Bolgiano’s “Big Crop” Field Seeds for 1916 57 
Grass and Clover Seed Mixtures for Hay and Pastures 
Parcel Post Rates, see Page 4 
These Mixtures give the very best and most satisfactory results to 
customers, and our trade in them is increasing rapidly. The advantage of 
sowing grasses and clover seed in mixtures has long been recognized and the 
practice is increasing to a very remarkable extent throughout the South. We 
are the pioneer seedsmen in Baltimore in putting up special mixtures for 
different soils, and the results to our customers have been exceedingly satis- 
factory, resulting in largely increased crops both of hay and pasturage. We will 
take pleasure in advising our customers as to suitable grasses for their soils 
and purposes. 
We have the following mixtures combined grasses suitable for the 
various soils and uses for which they are recommended. Those for permanent 
Mixtures for Permanent Pastures—But Can Be Mown 
25 Lbs. or Over at 100 Lb. Rates 
For Light, Dry, Gravelly or Sandy Soils. Sow 30 
Lb. 20c. 10 Lbs. at 19c. 100 Lbs. at 18c. per Ib. 
Mixture No. 2. For Good Loam Soil. Sow 30 to 35 Ibs. to the acre. 
Lb. 20c._ 10 Lbs. at 19clb. 100 at 18c per lb. 
Mixture No. 3. For Heavy Loam or Ciay Soil. Sow 30 to 35 lbs. to 
the acre. Lh. 20c. 10 Lbs. at 19c lb. 100 Lbs. at 18c per Ib. 
Mixture No. 4. For Moist Bottom Land. Sow 25 to 30 lbs. to the 
Lb. 20c. 10 Lbs. at 19c. 100 Lbs. at 18c per lb. 
Mixture No. 5. For Wet Bottom Land. Sow 25 to 30 lbs. per acre. 
Lb. 20c. 10 Lbs. at 19¢ lb. 100 Lhs. at 18c per Ib. 
The Plain Truth About Grades 
The terms Fancy, Choice, Prime and Fair, by which different grades of 
Grass and Clover Sceds are usually known, have become so much abused by 
some dealers who apply these terms indiscriminately to any quality of seed, 
that we many years ago established two grades of our own, called ‘‘Gold”’ 
and. ‘“‘Silver.”’ 
J. Bolgiano & Son ‘‘Gold”’ Grade we intend shall invariably represent the 
hest seed obtainable both as respects purity and high germination. Anyone 
who buys our Gold grades may return them at our expense, if, upon receipt and 
examination, they are found in any respect unsatisfactory, and money paid 
for same will be promptly refunded. 
Silver, the next best grade to Gold, but not quite the same purity. It 
frequently happens that the demand is greater than the supply of Gold grades; 
we then recommend our Silver grade as being the best in the market. We also 
sell lower grades, such as Fancy, Choice, Prime, etc. We do not quote these 
srades in our catalogue, as the most of our sales are for Gold and Silver 
grades. 
Mixture No. (. 
to 35 lbs. to the acre. 
acre. 
pastures are composed of grasses which succeed each other in growth, and give 
a succession from the first of Spring until late in Winter, while for those de- 
sired more for cutting for hay have combined grasses which ripen together. 
In all our mixtures we are introducing small quantities of Alfalfa Clover 
with the idea of inoculating the land witn Alfalfa bacillus. Alfalfa revolution- 
izes farming, but the bacillus must be established before the revolution can 
occur. The different mixtures are prepared both as to quantity and varieties 
as best adapted to the soils and situations for which they are recommended. 
Ta all of our grass mixtures we use the very best seeds, the quality and purity 
of our seeds being our first consideration. The quantity handled enables us to 
give our customers the benefit of a very low price, even lower than if they pur- 
chased the seed separately. 
Mixtures for Mowing for Hay—But Can Be Grazed 
25 Lbs. er Over at 100 Lb. Rates 
For Light, Dry, Gravelly or Sandy Soils. 
to 35 lbs. to the acre. Lb. 20c. 10 Lbs. at 19c.1b. 100 Lhs. at. 18c per Ib. 
Mixture No.7. For Good Loam Soil. Sow 30 to 35 lbs. to the acre. 
Lb. 20c. 19 Lbs. at 19¢ lb. 100 Lbs. at, 18c per lb. 
Mixture No. 8. For Heayy Loam or Clay Soil. 
Mixture No. 6. Sow 30 
Sow 30 Ibs. to the 
acre. Lb. 20c. 10 Lbs. at 19clb. 109 Lbs. at 18e per lb. 
Mixture No. 9. For Moist Bottom Lands. Sow 20 to 25 lbs. per 
acre. Lb. 20c. 10 Lbs. at 19c. 100 Lbs. at 18c per lb. 
Mixture No. 10. Shady Nook Meadow Mixture. Like our Shady 
Nook Lawn Mixture, this mixture is specially prepared for good loamy soil 
in partially shady situations. _A fine permanent pasture mixture, yields large 
crops of hay. Sow 30 to 35 Ibs. to the acre. Lb. 20c. 10 Lbs. at 19c Ib. 
100 Lbs. at 18c lb. 
Our Prices 
Please Read Carefully 
Prices on Grass, Clover and Millet seed fluctuate so greatly that it is 
impossible for anyone to accurately gauge future values. 
Write us for our special prices when you are ready to buy. For the benefit 
of those who wish to order early, we quote the prices that are in effect at the 
time of going to press with this catalogue on our Gold and Silver grades only. 
These prices will be maintained as long as possible, but we reserve the right to 
forward seed to the value of the money sent us, according as the market is 
higher or lower. We wish to assure those who buy late in the season and have 
not time to write us for prices, that they will reccive fair treatment at our hands, 
and unless otherwise advised we will reduce or add to the quantity ordered 
sufficient seed to give value for the amount of money remitted: We cannot 
emphasize the fact too strongly to those who do not wish to buy now, that it is 
to their advantage to write for our special price list and samples of our Gold 
grade of any variety of seed they want. 
Grasses 
Parcel Post Rates, see Page 4 
1123. Tall Meadow Oat. Evergreen Grass. It will keep green all 
Winter and all Summer; the drought of Midsummer or the cold of Winter 
does not injure it. It starts growing very early in the Spring, can be cut twice 
for hay, would yield good grazing until late in the Fall. For hay it should be 
cut while in bloom. Tall Meadow Oat Grass is best adapted for rather light 
and dry loamy uplands, but gives excellent results on nearly all soils. Sown 
alone use 2 or 3 bus. to the acre, either Spring or Fall. Sown in mixture, use 
1 bu. (11 Ibs.) Tall Meadow Oat Grass, 1 bu. (14 Ibs.) Orchard Grass 
and 8 lbs. Red Clever. It gives the very best results when sown with Clover. 
By adding 6 lbs. of Red Top or Herd’s Grass to the mixture the grazing will 
he materially increased. Price: ‘‘Gold’’ Brand Fancy $2.50 Bu. ‘‘Silver”’ 
Choice $2.25 Bu. 
1114. Orchard Grass. One of the best and most reliable grasses for the 
Middle and Southern States, either for hay or pasture. It succeeds well on 
nearly all soils, but does best on uplands, loamy or moderate stiff soils. It 
starts early in the Spring and continues well into Winter. It is of quick 
growth, and is relished by stock, especially when young and bears close grazing. 
It makes excellent hay and gives the very best results mixed and grown with 
Tall Meadow Oat Grass and Red Clover. It should be cut when in blossom, 
as the hay is injured if the seed is allowed to ripen. It can be sown in the 
Spring or Fall, either with grain or alone. Sow two bus. per acre if sown alone, 
or with Red Clover, one and one-half bus. of Orchard Grass and 8 lbs. of clover 
are the quantities usually sown. Price: ‘‘Gold’’ Fancy Bus. of 14 lbs. $2.75. 
“Silver”’ Choice $2.50 per Bu. 
1250. Wood Meadow Grass. Readily grows in densly shaded places 
and under trees where other grasses will not grow. Admirably suited for 
pastures as well as lawns. Lb. 60c. 
1252. Sweet Vernal. Excellent for mixture in lawns for its sweet 
perfume, also in all Hay and Pasture mixtures, asit is relished by both cattle 
and horses. Lb. 75c. 
1251. Bermuda Grass. Specially adapted to Lawns and Pasture Mix- 
tures in the South where many other grasses will not grow. When used in 
connection with English Rye Grass will insure a green sod throughout the 
year. The Rye Grass to be sown in the Fall when the Bermuda Grass turns 
brown. Lb. 55c. 10 Ub. or over at 50c lb. 
1236. Warious Leaved Fescue. 
under grass with very narrow blades. 
for light, warm soils andlawn purposes. Lb. 40c. 
1186. Sheep Feseue. An excellent grass for poor, sandy soils. Itisa 
perennial, densely tufted and of very fine foliage, making it well suited for 
lawns. It is also very satisfactory for pasturage, furnishing good grazing, 
especially for sheep. _ Resists drought remarkably well. Sow 40 lbs. per acre. 
Lb. 35c. Bu. of 12 Lbs. $3.00. 
1187. Hard Fescue. 
very hardy, enduring extremes of heat and cold and long droughts. 
lbs. to the acre. Price: ‘‘Gold’’ Brand, Lb. 35c. 
An even turf forming grass growing 
Especially adapted for pasture mixtures 
A valuable grass for dry lands and sandy soils; 
Sow 30 
Bu, of 12 Lbs. $3.00. 
