“Straight Grass Seeds 
41 Of Known Quality—Maximum Purity 
and Highest Germination 
Clovers, Hay-Pasture Mixtures, and other Farm Seeds are offered on next page 
For quantities in excess to those quoted below write for special delivered prices. 
Agrostis Varieties or Bents 
One pound contains about 4,000,000 live seeds 
TRIPLE A BENT. The best type of Agrostis tenuis; produces a 
stoloniferous, deep-rooted sod. Under constant mowing, it de- 
velops a turf akin to fine, silk-Itke, bright green Velvet Bent. 
Triple A turf becomes green early in spring and retains its color 
late in autumn. Lb. $2.50, 10 Ibs. $22.50, 25 Ibs. $52.50. 
SEASIDE BENT (Agrostis palustris). Coos County Strain. The 
plant is dwarf and it multiplies rapidly by sending out runners in 
all directions; from these, new plants are produced, and they, in 
turn, grow more runners. The turf becomes matted, and if damaged 
it heals over promptly. Lb. $2.50, 10 Ibs. $22.50, 25 Ibs. $52.50. 
RHODE ISLAND BENT or COLONIAL BENT (Agrostis tenuis). 
Native seed. Produces a turf of good color, fine texture, and re- 
sistant to drought. Lb. $2.25, 10 Ibs. $20, 25 Ibs. $48.50. 
HIGHLAND BENT. Somewhat coarser than Colonial and the 
other Bents. Blends in well with other Lawn grasses. Resists 
drought better than others and does well in mid-southern areas. 
Lb. $2.15, 10 Ibs. $19, 25 Ibs. $46. 
ASTORIA BENT (Agrostis tenuis var.). Produces a fine matted turf. 
Develops strong underground runners, making it a valuable soil- 
binder. Lb. $2.25, 10 lbs. $20, 25 Ibs. $48.50. 
VELVET BENT (Agrostis canina). Dwarfest of the turf grasses, 
producing a sward of exquisite, silk-like texture. Lb. $6.50, 10 Ibs. 
$60. 
REDTOP (Agrostis alba). A good pasture and hay grass and valuable 
as a nurse grass in lawns. In very short supply this year. 
eb; 10 Ibs. 25 Ibs. 
Superfine Sample. For specialists’ use...$1 45 $13 50 $31 00 
Fine Recleaned Seed. High germination. 1 35 1250 28 50 
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Poa Varieties 
One pound contains about 2,000,000 live seeds 
BIRDGRASS or SHADE BLUEGRASS (Poa trivialis). One of the 
few grasses that will grow in shaded situations. Resistant to 
drought. Lb. $1.65, 10 Ibs. $15, 25 Ibs. $35. 
KENTUCKY BLUEGRASS (Poa pratensis; June Grass). Used for 
all purposes in the northern states. Lb. 10 Ibs. 25 Ibs. 
Superfine Sample. For Specialists’ use...$1 65 $15 00 $35 00 
Fine Recleaned Seed. High germination. 1 45 13 00 30 00 
CANADA BLUEGRASS (Poa compressa). Similar to Kentucky 
Bluegrass but of a less pleasing color. Lb. $1.65, 10 Ibs. $15, 25 Ibs. 
$35. 

Near-perfect lawns on the property of Mr. C. A. Gottesman, White 
Plains, N. Y., are the result of carefully proportioned mixtures of 
high-quality seed. 


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Fescue Varieties 
One pound contains from 500,000 to 1,000,000 live seeds 
CHEWING’S FESCUE (Festuca rubra commutata). Produces a mat- 
like turf of a pleasing green color. The leaves are fine, needle-like, 
and bristly. Resistant to heat, drought, and hard wear. Splendid 
for shaded areas and sandy soils. Imported seed. Lb. $1.25, 10 Ibs. 
$11.50, 25 Ibs. $26.50. 
CHEWING’S FESCUE. U. S. grown seed. High purity and germi- 
nation. Lb. $1.25, 10 Ibs. $11.50, 25 Ibs. $26.50. 
CREEPING RED FESCUE (Festuca rubra genuina). For fine turf. 
Good for shade, embankments, between flagstones. Lb. $1.45, 
10 Ibs. $13.50, 25 Ibs. $31.50. 
CREEPING RED FESCUE, ILLAHEE STRAIN. A distinct strain. 
It represents the toughest and most desirable type of Creeping 
Fescue. Suitable for shade or sunny lawns. Highly resistant to 
disease. Blends in well with other turf-producing grasses. We use 
it in many of our better grass formulas. Lb. $1.50, 10 Ibs. $14, 
25 Ibs. $33.50. 
~-MEADOW FESCUE (Festuca elatior pratensis). A flat, broad-leaved 
grass. Tall; grows quickly. Lb. 75 cts., 10 Ibs. $6.50, 25 Ibs. $15. 
TALL FESCUE, ALTA STRAIN (Festuca elatior). Mostly used for 
pasture; does well on moist heavy land. Deep rooted. Suitable for 
roadsides, and athletic fields if not mowed too close. Splendid 
nurse grass for Jawns in difficult situations. Lb. $1.35, 10 Ibs. 
$12.50, 25 Ibs. $27.50. 
Ryegrasses 
One pound contains about 300,000 live seeds 
PERENNIAL RYEGRASS (Lolium perenne). A: quick-growing, tall 
grass, sometimes included in lawn mixtures for speed. Valuable 
hay and pasture variety. Lb. 55 cts., 10 Ibs. $4.75, 25 Ibs. $10. 
PACEY’S PERENNIAL RYEGRASS (Lolium perenne Pacev). A 
smaller-seeded, slightly dwarfer type of English Ryegrass. Lb. 
60 cts., 10 Ibs. $5.25, 25 Ibs. $11. 
ITALIAN RYEGRASS (Lolium multiflorum). A coarse, tall grass; 
mammoth producer of hay. Lb. 50 cts., 10 Ibs. $4.50, 25 Ibs. $9.50. 
DOMESTIC RYEGRASS. Much used as a temporary winter turf 
in the South, also as a nurse grass or temporary lawn in the North. 
Lb. 45 cts., 10 Ibs. $4, 25 Ibs. $9. 
Sundry Varieties 
SMOOTH BROMEGRASS (Bromus inermis). Height 30 inches, 
with creeping roots. Useful for binding embankments. A pasture 
grass for dry soils. Lb. $1.10; 10 Ibs. $10, 25 Ibs. $23.50. 
CRESTED WHEATGRASS (Agropvron cristatum). A hardy, 
drought-resistant variety, native to the dry plains of Siberia. A 
coarse type, growing profusely in cold weather. Lb. $1.25, 10 Ibs. 
$11.25, 25 lbs. $25. 
ORCHARD GRASS (Dactylis glomerata). A coarse, bluish green 
plant, widely used for hay and pasture. Lb. 70 cts., 10 Ibs. $6, 
25 Ibs. $13.50. 
TALL OATGRASS (Arrhbenatherum elatius). Lb. 75 cts., 10 Ibs. $6.50, 
25 Ibs. $15. ; 
TIMOTHY (Phleum pratense). A quick-growing, tall grass, for hay 
and pasture. Lb. 65 cts., 10 Ibs. $5.50, 25 Ibs. $12.50. 
YARROW (Achillea Millefolium). Drought-resisting plant with deli- 
cate fern-like leaves. Sometimes used for lawns. Lb. $2.50. 
BERMUDA GRASS SEED. A superior strain for southern lawns 
and pastures. Lb. $1.25, 10 Ibs. $11.50, 25 Ibs. $27.50. 
cee BERMUDA SEED. Lb. $1.45, 10 Ibs. $13.50, 25 Ibs. 
CARPET GRASS SEED. For southern lawns or pastures in moist 
soil. Lb. $1, 10 Ibs. $9, 25 Ibs. $20. 
Prices on This Page, except where noted, Include Delivery to Any Point east of the Mississippi 
Due to short crops, many grasses are in small supply and markets higher and firm at time of publishing this catalogue 
Prices are subject to change without notice : 
4 Grass Seeds 
Many of the above are over 99 per cent pure. Because of this exceptional refinement they 
actually cost less, for you get more living seeds of the kind you want. Fewer weeds also. 
STUMPP & WALTER CO. 
