GRASSES IN SEPARATE VARIETIES 
All Strictly Reclcancd 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 100-pound bags by the Oregon 
Department of Agriculture. The true creeping variety of Bent 
that makes an ideal, perfect putting-green turf. Lb. $1.45; 
$13.00 per 10 lbs. 
Bent Grass, Astoria. A native Bent, grown in Oregon. Similar in 
growth to the Colonial type. Lb. $1.45; $13.00 per 10 lbs. 
Bent Grass, Coionial (A. tenuis; A. capillaris). A very fine- 
bladed grass, producing a thick turf. Especially valuable for 
putting-greens and fine lawns. Lb. $1.45; $13.00 per 10 lbs. 
Bent Grass, South German. Imported. A natural mixture of 
creeping and velvet Bent types, suitable for greens, lawns, tennis- 
courts, etc. Lb. $1.65; $15.00 per 10 lbs. 
Bent, Velvet (A. canina). The finest-textured and most compact 
type of Bent Grass, suitable for both shaded and open locations. 
Scarcity of pure seed commands a high price. Lb. $5.00. 
Bermuda Grass (Cynodon dactylon). A valuable summer grass for 
lawns and putting-greens as far north as Washington, D. C., 
above which latitude it is not satisfactory. Lb. 55c.; $5.00 per 
10 lbs. 
Blue Grass, Kentucky (Poa pratensis). The most satisfactory 
permanent lawn and pasture grass for use in the northern states, 
improving year after year under proper care. Deep green in 
color, with narrow leaf-blades. 
Extra Fancy. Lb. 35c.; $3.00 per 10 lbs. 
Superfine. Lb. 50c.; $4.50 per 10 lbs. 
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. Lb. 50c.; 
$4.50 per 10 lbs. 
Crested Dog’s-tail (Cynosurus cristatus). Satisfactory as a pasture 
and lawn grass under special conditions. Lb. 65c.; $6.00 per 10 lbs. 
Fescue, Chewing’s New Zealand {Festuca rubra-jallax). Im¬ 
ported. Produces a compact, fine-bladed turf especially resistant 
to wear, tolerant of shade and adverse soil-conditions. Excellent 
for the lawn or putting-green. Lb. $1.00; $9.50 per 10 lbs. 
Fescue, Hard (P. duriuscula). Imported. A durable, wiry grass, 
gray-green in color, suitable for dry, sandy soils. Should always 
be sown in mixture with other grasses. Lb. 65c.; $6.00 per 10 lbs. 
Fescue, Fine-leaved (P. tenuiJoUa). This grass is especially valu¬ 
able for dry soils. Lb. $1.00; $9.50 per 10 lbs. 
Fescue, Genuine Red Creeping (P. rubra). Excellent for put¬ 
ting-greens; also for sowing on sandy soil and in shaded places. 
Lb. $1.00; $9.50 per 10 lbs. 
Fescue, Meadow (P. pratensis). A hardy, broad-leaved grass of 
quick growth, valuable for pasture in lowlands. Lb. 35c.; $3.00 
per 10 lbs. 
Fescue, Red (P. rubra). Imported. Valuable for putting-greens, 
also for sowing on sandy soil and in shaded places. Lb. $1.00; 
$9.50 per 10 lbs. 
Fescue, Sheep’s (P. ovina). Very similar to Hard Fescue. Lb. 65c.; 
$6.00 per 10 lbs. 
Orchard Grass {Dactylis glomerata). For early pasturing this is 
very desirable; also fine for sowing in shaded places. Lb. 40c.; 
$3.50 per 10 lbs. 
Red-Top (Agrostis alba). One of the best grasses for immediate 
effect and as a nurse in lawn mixtures. Fine-bladed if mowed 
regularly. Adaptable to adverse soil-conditions. 
Extra Fancy. Lb. 35c.; $3.00 per 10 lbs. 
Superfine. Lb. 40c.; $3.50 per 10 lbs. 
Rough-stalked Meadow (Poa trivialis). Imported. An ideal lawn 
grass for shaded places. Fine, short-growing and dark green in 
color. Lb. 75c.; $7.00 per 10 lbs. 
Rye Grass, Domestic. A quick-growing annual grass, useful 
where immediate effect is desired. Lb. 20c.; $1.75 per 10 lbs. 
Rye Grass, Engiish or Perennial (LoHum perenne). Imported. A 
deep-rooted, quick-growing grass, valuable as a nurse in mixtures 
and excellent for pastures and hayfields. Lb. 30c.; $2.75 per 10 lbs. 
Rye Grass, Pacey’s English (L. perenne Paceyi). Imported. A 
more dwarf, finer-bladed strain of English Rye Grass and the 
best for use in lawn mixtures. Lb. 35c.; $3.00 per 10 lbs. 
Rye Grass, Italian (L. italicum). Imported. Very desirable for 
pasture. Comes to maturity the first season. The ideal seed for 
southern lawns in winter. Lb. 25c.; $2.25 per 10 lbs. 
Timothy (Phleum pratense). A grass of high value for hay and 
pastures. Lb. 15c.; $1.00 per 10 lbs. 
WHITE DUTCH LAWN CLOVER 
Excellent for sowing with grass on lawns and other places where a thick, quick growth is desired. Especially adapted 
for seashore lawns. Oz. 10c.; 25c. per MIb. 40c.; 75c. per lb.; 5 lbs. $3.50; $7.00 per 10 lbs.; 25 lbs. $16.75; $65.00 
per 100 lbs. 
GRASS SEED FOR THE FARM 
MichelTs Permanent Hayfield Grass Seed 
We offer a well-balanced combination of grasses which will yield 
considerably more and better hay per acre than timothy and clover 
only. Sow 4 to 5 bushels per acre on new land, or 2 bushels on 
established fields. Bushel weighs 20 pounds. Pk. $2.25; $4.25 per 
34bus.; bus. $8.00; $36.50 per 100 lbs. 
MichelTs Permanent Pasture Grass Seed 
The grasses used in this mixture are the most nutritious for graz¬ 
ing and feeding purposes and will thrive under various conditions 
of soil and climate, assuring a rich turf throughout the entire season, 
year after year. Sow 4 to 5 bushels per acre on new land, or 2 bushels 
on established pastures. Bushel weighs 20 pounds. Pk. $2.25; 
$4.00 per 34bus.; bus. $7.50; $35.00 per 100 lbs. 
WILD WHITE CLOVER (Certified Kentish) 
A remarkable new Clover in this country for improving 
pastures. See complete description and prices on page 75. 
All Prices Subject to Market Changes 
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