GRASSES AND CLOVER 
The ideal time for sowing Grass and Clover Seeds, 
in the latitude of Norfolk, is from March to May in 
the spring and from September to November in the 
fall, except where noted. 
As a rule, most people are far too careless with re- 
gard to the quality of the grass and clover seeds they 
puy. It requires an experienced eye to detect the 
various grades of these seeds, and, indeed, it is no 
uncommon thing for us to meet persons who are en- 
tirely ignorant of the fact that different grades exist. 
To them clover is clover, whether it be old or new, 
pure or full of noxious weeds. Like everything else, 
grasses and clovers may be had to order at any price, 
but the farmer who thinks that he has saved money 
by buying cheap seeds need feel no surprise if he fails 
in getting a stand, or if his fields are covered the next 
season with weeds previously unknown. The purity 
and germination of our grass and clover seeds may 
be relied upon with the same confidence that is uni- 
versally felt with regard to our garden and flower 
seeds. 
Special Grass Mixtures For 
Meadows and Pastures 
No. 1. Pasture Mixture for light sandy soil. Com- 
posed of grasses and clovers including Tall Meadow 
Oat Grass, Red Top or Herd’s Serecia, Korean and 
Common Lespedeza. (Write for prices.) 
No. 2. Pasture Mixture for good loam soil. Com- 
posed of grasses and clovers, including Kentucky Blue 
Grass, Red Top, Orchard Grass, Meadow Fescue, White 
Dutch Clover, Red Clover, Alfalfa, and Lespedezas. 
(Write for prices.) 
No. 3. Pasture Mixture for heavy soil. Composed of 
grasses and clovers, including Kentucky Blue Grass, Car- 
pet Grass, Meadow Fescue, White Dutch Clover, Red 
Clover, Alfalfa, and Lespedezas. (Write for prices.) 

No. 4. 
grasses and clovers, including a predominant amount of 
Meadow Fescue, Red Top, Carpet Grass, Timothy, Alsike 
Pasture Mixture for low land. Composed of 
Clover and Lespedezas. (Write for prices.) 
Grasses 
On all items below, write for prices on larger quantities 
. ‘ce (Astoria Creeping). Rapid- 
Bent, Agrostis Tenuis. growing grass. Its short 
growth, spreading habit, deep green and fine-leaved 
foliage make it very useful for fine lawns and putting 
greens. Prefers a moist soil. Height, 12 to 18 inches. 
Bu., 16 lbs. Sow 35 lbs. to the acre. Lb., $1.35; 5 Ibs., 
$6.00; 10 lbs., $11.00, postpaid. 
2 (Agrostis Capillaris). Sometimes 
Bent, Colonial. called Brown Top and nearly iden- 
tical with Rhode Island Bent. Makes excellent turf and 
1s permanent in cool climates under close cutting. MBhb., 
$1.35; 5 lbs., $6.00; 10 lbs., $11.00, postpaid. 
An- 
1 *. (Seaside Creeping). 
Bent, Agrostis Palustris. other useful grass for 
lawns, although the foliage is not so deep as the above 
variety. Adapts itself to almost any soil, and spreads 
by means of surface runners. Height, 12 to 18 inches. 
Bu., 16 lbs. Sow 35 lbs. to the acre. Lb., $1.35; 5 lbs., 
$6.00; 10 lbs., $11.00, postpaid. 
(Cynodon Dactylon). For hot and dry loca- 
Bermuda. tions in the South, this variety is well 
adapted. Does best when sown in warm weather, prefer- 
ably in May and June. Height, 6 to 12 inches. Bu., 36 
lbs. Sow 15 lbs. to the acre. Lb., 75c; 5 lbs., $3.50; 10 
Ibs., $6.50, postpaid. 
(Poa Pratensis). This well known 
Blue, Kentucky. species requires several years to 
become thoroughly established, but when once well set, 
will last indefinitely and improve each year, enduring 
the hottest summer. While of too short a growth for 
hay, as a pasture grass it is extremely valuable, very 
productive, and nutritious. Its smooth, even growth, 
spreading habit, fine texture and rich green color make 
it one of the best grasses for lawns. Height, 10 to 18 
inches. Bu., 21 lbs. Sow 35 lbs. to the acre. Lb., 65c; 
5 lbs., $3.00; 10 lbs., $5.50, postpaid. , F 
Known also as Louisiana Grass, an 
Carpet Grass. recommended for the Coastal Plain 
area of the South for pasture grass. It should be sown 
in the South for pasture grass only. It should be sown 
from early spring until early summer. It is strictly a 
pasture grass and does splendidly when sown with Japan 
Clover. Bu., 28 lbs. Sow 15 lbs. to the acre. Lb., 75c; 
5 lbs., $3.50; 10 lbs., $6.50, postpaid. 
Millet. (See page 39). 
Lawn Grass. (See inside front cover). 
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Herd’s Grass. (see Red Top, page 44). 
(Paspalum Dilatatum). A desirable 
Dallas Grass. grass for hay or grazing, especially in 
the far south. While it can be grown on a great variety 
of soils, it does best on heavy, moist land. It can be 
grazed from early spring to a killing frost. Sow in early 
spring. Plant only Australian grown seed, as domestic 
seed contains too many weeds. Height 16 inches. Bus. 
15 lbs. Sow 7 to 10 lbs. per acre. 1 1b., 95c; 5 lbs., $4.50; 
10 lbs., $8.50, postpaid. 
(Festuca Elatior Arundinacea). A new 
Fescue, Alta. strain of Tall Fescue adapted to a wide 
range of soil and climatic conditions. It’s heavy deep 
rooting habit makes it valuable for erosion control, and 
it stays green over a long period for grazing. May be 
seeded spring or fall. Height, 30 inches. Bu., 22 lbs. 
Sow 20 lbs. to the acre. Lb., 75c; 5 lbs., $3.50; 10 lbs., 
$6.50, postpaid. 
(Festuca Rubra). This creeping- 
Fescue, Chewings. rooted species thrives on all 
sorts of soils, forming a close and lasting turf. Is very 
valuable as a lawn grass for shady spots. Height, 18 
to 24 inches. Bu., 22 lbs. Sow 40 lbs. to the acre. Mhb., 
75c; 5 lbs., $3.50; 10 lbs., $6.50, postpaid. 
(English Blue Grass). (Festuca 
Fescue Meadow. Pratensis). For permanent pasture 
or for hay, Meadow Fescue will prove very satisfactory. 
It does not attain its full productive power until 2 or 3 
years after sowing. Succeeds best in cold, moist light 
soil. Height, 3 feet. Bu., 22 lbs. Sow 40 lbs. to the acre. 
Lb., 50c; 5 lbs., $2.25; 10 lbs., $4.00, postpaid. 
(Avena _ Elatior). This very 
Oat, Tall Meadow. valuable grass produces an early 
and luxuriant growth and in the Southern States is very 
much used for pastures and hay. It is much relished by 
cattle. Height, 24 to 36 inches. Bu., 12 lbs. Sow 40 lbs. 
to the acre. Lb., 50c; 5 lbs., $2.25; 10 lbs., $4.00, postpaid. 
O h d (Dactylis Glomerata). Most employed in 
rcenard. permanent meadows, either for pasture or 
mowing. Very hardy, and thrives better than any other 
grass in nearly all sorts of climate and soil. The hay is 
of excellent quality, and it will endure considerable shade. 
Cutting should be done while in flower, as stalks tend to 
mature hard. Height, 24 to 36 inches. Bu., 14 lbs. Sow 
35 lbs. to the acre. Lb., 40c; 5 lbs., $1.85; 10 lbs., $3.50, 
postpaid. 

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