PETER HENDERSON & CO.—GRASS AND CLOVER SEEDS. 45 
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ASS AND CLOVER SEEDS. 
We desire to call special attention to the list of grass seeds here submitted and to say that this 
Of course the prices of Grass and Clover Seeds are 
de ent is now a very extensive one with us. 
su 
ject to constant change, and the rates here given are those ruling at this date (January 1st, 1884), 
so that customers, particularly those desiring to purchase in quantity, should write us for special quo- 
tations and samples, which will be promptly furnished. 
GRASSES IN VARIETY. 
mail, postag t the rate of 16 cts. per 
= Nig or 10 cts. ar are ea er to ra Aig 
Hed Top Grass (Agrostis Vulgaris.) Valuable as a 
mixture in either pasture or lawn grasses; succeeds 
well in almost any soil (14 lbs. to the bushel). About 
8 bush. tothe acre. Qt., 15 cts.; bush., $1.50. 
Kentucky Blue Grass (Poa Pratensis.) Also known 
as June Grass; a valuable varicty for lawns when 
mixed with other grasses; thrives best in dry soils, 
and retains its verdure during the hottest weather. 
About 3 bush. to the acre. Extra clean seed. (14 Ibs. 
to bush.) Qt., 20 cts.; bush., $2.25. 
— — Double Extra Clean. Qt., 20 cts.; bush., $2.50. 
Creeping Bent Grass (Agrostis Stolonifera.) An ex- 
cellent variety for lawns, succeeding well in most 
situations. About 2 bush. to the acre. (Bushel of 15 
Ibs.) Qt., 20 cts.; bush., $4.00. 
Rhode Island Bent Grass (Agrostis Canina). One 
of the finest of grasses for lawns when sown alone. 
About 2 bush. to the acre. (Bushel of 10 Ibs.) Qt., 
20 cts.; bush., $4.00. 
Orchard Grass (Dactylis Glomerata). One of the most 
desirable of all pasture grasses. Especially valuable 
for grazing stock. 3 bush. to the acre. (Bushel of 14 
Ibs.) Qt., 25 cts.; bush., $3.00. 
Timothy, or Herd Grass (Phleum Pratense). This 
well-known variety is extensively grown throughout 
the country. It will produce a larger crop, and is 
said to contain more nutriment than any other kind. 
From 4% to 1 bushel per acre. (45 Ibs. to bushel.) 
Bush., $2.75. 
Hiard Fescue (Festuca Duriuscula). One of the finest 
of dwarf-growing grasses, thriving well in dry situa- 
tions. 216 bushels to the acre. (About 12 lbs. to 
bushel.) Lb., 35 cts. 
Meadow Fescue (Festuca Pratensis). A valuable va- 
riety for permanent pastures. 2% bushels to the 
acre. (About 15 lbs. to bushel.) Lb., 60 cts. 
Sheep’s Fescue (Festuca Ovina). Excellent for sheep 
pastures; is short and dense in growth, making it 
valuable for grass plots. 244 bushels to the acre. 
(About 12 Ibs. to bushel.) Lb., 30 cts. 
English Bye Gress (Lolium Perenne). A very nutri- 
tious and valuable grass for meadows and permanent 
pastures. 2% to 3 bushels to the acre. (Bushel of 24 
Tbs.) Bush., $4.00. 
Italian Rye Grass (Lolium Italicum). A valuable Eu- 
ropean variety, thriving in any soil, and yielding 
early and abundant crops. 3 bushels to the acre. 
(About 20 Ibs. to the bushel.) Bush., $3.75. 
Hungarian Grass (Panicum Germanicum). Isa valu- 
able annual forage plant. 1 bushel to the acre. (48 
Ibs. to the bushel.) Bush., $2 00. 
Sweet Vernal Grass (Anthoxanthum Odoratum). 
Useful as a mixture with other grasses, on account 
of its early growth. ._ It emits an agreeable odor when 
cut for hay. 3% bushels to the acre. (About 10 Ibs. 
to bushel.) Lb., 60 cts. 
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Meadow Foxtail (Alopecuris Pratensis). One of the 
most desirable of all grasses for permanent pasture, 
being early and rapid in growth. It thrives best on 
rich, moist soils. 3to4 bushels per acre. (About 7 
Ibs. to bushel.) Lb., 69 ets. 
Tall Meadow Oat Grass (Avena Elatior). Is highly 
recommended for soiling, being rapid and luxuriant 
inits growth. 5 to6 bushels per acre. (Bushel of 13 
Ibs.) Bush., $3.25. 
Yellow Oat Grass (Avena Flavescens). Good for dry 
pastures and meadows. (About 7 lbs. to the bushel.) 
Bush., $5.00. 
Wood Meadow Grass (Poa Nemoralis). Well adapted 
for either pasture or pleasure grounds, having suc- 
culent and nutritive herbage; of early growth, and 
thriving well under trees. About 2 bushels to the 
acre. (About 14 lbs. to the bushel.) Lb., 60 cts. 
Rough Stalked Meadow Grass (Poa Trivialis). 
Valuable for pastures and meadows, particularly on 
damp soil and sheltered situations, producing a con- 
stant supply of nutritive herbage, greatly liked by 
cattle. 14 bushels to the acre. (About 14 Ibs. to the 
bushel.) Lb., 50 ets. . 
MILLETS. 
Tf by mail, postage must be added at the rate of 16 cts. 
lb., or 25 cts. per quart. 
(Subject to variation in price.) 
Pearl Millet. *t requires from 3 to 5 lbs. of clean seed 
of this most valuable fodder plant to sow an acre. 
A detail of our experiments with it, with instructions 
for sowing, cutting and drying, sent free on applica- 
tion. Price, clean seed, 35 ects. per Ib. (Mf by mail, 
50 cts. per Ib.) 
German, or Golden Millet. Medium early; height, 
3 to 5 feet; heads closely condensed; spikes very 
numerous; seeds round, golden yellow, in rough, 
bristly sheaths. Per bushel, $2.00. 
Hungarian (Grass) Millet (Panicum Germanicum). 
Early; height, 2 to 3 feet; abundant foliage and 
slender head; withstands drought and yields well on 
light soils. Per bushel, $2.00. 
CLOVERS. 
(Subject to variation in price. 
If by mail, postage must be gated at the rate of 16 cts. 
per lb. 
Red Clover, Medium (Trifolium Pratense). 
Price. 
Red Clover, Large, or Pea Vine. Market Prive. 
White Clover (Trifolium Repens). Lb., 40 cts. 
Alfalfa or Lucerne (Medicago sativa). Lb., 35 cfs. 
Alsike, or Hybrid Clover (Trifolium Hybridum), 
Lb., 40 cts. 
Searlet Clover (Trifolium Incarnatum). Sow in July 
or August for soiling or mowing ensuing spring. 
Lb., 50 ets. 
Bokhara Clover (Melilotus Leucantha). Affords ex- 
cellent food for bees throughout its season. Lb., 60c. 
Trefoil, Yellow (Medicago Lupulina). Hopclover. Lb., 
40 cts. 
per 
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