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CURRIE BROS.' 



RIOR GRASS MIXTURES 



FOR PIAY AND PERMANENT PASTURES, 



For JEither Spring or Fall Sowing. 



L^OR many years in our Western country, Timothy, with naore or less Clover mixed in it, has 

 I ♦ been, we might say, the only grass farmers have had to rely upon for their hay crops, and 

 ^^ for pasturage. The fact that Timothy cannot be relied upon to make a sure catch, and that it 

 so soon becomes exhausted ordinarily, has caused farmers no little thought, and naturally set them 

 to look about for something more reliable and permanent, and at the same time something equally 

 as nutritious as Timothy. V^e are to-day in posession of mixtures which, for hay or pasturage, ar© 

 far superior to anything we have seen. 



Experience has taught us, as it has every farmer who has given special attention to the culture 

 of grasses, that while all varieties may do fairly well on any soil, there are certain kinds peculiarly 

 adapted for particular soils. Some succeed admirably on wet, but are of no value on dry, soils, 

 "Where others are just at home. 



In view of these circumstances, we accordingly prepare mixtures of the various kinds and in 

 the proper proportions, especially adapted for the locality and the kind of soil they are to occupy. To 

 have the best results, therefore, farmers in ordering should make it a point to describe the situation 

 of the field, and as near as possible the nature of the soil they wish to seed, and we will then be 

 enabled to send the mixture most suitable. That the farmer may know just what he is buying we 

 refer him to the special list of Grasses and Clovers illustrated and described in this catalogue. These 

 are what we use in their proper quantities and proportions. We are very particular tO have all 

 Grasses true to name and of the very best quality, vve win merely add ihat there is now^ a 

 very great demand for our mixtures, an unmistakable evidence that farmers appreciate them. 



We recommend heavy sowing, especially if the soil is poor, so as to make a good sod the first 

 season. Our experience has taught us that from three to four busheis is a fair average, although 

 on very rich soils from two to three bushels will be found sufficient. Where the addition of Clover 

 is desired, a less quantity of the Grass Mixture should be used, in which case we deem it advisable 

 to sow the Grass Mixture and Clovers separately, on account of the difference in the weight of the 

 seeds. In regard to the quantity and varieties wanted for certain soil, if the parties desiring it should 

 write to us, giving a description of the soil and the purpose it is wanted for, we will gladly furnish 

 particulars and prices for the necessary mixture for it. 



The usual mixtures consist of the following Grasses: Orchard CraSS, Meadow Fox Tail 

 Sheep Fescue, Hard Fescue, Sweet Vernal, Meadow Fescue, English Rye Crass, Italian Rye 

 Crass, Bent Crass and Red Top, put up in proper proportions. Wg FUW^ISH FOR $2 OO PER 

 BUSHEL OF 14 POUNDS. 



To this mixture may be added |0 pOUndS of Mixed CloverS to an acre, consisting of White, 

 Red, Alsike and Mammoth, which, put up in proper proportions, we furnish .for $1.76. 



For TEMPORARY PASTURE one to two bushels will be sufficient by adding Timothy to 

 the above mixture, and reducing the cost to $|.50 per bushel of 14 poundS. Six pOUndS Mixed 

 ■Clovers for same, SI.OO. 



WRITE FOR SPECIAL PRICES ON LARG-E QUANTITIES. 



