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pAyricultural Grasses 
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., $1.90; 5 lbs., $9.00; 10 lbs. or more, $1.75 per lb. 
HIGHLAND BENT. A strain of Colonial Bent, desirable 
for lawns; it spreads from underground rootstocks and will 
withstand drought better than other varieties. 
Lb., $1.70; 5 1bs., $8.00; 10 lbs. or more, $1.50 per Ib. 
SEASIDE BENT. Sometimes called Coos County Bent, it 
is fine leaved and produces runners or stolons which, when 
they come in contact with the soil, take root and grow. 
It is an excellent Bent for putting greens and lawns. With- 
stands shade quite well. 
Lh., $1.80; 5 1bs., $8.50; 10 lbs. or over, $1.60 per Ib. 
BIRDSFOOT TREFOIL. It is a long-lived perennial, doing 
well on all kinds of soil. This plant appears to answer the 
demand for a deep-rooted, drought-resistant perennial 
legume that will grow and persist under grazing. The 
results of analysis indicate that it is equal to the other hay 
and pasture legumes in feeding value. Broadcast at the 
rate of 5 pounds per acre. Lb., $1.10; 5 lbs., $5.00. 
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., 45c; 10 lbs., $3.90. 
CANADIAN BLUE GRASS (Poa compressa). A hardy per- 
ennial with creeping root-stalks which form a strong turf. 
Lb., 95c; 10 lbs., $9.00. 
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 it makes ex- 
quisite lawns. Lb., $1.00; 10 Tbs., $9.35. 
CREEPING RED FESCUE. Produces a turf similar to 
Chewings’ Fescue, spreading by underground runners that 
make an extremely tight sod. It does well on all types of 
soil. Ideal for lawns, cemeteries and playgrounds. 
Lb., $1.00; 10 lbs., $9.35. 
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PRICES 
of all Grass Seeds subject to 
market changes. Prices include 
bags or sacks unless otherwise 
noted. Prices f.o.b. Worcester. 
ILLAHEE FESCUE, CERTIFIED. It is a new strain of 
creeping Red Fescue. It spreads from roots that creep 
underground, putting up new growth. It is a perennial 
grass that easily thickens up into a dense carpet of green 
turf. It does well in poor soil and is rated highly resistant 
to drought and disease. It will stand heavy wear and ig 
desirable for playgrounds. Lb., $1.05; 10 Ibs., $9.90. 
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. b., 90c; 10 lbs., $8.50. 
KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS. 98% pure. 
Lb., $1.10; 10 1bs., $10.50. 
MEADOW FESCUE (Festuca pratensis). Largely used for 
permanent mowing mixtures. Lb., 55c; 10 lbs., $5.20. 
ORCHARD GRASS (Dactylis glomerata). For early pas- 
turing this is very desirable; also fine for sowing in shaded 
places. Lhb., 50c; 10 lbs., $4.20. 
POA TRIVIALIS. Ideal for shade. It is a perennial and 
grows in soil that is moist and cool. 
Lb., 90c; 10 lbs., $8.50. 
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., 80c; 10 lbs. or over, 72c per lb. 
RED TOP, RECLEANED. 92% pure. This is one of the 
best grasses for sowing for immediate effect. 
Lb., 70c; 10 lbs., $6.30; 100 lbs., $61.00. 
RED TOP, FANCY RECLEANED. 98% pure. 
Lb., 80c; 10 1lbs., $7.20; 100 lbs., $70.00. 
RYE GRASS, DOMESTIC. Used extensively in lawn mix- 
tures. Lh., 20c; 10 lbs., $1.75. 
RYE GRASS, PERENNIAL (Lolium perenne). Of rapid 
growth and productive; produces a strong growth in 4 to 
5 weeks. Lb., 30c; 10 lbs., $2.70. 
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., 35c; 10 lbs., $2.20; 100 lbs., $20.00. 
