50 



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



'■--. ^'"- " 



__^ ; .'^■r : "'§ 



"Ir »=*if:^- 



'''"'-;" ■V-'- <^''"- -vi^fir^ 







1 



tt -i:;!*!!!^^:' 1 . : :■ .■ •;^'::^|;^-^' . 



Grass and Clover Seed Mixtures for Hay and Pastures 



These Mixtures give the very best and most satisfactory results to customers, and our trade in them is increasinar rapidly. The advantage of sowingr 

 grasses and clover seed in mixtures has long been recognized and the practice is increasing- to a very remarkable extent throughout the South. We are the 

 pioneer seedsmen in Baltimore in putting- up special mixtures for different soils, and the results to our customers have been exceedingly satisfactory, result- 

 ing- in largely increased crops both of hay and pasturage. We will take pleasure in advising our customers as to suitable grasses for their soils and purposes. 



We have in the Following mixtnres combined g-rasses suitable for the various soils and uses for -which thej' are reconamended. Those for permanent 

 pastures are composed of glasses which succeed each other in growth, and give a succession from the first of spring until late in winter, while for those de- 

 sired more for cutting for hay have combined grasses which ripen tog-ether. In all onr mixtnres -we are introducing small quantities of Alfalfa 

 Clover with the idea of inoculating the land with Alfalfa bacillus. Alfalfa revolutionizes farming but the bacillus must be established before the revolu- 

 tion can occur. The different mixtures are prepared both as to quantity and varieties as best adapted to the soils and situations for which they are 

 recommended. In all of our grass mixtures we use the very best seeds: the quality and purity of our seeds being our first consideration. The quantity 

 handled enables us to give our customers the benefit of a very low price, even lower than if they purchased the seed separatelj-. 



Mixtures For Permanent Pastures But Can Be Mown 



25 Lbs. or Orry at 100 Lb. Rates. 

 Mixture No. 1. For L.i^t, Dry, Gcravely or Sandy Soils. Sow 30 



to 35 lbs. to the acre. Lb. 15c. 10 lbs. ® 14c. 100 lbs. ® 12J^c per lb. 



Mixture Jfo. 2. For Good Loam Soil. Sow 30 to 35 lbs. to the acre. 

 Lb. 15c. 10 lbs. ® 14c lb, 100 lbs. ® 125^c per lb. 



Mixture No. 3. For Heavy Loam or Clay Soil. Sow 30 to 35 lbs. 

 to the acre. Lb. 15c. 10 lbs. ® 14c lb. 100 lbs. ® 12l<c per lb. 



Mixture No. 4, For Moist Bottom Land. Sow 25 to 30 lbs. to the 

 acre. Lb. 15c. 1^ 'bs. at 14c. 100 lbs. ® 125^c per lb. 



Mixture No. o. For Wet Bottom Land. Sow 25 to 30 lbs. per 

 acre. Lb. 15c. 10 lbs. <3> 14c lb. 100 lbs. 'S) 12'/ic per lb. 



Mixtures For Mowing For Hay But Can Be Grazed 



25 Lbs. or Over at 100 Lb. Rates. 

 Mixture No. P. For Light, Dry, Gravely Sandy Soils. Sow 30 



to 35 lbs. to the acre. Lb. 15c. 10 lbs. <& 14c. 100 lbs. ® 12Jic per acre. 



Mixture No. 7. For Good Loam Soil. Sow 30 to 35 lbs. to the acre. 

 Lb. 15c. 10 lbs. ® 14c lb. 100 lbs. <oi 12'Ac per lb. 



Mixture No. 8. For Heavy Loam or Clay Soil. Sow 30 lbs. to the 

 acre. Lb. 15c. 10 lbs. ® 14c lb. 100 lbs. ® U'Ac per lb. 



Mixture No. 9. For Moist Bottom Lands. Sow 20 to 25 lbs. per 

 acre. Lb. 15c. 10 lbs. ® 14c. 100 lbs. @ 12J^c per lb. 



Mixture No. lO. Shady Nook Meado-»- Mixture. Likeour Shady Nook Lawn Mixture, this mixture is specially prepared for good loamy soil in par- 

 tially shady situations. A fine permanent pasture mixture, yields large crops of hay. Sow 30 to 35 lbs. to the acre. Lb. ISc. 10 Lbs. ® 16c lb. 100 lbs. ®'15c. lb. 



Grass and 



The Plain Truth About Grades 



Clover Seeds 



Our Prices 



The terms Fancy, Choice, Prime and Fair, by which different grades of 

 Grass and Clover Seeds are usually known, have become so much abused by 

 some dealers -who apply these terms indiscriminately to any quality of seed 

 that we many years ago established two grades of our own, called "Gold" 

 and "Silver." 



J. Bolgiano & Son "Gold" Grade -we intend shall invariably represent the 

 best seed obtainable, both as respects purity and high germination. Anyone 

 who buys our Gold grades may return them at our expense, if, upon receipt 

 and examination, they are found in any respect unsatisfactory, and money 

 paid for same, will be promptly refunded. 



Silver, the next best grade to Gold, but not quite the same puritj'. It 

 frequently happens that the demand is greater than the supply of Gold 

 grades, as but a small proportion of the total seed gathered will make Gold; 

 -we then recommend our Silver grade as being the best in the market. 



We wish to call attention to the fact that in cleaning seed so as to make 

 our Gold and Silver grades, there is much seed removed which, while not of 

 sufficient high quality to grade Gold and Silver, is suitable for seed, and 

 this is sold under lower grades, such as Fancy, Choice, Prime, etc. We do 

 not quote these grades in our catalogue as the most of our sales are for Gold 

 and Silver grades. 



Please Read Carefully 



Prices on Gra.ss, Clover and Millet seed fluctuate so greatly that it is im- 

 possible for anyone to accurately gauge future values. 



Write us for our special prices when you are ready to buy. For the benefit 

 of those who -wish to order early, we quote the prices that are in effect at the 

 time of going to press with this catalogue, on our Gold and Silver grades 

 only. These prices will be maintained as long as possible, but we reserve 

 the right to forward seed to the value of the money sent us, according as the 

 market is higher or lower. We wish to assure those who buj' late in the 

 season and have not time to write us for prices, that they will receive fair 

 treatment at our hands, and unless otherwise ad\-ised we will reduce or add 

 to the quantity ordered sufficient seed to give value for the amount of money 

 remitted. We cannot emphasize the fact too strongly to those who do not 

 wish to buy now, that it is to their advantage to write for our Special Price 

 List, and samples of our Gold grade of any variety of seed they want. A 

 very large percentage of our customers now purchase our Gold grades of- 

 grass. clover and millet seeds exclusively, and will not have any other. 

 They have found it to their interest to pay a little more for this grade and be 

 absolutely assured that they are getting the very best seed Uiat money can 

 buy anywhere at any price. 



Grasses 



1123. Tall Meado-H- Oat. EversSreen Grass. Yielding twice as much 

 hay as Timothy or Orchard Grass, early as Orchard Grass with more leaf 

 and affording better grazing, it is not strange that this gra.ss is becoming so 

 popular It will keep green all winter and all summer: the drought of mid- 

 summers or the cold of wnnter does not injuie it It starts growing %'ery 

 early in the Spring, can be cut twice for hay, would yield good grazing until 

 late in the Fall. It contains more flesh and muscle-forming material than 

 Timothy, but it is not so factening. For hay, it should be cut while in 

 bloom. Tall Meadow Oat Grass is best adapted for rather light and dry 

 loamy uplands, but gives excellent results on nearly all soils and better re- 

 sults than any other grass on light, medium soils. Sown alone use 2 to 3 bus. 

 to the acre, either Spring or Fall. Sown in mixture, use 1 bus. (11 lbs.)Tall 

 Meadow Oat Grass 1 bus. (14 lbs.) Orchard Grass and 8 lbs. Red Clover. It 

 gives the very best results when sown with Clover. By adding 6 lbs. of Red 

 Top or Herd's Grass to the mixture the grazing will be materially increased 

 Price: "Gold" Brand Fancy $1.85 bus. ".Silver" Choice $1.75 bus. 



1186. Sheep Fesoue. A densely tufted perennial gra.ss, roots deeply 

 and forms dense short turf, furnishes excellent grazing. Sow 2 to 3 bus. 

 per acre, if sown by itself. Sow about 25 pound.s per acre. Price: "Gold" 

 Brand. Lb. 20c. Bu. of 12 lbs. $1.75. 



1114. Orchard Grass. One of the best and most reliable gra.sses for the 

 Middle and Southern States, either for hay or pa.sture It succeeds well on 

 nearly all soils, but does best on uplands, loamy or moderate stiff soils. It 

 starts early in the spring and continues well into winter. It is of quick 

 growth, and is relished by stock, especially when young and bears close 

 grazing. It makes excellent hay, and gives the very best results mixed and 

 grown with Tall Meadow Oat Grass and Red Clover. It should be cut when 

 in blossom, as the hay is injured if the seed is allowed to ripen. It can he 

 sown in the spring or fall, either with grain or alone. Sow two bus. per 

 acre if sown alone, or with Red Clover, one and one-half bus. of Orchard 

 Grass and eight pounds of Clover are the quantities usually sown. Price: 

 "Gold" Fancy Bus. of 14 lbs. $1.85. "Silver" Choice $1.75 per bus. 



1124. Red or Creeping FesQue. A creeping-rooted variety forming a 

 close and durable turf and particulary suited for dry, sandy soils. Resists 

 drought and thrives on very poor soils, gravelly banks and exposed hill- 

 sides. Valuable for shadv la^^ms and for golf courses. Sow 30 lbs. to the 

 acre if used alone. Price:"Gold" Brand. Lb. 20c. 10 lbs. $1.80. 100 lbs. $16.00. 



1187. Hard Fesqne. A valuable grass for dr>' lands and sandy soils, 

 verv liardv, enduring extremes of heat and cold and long droughts. .Sow 

 30 lbs. to the acre. Price: "Gold" Brand. Lb. 20c. 101bs.$l.S0. 100 lbs. $16.00. 



