32 J. MANNS & CO.’S CHOICE, SEEDS. 
fiscellaneous farm Seeds. 
We pay particular attention to this department of our business. The Seeds are selected with special reference to their 
quality. 
noxious and foreign seeds. 1 i : 
do well to get samples and prices before placing their orders. 
Purchasers may rely upon our best exertions to furnish Clover, Grass and Field Seeds, fresh, pure and free from 
Prices are changing almost daily, and it is impossible to quote prices. 
We are in position to handle it on a close margin and supply 
Parties wishing to buy will 
the finest grades at lowest market prices which will be given for the asking of it. 
Clover. 
Medium, or Common Red ( Trifolium pratense) .— 
The Clover Seed of commerce, and the most important and 
valuable of the Clover family for agricultural purposes. 
Sow 15 lbs. per acre. (Bush. 601bs.) Per Ib., 13c. subject 
to market fluctuation. 
Alsyke.or Hybrid (Swedish) 7rifolium hybridum 
—Hardiest of all Clovers; perennial. On rich, moist soils, 
it yields large quantities of hay or pasturage, as it forms a 
thick bottom, has fibrous roots like White Clover. Es- 
teemed highly by bee keepers. Per lb., 15c. 
Mammoth Clover (7Zvrifolium pratense perenne) .— 
Valuable with other grasses for mixed hay; ripens about 
with Timothy. Being arank grower itis largely used for 
plowing under as a fertilizer. Per lb, 18c. 
White Dutch (Trifolium repense).—Grows naturally 
in pastures in a great variety of soils and situations; indis- 
pensable in parks and lawns. Per Ib., 25c. 
Crimson Clover ( Trifolium incarnatum).—Being an 
annual it must be sown in July, August and September of 
each year, which, the spring following, can be cut for soil- 
ing by April 20th; for ensilage, May Ist to 15th; for seed, 
about 1st week of June. Can be grown incorn, or any 
cultivated crop. Ten to fifteen lbs. necessary to seed an 
acre. Cover with a light harrow. Use only American grown 
seed. (60 ]bs.) Per Ib., 6c. 
Alfalta, or Lucerne ( Madicago sativa).—ThisClover 
claims to bear the palm as a forage plant, coming earliest in 
spring and remaining latest in fall. It delightsin plenty of 
sun, being a veritable child of the sun; must be sown at the 
rate of from 19 to 25 lbs. of seed per acre on well drained, 
well pulverized deep soil after danger of freezing is over, | 
and prefers sand or gravel sub-soil. Wet sub-soil is fatal to 
the plant. Roots 3 to 4 feet deep, and when well estab— 
lished lasts for years. 2 to 8 cropsa year can be cut. Not 
recommended for pasture. Per lb., 1&c. 
Bokhara ( Melilotus alba).—This slightly resembles 
Alfalfa in growth, but is much taller, with leafier and stiffer 
stems. It frequently grows five to six feet in height, and 
branches freely, with slender spikes of small, fragrant, 
white flowers, which afford an excellent food for bees. 
Per lb. 40c. 
Grass Seeds. 
Kentucky Blue Grass—June Grass—( Poa pra- 
tensis) Universally known; desirable for pastures and lawns. 
Sow in fall or spring at rate of 2 or 3 bushels per acre. 
Fancy clean seed. (Bush. 141bs.) Per bush., $1.25. 
Orchard Grass (Dacytylus glomerata).— Extremely 
hardy and widely known. One of the earliest to start in 
spring ; grows rapidly ; furnishes an abundance of pasture 
the entire season. 1% to 2 bushels per acre. (Bush. 14 
lbs.) Per bush., $1.75. 
Red Top Grass ( Agrostis vulgaris). —Thrives well in 
any soil, but best on low land; produces a firm sod. Sow 
1 to 2 bushels per acre. Fancy clean. (141]bs.) Per bush., 
$1.25. 
Timothy (Phtewm pratensis) —Well known variety. 
When ready to buy write for latest prices, whether a bag or 
acarload. (Bush. 45 lbs.) Prime seed. Choice seed. Per 
bush., $1.79. 
Rhode Island Bent Grass (Agrostis canina).— 
Valuable for lawns. Sow 3 to 4 bushels pér acre for lawn, 
1% to 8 bushels for pasture. (Bush. 12 1bs.) Per bush., $1.25 
Tall Meadow Oat Grass (Avena elatoir).—Used 
for soiling. Succeeds well in sandy lands, and owing to its 
long, fibrous roots, stands cold and drought well. Sow 3 
bushels per acre. (Bush. 101bs.) Per 1b. 18c. 
Sweet Vernal (Anthozanthum odoratum).—Very fra- 
grant, especially when bruised or cut. Mixed with other 
grasses for pasture itis quite valuable, as it starts early in 
the spring and grows until late in the fall. (Bush. 10 lbs.) 
Per lb., 25c. 
Weeping Bent Grass (Agrostis stoloniferea)—Ex- 
cellent for pasture when mixed with other grasses; succeeds 
well in most siuations and thrivesin moist land. Sow 40 
lbs. per acre. (Bush. 141bs.) Per lb., 20c. 
Wood Meadow Grass (Poe nemoralis).—Recom- 
mended especially for low wet pasture, or for lawns in damp | 
wet situations. It starts early in the spring and produces 
a beautiful green turf, which lasts a long time. Per lb., 
25c ; per bush. of 14 lbs., $3.50. 
Drought Resisting Grasses. 
Bermuda Grass (Cynodon Dactylon).— In the South- 
ern States and in the warmer regions of the Southwest and 
on the Pacific slope, this is cultivated extensively, and is 
most highly prized chiefly for grazing, all kinds of stock 
being extremely fond of it It grows freely on sandy soils 
where other grasses will not thrive, and resists extreme 
droughts and high temperatures. It is particularly a sun- 
loving grass and will not thrive in the shade. It is useful 
for binding sand and the loose soil of embankments, or 
those subject to wash. It makes fine lawns and is exten- 
sively used for that purpose in the hotter portions of the 
United States, for it will thrive where the grasses ordinarily 
employed for that purpose could not survive Bermuda 
Grass should be sown inthe spring. It does not succeed 
further North than Virginia. Sow 8 lbs. peracre. Per lb , 
65c.; bush., $7.50. 
Hungarian, Awnless Brome Grass, or 
Smooth Brome Grass (Bromus. Inermis)—Introduced 
from Hungary, Europe, by the U. S. Department of Agri- 
culture, and has been extensively sown in many sections. 
Particularly adapted to rather poor, dry soils which are not 
suitable to other grasses, and is useful for both grazing and 
hay, especially in mixture with other grasses. We do not 
consider it as valuable as it has generally been recommended 
but for lands which will not grow better grasses would re- 
commend it. Sow from 2 to 3 bushels to the acre either in 
spring or fall. Per lb., 20c.; bush. (14 lbs.,) $1.75. 
Perennial Rye Grass (Lolium perenne).—Very 
nutritious; valuable for meadows or permanent pastures; 
rapid grower ; most prominent grass in England. Sow 1 to 
1% bushels per acre. (Bush. 24]bs.) Per Ib., 8c. 
Meadow Fescue ( Festuca pratensis).—Thrives in all 
soil; excellent for permanent pastures; starts early; very 
productive. Sow 1 to 1% bush. peracre. (24lbs.) Per 
libs; 10c% 
Sheep’s Fescue (Festuca ovina).—Grows naturally 
on light, dry. sandysoilsand mountain pastures ; considered 
quite valuable mixed with other grasses for permanent 
early spring pasture. (About 12 lbs.) Per Ib., 16c. 
Hard Fescue ( Festuga duriuscula).—Not very pro- 
ductive, but it is of a very fine quality, and thrives well in 
dry situations where many other grasses would fail, thus 
making a desirable pasture variety. (Bush. about 12 lbs.) 
Per lb., 10c. 
Millet. 
German, or Golden Millet.—True Southern grown 
German Millet Seed is far superior to Western grown seed. 
Hungarian Grass. 
A very valuable forage plant of the Millet family, but 
not so course. 
