Bolgiano's "Gold" Brand Red Clover 



54 J. Bolgiano & Son, Seedsmen, Baltimore, Md. 



Clovers 



Bolgiano's *'GoId" Brand Seeds Are Standard 



The prices Iierehi are based on values at time of g:oi>is to press with this Catalogue, 

 They ai-e subject to inarketjluctuatioiis. 

 Clover is a necessity on every farm and will add millions of dollars to the value of land and crops. 

 I,ookinsf to the future, no time should be lost in introducing the bacilli of the Red and Alfalfa 

 Clovers. The use of nitrocultures may tend to hasten their establishment, but nature's vray and 

 the best way is to use a small quantity of seed, say a pound or two each Red and Alfalfa Clover to 

 the acre, with whatever crop you are seeding. After awhile you have the prized bacilli in your 

 land, then you may safely call your farm doubledin value from a producing standpoint. 

 AlfP'lfpl SppH Alfalfa yields splendidly throughout the South, yielding 4 or 6 Cuttings per 

 iT.liail« OCCU Year. Increasing Yield Each Successive Year. 



1128. Alfalfa ranks higher than Timothy hay in feeding value. In fact it might be termed both 

 corn and hay, as it is almost a complete food. Experiment stations place the feeding value of 

 Alfalfa hay at $20 per ton, as against timothy hay atSl2 per ton. This, with the fact that Alfalfa 

 rill, under favorable circumstances, after a good stand is secured, give 4or 6 cuttings per year, and 

 will easily yield on good land, 6 to 16 tons of splendid hay per year, shows what a valuable crop it 

 L,and3in the Western States that are -well set in Alfalfa sell readily at from SlOO to $200 per acre; 

 so that a crop of this kind pays for the little extra care and preparation given to secure good stands 

 and good crops, better to have five acres well set in Alfalfa by thorough preparation than to attempt 

 to put in 10 acres without first-class preparation. The acreageof Alfalfa is increasing veiy largely 

 all over the Middle and Southern States, our farmers are fast beginning to realize what a %-aluable 

 crop it is for this section. Alfalfa will succeed and do well on any good loamy, well-drained soil; 

 but the land must be well and thoroughly prepared for the best results. The plant is rather slender 

 when it first starts, and must be grown under favorable conditions in order to get ahead of the 

 weeds and other grasses which would, under ordinary circumstances, spring up natvrally and 

 check it or smother it out. Alfalfa shouldalways becut when just commencing tolDloo'.-. whether 

 the plants be large or small. If the seed is allowed to form the groivth of the plant ceases. It should 

 never be used for pasture, it is too valuable as ahay producer to risk injurs* from stock. Alfalfa 

 can be sown either in the Spring or Fall. The requirements to obtain good stands and good crops 

 is to sow in good, rich soil and give thorough preparation. A heavy application of lime is of de- 

 cided benefit— 2,000 to 5,000 lbs. per acre. Alfalfa is usually sown broadcast at the rate of 20 to 30 lbs. 

 to tlieacre, although some of our customers claim that thicker seedings give better crop results. 

 JMarch and April are the best months for seeding in the Spring, and the latter part of August and 

 during September the best in the fall. Our Alfalfa seed is the highest grade, strong germinating 

 seed of the best and cleanest quality it is possible to procure. The quality and germination of the 

 seed is a prime requisite for success with this crop. Land well set in Alfalfa is better than a bank 

 account, producing continuously increasing crops for years and is worth a little trouble and ex- 

 pense to secure a first-class stand. Price, "Gold" Brand Fancy Seed, Bu. of 60 lbs. ® 13c lb. Silver 

 I Choice Alfalfa Seed, Bu. of 60 lbs. ® 12y2C lb. Piices fluctuate. U 'rite vsfor latest market prices. 

 1129. PHmCnn Plnvpr <sf»f>fl ^'^w^ Crop. The Great Kitrogen Gatherer. The 

 V/lllllOUlI \,^iUVCl OCCU ^gst crop for hay, soiling and green manuring. Fall 

 Winter and Spring pasturing. Crimson Clover furnishes an abundance of nutritive forage at sea 

 sons when pastures are dead. It is an unfailing supply of manure. It solves the problem of cheap manuring. It is a great nitrogen gathererand economizer 

 in the useof fertilizers. Valuable for planting in orchards, berry patches and for sowingamong cultivated crops ,such as cabbage, corn, tomatoes, cotton, tobacco. 

 Improves poor land, restores to fertility those that have been worn down by excessive cropping. May be planted in the Spring, Summer or Fall. Splendid 

 for re-seeding Red Clover that has been Winter killed. Sow 15 lbs. to the acre. Price, "Gold" Brand lb. 10c, bu.of o01bs.$4.50. Write for latest maiket prices. 



1130. lyipHillin Rpd CIOVPI* l"'^'^ ^^''^8^'''""ied as the most valuable of the Clover family and is largelv used for pasturage and hay. Cloveradds 

 1 Xbuiuiii xx^u v^ivfvv.1. greatly to the fertility of the laud on which it is grown. It does not exhaust the soil, but enriches it. Itmakestwo 



crops etch year. The first is usually cut when it is in blossom for hay. The last crop may be han-ested for seed, cut for hay or plowed under to add fertility 

 to the soil. For hay, it is particularly well adapted for sowing with Orchard and Tall Meadow Grass, as it ripens at the same time, and sowing these three 

 grasses together will give larger yields and better quality hay than sowing either alone. It is also largely sown with other grasses, both for hay and pas- 

 turage. Information as to quantities required per acre when sown in combination with other grasses will be found under the heading of Orchard Grass, 

 Tall Meadow Oat Grass and Timothy. When sown by itself, sow 10 to 12 lbs. to the acre, either in tlie Spring or Fall, or at the last working of corn. Price 

 "Gold" Brand Fancy Red Clover Seed, bu. of 60 lbs. ® 17c lb. Silver Brand Choice Seed, bu. of 60 lbs. ® 16c lb. Piices fluctuate. 



1132. A leikp CloVPI* Alsike Clover grows thicker and is finer ingrowth than Red Clover, making better hay and probably more and better grazing. 

 .TLlSltVC V,/lUVti jt 15 alsohardier,resistin If extremes of heat and drought and also severely cold weather to a remarkable extent. It is perennial 



and does not winterkill. It succeeds on a variety of soils, light upland loamy lands as well as stiff bottom lands. It will do better on moist land than any, 

 other Clover. It is surer to give a good stand and make good crops than either the Red or Mammoth Clover, and in sections where these clovers have been- 

 uncertain .\ilsike is superseding them altogether. When sown with other grasses it forms aquick undergrowth and greatly increases the yield. Itis well 

 adapted for sowing with Rel Clover, Timothy, Herd's Grass, as it matures with these grasses, but flowering a little later than the Red Clover, Price, "Gold" 

 Brand Seed bu. of 60 lbs. ® 19c lb. Silver Choice Seed, bu. of 60 lbs. ® 18c lb. W) ite us for latest market prices. 



1131. ]VT;tmmnf'h ni* SanlinCJ ClO'VPf IssimllartoRedClover in appearance of seeds and habits of growth, the difference being larger 

 ■'■ ■'"■'**'**^'-'* ^* »-'tlKl'll& V/HJVtl growth and later maturingr. It is often used for hog pastures. As a soil improver to plow under it is 



considered superior on account of its extra growth. It is a good variety for thin soils or to seed with Timothy, Meadow Fesque, Herd's Grass or Red Top. 

 as it matures about the same time as these grasses. Sow 10 to 12 lbs. to the acre when sown alone. When sown with Timothy use 6 lbs. Sapling Clover 

 and 8 lbs Timothy to the acre. Price, "Gold" Brand Fancy bu. of 601bs. ® 17c lb. Silver Brand Choice Seed, bu. of 60 lbs. <d> 16c lb. 



1133. \Arhil-f» ClnVPf '^'^'^ ^^ largely used in lawn and permanent pasture mixtures, and is indigenous to the soils throughout the Middle and Southern 



WW IIILC V'iWVCl states. It makes a small, close compact growth, covering the grouiid like a carpet. It affords excellent food for bees. Sow 

 in either .Spring or Fall. When sown by itself sow at the rate of 5 to 6 lbs. per acre. It is better, however, sown in mixture with other grasses. Price, 

 "Gold" Brand Fancy, K lb. 15c. K lb. 25c. Lb. 50c. 10 lbs. O 40c. 100 lbs. O 35c. 

 1113. Janan CloVPI* ^^ '^° ""^ recommend this Clover for land that can be successfully grown in any other grasses or clover, but on waste land or 



Japan V^lUVCl poor, worn-out soils it will furnish excellent, nutritious pasturage. Sow at the rate of 10 lbs. per acre, in March or April. Lb. 

 25c. 10 lbs, or over ® 20c. JVrite us for latest market prices. 

 1205. RnHl^ya C^\f\\l(>Y f\Y Hr»nP\y Planf* {Melilotus alba^i A strong growing perennial of value for green manuring, especially .South, 



UUIVliaia V/lUVCl \Jl HVJllt^' l. laill also largely grown for the excellent food it affords throughout its season for bees. Lb. 25c. 

 Bu. of 60 lbs. $14.00. Prices fluctuate. IViite us for latest market prices. 



1228. YpllnW RlnCCnm ^WPPf PInVPr rMplilntll*; Tnrlira^ a strong growing annual valuable for inoculating soil with Bacteria 

 I fUOW E>lUi>bUIll OWeCL \^iUVCr V^ineillULUS lllUlCd^ previous to growing altalfa, also good for hay and pasture as well as 

 a splendid producer of honey. Lb. 15c. Bu. |S.50. Prices fluctuate. 



ViciA 'VILLOSSA succeeds 



and produces as good crops 

 on poor, sandy soils as on good land; grows to a height of 4 or 5 feet. It is perfectly 

 hardy throughout the United States, remaining green all winter, should be sown in 

 the Spring, mixed with oats, spring rye or barley; or during August or September 

 with winter rye, which serves as a support for the plants. It is the earliest crop 

 for cutting, 'being hardier and nearly a month earlier than Scarlet Clover, and a 

 full crop can be taken off the land in timefor planting spring crops. Every Dairy- 

 man and stock breeder in the United States should have a field of it, and if you try 

 it once you will never be a season without it. It is exceedingly nutritious, eaten 

 with relish and may be fed with safety to all kinds of stock. Sow 50 to 60 lbs. per 

 acre with J^ bu. rye, oats or barley. "Gold" Brand, lb. 15c. 10 lbs. ® 10c. 100 

 lbs. ® 8c. Write us for latest market prices. 



1150. Crtvinrf \J a^r-Viac^ rw T^Jt-zac Closely associated with Peasinchar- 

 Opilllg VCLCllCdUI laIC^acter. Highly valuable for soiling 

 or for green manuring. Sometimes grown with oats, for mowing and feeding to 

 stock. Use 2 to 3 bus. to the acre broadcast, or 1 to 2 bus. in drills. Sow in Spring 

 ■while the ground is cool and moist, or in early Autumn. "Gold" brand, lb. 10c. 

 10 lbs. ® 5c, 50 lbs. ffl 4/ic. 100 lbs. ® 4c. Write us for latest vtarket prices. 



IIZ!. rjwarf T*'«P'V T?anP ValuaWe for cattle, sheep and hogs. Under 

 J-'Wa.ll LiSSCA IvajJC favorable conditions Rape is ready for pastur- 

 ing: sheep or cattle within 6 weeks from the time of sowing, and on an average one 

 acre will carry from 12 to 15 sheep six weeks to two mouths. When on the Rape 

 they sho'ild at all times have access to salt, but water is not necessary. As it 

 thrives best in cool weather, it should not be sown in the Southern States until 

 September or October for winter pasture. Its fattening properties are probably 

 twice as good as those of clover, and for sheep the feeding value of Rape excels all 

 other plants we know of. .Sow 4 lbs. per acre broadcast. 2 to 3 lbs. per acre in 

 drills. If by mail add 8c per lb. 10c lb. 10 lbs. ® 7c. 100 lbs. $6.00. 



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