GRAINS, GRASSES AND FARM SEEDS 41 
Lawn, Hay and Pasture Grass Seeds 
Please write for current prices, stating quantity wanted; when quoted, prices are for small lots at time of going to press and 
subject to change. 
Mixtures for Hay and Permanent Pasture. For- 
mulas vary according to local conditions. We will 
prepare special mixtures according to your require- 
ments on short notice. The combination of legumes 
and grasses is essential for soil improvement, good 
growth and palatable nutritious pasture. Good pas- 
ture is of vital importance in farm economy. 
Perennial Rye Grass. A quick growing, short- 
lived perennial which does not stand hot dry weather 
or severe winter climates. Its chief use is in pasture 
mixtures because it grows quickly, furnishing pas- 
ture while the slower growing grasses become 
established. Also used as a nurse crop in lawn mix- 
tures. Lb., 34c.; 5 lbs., $1.60. 
Domestic Rye Grass. A quick-germinating, vig- 
orous grass, similar to the English, except not so 
hardy and therefore preferred as a nurse crop with 
fine, slow-growing, but permanent grasses. It is 
desired to have the nurse crop cease to exist after 
it has served its purpose. Used as a green manure or 
S18 crop; 25 to 40 Ibs. per acre. Lb., 24c.; 5 Ibs., 
VTS: 
Red Top, Fancy Cleaned. Heavy recleaned seed. 
Important both agriculturally and for making quick 
turf. Excellent nurse crop with Kentucky Blue or 
other grasses, but too coarse after first year to be 
sown alone on fine lawns. Germinates quickly. Red 
Top will tolerate wet or acid soil and is drought 
resistant. Lb., 94c.; 5 lbs., $4.45. 
Astoria Bent. (Agrostis Tenuis). Also known 
as Rhode Island Bent. Now available in a very pure 
state (98% or better). Considered the finest and most 
reliable type of Bent for fine lawns in the Northeastern 
States. Astoria Bent spreads by underground root- 
stocks, making a fine dense turf, and is almost immune 
to fungus diseases. Lb., $1.65; 5 lbs., $8.00. 
Fancy Kentucky Blue. (Poa Pratensis). Valu- 
able for lawns when mixed with other varieties. It 
germinates slowly, two or three weeks, and requires 
a year or more to establish strong turf. It requires 
a rich soil but not necessarily a limestone soil. Extra 
heavy cleaned seed, weighs 28 lbs. per bushel. Lower 
grades run from 9 to 21 lbs. per bushel. Lb., $1.15; 
5 Ibs., $5.50. 
Canada Blue. (Poa Compressa). A hardy peren- 
nial grass, with creeping rootstalks, forming a durable 
turf, though not so compact as Kentucky Blue. It 
grows on poor and dry soils, standing extremes of 
wet or drought, and keeping green until the severe 
frosts of winter. It is distinguished from the Kentucky 
Blue Grass by its flattened, wiry stems and bluer color. 
Brome Grass. (Bromus inermis). New Lincoln 
is a preferred variety. A deep rooted, drought resis- 
tant, sod forming perennial. Used chiefly for pasture 
with Alfalfa. Sow 8 pounds per acre with 8 pounds 
Alfalfa. Lb., 48c.; 5 lbs., $2.30. 
Chewing Red Fescue. (Festuca RKubra). See 
Creeping Red Fescue. 
Creeping Red Fescue. (Festuca Rubra). Similar 
but superior to Chewing Fescue, spreads by under- 
ground runners making a tight sod. Leaves are fine, 
bristle-like and deep green in color. Thrives on poor 
sandy soil and holds on steep slopes because of its deep 
roots ; stands considerable shade. Lb., $1.25; 5 Ibs., $5.75. 
Rough Stalked Meadow Grass. (Poa Trivialis). 
Resembles Kentucky Blue in appearance. For shady 
lawns where there is reasonable amount of moisture. 
Way, SAS & iss, Sees) 
Orchard Grass. (Dactylis Glomerata). One of 
the most desirable hay and pasture grasses for stock 
in shady places. Usually mixed with Ladino Clover or 
other grasses and clovers. Lb., 55c.; 5 lbs., $2.50. 
Timothy. (Phleum Pratense). More generally 
grown than any other variety for hay. Timothy, a 
perennial, prefers a moist sweet soil and is benefited 
by sowing with clovers, which supply nitrogen. Lb., 
Sibye. 2 dey, SHilyer, 
