HENDERSONS CROP SPECIAL— FARM SEEDS 



Henderson's New Invincible Rye 



SEE FRONT PAGE 



The Hardiest and Earliest Grain Crop Grown. 



This new Winter Rye is of European origin and is a great improvement on the 

 older varieties at present in cultivation. The ear is long, broad and compact, 

 holding on an average seventy very large, plump, heavy grains of splendid quality. 

 The straw is of medium height, of remarkable strength, consequently it stands erect 

 and does not easily lodge. It is quite distinct from all other sorts, the straw having 

 when green, a pronounced blue bloom. Owing to its full, broad heads, strong straw 

 with large, thick, dark foliage, a field of Invincible has an impressive appearance. 



We would recommend every grower of Rye to give it a trial. As the quantity 

 of seed is limited, early orders are requested. Write for sample. (See engraving on 

 front page). Price, $4.25 per bushel of 56 lbs.; 10 bush, lots, $4.15 per bush. 



Giant Winter Kye 



A remarkably heavy cropping Rye, having in fair tests outyielded many other 

 varieties both in straw and grain. The straw is of uniform length, strong and of 

 extraordinary stiffness. (See engraving) . Price, $4.00 per bush, of 56 lbs.; 10 bush, 

 lots, $3.90 per bush. 



Thousandfold Winter Kye 



One of the most productive sorts in cultivation; the straw is tall and strong, with 

 long, heavy heads, and stands up well. Especially recommended where Rye is 

 grown more for the straw than the grain. Price, $4.00 per bush, of 56 lbs. ; 10 bush, 

 lots, $3.90 per bush. 



Winter r\ye 



The variety most commonly cultivated, whether sown for grain, straw oc cutting 

 green. Price, $3.50 per bush, of 56 lbs.; 10 bush, lots, $3.40 per bush. 



HENDERSON'S NORTHERN GROWN ALFALFA SEED 



ALFALFA, or LUCERNE. (Medicago saliva.) A Clover-like leguminous plant 

 of great importance as a hay and forage crop, nutritious and rich in protein elements. 

 It grows 2 to 5 feet high and sends roots, 5, 10, 20, and sometimes 30 feet into the 

 subsoil. It needs one season to become established, after which it yields enormous 

 crops annually for many years. 3 or 4 cuttings per season, aggregating 4 to 6 tons 

 cured hay per acre, are harvested, according to conditions and locality. It does well 

 on all good rich soils (except heavy clay), if well drained, or overlying a permeable 

 subsoil; on calcareous soil it thrives especially well. Sow in the Northern States 

 during June, July or August, 30 to 40 lbs. of seed per acre if broadcasted, or 25 to 30 

 lbs. if drilled. In the South sow in February or September. Price, 45c. lb.; $24.75 

 per bush, of 60 lbs.; $40.00 per 100 lbs. 



CRIMSON OR SCARLET CLOVER (trifolium incarnatum) 



The most valuable plant known, for restoring the fertility of wornout soils. 



All lands from which crops have been harvested during the summer and fall 

 should be sown with Scarlet Clover for plowing under the following spring. Plowing 

 under a good crop of Scarlet Clover is equivalent to 20 tons of stable manure per acre. 



It is the cheapest source of nitrogen and has revolutionized the methods of farm- 

 ing in many States, has restored to profitable cultivation thousands of acres of poor 

 land. Its value as a winter soil mulch and for green manuring for orchards cannot 

 be overestimated. 



If intended for feeding, it should always be cut while in the young stage, and 

 never fed to stock after the crop has ceased flowering, as serious results are apt to 

 follow the feeding of overripe Crimson Clover. 



In the latitude of New York, time for sowing may extend from July 15th to 

 September 15th, and further South up to October. The seed needs to be only 

 lightly covered, and a good plan is to sow on fresh plowing and cover with a light 

 harrow. Sow 15 lbs. per acre. 



Choice new crop seed of highest growing quality, thoroughly recleaned, and 

 free from weed seeds. Price, 30c. lb., $15.75 per bush., $25.00 per 100 lbs. 



RED CLOVER (trifolium pratense) 



Price, (subject to change without notice) Henderson's Superior Sample (extra 

 recleaned), 70c. lb., $40.00 per bushel of 60 lbs., $65.00 per 100 lbs. 



MAMMOTH or PEA VINE RED CLOVER prat T ense L perenne) 



Quite distinct from the common Red Clover, being of larger and coarser growth. 

 Valuable for reclaiming exhausted lands. Sow (if alone) about 12 lbs. per acre; 

 weight, 60 lbs. per bushel. Henderson's Superior Sample (extra recleaned). Price, 

 72c .lb., $41.50 per bush., $68.00 per 100 lbs. 



ALSIKE OK HYBRID CLOVER (trifolium hybridum) 



A hybrid intermediate in growth and appearance between Red and White 

 Clovers. It is a perennial and one of the hardiest of all clovers, thriving particularly 

 well in cool climates and stands freezing well. It is valuable for sowing with other 

 grasses and clovers as it, forms a thick bottom, increasing the yield of hay. Sow 

 (if alone) 8 lbs. per acre; weight, 60 lbs. per bushel. Price on application. 



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WHITE DUTCH CLOVER 



(TRIFOLIUM REPENS) 



A very hardy creeping variety, which accommo- 

 dates itself to a great variety of soils, but grows most 

 luxuriantly in moist ground or in wet seasons. It is 

 valuable in mixtures for permanent pastures and lawns. 

 Sow (if alone) 8 lbs. per acre; weight, per bushel, 60 lbs. 

 Price on application. 



SAND OK WINTEK VETCH 



(VI CI A VILLOSA) 



The earliest crop for cutting or plowing under in 

 spring, being nearly a month earlier than Scarlet 

 Clover, and a full crop can be taken off the land in 

 time for planting spring crops. 



It is perfectly hardy throughout the United States, 

 remaining green all winter, and should be sown during 

 August and September, mixed with Rye, which serves 

 as a support for the plants, or in spring with Oats or 

 Barley. Sow one bushel per acre, with one half bushel 

 of Rye or Wheat. Price on application. 



