the present invention now will be described more fully hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings , in which some , but not all embodiments of the invention are shown . indeed , the invention may be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein ; rather , these embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will satisfy applicable legal requirements . like numbers refer to like elements throughout . a dispensing package in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention as indicated generally in the drawing figures by the reference character 10 . as best seen in fig1 and 2 , the dispensing package includes first and second sheets 12 , 14 formed of a flexible material that are arranged in opposing face - to - face relationship with one another . in the illustrated embodiment , the first and second sheets 12 , 14 are of a generally rectangular shape , each having a top edge 16 , a bottom edge 18 and opposite side edges 20 that extend longitudinally from the top edge 16 to the bottom edge 18 . the embodiment illustrated in fig1 has a top end 21 and an opposite bottom end 24 . in the context of the invention , the term “ package ” is used in a generic sense and should be recognized to include bags , sacks , pouches , satchels and the like . the first and second sheets 12 , 14 are joined to one another along the opposed side edges 20 by side seams 26 . the side seams 26 , as well as the other seams of the dispensing package to be described presently , can be formed by any of various methods conventionally used in the packaging industry , including seams formed mechanically , such as by sewing or stapling , adhesively , or by fusion , such as by forming seals by with heat or ultrasonic energy . in the particular embodiment illustrated , the first and second sheets are made from a heat sealable material and the side seams 26 are formed by producing a fusion bond or seal between contacting interior surfaces of the first and second sheet using pressure and heat or ultrasonic energy as is well known . although referred to herein as “ heat seals ”, it should be understood that this term is intended to apply both to seals formed by heating the contacting surfaces with a heated anvil or platen , as well as to heating and fusion produced by other methods , such as application of ultrasonic energy . the dispensing package 10 also includes a bottom closure 28 that extends transversely from one side edge to the opposite side edge to define a closed bottom for the dispensing package . in one embodiment , the bottom closure is adjacent to the bottom edge 18 of the first and second sheets 12 , 14 . as best seen in fig1 , the dispensing package 10 includes a top seam 30 that extends transversely from one side edge to the opposite side edge to define a top closure 22 of the dispensing package . collectively , the bottom closure 28 , top closure 22 , and opposite side seams 26 define a sealed package having an interior space 32 for containing a flowable particulate matter therein . located interiorly of the package adjacent the bottom closure 28 is a series of interior seals , indicated collectively by the reference character 50 . the series of interior seals join the inner surfaces of the first and second sheets to one another in discrete areas that are spaced apart from one another . generally , the interior seals are located in the interior of the package between the top edge and the bottom closure , and preferably adjacent to the bottom closure . the interior seals define unsealed regions 52 of the inner surfaces of the first and second sheets that are located between the adjacent spaced apart interior seals . these unsealed regions 52 define distribution channels 54 through which particulate material may flow from the interior of the package in the direction of the bottom closure . in some embodiments , the interior seals may include opposite seals 51 that are positioned in the interior of the dispensing package adjacent to side seams 26 . fig3 is an illustration of the dispensing package 10 in which a portion of the front sheet 12 has been removed to help facilitate visualization of the particulate material 19 flowing through the distribution channels 54 from the interior of the package . the interior seals 50 are positioned and arranged to retard the flow of the particulate material through the distribution channels . the interior seals are configured and arranged to control the flow rate at which the particulate material may exit the package . for example , the spacing , number , and distribution of the interior seals can be selected so that the particulate material flows through the distribution channels , and hence exits the package , at a desired distribution rate . in one embodiment , the spacing between adjacent interior seals is at least 10 times the width dimension of the seals , and in particular at least 15 times the width dimensions of the seals . in some embodiments , the interior seals are spaced apart from one another by a distance of from about 1 cm to 8 cm , and preferably by a distance of from about 2 cm to 6 cm . in one particular embodiment , the interior seals are spaced apart from one another by a distance of from about 4 cm to 6 cm . generally , the spacing between adjacent interior seals can be selected so that the particulate material flows through the distribution channel at a desired flow rates . the desired flow rate is dependent on the type , nature , and surface on which the particulate material is to be distributed over . in general , the flow rate can be selected by selecting the spacing between the interior seals based on the average particle size of the particulate material to be distributed . in one embodiment the spacing between adjacent interior seals is from about 2 to 3 times the average particle size of the particulate material , and in particular from about 3 to 5 times the average particle size of the particulate material being dispensed . for example , in one embodiment the flowable particulate material comprises grass seed having an average particle size from about 1 mm to 2 mm , and the spacing between adjacent interior seals is from about 25 to 75 times the average particle size of the grass seed . referring back to fig1 and 2 , the dispensing package 10 can be formed by forming the side seams 26 and bottom closure 28 to produce a package having an interior space 32 wherein the top edge 16 of the first and second sheets 12 , 14 is substantially unattached to thereby define an opening 34 into the interior of the package . the dispensing package can be filled by introducing a flowable particulate matter into the interior 32 of the package through opening 34 , followed by forming a top seam 30 between the first and second sheets to thereby close opening 34 . in one embodiment , top seam 30 is positioned in an area near the top edge of the first and second sheets . top seam 30 can be formed as discussed above . in one embodiment , the bottom closure 28 , may take the form of a seal or seam 38 joining the first and second sheets to one another along or adjacent to the bottom edges of the sheets . the package may be opened to dispense its contents by cutting or tearing to remove the bottom portion of the package where the bottom seal or seam is located . in some embodiments , the bottom closure 28 may include a resealable closure 36 that extends transversely from one side edge to the opposite side edge . the resealable closure can be any of various known configurations that allow for opening and reclosing of the package . in the illustrated embodiment , the resealable closure comprises a pair of cooperating interlocking strips that are configured to releasably interconnect and to form a “ press and seal ” or zipper - type releasable interconnection . this type of resealable closure typically includes a rib - like male profile strip and a cooperating groove - like female profile that receives the rib - like male profile to form a seal . the closure can be closed simply by applying pressure along the length of the strips , or in some embodiments a zipper - type slider can be provided to facilitate opening and closing . these two strips are bonded to the interior surfaces of the first and second sheets 12 , 14 in a suitable manner , preferably by heat sealing . as shown in fig2 , the package can also include a bottom seam 38 that extends transversely from one side edge to an opposite side edge . the bottom seam 38 seals the package and prevents access to the resealable closure 36 until the dispensing package has been opened by the consumer . in this embodiment , the bottom seam is generally adjacent to the bottom edge of the first and second sheets 12 , 14 . the dispensing package may include a perforation , notch 40 or other line of weakening that may be conveniently provided adjacent to the bottom seam 38 to make it easier for the consumer to open the package by removing the bottom seam 38 to thereby gain access to the resealable closure 32 . in one embodiment , the perforation , notch 40 or other line of weakening may be formed in a portion of the package between the resealable closure and the bottom seam . in some embodiments , the dispensing package may include a line of weakening 42 that can be used in combination with notch 40 to help facilitate easy opening of the bottom closure . as discussed above , the location of the interior seals is typically near the bottom closure of the dispensing package . however , it should be recognized that the exact positions of the interior seals can be varied . in one embodiment , the interior seals may extend between the opposite side ends of the pouch in a substantially linear or straight path . alternatively , the seals can extend in a substantially non - linear path , such as in a zig - zag path , semi - circular path , or a random path . the shape and orientation of the interior seals can also be selected to help control the flow rate at which the particulate material exits the package . in fig2 and 3 , the interior seals are depicted as having a rectangular or oblong shape wherein the length of the interior seal extends generally in the direction of the bottom closure . in embodiments where the interior seals have a rectangular or oblong shape , the interior seals may have a width that is between about 0 . 15 cm to 0 . 75 cm , and in particular between about 0 . 3 cm and 0 . 65 cm , and a length between about 0 . 75 cm to 1 . 25 cm , and in particular between about 0 . 85 cm and 1 cm . in other embodiments , the interior seals may have a triangle - like shape , square - like shape , v - like shape , diamond - like shape , and combinations thereof . in a particularly useful embodiment , the interior seals have an inverted triangle or v - like shape that helps to funnel the particulate material in the direction of the distribution channels . in some embodiments , the dispensing package 10 may also include a handle that helps facilitate carrying and use of the dispensing package . in the illustrated embodiments , the top end of the dispensing package includes an upper flap region having one or more handle apertures 17 that are formed in the first and second sheet above the top seam . handle apertures help facilitate the moving and shaking of the dispensing package . with reference to fig4 , a dispensing package 10 is depicted in the process of being filled with a particulate material 19 . once filled the top end 21 of the package is closed by forming a transverse seal between the first and second sheets and that extends from one side seam to the opposite side seam . the dispensing package 10 can be used for distributing a wide variety of different particulate material including pellets , grains , powders , seeds , plant nutrient , insect dust , and chalk , and combinations thereof . the dispensing package 10 of the present invention can be fabricated from any of a wide variety of flexible sheet materials conventionally used in the manufacture of packages including paper , coated paper , nonwoven sheet materials , films and laminates . in the embodiment shown in the drawings , the package is formed from sheets of thermoplastic polymer film . the first and second sheets 12 , 14 can be formed from a single ply of film or from a multi - ply film laminate . when the first and second sheets are made from a single ply of flexible polymer film , they may be conveniently printed on either or both surfaces with printed information , indicia , logos and the like . when the front and back walls are made from a multi - ply material , printing may be applied to either or both exterior surfaces of the multi - ply material , or alternatively , one of the plies can be reverse printed with the desired information so that the printing is encapsulated within the multi - ply laminate . in this event , the exterior ply is typically transparent and the interior ply can be transparent or opaque . the single or multi - ply films can be formed from various thermoplastic polymers including polyethylene , polypropylene , polyester and nylon . when heat sealability is desired , the heat sealable surface preferably includes a sealable polymeric material such as polyethylene or ethylene copolymers . in the embodiment shown , the side seams 26 are formed by sealing the opposing interior surfaces of the front first and second sheets 12 , 14 to one another to form a simple single side seam . however , it is contemplated that when larger or more bulky materials are to be contained within the dispensing package , the sides of the package can be formed with gussets . fig5 and 6 illustrate the use of a dispensing package 10 that is in accordance with the invention . fig5 illustrates a filled dispensing package 10 in the process of having the bottom closure 28 of the package opened by tearing along notch 40 to remove bottom seam 38 . tearing along notch 40 can be used to remove a portion of the bottom end 24 of the dispensing package and thereby provide access to resealable closure 36 . as noted above , the dispensing package may include a line of weakening that helps facilitate tearing of a bottom portion of the dispensing package . after the bottom seam has been removed , the dispensing package may be selectively opened along resealable closure 36 . thereafter , distribution of the particulate material may be achieved by grasping the dispensing package and shaking . in this regard , fig6 illustrates a user in the process of distributing particulate material from within the interior of the dispensing package . in use , the user holds the packaging dispenser by handle 17 . with the bottom closure now open , a user shakes the dispensing package which causes flowable particulate material 19 ( e . g ., pellets , grains or powders ) within package to be dispensed through the distribution channels , i . e . through the spacing between the interior seals . the flowable particulate material flows through the distribution channels and is distributed out of the now open bottom closure . a user can readily control distribution , by simply orienting the dispensing package above an object or area over which distribution of the particulate material is desired , and shaking the dispensing package 10 appropriately . in general , the flowable particulate material may be in a variety of forms , such as , pellets , grains , seeds or powders . the maximum average dimension of the flowable particulate material is typically sufficiently smaller than the average spacing between adjacent interior seals to facilitate distribution , i . e . flow of the particulate material through the base distribution channels . as noted above , the series of interior seals can be distributed in a variety of different patterns , ( e . g ., linear , zig - zag , wave patterns , semi - circular , etc ,) a variety of different shapes and sizes , and population density of distribution to achieve a desired flow rate of the particulate material . in general , for typical preferred embodiments , it is foreseen that a spacing of about 10 to 15 cm between adjacent interior seals may be useful for many application , such as for example distribution of grass seeds or small granular material . many modifications and other embodiments of the inventions set forth herein will come to mind to one skilled in the art to which these inventions pertain having the benefit of the teachings presented in the foregoing descriptions and the associated drawings . therefore , it is to be understood that the inventions are not to be limited to the specific embodiments disclosed and that modifications and other embodiments are intended to be included within the scope of the appended claims . although specific terms are employed herein , they are used in a generic and descriptive sense only and not for purposes of limitation .