48 PETER HENDERSON & CO.— FARM SEEDS. 



-^i: GRASSES. ^\^ 



" Tbat man is a benefactor to Ms country, wlio has made two blades of grass grrow where only one grew before." 



In a conversation with one of tbie leading Washington authorities last summer, he remarked that were he asked what subject was of 

 the most vital importance to the agricultural community in America at the present time, he would say that that subject was "Grasses," 

 and we are inclined to think he was right. No one can travel through the Middle and Southern States during the summer and autumn 

 months without coming to the conclusion that there are tens of thousands of acres of so-called pasture, which are largely given over to 

 rag- weed, wild-carrot, ox-eyed daisy, etc., and which might, with a moderate outlay in labor, fertilizers and seed, be made into useful 

 pasture and mowing lands. There can be no better way of improving on this state of things than by using 



Henderson's * Special * Grass * Mixtures 



FOR HAY AIVD PERMAIVEIXT PASTURE. 



See Chapter VI., " Grass and Its Management," in our book, " How the Farm Pays." 

 Can be So-wn in either Spring or Fall. 



PERMiilTElTT FASTT7KE. 



HEXDERSON'S SPECIAI^ GRASS MIXTURE for Permanent Pasture, consisting of the following 

 varieties : Orchard Grass, Meado-w Foxtail, Sheep's Fescue, Rhode Island or Creeping Bent, Hard Fescue, S'weet Scented 

 Verncil (True Perennial), Meadow Fescue, EngUsh Rye Grass, Italian Rye Grass, Red Top, etc., as recommended in our book, " Ho'W 

 tlie Earm Pays," blended in the proper proportions, "we wiU supply for $2.50 per bushel (of about 14 lbs.) On rich alluvial land 

 3 bushels of this mixture is sufficient to seed an acre, but where the soU is poor, a larger quantity ■will be necessary. Taking one soil 

 with another a fair average would be 4 bushels to the acre. The thicker the seeds are sown, the sooner will a line close turf be obtained. 

 While the leading variety used in this mixture is Orchard Grass, the addition of the several other Grasses named add to its value ; 

 because Orchard Grass sown alone has a tendency to form tussocks or clumps, which, however, can be overcome by thick seeding. In 

 addition to this, the other Grasses have special value in pasture lands for different animals — Sheep's Fescue, for instance, is always 

 eagerly sought for by sheep, who are very fond of it. To this mixture, intended for either Mowing Lands or Pasture (but which on 

 account of its greater weight should be sown separately), is to be added 10 lbs. of Mixed Clovers, comprising White, Mammoth Perennial 

 or Cow Grass, Alsike, Trefoil, etc., but this should only be sown in the Spring, as it is rather tender in this latitude if sown in the Fall. 

 The quantity needed (10 lbs.) of Mised Clovers to sow an acre we will sell for $2.00. 



§7.50 to $10.00 per acre appears at first sight to be a high price for the seeding of a pasture, but bear in mind that it is a permanent 

 pasture that we have in view, and in no country under the sun can a permanent pasture be laid down properly for a less original outlay 

 than that we name. In our book, " Ho'^' tbe Farm Pays," which treats on this subject verv fuUv, we oniitted to point out that 

 it is hardly fair to compare the cost of our "SPECIAL GRASS MIXTURE FOR HAY AND PERMANENT PASTURE" with 

 that of " Timothy and Clover," as many are apt to do. When a pasture is sown on our system, it is laid down for all time, barring 

 accidents, whereas Timothy and Clover is short lived, never averaging more than four years, so that in the course of say twelve years, 

 Timothy and Clover will have to be re-sown at least three times, with all the attendant expense of plowing and preparing the land for the 

 reception of the seed. Looking at this, therefore, from the lowest standpoint, that of original cost, it will be seen that over a short 

 series of years, it is greatly in favor of our SPECIAL GRASS MIXTURE, but, if the cost were equal, the yield and the staying 

 qualities of our PASTURE MIXTURE are far ahead of any other. 



In the preparation of these mixtures, the greatest care is exercised in selecting such varieties as are suited to the soil to be laid 

 down and are likely to realize the object in view. To facilitate this, a description of the soil and climate, the range of temperature, 

 and the purpose for •which so'wn, and if with or ■without a crop, should accompany each order. We have had considerable experi- 

 ence in this department, and are careful that none but the best samples and most suitable kinds are introduced. It would oblige if our 

 friends ■ss'ould send in their orders as early in the season as possible, and at least a day or two before the seeds are required, so as to 

 allow more time in the careful execution of same. 



Henderson's Special Grass Mixture for Hay and Permanent Pasture for light soils ) $2.50 per bushel. 



" " " " " " " " " " medium soils [-Special quotations for 



" " " " " " " " " " heavy soils ) large quantities. 



To those who prefer temporary mowing or grass lands to permanent pasture, we will prepare mixtures of clovers and grasses for 

 ■what is known as " Alternate Husbandry or Rotation Cropping." These mixtures are adapted to the rotation of crop for which they are 

 prepared and in such proportions as vv'ill produce the largest quantity of nutritious food for the duration of time specified. As in the 

 case of the Permanent Pasture mixtures, it would greatly assist us in successfully preparing these mixtures were we informed on the 

 following points at the time of ordering : 



The nature of the soil and climate, the range of temperature, the purpose for -which so-wn, whether for one, t-wo, three, four or 

 more years, and if to be so-wn -with or -without a crop. 



The grasses best adapted for this class of pasture are the following : Orchard Grass, English Eye Grass, Italian Eye Grass, Meadow 

 Foxtail, Hard Fescue, Sheep's Fescue and Meadow Fescue, Eed Clover, White Clover, Alsike, Trefoil and Timothy, blended in theic 

 proper proportions for the time specified. We recommend the following quantities per acre, which should generally be sown in the 

 Spring : For One Year : 1 bush. Mixed Grasses, $2.00. 10 lbs. Mixed Clovers, S2.00. Total cost per acre, S4.00. 



For Two Years : 2 bush. Mixed Grasses, $4.50. 10 lbs. Mixed Clovers, $2.00. Total cost per acre, $6.50. 



For Three or Four Years : 3 bush. Mixed Grasses, $7.50. 10 lbs. Mixed Clovers, $2.00. Total cost per acre, $9.50. 



HENDERSON'S PERMANENT PASTURE MANURE (Higli Grade). 



(For prices, see page 9G.) 



"How^ the Farm Pays," value $2.50, is offered as a premium -with every $20.00 order. "Garden and Farm Topics," Talus $1.50> 



is offered as a premium -with every $5.00 order. 



