MISCELLANEOUS FARM SEEDS J. MANNS & CO., Forrest and Hillen Sts., Baltimore, Md. 



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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 

 anyfprice. 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; 

 has fibrous roots like White Clover. Esteemed highly by bee 

 keepers. 



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 1st 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 3 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 stiff er 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 and desirable 

 summer pasture. Grows well and spreads rapidly on poor lands, 

 hillside and under the shade of trees. (Bushel 25 lbs.) 



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 1}^ bushels per acre. 

 (Bushel 24 lbs.) 



MEADOW FESCUE. (Festuca pratensis). Thrives in all soil; 

 excellent ior permanent pastures; starts early; very productive. 

 Sow 1 to 13^ 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. A very valuable forage plant, of the 



Millet family, but not so coarse. Two ot three weeks earlier than 

 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. (Agrcstis 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 season* 

 13^ to 2 bushels per acre. (Bushel 14 lbs.) 



RHODE ISLAND BENT GRASS. (Agrostis canina}. Valuable 

 for lawns. Sow 3 to 4 bushels per acre for lawn. IJ^ to 3 bushels 

 for pasture. (Bushel 12 lbs.) 



TALL MEADOW OAT GRASS. (Avena elatior). 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 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 



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 shall be pleased 

 to quote attractive prices. 



BIRD SEED 



Fresh, Recleaned Stock 



Postage extra. 



Canary lb. 



Rape lb. 



Millet lb. 



Hemp lb. 



Maw, M lb., 10c... lb. 



Sunflower lb. 



Lettuce Seed lb. 



Mixed Canary Seed lb. 



Cuttle Fish Bone doz. 



Orchard Grass. 



