GRASSES AND CLOVERS 
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 December in the fall, except where noted. 
As a rule, most people are far too careless with regard to the quality of the grass and clover seeds they buy. 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 universally felt with regard to our garden and flower seeds. 
Special Mixtures for Golf Links and Polo Grounds 
Tait’s Putting-Green Mixture. A mixture of extra fine grasses 
that will make a close, firm, lasting green turf, improving with 
trampling. Write for prices. 
Tait’s Fairway Mixture. A mixture of grasses suitable for fairways 
in general. Write for prices. 
Special Grass Mixtures for Hay, Meadows and Pastures 
All mixtures contain Ladino Clover 
No. 1 Pasture Mixture for light sandy soil. Composed of grasses 
and clovers, including Tall Meadow Oat Grass, Red Top or Herd’s, 
Sericea, Korean and Common Lespedeza and Ladino Clover. 
Write for prices. 
No. 2 Pasture Mixture for good loam soil. Composed of grasses 
and clovers, including Kentucky Blue Grass, Red Top, Orchard 
Grass, Meadow Fescue, Ladino 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, Carpet Grass, Meadow 
Fescue, Ladino Clover, Red Clover, Alfalfa and Lespedezas. Write 
for prices. 
No. 4 Pasture Mixture for low land. Composed of grasses and 
clovers, including a predominant amount of Meadow Fescue, Red 
Top, Carpet Grass, Timothy, Alsike Clover, Ladino Clover and 
Lespedezas. Write for prices. 
GRASSES 
On all items below, write for prices in larger quantities 
Bent, Highland (Agrostis tenuis). Probably the best strain of 
Rhode Island or Colonial Bent. It forms a deep, reinforced sod 
and is largely used for lawns and putting greens. Does best in cool 
climates. Other strains of this variety are known as Astoria, Brown 
Patch and Cascade. Bushel weighs 16 pounds. Sow 35 pounds to 
the acre. Certified Seed. Lb. $1.25; 5 Ibs. $6.00; 10 Ibs. $11.50, 
postpaid. 
Bent, Seaside (Agrostis maritima). Sometimes called Coos County 
Bent. Produces runners or stolons, which take root and grow when 
they come in contact with the soil. Largely used for lawns and 
putting greens. Does best in cool climates. Bushel weighs 16 
pounds. Sow 35 pounds to the acre. Certified Seed. Lb. $1.95; 
5 Ibs. $9.50; 10 Ibs. $18.50, postpaid. 
Bermuda, Unhulled (Cynodon dactylon). For hot and dry locations 
in the South, this variety is well adapted. Does best when sown in 
mild weather, preferably from April to October. Bushel weighs 
36 pounds. Sow 15 pounds per acre. Lb. 75c; 5 lbs. $3.50; 10 Ibs. 
$6.50, postpaid. 
Bermuda, Hulled. The seed of Hulled Bermuda is much smaller 
and goes farther than the unhulled seed. Germinates more quickly 
and is preferred by a great many people. Sow 10 pounds per acre. 
Lb. $1.00; 5 Ibs. $4.75; 10 Ibs. $9.00, postpaid. 
Blue Grass, Kentucky (Poa pratensis). This well-known pasture 
grass requires several years to become established, but when once 
well set will improve each year. Its smooth, even growth, spreading 
habit and rich green color make it one of the best grasses for lawns. 
Bushel weighs 21 pounds. Sow 35 pounds to the acre. Lb. $1.75; 
5 Ibs. $8.50; 10 Ibs. $16.50, postpaid. 
Blue Grass, Merion. A new and proved strain of Blue Grass. It 
has darker green foliage, greater spreading habit and makes a 
thicker turf than Kentucky Blue Grass, and also is more resistant 
to heat and drought. For lawns it should be used instead of Ken- 
tucky Blue Grass. Lb. $4.25; 5 Ibs. $19.75; 10 Ibs. $38.25, postpaid. 
Carpet Grass. Known also as Louisiana Grass, and recommended 
for the Coastal Plain area of the South for pasture grass. It should 
be sown from early spring until early summer in the South, for 
pasture grass only. It does very well when sown with Korean 
lespedeza. Bushel weighs 28 pounds. Sow 15 pounds to the acre. 
Lb. $1.00; 5 Ibs. $4.75; 10 Ibs. $9.00, postpaid. 
Dallis Grass (Paspalum dilatatum). A desirable grass for hay or 
grazing, especially in the far South. While it can be grown on a 
great variety of soils, tt 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; domestic seed contains too many 
weeds. Height 16 inches. Bushel weighs 15 pounds. Sow 7 to 10 
pounds per acre. Lb. $1.50; 5 Ibs. $7.25; 10 Ibs. $14,00, postpaid. 
Fescue, Alta (Festuca elatior arundinacea). A new strain of Tall 
Fescue adapted to a wide range of soil and climatic conditions. Its 
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. Bushel weighs 22 pounds. Sow 20 pounds to the 
acre. Lb. 60c; 5 Ibs. $2.75; 10 Ibs. $5.00, postpaid. 
Fescue, Alta. Certified Seed. Lb. 65c; 5 Ibs. $3.00; 10 Ibs. $5.50, 
postpaid. 
See Lawn Grass Mixture on inside cover page 
Norfolk 10, Virginia 
Fescue, Chewing’s (Festuca rubra). This creeping-rooted species 
thrives on all sorts of soils, forming a close and lasting turf. Very 
valuable as a lawn grass for shady spots. Bushel weighs 22 pounds. 
Sow 40 pounds to the acre. Lb. $1.00; 5 Ibs. $4.75; 10 Ibs. $9.00, 
postpaid. 
Fescue, Kentucky No. 31. This grass was discovered by Mr. 
Suiter. Agricultural authorities say that it is identical in growth 
and adaptability with Alta Fescue. Bushel weighs 22 pounds. Sow 
20 pounds to the acre. Lb. 60c; 5 Ibs. $2.75; 10 Ibs. $5.00, postpaid. 
Fescue, Kentucky No. 31. Certified Seed. Lb. 65c; 5 Ibs. $3.00; 
10 Ibs. $5.50, postpaid. 
Fescue, Meadow (English Blue Grass; Festuca pratensis). For per- 
manent pasture or for hay, Meadow Fescue will prove very satis- 
factory. It does not attain its full productive power until two or 
three years after sowing. Succeeds best in cold, moist, light soil. 
Bushel weighs 22 pounds. Sow 40 pounds to the acre. Lb. 80c; 
5 Ibs. $3.75; 10 Ibs. $7.00, postpaid. 
Fescue, Red Creeping (Festuca rubra). Very similar in growth to 
Chewing’s Fescue, but with a more creeping habit. Has a softer 
texture, deeper color, and is considered superior for lawns. Bushel 
weighs 22 pounds. Sow 40 pounds to the acre. Lb. $1.00; 5 Ibs. 
$4.75; 10 Ibs. $9.00, postpaid. 
Herd’s Grass. See Red Top. 
Lawn Grass. See inside front cover. 
Millet. See page 47. 
Tait’s Special Mixtures for GOLF COURSE 
