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R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO.. BOSTON. AGRICULTURAL SEEDS. 



FARQUHAR'S FARM AND FIELD SEEDS.-Con(m«ed. 

 CLOVERS. 



Prices subject to market fluctuation. 



ALFALFA or LUCERNE. Medicago saliva. The chief merit of AKalfa is the 

 fact that it can be cut three or four times in a season. The soil should be 

 deep, rich and well prepared. It does not succeed on compact clay, nor on 

 land with impervious subsoil. The roots shoot downwards, reaching ten to 

 fifteen feet below the surface and wiD therefore resist the driest weather. 

 Lb., 35 cts.;bush., (60 lbs.), S18.00; 100 lbs., $30.00. 

 ALFALFA, GRIMM'S. This desirable strain of Alfalfa is now being extensively 

 grown in the west where it originated. After extensive trials at various experi- 

 ment stations it has been found to be hardier and more productive than any 

 other known variety. Lb., 75 cts.; bush., (60 lbs.), S42.00; 100 lbs., S70.00. 

 ALSIKE or SWEDISH. Trifolium hyhridurn. _ This _ Clover will thrive where 

 the soil is quite wet, and will even stand flooding without being killed. Pro- 

 ductive and sweet and extremelv valuable for both pasturage or soihng. Lb., 

 40 cts.; bush., (601bs.), S21.00;"l00 lbs., .S35.00. 

 MAMMOTH or LARGE RED NORTHERN. Trifolium pratense. On rich, 

 loamy soils this variety grows nearly twice as large as the Medium Red Clover 

 and is earlier in starting growth. Lb., 40 cts.; bush., (601bs.), S21.00; 100 lbs., 

 $35.00. 

 RED MEDIUM. Trifolium pratense. The best Clover for all practical pur- 

 poses. Succeeds best on rich, warm loams, containing humus. Lime and potash 

 are essential for its best development. A biennial, but by close pasturage may 

 be made to last several years. Lb., 40 cts.; bush., (60 lbs.), $21.00; 100 lbs., 

 $35.00. 

 SCARLET or CRIMSON CLOVER. Trifolium incamalum. This annual 

 Clover thrives best on warm, loose, sandy soil. Its chief value is as a winter 

 or early spring pasture crop and as a green manure. A rapid growing, nitro- 

 gen-storing plant, and as such is invaluable for growth in orchards and wherever 

 it can occupy the land from July to December Sow twenty pounds per 



acre. It may be 



sown at any time 



from May to Octo- 

 ber. Lb., 30 cts.; 



bush., (60 lbs.), 



$16.80; 100 lbs., 



$28.00. 

 WHITE CLOVER. 



Trifolium repens. 



Mammoth Red Clover. 



This clover should always be sown on permanent or temporary pas- 

 tures. Will grow on any soil, but especially adapted to low meadows, 

 where the surface soil is mellow and rich. Sweet and nutritious. Lb 

 80 cts.; bush., (60 lbs.), $45.00; 100 lbs., .S75.00. 

 SWEET CLOVER (White Blossom). Meliloius alha. A vigorous 

 biennial grown for hay, green [forage or pasturage; valuable for soiling. 

 Sow twenty pounds per acre. Lb., 40 cts.; 100 lbs., $35.00. 



MILLETS. 



Hungarian Millet. 



Nothing on the market is as well adapted to cover up shortages in hay crops as 

 are the MiUets, yielding quick pasturage on almost any soil. They are rank 

 feeders, however, and do best on a fertile, mellow soil, which has had a hberal 

 application of barnyard manure. Sow in June or July, broadcast, 1 to li bushels 

 of seed per acre, or drill one-half bushel. Cut (if for hay) as soon as the heads 

 are formed. 



MILLET, HUNGARIAN. Panicum Hungaricnsis. An annual forage plant, 

 which germinates readily and withstands drought. If cut early, makes an 

 excellent hay, often yielding two or three tons per acre. Sow from June to 

 August, using about 1? bushels to the acre. Bushel, (48 lbs.), $4.00. 



MILLET, COMMON. Patncum. Miliaceum. Excellent for forage. Requires 

 a dry, hght rich soQ. Height, 2^0 4 ft. Bushel, (50 lbs.), $3.00. 



MILLET, GERMAN or GOLDEN. Panicum Gcrmanicum. An improved 

 variety, growing from three to five feot liigh. I'nder some circumstances it 

 will yield more per acre than the preceding. Bushel, (50 lbs.), S3. 50. 



MILLET, JAPANESE. Panicum Crus Gali. This variety is particularly 

 adapted to the Northern States, making a quick growth and forming one of 

 the best crops for fodder or ensilage. It frcciueiilly attains a height of six 

 to eight feet, with numerous side shoots and yielding from ten to fifteen tons 

 of green fodder per acre. If required for dried fodder, it should bo cut as 

 soon as the heads have formed; it is relislied by stock, and cows fed on it 

 invariably increase in milk. Horses often prefer it to Timothy haj'. If 

 sown broadcast it requires from 15 to 20 pounds per acre, or in drills 10 to 

 15 pounds to the acre. Bush., (35 lbs.). Lb., 10 cts.; 10 lbs., 90 cts.; 100 lbs., 

 $8.00. 



