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R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO.. BOSTON. AGRICULTURAL SEEDS. 



FARQUHAR'S FARM AND FIELD SEEDS. -Continued. 

 CLOVERS. 



Prices subject to market fluctuation. 



ALFALFA or LUCERNE. Medicago saliva. The chief merit of Alfalfa is the 

 fact that it can be cut three or four times in a season. The soil should be 

 deep, rich and well prepared. It does not succeed on compact clay, hor on 

 land with impervious subsoil. The roots shoot downwards, reaching ten to 

 fifteen feet below the surface and will therefore resist the driest weather. 

 Lb., 30 cts.; bush., (60 lbs.), $15.00; 100 lbs., $25.00. 

 ALFALFA, GRIMM'S. This desirable strain of Alfalfa is now being extensively 

 srown in the west where it originated. After extensive trials at various experi- 

 ment stations it has been found to be hardier and more productive than any 

 other known variety. Lb., 65 cts.; bush., (60 lbs.), $36.00; 100 lbs., $60.00.' 

 ALSIKE or SWEDISH. TrifoKum hybridum. This Clover will thrive where 

 the soil is quite wet, and will even stand flooding without being killed. Pro- 

 ductive and sweet and extremelv valuable for both pasturage or soiling. Lb., 

 35 cts.; bush., (60 lbs.), $18.00;" 100 lbs., S30.00. 

 MAMMOTH or LARGE RED NORTHERN. Trifolium pralense. On rich, 

 loamy soils this variety grows nearly twice as large as the Medium Red Clover 

 and is earlier in starting growth. Lb., 35 cts.; bush., (60 lbs. ), $19.50; 100 lbs., 

 .S32.00. 

 RED MEDIUM. Trifolium praterise. The best clover for all practical purposes. 

 Succeeds best on rich, warm loams, containing humus. Lime and potash are 

 essential for its best development. A biennial, but bv close pasturage mav be 

 made to last several vears. Lb., 32 cts.; bush., (60 lbs.), $18.00; 100 lbs., 

 $30.00. 

 SCARLET or CRIMSON CLOVER. Trifolium incarnalum. This annual 

 Clover thrives best on warm, loose, sandy soil. Its chief value is as a winter 

 or early spring pasture crop and as a green manure. A rapid growing, nitro- 

 gen-storing plant, and as such is invaluable for growth in orchards and wherever 

 it can occupy the land from July to December Sow twent}^ pounds per 



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$18.00. 

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This clover should always be sown on permanent or temporary pas- 

 tures. Will grow on any soil, but especiaOy adapted to low meadows, 

 where the surface soil is mellow and rich. Sweet and nutritious. Lb., 

 65 cts.; bush., (60 lbs.), $36.00; 100 lbs., $60.00. 

 SWEET CLOVER (White Blossom). Melilotus alba. A vigorous 

 biennial grown for hay, green iforage or pasturage; valuable for soihng. 

 Sow twenty pounds per acre. Lb., 40 cts.; 100 lbs., $35.00. 



MILLETS. 



Japanese Millet. 



Nothing on the market is as well adapted to cover up shortages in hay crops as 

 are the Millets, yielding quick pasturage on almost any soil. They are rank 

 feeders, however, and do best on a fertile, mellow soil, which has had a liberal 

 application of barnyard manure. Sow in June or July, broadcast, 1 to Ih bushels 

 of seed per acre, or drill one-half bushel. Cut (if for hay) as soon as the heads 

 are formed. 



MILLET, HUNGARIAN. Panicum Hungariensis. An annual forage i)lant, 

 which germinates readily and withstands drought. If cut early, makes an 

 excellent hay, often yielding two or three tons per acre. Sow from June to 

 August, using about li bushels to the acre. Bushel, (48 lbs.), $2.25. 



MILLET, COMMON. Panicum Miliaccum. Excellent for forage. Requires 

 a dry, hght rich soil. Height, 2] to 4 ft. Bushel, (50 lbs.), $2.50. 



MILLET. GERMAN or GOLDEN. Panicum Grnnanicnm. An improved 

 variety, growing from three to five feet high. I'lider some circumstances it 

 will j'ield more per acre than the preceding. Bushel, (50 lbs.), $2.50. 



MILLET, JAPANESE. Panicum Crus Gali. This variety is particularly 

 adapted to the Northern States, making a quick growth and forming one of 

 the best crops for fodder or ensilage. It frequently attains a height of six 

 to eight feet, with numerous side shoots and yielding from ten to fifteen tons 

 of green fodder per acre. If required for dried fodder, it should be cut as 

 soon as the heads have formed; it is relished by stock, and cows fed on it 

 invariahly increase in milk. Horses often iirefer it to Timothy hay. If 

 sown broadcast it requires from 15 to 20 iiounds per acre, or in drills 10 to 

 15 pounds to tiie acre. Bush., (35 lbs.). Lb., 10 cts.; 10 lbs., 75 cts.; 100 lbs., 

 $6.50. 



