100 lbs. and over 30c per lb. No charge for bags. 
_||* ... (Paspalum dilatatum) 
L/ 6 II 1 S OraSS Imported Strain 
Imported 
A perennial, especially popular in the South. Grows 3 to 5 feet 
high, starting early in spring and remaining green until frost. 
Provides grazing and hay on a wide variety of soils, but prefers 
heavy and somewhat moist land. Sow in March or April, or earlier 
in the far south, 6 to 8 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. 
Imported 
Italian Rye Grass 
Perennial Rye Grass fS ne 
Yields three or four cuttings a year of most nutritious hay; par¬ 
ticularly adapted for rich loamy soils or low grounds. Frequently 
used as a lawn grass in the South. Sow 25 to 30 pounds to the acre. 
By mail postpaid, lb. 25c; 5 lbs. 80c; 10 lbs. $1.45; 25 lbs. $3.05; 
50 lbs. $5.90. 
Not postpaid, lb. 15c; 5 to 24 lbs. 11c per lb.; 25 to 99 lbs. 9%C 
per lb.; 100 lbs. and over 9c per lb. No charge for bags. 
This grass is becoming more and more appreciated as a pasture 
grass. It produces an abundance of foliage that remains bright 
and green throughout the season, will bear frequent and close 
cropping, is relished by all kinds of stock, and is not easily injured 
by trampling. By mail postpaid, lb. 30c; 5 lbs. $1.00; 10 lbs. $1-85; 
25 lbs. $3.90; 50 lbs. $7.65. 
Not postpaid, lb. 20c; 5 to 24 lbs. 15c per lb.; 25 to 99 lbs. 13c 
per lb.; 100 lbs and over 12c per lb. No charge for bags. 
FINE QUALITY GRASSES for GOLF and LAWN USES 
Red Top or Herds Grass-Super Grade 
Testing over 95% pure and extra heavy weight seed. Commer¬ 
cial grades only test from 90 to 92% pure, with slightly higher 
weed content. By mail postpaid, lb. 35c; 5 lbs. $1.20; 10 lbs. $2.25; 
25 lbs. $4.90; 50 lbs. $9.65. 
Not postpaid, lb. 25c; 5 to 24 lbs. 19c per lb.; 25 to 99 lbs. 17c 
per lb.; 10O lbs. and over 16c per lb. No charge for bags. 
Chewing’s Fescue— Super Grade 
One of the most important and finest of all turf grasses. Our 
stock strictly new crop, imported from New Zealand in cool cham¬ 
ber to preserve germination. Purity test 99*4%, germination 90%. 
By mail postpaid, lb. 60c; 5 lbs. $2.65; 10 lbs. $5.15; 25 lbs. $12.15; 
5 °Not” postpaid, lb, 50c; 5 to 24 lbs. 48c per lb.; 25 to 99 lbs. 46c 
per lb.; 100 lbs. and over 45c per lb. No charge for bags. 
Certified Astoria Creeping Bent 
For a really fine lawn turf there is no better grass. Succeeds 
well on most soils. Single plants spread rapidly by means of un¬ 
derground root stems or rhizomes, and these throwing up new 
shoots soon form a close, thick sod which does not allow room tor 
weeds. Requires plenty of water and close cutting to give the very 
best results. Once established, this fine grass, with a little atten¬ 
tion will improve and thicken from year to year. The seed we 
offer is the genuine Blue Tag Certified Seed. Sow in mixtures or 
by itself at the rate of 5 lbs. per 1,000 square feet »°5*- 
paid, lb. 85c; 5 lbs. $3.75; 10 lbs. $7.25; 25 lbs. $17.40; 50 lbs. $34.65. 
Not postpaid, lb. 75c; 5 to 24 lbs. 70c per lb.; 25 to 99 lbs. 67c 
per lb.; 100 lbs. and over 65c per lb. No charge for bags. 
Kentucky Blue Grass-Super Grade 
Extra heavy weight seed testing over 24 pounds to the measured 
bushel in comparison to regular commercial seed only testing 1J 
to 21 pounds to the bushel. Exceptionally free of weed seeds and 
highly recommended for golf and lawn purposes or for particular 
buyers. By mail postpaid, lb. 30c; 5 lbs. $1.15; 10 lbs. $2.15; 25 lbs. 
$4.65; 50 lbs. $9.15. 
Not postpaid, lb. 20c; 5 to 24 lbs. 18c per lb.; 25 to 99 lbs. 16c 
per lb.; 100 lbs. and over 15c per lb. No charge for bags. 
Wood’s "Super-Green" Lawn Grass 
1 lb. sows 200 square feet; 90 to 100 lbs. sows an acre 
For the particular home owner who takes a keen interest in his 
lawn we have prepared a special mixture of the very finestimport¬ 
ed and domestic grasses that are recognized as the best turl matt¬ 
ers, and will produce a thick, velvety sod of even texture even in 
shady places. It is a blend of certified bent grass, Chewning s red 
fescue, poa trivialis, Kentucky blue and red top—all super grade 
seed of the highest purity and germination; no clover We con¬ 
sider it the very finest combination of turf grasses that can pos 
sibly be secured and offer it where the highest quality lawn is 
wanted. Recommended for Virginia, I'icdmont and Mountain sec¬ 
tions of the Carolinas and Georgia and the Middle Atlantic and 
Northern states. By mail postpaid, lb. 50c; 5 lbs. $2.00, 10 lbs. 
$3.85; 25 lbs. $8.90; 50 lbs. $17.65. 
Not postpaid, lb. 40c; 5 to 24 lbs. 35c per lb.; 25 to 99 lbs. 33c 
per lb.; 100 lbs. and over 32c per lb. No charge for bags. 
