The most complete list of Grass Seeds in the trade 
Micheirs Grass Seed Mixtures 
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. 20 lbs. per bushel. $1.60 per pk.; V^bus. $3.00; $5.75 per 
bus.; 100 lbs. $26.00. 
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. 
20 lbs. per bushel. $1.70 per pk.; Va^us. $3.25; $6.00 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. 20 lbs. per bushel. $1.90 per pk.; Vibus. $3.50; $6.50 per 
bus.; 100 lbs. $28.50. 
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. 20 lbs. per bushel. $1.90 per pk,; V^bus. $3.50; $6.50 per 
bus.; 100 lbs. $28.50. 
Michell’s Putting Greens Mixture. A quick-growing mixture of short, 
thin-bladed grasses, producing a turf of velvety texture. We recom¬ 
mend 100 pounds to a green 100 feet square. 25 lbs. per bushel. 70c. 
per qt.; pk. $4.75; $9.00 per i/^bus.; bus. $18,00; $70.00 per 100 lbs. 
Micheil’s Tennis Court Mixture. A special combination of grasses 
that will withstand close mowing, frequent rolling, and heavy wear. 
25 lbs. per bushel. $3.75 per pk.; bus. $14.50; $57.00 per 100 lbs. 
White Dutch Clover 
Choice recleaned seed for lawn use. 70c. per lb.; 5 lbs. $3.25; 
$6.50 per 10 lbs.; 25 lbs. $15.50; $60.00 per 100 lbs. 
Price for larger quantities on application 
All prices subject to market changes 
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. $1.25 per lb.; 10 lbs. $11.00. 
Bent Grass, Astoria. A native Bent grown in Oregon; similar in growth 
to the Colonial type. $1.25 per lb.; 10 lbs. $11.00. 
Bent Grass, Colonial or Rhode Island (A. tenuis; A. capillaris). 
$1.25 per lb.; 10 lbs, $11.00. 
Bent Grass, South German Creeping (A. stolonijera). A mixture of 
creeping and velvet Bent types, suitable for greens, lawns, tennis 
courts, etc. $1.45 per lb.; lO lbs. $13.00. 
Bent, Velvet (A. canina). The finest textured of all the turf grasses. 
Pure seed is exceedingly scarce and commands a high price. $4.50 
per lb. 
Bermuda Grass (Cynodon Dactyhn). A valuable summer grass for 
lawns and putting-greens as far north as Washington, D. C., above 
which latitude it is not satisfactory. 45c, per lb.; 10 lbs. $4.00. 
Blue Grass, Kentucky (Poa pratensis) . The most satisfactory perma¬ 
nent lawn and pasture grass for use in the northern states, improving 
year after year under proper care. Deep green, with narrow leaf-blades. 
Fancy. 30c. per lb.; 10 lbs. $2.50. 
Superfine. 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. 40c. per lb.; 10 lbs. $3.50. 
Crested Dogstail (Cynosurus cristatus). 55c. per lb.; 10 lbs. $5.00. 
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. 90c. per lb.; 10 lbs. $8.50. 
Fescue, Fine-leaved (F. tenuifoUa). This grass is especially valuable 
for dry soils. 90c. per lb.; 10 lbs. $8.50. 
Fescue, Genuine Red Creeping (F. rubra). Valuable for putting- 
greens, also for sowing on sandy soil and in shaded places. 90c. per 
lb.; 10 lbs. $8.50. 
Fescue, Meadow (F. pratensis). A hardy, broad-leaved grass of quick 
growth, valuable for pasture in lowlands. 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. 55c. per lb.; 10 lbs. $5.00. 
Fescue, Sheep’s, Imported (F. ovina). Very similar to Hard Fescue. 
This makes an excellent grass for sowing on lawns, fields, or pleasure- 
grounds. 55c. per lb.; 10 lbs. $5.00. 
Orchard Grass (Dactylis glomerata). For early pasturing, this is very 
desirable; also fine for sowing in shaded places. 35c. per lb.; 10 lbs. 
$3.00. 
Red-Top {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. 
Fancy. 30c. per lb.; 10 lbs. $2.50. 
Superfine. 35c. per lb.; 10 lbs. $3.00. 
Rough-stalked Meadow, Imported {Poa trivialis) . An ideal lawn grass 
for shaded places. Fine, short-growing and dark green in color. 
65c. per lb.; 10 lbs. $6.00. 
Rye Grass, Domestic. A quick-growing annual grass that is useful 
where immediate effect is desired. 18c. per lb.; 10 lbs. $1.50. 
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. 25c. per lb.; 10 lbs. $2.25. 
Rye Grass, Pacey’s English, Imported (L. perenne Paceyi). A more 
dwarf, finer-bladed strain of English Rye Grass. The best Rye Grass 
for use in lawn mixtures. 30c. per lb.; 10 lbs. $2.50. 
Rye Grass, Italian, Imported (L. italicum). Very desirable for pasture; 
comes to maturity the first season. The ideal seed for southern lawns 
in winter. 20c. per lb.; 10 lbs. $1.75. 
Timothy {Phleum pratense). A grass of high value for hay and pastures. 
45 lbs. per bushel. I5c. per lb.; 10 lbs. $1.00. 
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