PETER HENDERSON & CO.-FARM SEEDS. 51 



Complete List of Grass Seeds. 



Prices subject to variation. 



In this Catalogue -we give representations of the leading grasses as they grow {see page 50), and 

 also fac-similes of the samples of the seeds, such as we have specially machined for our requirements 

 {seepage 49). This will, no doubt, be interesting to those who want pure and unadulterated seeds. 



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

 value $1.50, is offered as a premium with every $5.00 order. For particulars see page 146. 



Anthozanthtun Puelii. An annual variety of Sweet Vernal Grass, not so desirable, however, as the perennial variety offered below. (About 10 lbs. to the bushel.) 



40 cts. per lb. $3.50 per bush. 

 Bermuda Grass. {Cynodon dactylon.) See Page 52. Sets, $5.00 per bush. SIO.OO per bbl. 

 Creeping' Bent Grass, or Fiorin. {AgrostU Stolonifera.) An excellent variety for lawns, succeeding well in most situations. 2 bush, to the acre. (About 20 lbs. to the 



bush.) 40 cts. per lb. $7.00 per bush. 

 Crested Dog''s Tail. (Cynosurus Cristatus.) Should enter in moderate quantity in permanent pasture mixtures, especially those for sheep on dry soils. This grass 



is particularly suitable for parks and ornamental purposes, (.\bout 21 lbs. to the bushel.) 75 cts. per lb. $13.50 per bush. 

 English Bye Grass. [Lolium Perenne.) A very nutritious and valiiable grass for meadows and permanent pastures. 2>^ to 3 bushels to the acre. (Bushel of 24 lbs.) 



$2.00 bush. (Bushel of 26 lbs.) $2.25 bush. (Bushel of 28 lbs.) Finest sample anywhere. $2.50 bush. 

 Fine Iieaved Sheep's Fescue. (Festuca Ovirui Tenuifolia.) Kemarkable for the fineness of its leaves. Suitable for permanent pasture on high altitudes and dry 



situations, and often used for lawns, particularly those on dry soils. (About 14 lbs. to the bushel.) 60 cts. per lb. $7.00 pw bush. 

 Fowl Bleadow Grass. {Poa Serotina.) A valuable grass on low, wet lands. (iVbout 14 lbs. to bushel.) $3.00 bush. 

 Hard Fescue. (Fesluca Dunuscxda.) See page 50. (About 12 lbs. to bushel.) 30 cts. per lb. $3. (K) per bush. 



HEU'DEBSOIT'S SFECIAIi GBASS UIXTTJBE fob hay and PBBMAITJBITT FASTUBE. $2.50 per bushel (of 14 lbs.) [See page. 4S.) 

 Hungarian Grass. (Panicum Germanicum.) Is a valuable annual forage plant. 3^ bushel to the acre. (48 lbs. to the bushel.) $1.75 bush. 

 Italian Bye Grass. (Lolium. Italicum.) See page 50. (18 lbs. to bushel.) $2.00 bush. 

 Johnson Grass. (Sorghum Halapen^e.) A detailed account of the merits of this grass, so popular in Alabama, wiU be found in our circular, which can be had on 



application. (About 25 lbs. per bushel.) 25 cts. per lb. $5.00 per bush. 

 Kentucky Blue Grass. (Poa Pratensis.) See page 50. (14 lbs. to bushel.) $1.75 bush. Double extra clean. (14 lbs. to bushel.) $2.00 bush. 

 Louisiana Grass. (Paspalum Platycavle.) See page 52. Seed 75 cts. per pint. Sets 75 cts. per 100, $6.00 per 1,000. 

 Meadow Fescue. {Festuca Pratensis.) See page 50. (About 22 lbs. to bushel.) 30 cts. lb. $6.00 per bush. 

 Meadow FoKtail. (Alopecurus Pratensis.) See page 50. (About 7 lbs. to bushel.) 50 cts. lb. $3.25 per bush. 

 Orchard Grass. {Dactylis Glomerata.) See page 50. (14 lbs. to bushel.) $2.50 bush. 

 Bed or Creeping Fescue. (Fesluca Subra.) Suitable for sandy sea-coasts and on the slopes of railway cuts where the soil is dry. (About 14 lbs. to the bushel.) 



40 cts. lb. $5.00 per bush. 

 Bed Top Grass. (Agrostis Vulgaris.) See page 50. (14 lbs. to bushel.) $1.50 bush. Fancy Be-cleaned Seed. (About 32 lbs. to bushel.) 2.t cts. lb. $6.00 per bush. 

 Bhode Island Bent Grass. (Agrostis Canina.) In some parts of the country this is found to be a very tine variety for lawns. About 3 bushels to the acre. (Bushel 



of 14 lbs.) $3.50 bush. 

 Bib, Grass or Plantain. (Plantago Lanceolata.) A highly astringent fibrous-rooted perennial. Grows best in dry, poor soils. Highly valued as a condiment in 



sheep pastures, rabbit warrens, etc. (60 lbs. to the bushel.) 30 cts. lb. 

 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. IS bushels to the acre. (About 14 lbs. to the bushel.) 40 cts. lb. 

 Schraeder's Brome Grass, or Bescue Grass. (Bromus Schraederi.) Eecommended as a fodder plant on account of the enormous bulk its produce. 50 cts. lb. 

 Sheep's Fescue. (Festuca Ovina) Sei'page50. (About 12 lbs. to bushel.) 30cts.lb. $3.00 per bush. 



Sweet Vernal Grass. True Perennial. (Anthoxanthum Odoratum.) See page 50. (About 10 lbs. to bush.) $1.00 lb. $9.50 per bush. 

 Tall Meadow Fescue or Bandall Grass. (Festuca Elatior.) Though rather coarse looking is very early, nutritive and productive. Should form a portion of all 



pastures on wet or clay soils. (About 14 lbs. to the bushel.) 50 cts. lb. $6.00 per bush. 

 Tall Meadow Oat Grass. (Avena Elatior.) Is highly recommended for soiling, being rapid and luxuriant in its growth. 5 to 6 buehels per acre. (About 10 lbs. to 



the bushel.) 35 cts. lb. $3.00 per bush. 

 Texas Blue Grass. (Poa Arachnifera. See page 52. Seed, 25 cts. per packet; 75 cts. per oz.: $8.00 per lb. Seta, 60 cts. per 100; $4.00 per 1,000. 

 Timothy, or Herd Grass. (PUleum 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 ii to 1 bushel per acre. (45 lbs. to bushel.) Price variable and given on application. 

 'Various Lea'Ved Fescue. (Festuca Helerophylla.) A valuable early grass for permanent pastures, especially on high Jiltitudes. (About 12 lbs. to bushel.) 40 cts. lb. 



$4.50 bushel. 

 ■Water Meadow Grass. (Poa Aquatica.) Grows by the side of pools, fresh water lakes, etc. Yields an imraense bulk of coarse nutritious herbage. (About 14 lbs. to 



the bushel.) 50 cts. lb. $6.00 per bush. 

 ■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. 2 bushels to the acre. (About 14 lbs. to the bushel.) 50 cts. lb. $6. (W per bush. 

 Yellow Oat Grass, "True." (Avena Flc.vescens.) Good for dry pastures and meadows. (About 7 lbs. to the bushel.) $1.00 lb. $6.50 per bush. 



CL-O^ERS. 



Prices subject to variation. If by mail postage must be added at the rate of 8 cents per pound. 



Alfalfa, 01? IiUcem. (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 Bed Clover and the Grasses. But in light soils anywhere, particularly in southern latitudes, 

 its deep rooting properties make it comparatively 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 the 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." Sow twelve pounds per acre. Price of seed, 25 cts. lb. 



Alsike, or Hybrid Clover. (Trifolium Hybridum.) Almost equal in nutritive value to the Red or Pea Vine Clover, and excellent for land that is clover-sick. (60 lbs. 

 to'the bushel.) 30 cts. lb. 



Bokhara Clover. (Melilotus Leucaniha.) Affords excellent food for bees throughout its season. 50 cts. lb. 



Japan Clover. (Lespedeza Striata.) (See cut, page 52.) 40 cts. lb. ; $7.00 per bu. (20 lbs. to the bushel.) Fourteen pounds per acre. 



Cowgrass, Mammoth or Pea 'Vine Clover. (Trifolium pratense perenne.) Present price. 30 cts. lb. 



Bed Clover, Medium. (Trifolium Pratense.) Present price, 15 cts. lb. (60 lbs. to the bushel.) Fourteen pounds per acra 



Scarlet Clover. [Trifolium im-arnatum.) Sow in July or August for soiling or mowing ensuing spring. 30 cts. lb. Twenty pounds per acre. 



Trefoil, YellO'W or Hop Clover. (Medicago Lupulina.) An annual variety, suitable for sheep pasture and light soils. (60 lbs. to the bushel.) 25 cts. lb. 



■White Clover. (Trifolium Eejiens.) Should be introduced in all mixtures for permanent pasture, and where required in lawns. (60 lbs. to bushel.) 30 cts. lb. 



Esparsette, or Sainfoin. (Onobrychis Saliva.) (See page 52.) Thrives on light chalky soils. 20 cts. lb. $12.00 per 100 lbs. 



SUCKL-ING CI-0:^ER. 



(Trifolium Filiforme.) 

 A Dwarf growing variety of yellow clover. Succeeds well on dry, gravelly or sandy soils, which are not suited to the ordinary varieties of Clover. It can stand the 

 scorching rays of sun better than any other sort. 40 cts. per pound. 



TV^IL-L-ETS. 



Subject to variation in price. If by mail postage must be added at the rale of 8 cents per pound, or 15 cents per quart. 

 German, or Golden Millet. (Panicum aureum.) Medium early ; height, three to five feet ; heads closely condensed; spikes very numerous; seeds round, goldem 



yellow, in rough bristly sheaths. One-half bushel to the acre. $2.00 bushel (of 48 lbs.) 

 Hungarian (Grass) Millet. (Panicum Germanicum.) Early; height, two to three feet ; abundant foliage and slender head ; withstands drought and yields well on 



light soils. One-halt bushel to the acre. $1.75 bushel (of 48 lbs.) 

 Pearl Millet. (I'anicum argenleum.) It requires five pounds 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. Weighs about 56 lbs. per bushel. Price, dean seed, 30 cts. lb. 



For Zia'wn Grass Seed see 3d page cover. For Iiawn Enricher sea page 96. For Iia'wn Mowers see page 93. 



