Sterling Quality GRASS, GRAIN and FIELD SEEDS 
The markets are so unsettled we ask that you write us for immediate 
quotations on all varieties of grass, grain and field seeds. 
ALLEN, STERLING & LOTHROP. 
Chewing’s Fescue. A creeping rooted species 
forming a close, lasting turf of fine bladed grass. 
Especially adapted for dry sandy soils and re¬ 
sists drought. Used on putting greens seeding 8 
lbs. to 1000 square feet. 
Creeping Bent This soft leaved grass, which 
spreads from underground stolons is the ideal 
grass for putting greens where an even, uniform 
dense, firm sod is desired. It is adapted to dif¬ 
ferent soils and will withstand dry weather. 
Italian Rye. A very desirable grass for plant¬ 
ing where quick results are desired. It thrives on 
any type of soil, that is not water sogged. Ex¬ 
cellent for lawns where an immediate green 
ground cover is required. 
Kentucky Blue Grass. Root-creeping, peren¬ 
nial; flowers in June. This valuable grass is very 
common in the soils of America, and is excellent 
for pastures. A valuable species in lawn mixtures. 
Red Top (Fancy Recleaned). Root-creeping; 
perennial; flowers in July. This valuable grasa 
has been commonly cultivated in our fields for 
over a century. It is a fine permanent grasa, 
and forms a nutritious pasturage when fed close. 
Valuable for all wet soils, producing a large re¬ 
turn in good hay. 
Golf Red Top. This is a super-strain of the 
highest quality Red Top with a purity of 98% or 
better. This with Kentucky Blue Grass makes 
the ideal combination for a fairway. 
Rough Stalked Meadow (Poa trivialis). A 
splendid grass of spreading, thickly matting, 
stoloniferous species, with narrow, flat, dark 
green leaf blades. Adapted for shady places and 
will form a turf where other grasses fail. 
Timothy (Herd’s Grass). Perennial. Most val¬ 
uable for hay, especially in the North, thriving 
on moist, loamy soils of medium tenacity. Cut 
just when the blossom falls. Weight, 45 lbs. per 
Orchard Grass. Root fibrous, perennial, flow¬ 
ers in June and July. This is one of the most 
valuable and widely known of all the pasture 
grasses. 
SPECIAL NOTICE—We are in a position to 
supply special mixtures for lawns, meadows and 
pastures. Why not submit to us a list of your 
requirements for special quotations? 
A. S. & L. FIELD MIXTURE 
A blend of Timothy, Red Top, Domestic Grown Red Clover and Alsike Clover, each variety being 
of the highest test as to purity and germination. Mixed especially to meet requirements of 
Agricultural Conservation Program if sown at rate of 25 lbs. per acre. 190 lbs. $20.00. 
CLOVERS 
Alsike. A hardy perennial clover which thrives 
on moist or undrained areas. The stems are 
erect with more but smaller leaves than Red 
Clover. Excellent for hay and cover crops. 
Crimson. This is an annual variety which will 
produce an immense crop for forage or hay. It 
is particularly adapted as a summer cover crop 
to improve soil. Sow 12 to 15 pounds per acre, 
lib. 25c; 100 lbs. $20.00. 
Red Medium. The leading variety of clover for 
pastures and meadows. It prefers a rich, well 
drained and thoroughly prepared soil. The usual 
rate of planting is 8 to 12 pounds per acre to 
produce a heavy crop of fragrant, palatable hay. 
Sweet Clover. A tall, rank growing biennial 
which is planted for bees, hay, green forage and 
as a cover crop. It is a valuable pasture plant 
which makes excellent hay if cut prior to blos¬ 
soming. Sow 12 to 15 pounds per acre. 
White Dutch. Used primarily for lawns but 
also in pasture mixtures. It is a low growing, 
creeping clover with small white flower heads 
and small leaves. Use 4 to 8 pounds per acre. 
Grimm Alfalfa. The hardiest, most prolific 
and economical type of alfalfa to plant in New 
England. Sow 15 to 20 lbs. per acre in well 
drained, thoroughly prepared and limed soil. In¬ 
oculate the seed. Valuable for hay and as a 
forage crop. 
Allen, Sterling and Lothrop, Portland, Maine 
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