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CURRIE BROTHERS COMPANY,. MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN. 



GRASS SEEDS 



TIMOTHY. 



(PHLEUM PRATEASE.) 



The most ■widely grown and probably most valuable grass 

 used for Hay in this country. It is a perennial, but runs out 

 in a few years, and should be thickened up annually with 

 fresh sowings of Seed. It is often sown with Clover and Red 

 Top and does best and has a higher feeding value when used 

 in such combination. Sow 15 to 20 lbs. per acre, and use only 

 the best Seed obtainable. 



Per lb. 20c (by mail 2Sc) ; 10 lbs. ?1.10; 45 lbs. (1 bu.) $4.15; 

 100 lbs, $9.00. 



MeadoTT Fescue, or English Blue Gras.s (Festuca pratensis) — 

 One of the best of the natural or permanent meadow 

 grasses. It succeeds on almost all soils, but attains its 

 greatest perfection on moist, rich land. It should form a 

 prominent part in all permanent pasture and meadow mix- 

 tures. (22 lbs. to the bushel.) Per lb. 2ic (by mail 37c); 

 10 lbs. 11.95; 100 lbs. $17.00. 

 Orchard Grass (Dactylis gloiuerata) — Is of exceptional value 

 for permanent pastures and for Hay crops. It is very early, 

 coming in ahead of all the other grasses. Thrives ■n'ell on 

 all soils and attains its greatest perfection on strong, moist 

 and clay lands. (14 lbs. per bushel.) Per lb. 30c (bj^ mail 

 40c); 10 lbs. $2.25; 100 lbs. $20.00. 

 Tall Jleado-vv Oat Grass (Avena elatior) — It is the first grass 

 to show itself in spring and grows rapidly in good soil, 

 showing a height of 4 feet by June. It should be cut for 

 Hay just as coming into bloom, will furnish 2 and 3 cut- 

 tings per year, and is invaluable for early and late pas- 

 turage. Sow 20 to 25 lbs. per acre. (10 lbs. per bushel.) 

 Per lb. 40c (by mail 50c); 10 lbs. $3.15; 100 lbs. $28.50. 

 CREEPING BENT GRASS (Agrostis Stolonifera) — One of the 

 best for Putting Greens, developing a fibrous turf which 

 ■withstands the severest usage. It is a splendid grass also 

 for hay and pasture on bottom lands and not too heavv soil. 

 (14 lbs. to the bushel.) 1 lb. 75c (by mail 85c); 10 lbs. 

 $6.50; 100 lbs. $60.00. 



AWNLESS BROME GRASS. 



(Bronius Inerniis.) 

 An exeeedinsly valuable grass: succeeds and produces ini- 

 niense crops o( hish nutritive value on the sterile and arid 

 plains of our AVestern states, growing luxuriantly on dry, 

 sandy soils, «"here other grasses «-ould perish. It is perennial, 

 and once so-n^n down will stand for 10 years. Two crops a 

 year can be had from it, often running over 5 tons cured Hay 

 per acre. Sow broadcast at the rate of 25 lbs. per acre (14 

 lbs. per bushel.) 



Per lb. 26c (by mail 36c); 10 lbs. $1.85; 100 lbs. $16.00. 

 Sudan Grass — Where it can be sown early enough it ■will yield 

 two immense crops of Hay during a season, requiring less 

 than two i^nonths to come to the proper cutting stage — just 

 before heading out. Great for dry sections, but ■will thrive 

 anywhere and on any soil. For seed sow^ about 4 lbs. per 

 acre in rows 3 feet apart. TVhen broadcasted or drilled in 

 for hay or fodder 16 to 24 lbs. per acre are required. Per 

 lb. 32c (by mail 42c); 10 lbs. $2.45; 100 lbs. $22.00. 

 Kentucky Blue Grass (June Grass or Smooth-Stalked Meadow 

 Grass, Fancy cleaned) (Poa pratensis) — One of the first 

 grasses to start in the spring; relished by all kinds of stock 

 and succeeds on a great variety of soils. Fancy cleaned 

 Seed. Sow 30 lbs. per acre. (19 lbs. per bushel.) Per lb. 

 40c (by mail 47c); 5 lbs. $1.70; 10 lbs. $3.20; 100 lbs. $29.00. 

 Kentucky Blue Grass. Extra Fancy Seed for Lawns — (21 lbs. 

 per bushel.) Per lb. 60c (by mail 67c); 5 lbs. $2.65; 10 lbs. 

 $5.00. 

 Red Top (Choice XJnhulled Seed) — (Agrostis vulgaris) — Grows 

 on almost all soils, but does best on moist lands. (14 lbs. 

 per bushel.) Per lb. 35c (by mail 42c); 10 lbs. $2.65; 100 

 lbs. $24.00. 

 Red Top, Fancy Extra Re-cleaned Seed for Lawns — -Valuable 

 for sowing down in lawns. (32 lbs. per bushel.) Per lb. 40c 

 (by mail 47c); 10 lbs. $3.10; 100 lbs. $28.50. 

 Crested Dog's Tail (Cynosurus cristatus) — A fine dwarf-gro^w- 

 ing evergreen grass, particularly adapted for hard, dry 

 soils, and hills pastured by sheep. (20 lbs. per bushel.) 

 Per lb. 60c (by mail 70c); 10 lbs. $5.10; 100 lbs. $48.00. 

 English Rye Grass (Lolium perenne) — One of the best and 

 most nutritious grasses. It endures close cropping and 

 recovers quickly after cutting. (24 lbs. per bushel.) Per 

 lb. 2Sc (by mail 35c): 10 lbs. $1.95; 100 lbs. $17.50. 

 Italian Rye Grass (Loliui-n Italicum) — An excellent variety 

 producing a nutritious feed in early spring. (18 lbs. per 

 bushel.) Per lb. 27c (by mail 34c); 10 lbs. $1.85; 100 lbs. 

 $16.50. 

 Tall Fescue (Festuca elatior) — A tall-growing grass particu- 

 larly adapted for strong clay and ■wet soils; stands over- 

 flowing and should form a part of all mixtures for marshes 

 and wet lands. (14 lbs. per bushel.) Per lb. 60c (by mail 

 70c): 10 lbs. $5.10; 100 lbs. $48.00. 

 ■Wood Meadow Grass (Poa nemoralis) — Grows naturally in 

 shady places and moist, rich soils. Forms a close sod and 

 should be sown in shady places in la-wn. (14 lbs. per 

 bushel.) 1 lb. $1.15 (by mail $1.25): 10 lbs. $10.00. 

 Sheep's Fescue (Festuca Ovina) — Should form a large part of 

 all mixtures for sheep grazing. In gro^n-th it is short and 

 dense, deep rooted and not easily affected by drought. (14 

 lbs. per bushel.) 1 lb. 60c (by mail 70c); 10 lbs. $4.80: 100 

 lbs. $45.00. 

 Red or Creeping Fescue (Festuca Rubra) — Is of creeping habit. 



and the roots penetrate so deeply into the soil that it re- 

 mains green after other grasses have dried up. Valuable for 

 dry pastures and light soils. Highly esteemed also as a 

 la^wn grass. (14 lbs. per bushel.) 1 lb. 75c (by mail 85c); 

 10 lbs. $6.35; 100 lbs. $60.00. 



MILLETS 



Japanese Millet — (Panicum crus-galli) — "Billion Dollar Grass." 



— Is entirely distinct from any other. It yields an enor- 

 mous crop of forage, ■w-hich is greatly relished bj' stock. 

 AVhen cured it makes excellent Hay. A splendid silage 

 may be made by mixing two parts Japanese Millet with 

 Sand Vetch or Soy Beans, forming a coinplete balanced 

 ration for milch cows. Sow the Seed broadcast at the rate 

 of 30 lbs. to the acre, or in drills 12 to IS inches apart, 

 using 15 to 20 lbs. per acre. (36 lbs. to the bushel). Per 

 lb. 12c; (by mail 19c); 10 lbs. 75c; 100 lbs. $5.50. 



Coiumon Millet — Very early; grows 3 to 4 feet high; foliage 

 broad. Sow 1 bushel to the acre. (50 lbs. to the bushel.) 

 Per lb. 12c (by mail 19c); 10 lbs. 75c; 100 lbs. $5.50. 



.Golden Millet — Matures about two weeks later than Common 

 Millet. The Seed we offer is Southern grown, and so much 

 better is it than Northern grown that more than double the 

 quantity of fodder is produced on the same ground. It 

 grows from 4 to 5 feet high. Sow 1 bushel to the acre. 

 (50 lbs. to the bushel.) Per lb. 12c (by mail 19c); 10 lbs. 

 SOc; 100 lbs. $6.25. 



Hung-arian (Grass) Millet — Medium early; gro-ws 3 to 5 feet 

 high; withstands drought and yields w-ell on light soil. 

 Sow 40 to 50 lbs. to the acre. (48 lbs. to the bushel.) Per 

 lb. 12c (by mail 19c); 10 lbs. 75c; 100 lbs. $5.25. 



CURRIE'S ALFALFA 



( Lucerne. ) 



MEDICAGO SATIVA. 

 STRICTLY CHOICE DOMESTIC. 



Alfalfa is a crop of inestimable value. It may be cut 3 to 

 4 times a season, each cutting bringing enormous yields (10 

 tons and more) of sweet nutritious forage much relished by 

 all kinds of stock. It is an excellent soiling crop and makes 

 the best of hay when properly treated, being in Itself the 

 nearest approach of any farm product to a perfect ration. 

 The Seed should be sown broadcast at the rate of 15 to 25 

 pounds per acre, and seeding may take place from about the 

 middle of April, or earlier, should the ground be in good con- 

 dition, until late in August or September, ■with or ■without a 

 nurse or cover crop. The soil must be deep, rich and well- 

 drained, and the seed-bed well prepared. The inoculation of 

 the seed with a commercial culture such as "Nitragin'' (see 

 below), immediately before so^sving ■will materially assist in 

 the production of a crop and will increase the yield. The 

 seed should never be sown on heavy, sticky clay land ■where 

 water stands a short distance belo^w the surface. -'\.s a land 

 enricher Alfalfa is unsurpassed. The long roots, 10 to 15 

 feet under ground, bring up lots of buried mineral fertilizer, 

 while like all the Clover family, it is a great nitrogen gath- 

 erer. No farmer should be without it. 

 Genuine Montana Grown Seed — Recleaned. Because of the 



particularly rigorous clii-natic conditions of Montana. 



strains of Alfalfa produced in that state are considered 



better able to w-ithstand the severe winters and trying 



conditions of other northern states. 

 iNorthern Grown Seed — Finest Quality. Recleaned. Suited to 



conditions of practicallj' all northern sections. 

 Grimm's Alfalfa — Recognized as the hardiest of all Alfalfa 



strains. Genuine certified stock. 



LARGER CROPS IN FIELD AND GARDEN 

 If you use 



Improved Soil Inoculator, Nobbe-Hiltner 1 



Alfalfa, clovers, soybeans, vetches, peas, beans, cowpeas, 

 peanuts and other legumes should always be inoculated ■with 

 Nitragin. The lack of necessary bacteria in the soil is olten 

 the cause of a poor legume crop — a "n'eak start — or a total 

 failure. 



A GREAT PRICE REDIXTION. 

 Nitragin Costs Less. 

 Nitragin now comes in Bushel sizes instead of acre sizes. 

 This means that it costs you less per acre than inferior imita- 

 tions. If you sow 12 pounds of seed to the acre it ■will only 

 cost you 20 cents for j'our Nitragin. It means that Your 

 Dollar Goes Further With Nitragin. 



Nitragin is an old, reliable inoculator. At the low price 

 of 20 to 33 cents per acre you cannot afford to so-w legumes 

 without it. Nitragin is put up in the modern ventilated pack- 

 age; in a rich, soil-like packing medium. The contents are 

 always fresh, living bacteria to feed your plants. Easy to 

 use. 



EVERY FARM AND EVERY GARDEN NEEDS NITRAGIN. 



Prices: — % bushel size 40c; by mail 44c. % bushel size 60c; 



by mail 6oc. 1 bushel size $1.00; by mail $1.07. 5 bushel 



size $4.75; by mail $4.85. Garden size (for Peas, Beans and 



Sweet Peas) 20c; by mail 22c. 



State "WTiat Crop You 'V\'ant It For. 



All Seeds offered on this page are F. O. B. MiUvaukee. unless other'o-ise noted, and are sub.icct to change without notice. Two 

 bushel seamless bags 45c each, extra. SAMPLES AND LATEST PRICES SENT ON REQUEST. 



