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CURRIE BROTHERS' HORTICULTURAL GUIDE. 



Recleaned Grasses and Clovers* 



Prices Subject to Market Fluctuations Without Notice. Write for Market Prices oo Clover and Timothy. 



Water Spear Grass (Glyceria aquatica)— A grass growing naturally on 

 low and wet soils, valuable for wet meadows and marshes. Although 

 coarse and tall growing, the hay is very nutritious. (14 lbs. per bush.) 

 Perlb.30c; per bush. 3.50; per 100 lbs 25 00 



Water or Floating Headow Grass (Glyceria fluitans)— An invaluable grass 

 for wet soils and marshes and land which ocasionally overflows. (14 

 lbs. per bushel). Per lb. 25c; per bush. 280; per 100 lbs „ 20 00 



Wood rieadow Grass (Poa nemoralis) A variety growing naturally in 

 shady places and moist, rich soils. The herbage is succulent and 

 much relished by csttle; forms a close sod, and should be sown In all 

 shady places in lawns, etc. (14 lbs. per bushel). Per lb. 35c; per 

 bush. 4.25; per 100 lbs 30 00 



Red or Creeping: Fescue (Festuca ru- 

 bra)— A valuable grass for sowing 

 on dry pastures, light soils and 

 railroad embankments. It is of a 

 creeping habit, and the roots pene- 

 trate so deeply into the soil that it 

 remains green after many of the 

 other grasses have dried up. Ex- 

 cellent for lawns and slopes where 

 the soil is dry and light. (14 lbs. 

 per bushel). Per lb. 20c; per bush. 

 82.25; per 100 lbs S16 00 



ALSIKE OR SWEDISH CLOVER. 



Rough Stalked Headow Grass (Poa 

 trivialis) — An excellent grass for 

 deep, moist meadows and stiff 

 heavy clays. Should form part of 

 all mixtures intended for wet soils. 

 (14 lbs. per bushel). Per lb. 30c; 

 per bush. $3.50; per 100 lbs 25 00 



Sheep's Fescue (Festuca ovina)— This grass should form a large part of 

 all mixtures intended for sheep grazing on high upland or dry pastures. 

 In growth it is short and dense, and of excellent nutritive qualities, 

 deep rooted and not easily affected by drought. (12 lbs. per bushel). 

 Per lb. 15c; per bush. 1.50; per 100 lbs 12 00 



Sweet Vernal Grass, True (Anthoxanthum odoratum) — Valuable on ac- 

 count of the delicious perfume which it imparts to the hay when 

 drying. (10 lbs. per bushel). Per lb. 30c; per bush. $2 50; per 100 

 lbs 24 00 



Tall Meadow Fescue (Festuca elatior)— A tall-growing grass, particularly 

 adapted for strong clay and wet soils, stands overflowing, and should 

 form a part of all mixtures intended for marshes and wet lands. It 

 is much relished by stock and makes an excellent hay. (14 lbs. per 

 bushel). Per lb. 20c; per bush. 82.50; per 100 lbs 17 00 



Tall Meadow Oat Grass (Avena elatior) -Very early and a luxuriant 

 grower; produces a large quantity of early and late growth, which 

 allows it to be cut frequently. Should be cut for hay when coming 

 into flower. (10 lbs. per bushel). Per lb. 20c; per bush. 1.60; per 100 

 !bs , 15 00 



Timothy (Phleum pratense)— This grass is known to all farmers, but we 

 would like to point out the necessity of obtaining clean seed. What 

 we offer is Wisconsin grown and thoroughly recleaned, and worth 

 more money than the ordinary seed, much of which contains a great 

 many foul weeds. (45 lbs. per bushel). Per lb. 5c; per bush. 1.50; 

 per 100 lbs 3 25 



Alfalfa or Lucerne* 



PERFECTLY HARDY. 



Withstands drought, heat and cold. 



Produces the largest and richest crops of Fodder. 



The best clover plant to plant for a permanent patch. 



A perennial leguminous plant very closely allied to the clovers which has not 

 had the attention it deserved until recent years. The chief merit of Alfalfa lies in 

 the fact that it may be cut 3 or 4 times a season, each cutting bringing enormous 

 yields of sweet and nutritious forage which is much relished by all kinds of stock. 

 Care should be taken when cattle are first turned in not to allow them to overfeed, 

 as it is liable to cause bloating. It is an excellent soiling crop and makes the best of 

 hay when properly treated. In hay making it should be put in cocks instead of 

 windrows, which will tend to prevent the shattering of the leaves. The seed should 

 be sown broadcast at the rate of 15 to 20 lbs. per acre about the middle of April or 

 earlier, should the ground be in good condition without a nurse or cover crop. The 

 soil must be deep, rich, well prepared and well drained, it should never be sown on 

 heavy sticky clay land where water stands a short distance below the surface. 

 A large crop need not be expected the first season as this plant is a slow grower to 

 begin with, but when once established, the results are wonderful; 3 cuttings a year 

 being the regular thing, averaging 10 tons green fodder to the acre. —Not only this, 

 but it will continue to give 10 tons to the acre for 10 to 15 years. It is without doubt 

 the longest lived clover plant we know of. As a land enricher it is without an equal. 

 The long roots 10 to 15 feet under ground bring up lots of buried mineral fertilizer, 

 while like all the clover family, it is a great nitrogen gutherer. No farmer should 

 be without an acre or two of this. 



Red or June Clover, Medium (Trifolium pratensei— The grade we offer is 

 choice recleaned Wisconsin-grown seed, free from all weeds and 

 other impurities. (60 lbs. per bushel). 



Choice recleaned seed, per bushel 6 00 



Common seed, per bushel 5 50 



Alsike Clover (Trifolium hybridum) — This is the hardiest of all the 

 clovers and never winter kills, even in our severe winters. It adapts 

 itself to all kinds of soils, and is capable of resisting extremes of wet 

 and drought alike. It makes a finer and better hay than red clover, 

 and is much relished by stock. (60 lbs. per bushel). Per lb. 20c; 

 per bush. 8.50; per 100 lbs 14 00 



Crimson Clover (Trifolium incarnatum) — A rapid and quick-growing 

 clover, valuable for cutting green or for plowing under as a fertilizer. 

 Sow 10 lbs. per acre. (60 lbs. per bushel). Per lb. 15c; per bush. 6 00; 

 per 100 lbs 10 00 



Mammoth Clover (Trifolium pratense perenne) — Valuable for hog past- 

 ures and for plowing under as a fertilize r. (60 lbs. per bushel). Per 

 lb. 15c; per bush. 6.00; per 100 lbs 10 00 



White Clover (Trifolium repens)— A valuable clover for sowing inlands 

 intended for pasture. Will do in almost all kinds of soil, except wet 

 or moist ground. (60 lbs. per bushel). Per lb. 16c; per bush. 8.50; 

 per 100 lbs 14 00 



Extra choice seed for lawns. Per lb. 30c; 5 lbs. for 125 



White Bokhara (Melilotus alba)— Excellent bee food. (6C lbs. per bushel). 

 Per lb. 25c; per bush. 12.00; per 100 lbs 20 00 



Japan Clover (Lespedeza striata)— (20 lbs. per bushel). Per lb. 35c; per 

 bush. 6.50; per 100 lbs :. 30 00 



Serradella (Ornithopus sativus)— Especially valuable during the hot, dry » 

 months of summer. Per lb. 15c; per 100 lbs 9 00 



Sainfoin, or Esparsette (Onobrychis sativa)— Is desirable for feeding, 

 either green or dry, to milch cows. Increases quantity and improves 

 quality of milk. (20 lbs. per bushel). Per lb. 10c; per bush. 1.75; 

 per 100 lbs 7 50 



Per lb. 15c. 



Per bush. 7.! 



Per 100 lbs. 13.00. 



ALFALFA OR LUCERNE. 



When wanted by mail add 8 cents per lb. for postage. 



