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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., $1.55; 5 1bs., $7.25; 10 lbs. or more, $1.40 per lb. 
BROME GRASS (Bromus Inermis). It is a large-leaved 
perennial. It spreads by underground roots. Consequent- 
ly, it is usually a strong sod grass and is well adapted 
to pasturing. It is a cold and drought-resistant grass. It 
is tall growing, reaching a height of two to five feet. 15 
pounds per acre when used alone, 7 or 8 pounds when 
used with alfalfa. Lb., 40c; 10 lbs., $3.50. 
CANADIAN BLUE GRASS (Poa compressa). A hardy per- 
ennial with creeping root-stalks which form a strong turf. 
Lb., 60c; 10 lbs., $5.50. 
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 its makes ex- 
quisite lawns. Lb., 75c; 10 lbs., $7.00. 
KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS (Poa pratensis). 85% pure. One 
of the most valuable grasses for pasture and lawn, re- 
quires some time to become established, but lasts indefi- 
nitely on congenial soils. Sown with white clover, it forms 
a splendid lawn. Lb., 60c; 10 1bs., $5.50; 100 lbs., $52.00. 
KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS. 98% pure. 
Lb., 65c; 10 Ibs., $5.90; 100 lbs., $57.00. 
PRICES 
of all Grass Seeds subject to 
market changes. Prices include 
bags or sacks unless otherwise 
noted. Prices f.o.b. Worcester. 
MEADOW FESCUE (Festuca pratensis). Largely used for 
permanent mowing mixtures. Lb., 35c; 10 lbs., $3.00. 
ORCHARD GRASS (Dactylis glomerata). For early pas- 
turing this is very desirable; also fine for sowing in shaded 
places. Lb., 35c; 10 lbs., $2.80. 
POA TRIVIALIS. Ideal for shade. It is a perennial and 
grows in soil that is moist and cool. 
Lb., $1.35; 10 1bs., $12.50. 
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., 65c; 10 lbs. or over, 57c per 1b. 
RED TOP, RECLEANED. 92% pure. This is one of the 
best grasses for sowing for immediate effect. 
Lb., 35c; 10 lbs., $3.10; 100 lbs., $29.00. 
RED TOP, FANCY RECLEANED. 98% pure. 
Lb., 40c; 10 lbs., $3.50; 100 lbs., $32.00. 
RYE GRASS, DOMESTIC. Used extensively in lawn mix- 
tures. Lb., 20c; 10 lbs, $1.60. 
RYE GRASS, PERENNIAL (Lolium perenne). Of rapid 
growth and productive; produces a strong growth in 4 to 
5 weeks. Lb., 35c; 10 1lbs., $3.00. 
WORCESTER GRADE TIMOTHY. 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., 20c; 10 lbs., $1.20; 100 1bs., $11.00. 

