44 J. MANNS & CO., Forrest and Hillen Sts., Baltimore, Md. 
MISCELLANEOUS FARM SEEDS 
MISCELLANEOUS FARM SEEDS 
Our fair dealing and con- 
servative methods have 
resulted in an enormous in- 
crease in the volume of our 
field seed business and we 
are thoroughly: convinced 
that high quality seed at a 
reasonable price will make 
many more pleased custom- 
ers during this year. 
Our experience in this 
line and our equipment pro- 
tect you from the many 
losses which must result 
from the planting of inferior 
seed, which is expensive at 
any price. All seeds offered 
must strictly conform to 
our high standards, and 
purchasers may depend 
upon our best efforts to 
supply only seed which is 
fresh, pure and free from 
weeds. 
Continual market fluctu- 
ations make it impossible to 
quote firm prices here; 
changes are made almost 
daily. We shall therefore appreciate the opportunity to mail 
samples and quote the very latest price on any quantity. 
_ When comparing quotations, consider both purity and germina- 
tion. 
Red Clover 
CLOVERS 
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. (Bushel 60 lbs.) 
ALSIKE or HYBRID. (Swedish). (Trifolium hybridum). 
Hardiest of all Clovers: perennial. On rich, moist soils it yields 
large quantities of hay or pasturage, as it forms a thick bottom; 
ne fibrous roots like White Clover. Esteemed highly by bee 
eepers. 
MAMMOTH CLOVER. (Trifolium pratense perenne). Valu- 
able with other grasses for mixed hay; ripens about with Timothy. 
Being, a rank grower, it is largely used for plowing under as a 
fertilizer. 
WHITE DUTCH. (Trifolium repens). Grows naturally in 
pastures in a great variety of soils and situations; indispensable 
in parks and lawns. 
CRIMSON CLOVER. (Trifolium incarnatum). Being an an- 
nual, it must be sown in July, August, and September of each 
year, and, the spring following, can be cut for soiling by April 
20th; for ensilage, May Ist to 15th; for seed, about first week of 
June. Can be grown in corn, or any cultivated crop. Ten to fifteen 
pounds necessary to seed an acre. Cover with a light harrow. 
(Bushel 60 lbs.) 
ALFALFA or LUCERNE. (Medicago sativa). This Clover 
claims to bear the palm as a forage plant, coming earliest in spring 
and remaining latest in fall. It delights in plenty of sun, being a 
veritable child of the sun; must be sown at the rate of from 10 to 
25 pounds 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 established lasts for years 2 to 5 crops a year can, 
be cut. Not recommended for pasture. (Bushel 60 lbs.) 
BOAKHARA or WHITE BLOSSOM SWEET CLOVER. (Meli- 
lotus alba). This slightly resembles Alfalfa in growth, but is much 
taller, with leafier and stiffer stems. It frequently grows 5 to 6 
feet in height and branches freely, with slender spikes of small, 
fragrant, white flowers, which afford an excellent food for bees. 
(Bushel 60 lbs.) 
JAPAN CLOVER. This makes most nutritious ana desirable 
summer pasture. Grows well and spreads rapidly on poor lands, 
hillside and under the shade of trees. (Bushel 25 Ibs.) 
DROUGHT RESISTING GRASSES 
PERENNIAL RYE GRASS. (Lolium perenne). Very nutri- 
tious; valuable for meadows or permanent pastures; rapid grower; 
most prominent grass in England. Sow 1 to 14% bushels per acre. 
(Bushel 24 lbs.) 
MEADOW FESCUE. (Festuca pratensis). Thrives in all soil; 
excellent tor permanent pastures; starts early; very productive. 
Sow 1 to 1}4 bushels per acre. 
SHEEP’S FESCUE. (Festuca ovina). Grows naturally on light 
dry, sandy soils and mountain pastures; considered quite valuable 
mixed with other grasses for permanent early spring pasture. 
(About 12 lbs.) 
HARD FESCUE. (Festuca duriuscula). Not very productive. 
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. 
MILLET 
GERMAN or GOLDEN MILLET. True Southern grown Ger- 
man Millet Seed is far superior to Western grown seed. 
HUNGARIAN GRASS. 
Millet family, but not so coarse. 
German Millet. 
GRASS SEEDS 
KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS. June Grass. (Poa pratensis). 
Universally known; desirable for pastures and lawns. Sow in 
fall or spring at rate of 2 or 3 bushels per acre. Fancy clean seed. 
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. 
TIMOTHY. (Phleum pratense). Well known variety. When 
ready to buy write for latest prices, whether a bag or a carload. 
(Bushel 45 lbs.) 
ORCHARD GRASS. (Dactylis glomerata). Extremely hardy 
and widely known. One of the earliest to start in spring; grows 
rapidly: furnishes an abundance of pasture the entire seasons 
1% to 2 bushels per acre. (Bushel 14 lbs.) 
RHODE ISLAND BENT GRASS. 
for lawns. Sow 3 to 4 bushels per acre for lawn. 
for pasture. (Bushel 12 lbs.) 
TALL MEADOW OAT GRASS. 
soiling. Succeeds well in sandy lands, and 
fibrous roots, stands cold and drought well. 
acre. (Bushel 10 lbs.) 
SWEET VERNAL. (Anthoxanthum odoratum). Very fragrant, 
especially when bruised or cut. Mixed with other grasses for 
pasture it is quite valuable, as it starts early in the spring and 
grows until late in the fall. (Bushel 10 lbs.) 
CREEPING BENT GRASS. (Agrostis stolonifera). Excellent 
for pasture when mixed with other grasses; succeeds well in most 
situations and thrives in moist land. Sow 40 pounds per acre. 
(Bushel 14 lbs.) 
WOOD MEADOW GRASS. (Poa nemoralis). Recommended 
especially for low, wet pasture, or for lawns in damp, wet situa- 
tions. It starts early in the spring and produces a beautiful green 
turf, which lasts a long time. (Bushel 14 lbs.) 
MANNS’ PERMANENT . 
PASTURE MIXTURES 4 
are giving wonderful results. They 
contain pure seed of high vitality, 
with varieties proportioned to meet 
the specific requirements of our indi- 
vidual customers. Let us know your 
particular needs and we shal! be pleased 
to quote attractive prices. 
A very valuable forage plant of the 
Two ot three weeks earlier than 
(Agrostis canina). Valuable 
14 to 3 bushels 
(Avena elatior). Used for 
owing to its long. 
Sow 3 bushels per 
BIRD SEED 
Fresh, Recleaned Stock 
Postage extra. 
Canary cnc eee eee lb. 15c 
INEM Gandaunsas copooeDoRO ds Ib. 15c¢ 
Millettarycntciiacictr eer Ib. 10c 
Re raph ater ays auete revs ore teneeve seer ie Ib. 10c 
Maw; 24ilb:, LOcas sneer lb. 30c 
Sunflowers. semi eoce reeirie Ib. 15c 
Lettuce Seedi. ae. guaigant ste Ib. 25¢ 
Mixed Canary Seed.......... Ib. 15c 
Cuttle Fish Bone...... ..... doz. 40c Orchard Grass, 
