


Grasses in 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. 

Seashore Lawn Grass 
Bent Grass, Certified Seaside (Agrostis maritima). Very highest 
quality; certified and sealed in 100-pound bags by the Oregon De- 
_ partment of Agriculture. The true creeping variety of Bent that 
makes a perfect putting-green turf. Lb. $1.65; 10 Ibs. $14.00. 
Bent Grass, Astoria. A native Bent, grown in Oregon. Similar in 
growth to the Colonial type. Lb. $1.60; 10 Ibs. $13.50. 
Bent Grass, Colonial (A. tenuis; A. capillaris). A very fine-bladed 
grass, producing a thick turf. Especially valuable for putting- 
greens and fine lawns. Lb. $1.50; 10 Ibs. $13.00. 
- 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. Price on application. 
Blue Grass, Kentucky (Poa pratensis). The most satisfactory per- 
manent Jawn and pasture grass for use in the northern states, im- 
proving year after year under proper care. Deep green in color, 
with narrow leaf-blades. 
Extra Fancy. Lb. 75c.; 10 Ibs. $7.00. 
Superfine. Lb. $1.00.; 10 Ibs. $9.50. 
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. Lb. 95c.; 10 Ibs. $9.00. 
Fescue, Alta. An improved strain of tall Fescue, related to Meadow 
Fescue but a better forage producer. It is excellent in pastuere 
and is noted for high yields of forage. Will tclerate poorly drained 
conditions and improve the soil. The plant is a deep-rotted, tufted 
perennial grass, with dark green basal Jeaves and tew seed stalks. 
It has a long growing season and is one of the few grasses remaining 
» green throughout the season. Alta Fescue is also finding a place as 
a turf plant on airfields and roadsides. Lb. $1.25; 10 Ibs. $12.00. 
Fescue, Chewing’s N. Z. (Festuca rubra-fallax). Imported. Pro- 
duces a compact, fine-bladed turf especially resistant to wear, 
tolerant of shade and adverse soil conditions. Excellent for the 
lawn or putting-green. Lb. $1.25; 10 Ibs. $12.00. 
Fescue, Hard (F. duriuscula). A durable, wiry grass, gray-green in 
color, suitable for dry, sandy soils. Should always be sown in mix- 
ture with other grasses. Lb. $1.25; 10 Ibs. $12.00. 
Fescue, Genuine Red Creeping (F. rubra). Excellent for putting- 
greens; also for sowing on sandy soil and in shaded places. Lb. 
$1.25; 10 Ibs. $12.00. 
Fescue, Meadow (F. pratensis). A hardy, broad-leaved grass of 
Guick: growth, valuable for pasture in lowlands. Lb. 65c.; 10 Ibs. 
$6.00. 
Fescue, Red (F. rubra). Valuable for putting-greens, also for sowing 
on sandy soil and in shaded places. Lb. $1.25; 10 Ibs. $12.00. 
Fescue, Sheep’s (F. ovina). Very similar to Hard Fescue. Lb. $1.25; 
10 Ibs. $12.00. ; ae 
Orchard Grass (Dactylis glomerata). For early pasturing this Is very 
desirable; also one for sowing in shaded places. Lb. 75c.; 10 Ibs. 
$7.00. 
Red-Top (Azrostis 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. 50c.; 10 Ibs. $4.50. 
Superfine. Lb. 55c.; 10 Ibs. $5.00. 
> ALL PRICES SUBJECT TO MARKET CHANGES 

Rye Grass, Domestic. A quick-growing annual grass, useful where 
immediate effect is ee Lb. 35c.; 10 Ibs. $3.00. 
Rye Grass, Perennial (Lolium perenne). Imported. A deep-rooted, 
quick-growing grass, valuable as a nurse in mixtures and excellent 
for pastures and hayfields. Lb. 45c.; 10 Ibs. $4.00. 
Rye Grass, Italian (L. italicum). Very desirable for pasture. Comes 
to maturity the first season. The ideal seed for southern Jawns mn 
winter. Lb. 35c.; 10 Ibs. $3.00. 
Timothy (Phleum pratense). A grass of high value for hay and pas- 
tures. Lb. 25c.; 10. Ibs. $1.75. ; 
WHITE DUTCH LAWN CLOVER 
Excellent for sowing with grass on Iawns and other places where a 
thick, quick growth ts desired. Especially adapted for seashore Iawns. 
Oz. 20c.; 4Ib. 60c.; 14Ib. $1.00; Ib. $1.75; 5 Ibs. $8.50; 10 Ibs. $16.50; 
25 Ibs. $40.00. 
Grass Seed for the Fat 
Michell’s Permanent Hayfield Grass Seed 
We offer a well-balanced combimation 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 Iand, or 2 bushels on estab- 
Tene 5-Ib. bag $3.50; 10-Ib. bag $6.00; 25-Ib. bag $14.00; 100 
oa 00. 
Michell’s Permanent Pasture Grass Seed 
The grasses used in this mixture are the most nutritious for grazing 
and feeding purposes and will thrive under various conditions of soil 
and climate, assuring a rich turf thfoughout the entire season, year 
after year. Sow 4 to 5 bushels per acre on new Iand, or 2 bushels on 
established pastures. 5-Ib. bag $2.75; 10-Ib. bag $5.00; 25-Ib. bag 
$12.00; 100 Ibs. $40.00. 
WILD WHITE CLOVER 
A remarkable new Clover in this country for Improving pas- 
tures. See complete description and prices on page 17 



Permanent Pasture 
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