44 J. MANNS & CO., Forrest and Hillen Sts., Baltimore, Md. 
Miscellaneous 
Farm Seeds 
Our fair dealing and conservative methods have resulted 
in an enormous increase in the volume of our field seed busi- 
ness and we are thoroughly convinced that high quality seed 
at a reasonable price will e€ many more pleased customers 
during this year. 
Our experience in this line and our equipment protect you 
from the many losses which must result from the planting 
ef inferior seed, which is expensive at any price. All seeds 
offered must strictly conform to our high standards, and pur- 
chasers may depend upon our best efforts to supply only 
seed which is fresh, pure and free from weeds. 
Continual market fluctuations make it impossible to quote 
firm prices; changes are made almost daily. We shall there- 
fore appreciate the opportunity to mail samples and quote 
the very latest price on any quantity. 
When comparing quotations, consider both purity and 
germination. 
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 Ibs.) 25c¢ per tb. 
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 ; has fibrous roots like White Clover. Esteemed 
highly by bee keepers. Lb., 20c. 
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 
WHITE DUTCH. (Trifolium repens.) Grows naturally in 
pastures in a great variety of soils and situations; indis- 
pensable in parks and lawns. Lb., 65c. 
plowing under as a fertilizer. Lb., 26c. 
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 
soiling by April 20th; for ensilage, May lst to 15th; for 
seed, about first week of June. Can be grown in corn, or 
any cultivated crop. Ten to fifteen pounds necessary to 
nee an acre. Cover with a light harrow. (60 lbs.) 
+ 12c. 
ALFALFA or LUCERNE. (Madicago 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 3 crops a year 
can be cut. Not recommended for pasture. Lb., 22c; 
bushel (60 Ibs.), $12.00. 
BOKHARA. (Melilotus 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. 
Lb., 12c; bushel (60 Ibs.), $6.50. 
JAPAN CLOVER. This makes most nutritious and desirable 
summer pasture. Grows well and spreads rapidly on poor 
lands, hillside and under the shade of trees. Lb., 30c; 
bushel of 25 Ibs., $5.50. 
Drought Resisting Grasses 
PERENNIAL RYE GRASS. (Lolium perenne.) Very nu- 
tritious; valuable for meadows or permanent pastures ; 
rapid grower; most prominent grass in England. Sow 1 
to 1% bushels per acre. (Bushel 24 lbs.) Per bu., $2.50. 
MEADOW FESCUE. (Festuca pratensis.) Thrives in all 
soil; excellent for permanent pastures; starts early; very 
productive. Sow 1 to 144 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 Ibs.) 
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 mak- 
ing a desirable pasture variety. Per Ib., 50c. 
MISCELLANEOUS FARM SEEDS 
MILLET. 
GERMAN or GOLDEN MILLET. True Southern grown Ger- 
man Millet Seed is far superior to Western grown seed. 
Peck, 60c; bu., $2.25. 
HUNGARIAN GRASS. 
A very valuable forage plant of the Millet family, but not 
so coarse. Two to three weeks earlier than German Millet. 
Peck, 70c; bu., $2.50. 
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. (Bushel 14 lbs.) Bushel, $5.00. 
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. Lb., 26c. 
TIMOTHY. (Phteum pratensis.) Well known variety. When 
ready to buy write for latest prices, whether a bag or a 
carload. (Bushel 45 Ibs.) Bushel, $4.00. 
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 season. 114 to 2 bushels per acre. (Bushel 14 Ibs.) 
Bushel, $2.75. 
RHODE ISLAND BENT GRASS. (Agrostis canina.) Val- 
uable for lawns. Sow 8 to 4 bushels per acre for lawn. 
11% to 3 bushels for pasture. (Bushel 12 lbs.) Lb., 90c. 
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. (Bushel 10 Ibs). 
SWEET VERNAL. (Anthoxanthum odoratum.) Very fra- 
grant, especially when bruised or cut. Mixed with other 
grasses for pasture it is quite valuable, as it starts early 
in te spring and grows until late in the fall. (Bushel 
10 Ibs.) 
CREEPING BENT GRASS. (Agrostis stolonifera.) Excel- 
lent 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 
situations. It starts early in the spring and produces a 
beautiful green turf, which lasts a long time. (Bushel of 
14 lbs.) Per Ib., $1.25. 
