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



Field of Bolgiano's "Gold" Brand Timothy 



Grasses Solgiano's "GoW" Brand Seeds Are Standard 



Parcel Post Raies, see Page 2 

 S&'The prices herein are based on values at time of going to press with this Catalogue^Sl^ 

 They are subject to market fluctuations 



Canada Blue Grass 



Timothy 



1120. Canada Blue Grass. Resembles somewhat the Kentucky Blue 

 Grass. It will thrive even on hard clay soil where there is not quite enough 

 lime and fertility for Kentucky Blue Grass, and having an excellent root 

 development forms a heavy turf. At the Maryland Experiment Station this 

 Grass remained a luxuriant green during the hottest Summer when other 

 Grasses were materially afifected by the heat. Being a Grass of Canadian 

 growth, it stands the cold weather admirably. Canadian Blue Grass does not 

 thrive when planted with Clover. Red Top and Orchard Grass are the best 

 for mixing with it to grow on inferior soils. On good land it becomes tall 

 enough for hay. and as it shrinks very little in drying the hay is heavy for its 

 bulk. Grows from one to two feet high. Sow 30 lbs. of seed to the acre. 

 Price: "Gold" Brand Seed, Lb. 25c. Pk. 75c. Bu. of 14 lbs. $2.75. "Silver" 

 Choice S2.65. 



Timothy and Alsike Clover Mixed 



Where Alsike Clover and Timothy are grown together, and the seed is 

 saved therefrom, it is impossible, in cleaning, to make a complete separation of 

 the two. 



On this account we purchase the seed for less money and we can sell it 

 for less than would be the case if a perfect separation could be made. 



Those desiring to sow Alsike and Timothy together can save considerable 

 money by buying the seed of these two varieties together as originally harvested. 



For hay, the Alsike and Timothy Mixture is very valuable on soils too 

 moist for Red Clover. Alsike is suitable for either hay or pasture. It is finer 

 and more leafy than Medium Red Glover and cattle prefer it. "Gold" Brand, 

 35c lb. 50 Lbs. or over at 30c lb. 



Red Top or Herd's Grass 



1111. Red Top or Herd's Grass. This Grass makes excellent pasturage 

 and good crop of fine quality hay, and succeeds on a greater variety of soils 

 than any other in general use, giving very good results on light soils. The 

 place for Red Top is on rather moist soil, deficient in lime and fertility. It 

 will grow where the soil is too poor for Timothy and Kentucky Blue Grass. 

 It is a good variety to sow with Timothy and Clover for meadow or pasture 

 and is more permanent than either of the other two. It should be fed close, 

 as if it is allowed to grow up to seed the cattle dislike it. On good soil it grows 

 about two feet high; on poor, gravelly land about half that height. It has been 

 grown successfully even on alkali land where other grasses failed. Red Top, 

 commonly known as Herd's Grass, should be extensively grown, especially 

 with other grasses. 



Red Top has interlacing, thick roots which make a firm sward not likely 

 to suffer injury from the hoofs of animals. It stands the effect of drought 

 better than Timothy. It is more permanent if it is grazed off and not allowed 

 to go to seed. For the best quality of hay, it should be cut when in full flower. 

 It is more easily cured than almost any other grass. It is rather late in starting 

 in Spring and matures its crop the same time as Timothy. When it gets well 

 established it spreads and wiU gradually supplant other grasses. Red Top is 

 also one of the best grasses for hillsides or lands likely to wash. Our Gold 

 Brand of the Fancy Glean Red Top is of extra fine quality, and carefully 

 cleaned from impurities. We can also furnish the Choice and Prime Fancy 

 Red Top as usually sold. It requires about 8 to 10 pounds to seed an acre 

 of the Fancy Clean seed. When sowing with Timothy, sow 6 pounds of the 

 Fancy Clean seed and 8 pounds Timothy per acre. It can be sown either in 

 the Spring or Fall. Price: "Gold" Brand Fancy Seed, Lb. 30c. 10 Lbs. or 

 over at 25c lb. "Silver" Choice, 10 Lbs. or over at 22c lb. Prices fluctuate; 

 latest prices quoted upon application. 



1117. Timothy. Of Hay Grasses Timothy is one of the most popul£U°, 

 nutritious and salable. On clay or heavy loams, lowlands or in mountainous 

 districts, provided there is an abundance of moisture, it produces the very best 

 results. On sandy or light loamy ground it does not do so well as Orchard, 

 Tall Meadow Oat or Red Top Grass. If grazed or cut too close, the stand of 

 Timothy will be seriously injured, besides it does not form as good grazing as 

 many other grasses. The yield of hay is from 1}^ to 3 tons per acre. Timothy 

 requires good land to make good crops. It does not root as deeply and is not 

 considered as much an improver as other grasses, consequently should not be 

 sown on land deficient in humus or vegetable matter nor on soils of a light or 

 sandy nature. Clovers grow well with Timothy and aid it by supplying nitro- 

 gen. Timothy alone a peck (11 lbs.) to the acre, or with Clover 10 lbs. Timothy 

 and 6 lbs. Clover. A splendid mixture is 8 lbs. Timothy, 6 lbs. Clover (either 

 Mammoth Clover or Alsike Clover preferred, as they mature at the same time 

 as Timothy), 6 lbs. Fancy Red Top, )^ bu. Meadow Fescue. Together these 

 will produce most excellent hay, also nutritious and abundant pasture in good 

 loamy clay or low ground soils; 8 lbs. Timothy and 6 lbs. Clover when sown 

 together. Prices: "Gold" Brand. 20c lb. Pk. $1.75. Bu. of 45 lbs. $6.50. 

 "Silver" Choice $6.25. Market fluctuates. 



Natal Grass 



1265. Natal Grass. Originally introduced from South Africa.^ In large 

 use in Florida, where it is called Australian Red Top, and is growing in popular 

 use. Used for hay or pasture. Spreads rapidly. Height 2 to 4 feet. Stools 

 heavily, sometimes 100 to the seed. An annual, but it reseeds itself. After 

 reseeding it then spreads rapidly. Stands 20 degrees cold. Comes up volun- 

 tarily after Melons, Potatoes and Oats. Excellent late Summer, Fall and 

 Winter grazing. Hay as good as Timothy. Gomes early and stays late. 

 Blooms all the time. Sow seed, drill or broadcast, 10 pounds per acre, from 

 November to May in well smoothed land. Requires considerable moisture for 

 germination. Grows in clumps. Deep root system. Stools can be subdivided, 

 transplanted; 80 days from seeding to maturity; three cuttings. Spreads, 

 but can be eradicated by cultivation or cutting before seeding. Large, fluffy 

 seed heads. Seed mature on the Gulf late in October. Florida grower says: 

 "Would rather have a field of Natal than Orange." Three to five cuttings and 

 each give one or one and a half tons per acre. Lb. 35c. 10 Lbs. and over 30c. 

 100 Lbs. at 25c. lb. 



Kentucky Blue Grass 



1118. Kentucky Blue Grass. This Grass is not only the best for 

 lawn purposes, but makes the sweetest and most nutritious pasture for all kinds 

 of stock. Kentucky has long been famous for its high bred horses and its 

 Blue (jlrass pastures. It is now possible to establish on most any farm a Blue 

 Grass pasture of greenest verdure which will give very profitable returns. This 

 Grass is the first to start up in the Spring and remains green until snow flies in 

 the FeJI. It is very hardy and is uninjured by cold or dry weather, hot sun 

 or tramping of hoofs. The roots are so thick and stout that they form a tough 

 sod. Blue Grass requires about two years to get well started and for that reason 

 it is often sown in mixture with other Grasses. It will do well on almost any 

 land, but does best on well drained clay land. Sow in the Fall or Spring at the 

 rate of two or three bushels per acre. Price: "Gold" Bremd Seed, Lb. 35c. 

 Pk. S1.25. Bu. of 14 lbs. $4.50. "Silver" Choice $4.25. 



Special prices in quantity. 



