A well-established pasture is a source of consistent profits 
Ross' Unequaled Superfine Grass Seeds 
Prices of all Gross Seeds subject to market changes. 
Prices include bogs or socks unless otherwise noted, 25 
lbs. at I00~lb. price. 
BENT GRASS, MIXED. Sometimes referred to as Creep¬ 
ing Bent. Admirably adapted for lawns, also putting 
greens, tennis courts, etc. Lb., $2.00; 5 lbs., $8.75. 
ASTORIA BENT. (Botanically the same as Rhode Island 
or Colonial Bent) . Of fine growth, forming a close and 
permanent sod. One of the best lawn grasses and very 
desirable for golf courses and polo grounds. Lb., $1.25; 
5 lbs., $5.50. 
ENGLISH OR PERENNIAL RYE GRASS (Lolium perenne). 
Of rapid growth and productive; produces a strong 
growth in 4 to 5 weeks. Lb., 25c; 10 lbs., $2.25. 
ITALIAN RYE GRASS (Lolium italicum). Thrives on a 
variety of soils, producing early and large crops. Lb., 
25c; 10 lbs., $2.25. 
KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS (Poo pratensis). One of the 
most valuable grasses for pasture and lawn, requires 
some time to become established, but lasts indefinitely 
on congenial soils. Sown with White Clover it forms a 
splendid lawn. Lb., 40c; 10 lbs., $3.50; 100 lbs., 
$30.00. 
MEADOW FESCUE (Festuca pratensis). Largely used for 
permanent mowing mixtures. Lb., 40c; 10 lbs., $3.50. 
REED CANARY GRASS. A tall growing water grass, 
thriving in brooks, ditches, ponds and marshy tracts 
of land. It is of good nutritive value. Lb., 45c; 10 
lbs. or over, 40c per lb. 
KED, OR CHEWINGS' FESCUE (Festuca rubra). Its 
leaves are bright green and the plant does not grow 
in tufts but creeps by underground stems, so that one 
plant may eventually cover a circle 2 to 4 feet in 
diameter. It is used mainly as a lawn plant. On sandy 
or gravelly soil it makes exquisite lawns. Lb., $1.00; 
10 lbs., $8.50. 
ROUGH STALKED MEADOW (Poa trivialis). Ideal for 
shade. It is a perennial and grows in soil that is moist 
and cool. Lb., 65c; 10 lbs., $6.00. 
CANADIAN BLUE GRASS (Poa compressa). A hardy 
perennial with creeping root-stalks which form a strong 
turf. Lb., 40c; 10 lbs., $3.50. 
DOMESTIC RYE GRASS. Used extensively in lawn mix¬ 
tures. Lb., 20c; 10 lbs., $1.75. 
RED TOP, FANCY RECLEANED. This is one of the best 
grasses for sowing for immediate effect. Lb., 25e; 
10 lbs., $1.70; 100 lbs., $15.50. 
RED TOP. Superfine, 98% pure. Lb., 30c; 10 lbs., 
$2.50; 100 lbs., $20.00. 
ORCHARD GRASS (Dactylis glomerate). For early pas¬ 
turing this is very desirable; also fine for sowing in 
shaded places. Lb., 30c; 10 lbs., $2.50. 
TIMOTHY (Phleum pratense). Timothy is the standard 
hay of commerce. 
WORCESTER GRADE. Our Worcester Grade is a seed 
which is of the highest quality at the start. Taken 
from the best fields of full ripe seed, we can assure 
you, that after going through the cleaning process we 
can guarantee a purity of 99.50 per cent. Lb., 12c; 
10 lbs., 80c; 100 lbs., $7.35. 
WACHUSETT GRADE. This grade is of fine quality, bet¬ 
ter than most seed offered as prime. We guarantee 
this 97.50 per cent pure. Lb., 12c; 10 lbs., 75c; 100 
lbs., $7.20. 
The Worcester Mixtures of Grass Seed 
For Meadows and Pastures 
PERMANENT PASTURE MIXTURE FOR MEDIUM SOIL. 
Aside from permanency, an important requisite is that 
of continual growth from early spring until fall, and 
as many varieties as possible should be used which 
bear constant tramping and continued close grazing. 
This mixture is prepared with these ends in view. 30 
pounds to the acre. Lb., 40c; 10 lbs., $3.25; 100 
lbs., $30.00. 
PERMANENT MOWING MIXTURE FOR MEDIUM SOIL. 
This mixture will produce at first cutting a larger crop 
and a much heavier aftermath of hay, which, though 
not like timothy, salable in cities for feeding horses, 
is, nevertheless, superior for feeding to both cattle and 
horses. 30 lbs. to the acre. Lb., 40c; 10 lbs., $3.25; 
100 lbs., $30.00. 
No. 1 GRASS SEED MIXTURE. For seeding down use 
25 lbs. to the acre. Contains Timothy, Red Top, Me¬ 
dium Red Clover, and Alsike Clover. All domestic seed. 
Lb., 25c; 10 lbs., $1.70; 100 lbs., $15.00. 
SEEDS FARMERS BUY WITH CONFIDENCE 
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