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PETER HENDERSON & CO.-GRASS AND CLOVER SEEDS. 



G^kj-M 2ti\d Clovef $eed£. 



We desire to call special attention to the list of grass seeds here submitted and to say that this department is now 

 a very extensive one with us. Of course the prices of Grass and Clover Seeds are subject to constant change, and 

 the rates here given are those ruling at this date (January 1st, 1885), so that customers, particularly those desiring to 

 purchase in quantity, should write us for special quotations and samples, which will be promptly furnished. 



GRASSES IN VARIETY. 



If by mail, postage must be added at the rate of 16 cts. per lb., or 10 

 cts. per qt. (Prices subject to variation.) 



Bed Top Grass. (Agrostis Vulgaris.) Valuable as a mixture 

 in either pasture or lawn grasses; succeeds well in al- 

 most any soil (14 lbs. to the bushel.) About 3 bush, to 

 the acre. Qt., 15 cts.; bush., $1.26. 



Kentucky Blue Grass. (Poa Pratensis.) Also known as 

 June Grass; a valuable variety for lawns when mixed 

 with other grasses ; thrives best in dry soils, and retains 

 its verdure during the hottest weather. About 3 bush, 

 to the acre. Extra clean seed. (14 lbs. to bush.) Qt., 

 20 cts. ; bush., $2.25. 



Double Extra Clean. Qt., 20 cts.; bush., $2.50. 



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.) One of 

 the finest of grasses for lawns when sown alone. About 2 

 bush, to the acre. (Bushel of 10 lbs. ) Qt., 20 cts.; bush., 

 $4.00. 



Orchard Grass. (Dactylis Glomerata.) One of the most de- 

 sirable of all pasture grasses. Especially valuable for 

 grazing stock. 3 bush, to the acre. (Bushel of 14 lbs.) 

 Qt., 25 cts.; bush., $2.50. 



Timothy, or Herd Grass. (Phleum Pratense.) This well 

 known variety is extensively grown throughout the 

 country. It will produce a larger crop and is said to eon- 

 tain more nutriment than any other kind. From % to 

 1 bushel per acre. (45 lbs. to bushel.) Bush., $2.75. 



Hard Fescue. (Fesluca Duriuscula.) One of the finest of 

 dwarf -growing grasses, thriving well in dry situations. 

 2>£ bushels to the acre. (About 12 lbs. to bushel.) Lb., 

 35 cts. 



Meadow rescue. (Festuca Pratensis.) A valuable variety 

 for permanent pastures. 2}i bushels to the acre, 

 (About 15 lbs. to bushel.) Lb., 60 cts. 



Sheep's Fescue. (Festuca Ovina.) Excellent for sheep pas- 

 tures; is short and dense in growth, making it valuable 

 for grass plots. 2 >j bushels to the acre. (About 12 lbs. 

 to bushel.) Lb., 30 cts. 



English Bye Grass. (Lolium Perenne.) A very nutritious 

 and valuable grass for meadows and permanent pas- 

 tures. 2 y z to 3 bushels to the acre. (Bushel of 24 lbs.) 

 Bush., $2.50. 



Italian Bye Grass. (Lolium Italicum.) A valuable European 

 variety, thriving in any soil, and yielding early and 

 abundant crops. 3 bushels to the acre. (About 20 lbs. 

 to the bushel.) Bush., $2.50. 



Hungarian Grass. (Panicum Germanicum.) Is a valuable 

 annual forage plant. 1 bushel to the acre. (48 lbs. to 

 the bushel.) Bush., $2.00. 



Sweet Vernal Grass. (Anthoxanthum Odoratum.) Useful as a 

 mixture with other grasses on account of its early growth. 

 It emits an agreeable odor when cut for hay. 3^ bush- 

 els to the acre. (About 10 lbs. to bushel.) Lb., 60 cts. 



Johnson Grass. (Sorghum Halapense.) (See special descrip- 

 tion, page 75.) Lb. (by mail), 45 cts.; peck, $1.75; per 

 bu. (25 lbs.), $6.00. 



Meadow Foxtail. (Alopecuris Pratensis.) One of the most 

 desirable of all grasses for permanent pasture, being 

 early and rapid in growth. It thrives best on rich, 

 moist soils. 3 to 4 bushels per acre. (About 7 lbs. to 

 bushel.) Lb., 60 cts. 



Tall Meadow Oat Grass. (Avena Elatior.) Is highly recom- 

 mended for soiling, being rapid and luxuriant in ite 

 growth. 5 to 6 bushels per acre. (Bushel of 13 lbs.) 

 Bush., $3.25. 



Yellow Oat Grass. (Avena Flavescens.) Good for dry pas- 

 tures 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 

 wen under trees. About 2 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. \}4 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 26 



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 & 



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; 



withstands drought and yields well on light soils. Per- 



bushel, $2.00. 



CLOVERS. 



(Subject to variation in price.) 

 If by mail, postage must be added at the rate of 16 cts. per lb. 



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

 Bed Clover, Large, or Pea Vine, Market Priee. 

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

 Alfalfa or Lucern. (Medicago Sativa.) Lb., 35 cts. 

 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.iGea*, 



If you need a hand or horse lawn mower, be sure to write us for special prices. 



