. Burpee's farm annual written at Fordhook Farm. Nurseries (Horticulture) Pennsylvania Philadelphia Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs. W. ATLEE BURPEE & CO., PHILADELPHIA. Extra Clean GRASS SEEDS. In the following list we hare described briefly the best Grasses for general use. Our limited space does not permit extended descriptions and illustrations, but the seeds are of best grades only and extra clean ;âentirely free from all noxious and foreign seeds. The prices, are subject to variations according to the market. Special prices tci
. Burpee's farm annual written at Fordhook Farm. Nurseries (Horticulture) Pennsylvania Philadelphia Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs. W. ATLEE BURPEE & CO., PHILADELPHIA. Extra Clean GRASS SEEDS. In the following list we hare described briefly the best Grasses for general use. Our limited space does not permit extended descriptions and illustrations, but the seeds are of best grades only and extra clean ;âentirely free from all noxious and foreign seeds. The prices, are subject to variations according to the market. Special prices tcili be quoted at any time, by mail. At prices per pound quoted below, we send seed by mail, postpaid ; larger quantities by freight or express at purchasers experse. Herd, or Red Top Grass (Agrostis vulgaris). A valuable native permanent grass, as a mixture in meadows, pastures, or lawus. growing in almost any soil, moist or dry. and standing our hot climate. 14 lbs, to the bushel; 1% bushels to the acre; for lawns. 6 bushels to the acre. Per lb 20 ets.; bushel $ ; per sack (50 fts.) § Orchard Grass (Dactylis glomerate). One of the most desirable pasture grasses for stock and for shady places ; not so exhaustive to the soil as Timothy. Choicest re-cleaned seed, 14 lbs. to the bushel; 3 bushels to the acre. Per ft> 35 postpaid : bushel $ Fancy Cleaned Kentucky Blue Grass (Poa pratensis). Pre-eminently a pasture grass, as the tramping of cattle does not kill it. Thrives best in a dry soil, retaining its verdure in the hottest weather. 14 fbs. to the bushel; about 2^ bushels to" the acre. Per ft> 30 cts., postpaid ; bushel § Timothy (Phteum pratense). The best quality of prime seed. A well-known grass. Weight 45 lbs. per bushel; from % to 1 bushel per acre, About $ per bushel. Sweet Vernal Grass i^True Perennial) (Anthoxantum odoratum). Useful to mix with other grasses for pastures and lawns on account of its early growth and emitting
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