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We are large dealers in grasses and in a position to quote 
lower prices than small operators. We handle the better grades 
which are more desirable for a permanent seeding. If you have 
a low piece of ground that is wet and cannot be cultivated, try 
Reed Canary Grass this year. 
This grass is best adapted for low wet land, al- 
though it has been found to produce paying 
THE MIRACLE GRASS 
crops on drained land and up land. , It roots fairly deep. It is a wonderful 
Also Known As Phalaris 
This grass is a perennial and lasts several 
years. It will establish a heavy sod on land too 
drought resister. During a dry season when other grasses and forage crops 
were practically a failure, Reed’s Canary Grass produced 3. tons of hay per 
acre. 

wet for other crops. It is easy to eradicate. 
Seeding and Soil Requirements 
It can be successfully grown most anywhere in the northern 
half of the U. S. Thrives on sour soil. Grows standing in 
water. Reed’s Canary Grass can be sown in spring or fall. 
Spring seeding is most common. Can be sown real early in the 
spring. Sow it alone or with a very light seeding of grain. For a 
seed crop sow about 3 lb. per acre in rows about 18 inches apart. 
Should be cultivated once or twice. For hay or pasture sow 6 to 8 
Ib. per acre. Only cover the seed lightly. About 14 inch is plenty. 
You can sow broadcast and go over with a roller if soil is loose. 
Practically all our seed comes from Minnesota and Wisconsin. Our 


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seed is clean and has good germination. Alta lees an sow ie qe survives 12 to 15 
ture and HAY. snds droub soil. SOV 
Profitable Crop ee Er00ke. a gow on VOOR EA 36.40: 
Grows 4 to 6 feet high. Yields 3 to 5 tons per acre. The hay has high oil the 











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feeding value. All livestock will eat it. Under average conditions two or three er acre: . B 5 lbs.» $3.50: See Price gs 
Cuttings per acre are obtained. You can cut off the heads for seed and still ; 
get a full crop of fine quality of hay from the stand. Produces 100 to 175 lb. 
of seed per acre. This is a fine grass for pasture. It can be pastured 
from early spring until late in the fall. Has pastured four mature cows 
per acre for a period of seven months. @ - 
Postpaid Price: 1 lb., 85c; 5 lbs., $3.15: 10 lbs., $5.80. 
See page 34 for quantity prices. 
Write for free Circular on Reed’s Canary Grass for further 
information. 
KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS 
Surpassing Quality—Star Bargain Prices 
You know what Kentucky Blue Grass is, how valuable for pastures and lawns. 
It comes volunteer in many places, but it’s a mistake to wait for volunteer 
growth. You lose too much. It’s wasteful to let acres be cut in production. 
If you need Blue Grass sow the seed, you’ll be money ahead in the end. 
Our prices on Kentucky Blue Grass are very low. No item has been spared. 
Every price has been slashed terrifically. We did not carry over old seed as 
sO many dealers did, Our prices are on heavy weight recleaned high germinat- 
ing seed. This is ‘21 lb. to 23 lb. seed. 
See price list on page 34 for bargain quotations on this seed. It’s the 
cheapest to sow this extra fancy quality. Helps keep out weeds like dandelions, 
Small lots, postpaid, 1 lb., 80c; 5 Ibs... $3.15; 10 lbs., $5.90. 
LAWN GRASS MIXTURES | opcHARD GRASS 
Mixtures That Produce Beautiful Lawns 
Our lawn zrass mixtures are a blend of grasses made up for producing & 
beautiful, healthy sodded lawn. These mixtures adapted to different soil and 
Climate conditions. They are made up of fancy high grade grasses. The: prin- 
cipal perennial grasses are: Kentucky Blue Grass, Red Top, Chewings Fescue, 
€reeping Red Fescue and small percentage of White Dutch Clover. Similar 
mixtures (no better) sell in many retail stores at 15¢ to 20c¢ per Ib. higher. 
Don’t buy bargain mixtures. There are several different grades of grasses. 
“‘American Parks Mixture.’? Makes a heavy sod, Composed of fancy grasses 
for a velvet, permanent lawn, Helps to knock out Crab Grass. 
Price—Postpaid: 2 lbs. for $1.30; 5 lbs., $2.80; 10 Ibs., $5.00. 
Not Prepaid: 25 lbs., $11.50. 
“Economy Lawn Mixture.” A mixture made up of choice grade of grasses. 
A similar mixture is sold by dealers as their best grade. 
Price—Postpaid: 2 lbs., 95c; 5 lbs., $2.20; 10 lbs., $3.90. 
“American Shady Lawn Mixture.’’ A fine mixture of fancy grasses that will 
produce an excellent lawn under shade trees and other shady spots. 
Price—Postpaid: 1 lb., 75¢; 2 lbs, $1.35; 5 lbs, $3.00; 10 Ibs., 
$5.70. Not prepaid: 25 lbs., $12.30. 


















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Small lots d on pa 
Dostpaid: ge 34, 
Ibs., $2.00, Daid: 5 Ibs., $1.20: 10 




_ Is a perennial. Grows on good arid poor 
soil. Excellent in permanent meadow and 
pasture mixture. Keeps soil from washing. 
Good for shady places. Makes fine hay crop 
sown with Red Clover. A good drought re- 
sister, Starts growing-early in spring. Is 
nutritious, palatable and good producer. ° 
Our Orchard Grass seed is very fine this 
year. Purity and germination tests are 
high, Sow 20 to 22 pounds per acre for full 
seeding, Can be sown with other grasses 
and clovers. 
See page 34 for reduced Star Bargain 
prices. 2 
Small lots postpaid: 5 Ibs., $2.10; 
10 lbs., $3.80. 
Gentlemen: Spencer, Ind. Selma, Ind. 
With many thanks for being prompt in sending Oo inenem rn that I have purchased from you 
out my shipment. I find the American Field Seed have been entirely satisfactory. Your prompt 
Company to be on the square. and the best of all 
that sells pure seed. ae ao 
Yours yery truly, Bruce H. Been. . (Signed) Cecil Freestone. 
d fair dealings have heen above 

