Dreer's 1838 1908 garden book Dreer's 1838 1908 garden book dreers18381908ga1908henr Year: 1908 HENRrADRKR-PHIlADELPHIAmlMKHIABlE Wood Meadow Grass [Po<r nenwrn/is). Adapted, as its name implies, for wooded or shaded meadows or lawns, especially for moist ground. Much relislied l)y cattle, highly niuritious. Produces a thick growth, and should be in mix tures for permanent pastures. Sow 30 lbs. to the acie. Per lb, 55 cts.; by mail, 63 cts.; bu. (14 lbs.), %%%%\ JOO lbs., $50 00. Creeping Bent Grass {Agro'stis stoUmifera). Excellent for lawns; succeeds well in all positions, makes a l
Dreer's 1838 1908 garden book Dreer's 1838 1908 garden book dreers18381908ga1908henr Year: 1908 HENRrADRKR-PHIlADELPHIAmlMKHIABlE Wood Meadow Grass [Po<r nenwrn/is). Adapted, as its name implies, for wooded or shaded meadows or lawns, especially for moist ground. Much relislied l)y cattle, highly niuritious. Produces a thick growth, and should be in mix tures for permanent pastures. Sow 30 lbs. to the acie. Per lb, 55 cts.; by mail, 63 cts.; bu. (14 lbs.), %%%%\ JOO lbs., $50 00. Creeping Bent Grass {Agro'stis stoUmifera). Excellent for lawns; succeeds well in all positions, makes a low, velvety growth. Per lb., 28 cts.; by mail, 36 cts.; bu. (20 lbs.)', $; 100 ll) $ Rhode Island Bent {Agrostis auiina). Brown Bent or Dog's Bent. Has a creeping habit and is hardy. Recom- mended for lawns and pleasure grounds. It may be sown with Kentucky Blue Grass or alone. If alone use 4 bushels of seed to acre. Lb., 40 cts.; by mail, 48 cts.; per bu. of 14 lbs.,,$ ; 100 lbs., $ Tall Meadow Oat Grass (Avfua elatior). A valuable grass for soiling or permanent pasture; of eaily and luxuiiant growth. 50 lbs. to the acre. Lb., 30 cts.; by mail, 38 cts.; bu. (10 lbs.), $ ; 100 lbs., $ Timothy {Phlenmpraiense). The most important agricultural grass for the Middle States, thriving best upon rich Not suited to permanent pasturage, Init the best grass known here for hay-making purposes. It is temporary, lasting but a few years, and is a part of the usual irop rotation. Sow ^ bushel to the acre when used alone ; 8 or 10 quarts if used with other grass seeds. 45 lbs. to the bushel. Choice seed per lb., 10 cts.; by mail, 18 cts. Per bushel, market price. Sample and price on application. Clover Seeds* (Prices subject to changes.) Prices do not incliKle delivery. Add cost of sa«ks also, \»'liicli is 20 cts. each lor two-bushel size. Red Clover, Medium ( Trifolinm ptiUense). Common or medium clover; June clover. The leading variety of c
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