PETER HENDERSON & CO.-FARM SEEDS. 



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Italian Rye Grass. 



(Lolium Itaiicum.) 



Thrives in almost any 

 soil, and yields early and 

 -abundant crops. Sow 3 

 "bushels to the acre (20 

 lbs. to bushel). 

 Henderson's "Choicest/' 

 $2.50 per bushel. 



Sweet Vernal Grass. 



(Anthoxanthum odoratum.) 



Very useful as a mixture 

 with other grasses on ac- 

 count of its early growth. 

 It emits an agreeable odor 

 when cut for hay. Sow 

 three and a half bushels 

 to the acre (about 10 

 lbs. to bushel). 

 Henderson's "Choicest," 

 60 cts. per lb. 



Hard Fescue. 



(Festuca duriitscula.) 



A dwarf growing grass 

 of great value, succeeding 

 well in dry situations. Sow 

 two and a half bushels to 

 the acre (about 12 lbs. 

 to bushel). 



Henderson's "Choicest," 

 35 cts. per lb. 



Sheep's rescue. 



(Festuca ovina.) 



A variety short and 

 dense in its growth, and 

 one excellent for sheep 



Eastures. Two and a half 

 ushels to the acre 

 (about 12 lbs. to bushel). 

 Henderson's "Choicest," 

 30 cts. per lb. 



Meadow Fescue. 



(Festuca pratensis.) 



Of great value in mix- 

 tures for permanent pas- 

 tures. Sow two and a half 

 bushels to the acre 

 (about 50 lbs. to the 

 bushel). 



Henderson's "Choicest," 

 60 cts. per lb. 



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Prices subject to variation. 

 Timothy, or Herd Grass. (Phleum Pratense.) Of this well known variety, so extensively grown throughout the country, we 



offer a particularly "choice" sample of seed. As fine as we have ever seen. From l 2 to 1 bushel per acre. (45 lbs. to 



bushel.) Bushel, $2.75. 

 ■Creeping' Bent Grass. (Agrostis Stolonifera.) An excellent variety for lawns, succeeding well in most situations. About 2 



bush, to the acre. (15 lbs. to bushel.) Qt., 20 cts. ; bush , $4.00. 

 Rhode Island Bent Grass. {Agrostis Canina.) Ono of the finest>of grasses for lawns when sown alone. Aboujt 2 bush. to>the 



acre. (Bushel of 10 lbs.) Qt., 20 cts. ; bush., $4.00. 

 English Bye Grass. [Lolium Perenne.) A very nutritious and valuable grass for meadows and permanent pastures. 2}£ to.3 



bushels to the acre. (Bushel of 24 lbs.) Bush., $2.50. 

 Johnson Grass. ( Sorghum Halapense.) A detailed account of the merits of this grass, so popular in Alabama, will be found 



in our catalogue for 1885. Price, per lb., by mail, 45 cents ; per peck, $1.75 ; per bushel (of 251bs.), $6.00. 

 Hungarian Grass. (Panicum Germanicum.) Is a valuable annual forage plant. 1 bushel to the acre. (48 lbs. to the bushel.) 



Bush., $2.00. 

 Tall Meadow Oat Grass. (Avena Elatior.) Is highly recommended for soiling, being rapid and luxuriant in its growth. 5 to 



6 bushels per acre. (Bushels of 13 lbs.) Bush., $3.25. 

 Yellow Oat Grass. (Avena Flavescens.) Good for dry pastures and meadows. (About 7 lbs. to the bushel.) Bush., $5.00. 

 wood Meadow Grass. (Poa Nemoralis.) Well adapted for either pasture or pleasure grounds, having succulent and nutritive 



herbage; of early growth, and thriving well under trees. About two bushels to the acre. (About 14 lbs. to the bushel.) 



Lb., 60 cts. 

 Bough Stalked Meadow Grass. (Poa Trivialis.) Valuable for pastures and meadows, particularly on damp soil and sheltered 



situations, producing a constant supply of nutritive herbage, greatly liked by cattle. IK bushels to the acre. (About 14 



lbs. to the bushel.) Lb., 50 cts. 



MILLETS. 



If by mail, postage must be added at the rate of '16 cts. per lb., or 25 cts. per quart. (Subject to variation in price.) 

 Pearl Millet. It requires from 3 to 5 lbs. of clean seed of this most valuable fodder plant to sow an acre. A detail of our 

 experiments with it, with instructions for sowing, cutting and drying, sent free on application. Price, clean seed, 35 cts. per 

 lb. (If by mail, 50 cts. per lb.) 

 German, or Golden Millet. Medium early ; height, 3 to 5 feet ; heads closely condensed ; spikes very numerous ; seeds 



round, golden yellow, in rough, bristly sheaths. Per bushel, $2.00. 

 Hungarian (Grass) Millet. (Panicum Germanicum.) Early; height, 2 to 3 feet; abundant foliage and slender head ; with- 

 stands drought and yields well on light soils. Per bushel, $2.00. 



CLOVERS. 



If by mail postage must be added at the rate of 16 cts. per lb. (Subject to variation in price.) 



Bed Clover, Medium. (Trifolium Pratense.) Market Price. 



Bed Clover, large or Pea Vine. Market Price. 



"White Clover. (Trifolium Repens.) Lb., 40 cts. 



Alfalfa or Iiucern. (Medicago Saliva.) Although this valuable forage plant may be grown in cold latitudes as well as in warm, 

 as the plant is entirely hardy, yet its value is not so marked in cold climates, where it finds its competitor in the Bed Clover 

 and the Grasses. But in light soils anywhere, particularly in southern latitudes, its deep rooting properties make it com- 

 paratively independent of moisture. Hence it is the forage plant par excellence for the Southern States; and when it is 

 considered that immense sums are paid annually by the Southern to the Northern States, not only for hay itself, but for 

 freight, too, the wonder is how long they will continue to do so, with a material at hand to produce a better article at 

 probably one-fourth the cost. We this season call especial attention to Alfalfa, for the reason that in a visit to Florida three 

 years ago we were deeply impressed with its great value in sections where it had been grown. These impressions have 

 taken shape in a special article on this plant, which will be found in our book, " Garden and Farm Topics." Price of 

 seed, 35 cts. per lb. ; by mail. 50 cts. per lb. 



AlSike, or Hybrid Clover. (Trifolium Hybridum.) Lb, 40 cts. 



Scarlet Clover. (Trifolium Incarnatum.) Sow in July or August for soiling or mowing ensuing spring. Lb., 30 cts. 



Bokhara Clover. (Melilotus Leucantha.) Affords excellent food for bees throughout its season. Lb., 60 cts. 



'Trefoil, Yellow. (Medicago Lupulina.) Hop clover. Lb., 40 cts. 



