Bolgiano's "Gold" Brand Clover and Grass Saed- ^feg Standard ef ffunm 



Alfalfa &&&di. 



Alfalfa Yields Splendidly Throughout the South, Yielding 3 or 4 Cuttings Per 

 Year, Increasing in Yield Each Successive Year. 



1128. Alfalfa ranks higher than timothy hay in feeding' value. In fact, it might be termed both com and hay, as 

 it is almost a complete food. Experiment stations place the feeding value of Alfalfa hay at S20 per ton. as again -t 

 timothy hay at S12 per ton. This, with the fact that Alfalfa will, under favorable circumstances, after a good stand 

 is secured, give 3 or 4 cuttings per year, and will easily yield, on good land, from 6 to 16 tons of splendid hay per 

 year, shows what a valuable crop it is. l,andsin the western states that are well set in Alfalfa sell readily at from 

 $100 to S200 per acre ; so that a crop of this kind pays for the little extra care and preparation given to secure good 

 stands and good crops. It is better to have five acres well set in Alfalfa, by thorough preparation, than to attempt 



-to put in ten acres without first class preparation. The acreage of Alfalfa is increasing very largely all over the 

 Middle and Southern States, our farmers are fast beginning to realize what a valuable crop it is for this section. 

 Alfalfa will succeed and do well on any good loamy, well-drained soil, but the land must be well and thoroughly 

 prepared for the best results. The plant is rather slender when it first starts, and it must be grown 'under favor- 

 able conditions, in order to get ahead of the weeds and other grasses which would, under ordinary circumstances, 

 spring up naturally and check it or smother it out. Alfalfa should always be cut when justcommencing to bloom, 

 whether the plants be large or small. If the seed is allowed to form, the growth of the plant ceases. It should 

 never be used for pasture, it is too valuable as a hay producer to risk injury from stock. Alfalfa can be sown 

 either in the Spring or Fall. The requirements to obtain good stands and good crops is to sow in good, rich soil and 

 give thorough preparation. Alfalfa is usually sown broadcast, at the rate of 15 to 20 lbs. per acre, although some 

 of our customers claim that thicker seedings give better crop results. March and April are the best months for 

 seeding in the Spring, and the latter part of August and during September the best in the Fall. Our Al falfa seed 

 is the highest grade, strong-germinating seed, of the best and cleanest quality it is possible to procure. The 

 quality and germination of the seed is a prime requisite for success with this crop. Land well set in Alfalfa is 

 better than a bank account, producing continuously increasing crops for years and is worth a little trouble and 

 expense to secure a first-class stand. Price of our "Gold" Brand Fancy Seed, Lb. I8c. Bus. of 60 Ibs.'o' 15c lb. 

 Price of Silver Choice Alfalfa seed. Lb. 15c. Bus. of 60 lbs. ® 14c Lb. Price fluctuates. Write for quotations. 



1129. C rimsnn C\r\\/or^oc> A New Crop, The Great Nitrogen Gatherer.— The best crop for hay . soilage 

 \.rimSOn V-IOVer Jeea. ajj(j green manuring, Fall, Winter and Spring pasturing. Crimson Clover 



furnishes an abundance of nutritive forage at seasons when pastures are dead. It is of an unfailing^ supply of 

 manure. It solves the problem of cheap manuring. It is the great nitrogen gatherer and economizer in the use 

 of fertilizers. Valuable for planting in orchards, berry patches, and for sowing among cultivated crops, such as 

 Cabbage ; Com, Tomatoes, Cotton, Tobacco. Improves poor land restores to fertility those that have been worn 

 down by excessive cropping. May be planted in Spring, Summer or Fall. Splendid for re-seeding Red Clover that 

 has been Winter killed. Sow 12 to 15 lbs. per acre. "Gold" Brand, Fancy $3.60 Bus. Silver Choice, S3.00 Bu. 

 Write for prices. 



1130. P„j flnvpr One of the most valuable farm crops, and is largely used for pasturage and hay, and is 

 ''^" V-lOVer. aj, improver of the soil. Red Clover is perennial, and will yield crops several years from one 



seeding, and on good land will yield two or three cuttings per year. The first crop makes rich feed, and is the 

 most valuable for hay. The second crop does not make so good a quality feed. Red Clover should be cut for hay 

 when in full bloom. For hay, it is particularly well adapted for sowing with Orchard and Tall Meadow Oat Grass, 

 as it ripens at the same time, and sowing these three grasses together will give larger yields and of better quality 

 hay than sowing either alone. It is also largely sown with other grasses, both for hay and pasturage. Informa- 

 tion as to quantities required per acre, when sown in combination with other grasses will be found under the 

 heading of Orchard Grass,~Tall Meadow Oat Grass and Timothy. When sown by itself, sow 10 to 12 lbs. to acre, 

 either in the Fall or Spring, or at the last working of corn. Price of our "Gold" Brand Fancy Red Clover Seed, 

 choicest and cleanest quality, Bu. of 60 Lbs. O lie lb. Silver Brand Choice seed, Bu. of 60 Lbs. (oj lOc lb. 

 Price fluctuates very much. We will quote prices at any time, or will fill any orders entrusted to us at as low 

 prices as possible for first-class seed. 



1131. M___-|.L ^_ ^.,wli,.<< Ci^tiar' Issimilar to Red Clover in appearance of seeds and habits of growth; 

 I lammoin or japiing \.iOVer. the difference being largergrowth and later maturing. It is of ten used 



for hog pastures as a soil improver to plow under. It is considered superior on account of its extra growth. It is 

 a good variety for thin soils, or to seed with Timothy, Meadow Fesque or Herd's Grass or Red Top, as it matures 

 about the same time as these grasses. Sow 10 to 12 lbs. to the acre when sown 

 alone. When sown with Timothy, use 6 lbs. clover and 8 lbs. Timothy to 

 the acre. "Gold" Brand, Fancy Bu. of 60 Lbs. @ Uc Lb. Silver Brand 

 Choice Seed, Bu. of 60 Lbs. fS) 10c Lb. 



1132. AlcjUp C\n\/or This is somewhat similar in growth and ap- 

 niSINe V,IOVer. pearance to Red Clover, but it is hardier and stands 



cold weather better than Red Clover ; and where conditions of soil and late- 

 ness of seeding make any possibility of Winter-killing, it is advisable to sow 

 Alsike Clover, or at least to sow it in mixture with other Clovers. It is more 

 suited for mountainous sections than to the coast regions, and it succeeds 

 better on stiff or clay soils than on lighter lands. It is well adapted for sow- 

 ing with Timothy or Herd's Grass, as it matures with these crops, flowering 

 a little later than the Red Clover. The blooms are not quite so large as the 

 Red Clover, and are of light pink or flesh color. Price of our "Gold" 

 Brand seed. Lb. 20c. Bus. of 60 Lbs. (S 17c Lb. 



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Alfalfa Seed. 



1133. Wkihp rinvor This is very largely used in lawn and permanent 

 TTiiiic \,iuv<::i . pasture mixtures, and is indigenous to the so'K« 

 throughout the Middle and Southern States. It makes a small, close, coin- 

 pact growth, covering the ground like a carpet. It affords excellent food 

 for bees. Sow in either the Spring or Fall. When sown by itself, sow at 

 the rate of 5 to 6 lbs. per acre. It is better, however, sown in mixture with 

 other grasses. "Gold" Brand. Fancy 1/4 Lb. lOc. 1/2 Lb. I5c. Lb. 25c. 

 5 Lbs. $1.00. Silver Choice 20c Lb. 5 Lbs. 75c. 



^^^^- lanan Tlnvpr We do not recommend this Clover for land that 

 ./dpciM '\.iuvc:i. can be successfully grown in any other grasses or 

 Clover, but on waste land or poor, worn-out soils it will furnish excellent, 

 nutritious pasturage. Sow at the rate of 10 lbs. per acre, in March or April. 

 Lb. 25c. Write for Special prices on Bushel lots and over. 



Tobacco Seed. 



Finest Bright Tobaccos. 



1. Rag'land's Conimeror.— Produces the finest goods of the finest type 

 grown. Oz. 40c. 3 0zs. $1.00. Lb. $3.00. 



2. Warne. — A new variety for yellow wrappers. It is tough, silky, stands 

 at head of the bright list. Oz. 40. 3 Ozs. $1.00. Lb. $3.00. 



3. Ragland's Improved White Stem OronoKo.— One of the very finest 

 bright tobaccos grown, large, leafy, fine texture, is easily cured, the finest 

 yellow. Oz. 40c. 3 Ozs. $1.00. Lb. $3.00. 



4. Rag'land's Improved Long Leaf Gooch.— One of the finest for sandy 

 soils. Oz.40c. 3 Ozs. $1.00. Lb. 3.00. 



5. Ragland's Improved Yellow OronoKo.— Developed by careful and 

 continuous selections from the Old Standard Yellow Oronoko. Oz. 40c. 

 3 Oz. $1.00. Lb. $3.00. 



6. Ragland's Improved Hester.— It produces, cures more easily than the 

 Old Hester, the fine Lemon Yellow. Produces tough goods with more wrap- 

 pers. Oz. 40c. 3 Ozs. $1.00. Lb. $3.00. 



7. Ragland's Improved Little OronoKo.— Developed to a high degree of 

 perfection, the ideal sun cured, and for chewing purposes it has no equal. 

 Oz. 40c. 3 Ozs. $1.00. Lb. $3.00. 



Brights And Mahogany. 



8. Rag'land's Improved Yellow Pryor.— its product is soft and tough, 



like French kid, fine as satin and commands top prices. Oz. 40c. 3 Ozs. 

 $1.00. Lb. $3.00. 



9. Ragland's Improved White Burley.— The great Western Favorite, 

 much better than the old variety. Oz. 40c. 3 Ozs. $1.00. Lb. $4.00. 



Something Ne-w. 

 10 Slates Improved Gold Leaf.— One of the best Tobacco's grown, pro- 

 duces a large percent of wrappers, good color, and more weight than any 

 variety now growing, plants grow to good size, leaf long, medium, broad, 

 and as fine and silky as you want. Oz. 50c. Lb. $5.00. 



Manufacturing Leaf. 



11. Long' Green Gooch. — Leaf longer and finer than the Broad Leaf Gooch, 

 very popular. Oz. 30c. 4 Oz. $1.00. Lb. $2.50. 



12. White Stem OronoKo. — From the vellow Oronoko, a most excellent 

 variety. Oz. 30c. 4 Ozs. $1.00. Lb. $2.50. 



13. Hester. — Has size, shape, texture, color and ripens early, will do well 

 in more soils and latitudes than any other variety. It can be considered the 

 surest. Oz. 30c. 4 Ozs. $1.00. Lb. $2.50. 



14. Yellow OronoKo.— A reliable old yellow variety. Oz. 30c. 4 Ozs. 

 $1.00. Lb. $2.50. 



15. Big OronoKo.-Has large broad finely shaped leaves, for strips and dark 

 wrappers has no equal. Oz. 30c. 4 Ozs. $1.00. Lb. $2.50. 



16. Yellow Pryor.— Preferred by many for Bright's. A great Kentucky 

 Tobacco. Oz. 30c. 1/4 Lb. $1.00. Lb. $2.50. 



17. Blue Pryor.— The Genuine James River Favorite, rich shipper, superior 

 to Kentucky Pryor. Oz. 30c. 4 Ozs. $1.00. Lb. $2.50. 



18. Sweet OronoKo.— First class Plug filler, when Sun cured, the best nat- 

 ural chewing leaf. Oz. 30c. 4 Ozs.$1.00. Lb. $2.50. 



19. One SucKer. — Medium tobacco, fine shipper, cures a good color if 

 desired, less suckers grow from it. Oz. 30c. 4 Ozs. $1.00. Lb. $2.50. 



20. My Maryland.— Well known variety. Oz. 30c. 4 Ozs. $1.00. Lb. $2.50. 



Dark, Rich, Export Leaf. 



21. KentucKy Yellow.— New variety, one of the largest Tobaccos grown, 

 it is surprising how fine the texture when size is considered. Oz. 30c. 

 4 Oz. $1.00. Lb. $2.50. 



Cigar Varieties. 



22. ComstocK Spanish. — This is an original pure Havana Leaf developed 

 to a suitable size for wrappers and fillers by four or five years replanting. 

 One of the best cigar Tobaccos grown. Oz. 50c. 5 Ozs. $2.00. Lb. $4.00. 



23. Imported Sumatra.-Grown direct from Imported Seed and first year's 

 crop. Oz. $1.00. Lb. $10.00. 



Standard Cigar Varieties. 



24. Connecticut Seed Leaf.— The largest, finest and best varieties of this 

 indispensible kind. Oz. 30c. 4 Ozs. $1.00. Lb. $2.50. 



25. Pensylvania Seed Leaf.— Glessner, Landreth and other superior 

 kinds. The best grown in Lancaster County. Oz. 30c. 4 Ozs. $1.00. 

 Lb. $2.50. 



26. Big Havana. — A hybrid Havana or Cuban Leaf. A heavy cropper, of 

 fine texture, delightfully flavored and earliest cigar variety to mature and 

 ripen. Makes two crops from one planting in the South. The best Ameri- 



canized Havana. Oz. 30c. 4 Ozs. $1.00. Lb. $2.50. 



Bolgiano & Son, Baltimore, Md. April 5 . 1908. 



I have a good stand of Alfalfa from your seed. It is about 18 in. high now, 

 and looks pretty. O, L. WILLIAMS. Norfolk Co.. Va. 



