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PETER HENDERSON & GO., NEW YORK. FARM SEEDS. 
HENDERSON'S SPECIAL GRASS MIXTURES. 
FOR HAY AND TEMPORARY PASTURE. 
For those who prefer TEMPORARY mowing or grass lands to permanent pasture, we prepare mixtures of clovers and grasses for what | 
is known as ‘‘ Alternate Husbandry or Rotation Cropping.” 
and in such proportions as will produce the largest quantity of nutritious food for the duration of time specified. 
The grasses best adapted for this class of pasture are the following: English Rye Grass, Italian Rye Grass, Tall Oat Grass, Meadow 
Fescue and Orchard Grass, Red Clover, 
recommend the following quantities per acre. 
Alsike, 
latitude they are apt to be winter-killed, being rather tender in the young state. 
For One Year: 
For Two Years: 
For 3 to 4 Years: 
——-; COMPLETE LIST OF GRASSES 
Prices subject to variation. Special quotations for large quantities. 
1 bush. Mixed Grasses, $2.50. 
2 bush. Mixed Grasses, $5.00. 
3 bush. Mixed Grasses, $7.50. 
10 lbs. Mixed Clovers, $1.75. 
10 lbs. Mixed Clovers, $1.75. 
10 lbs. Mixed Clovers, $1.75. 
Total cost per acre, $4.25. 
Total cost per acre, $6.75. 
Total cost per acre, $9.25. 
For full descriptions see ‘‘HENDERSON’S AMERICAN FARMERS’ MANUAL,” free on application. 
These mixtures are adapted to the rotation of crop for which they are prepared 
Trefoil and Timothy, blended in their proper proportions-for the time required. We 
The grasses may be sown in spring or fall, but the clovers should be sown in spring, for in this 
Special 
Quotations 
for large 
Acreages. 
AND CLOVERS. i¢—— 
At the World’s Fair we received over thirty medals and awards, fourteen of which 
were granted to Grasses and Clovers for superior quality and purity of sample. 
AWNLESS BROME GRASS. 
mis.) Will stand long droughts and produce heavy 
crops in dry sections where other grasses would perish... 
BERMUDA GRASS. (Cynodon Dactylon.) Of 
great value in the Southern States will stand a greater 
degree of heat and drought than any other.. 
Creeping Bent Grass. Nae Stolonifera.) 
Excellent for lawns, succeeds well in most situations. 
Crested Dog’s Tail. (Cynosurus Cristatus.) 
Should enter in moderate quantity in permanent pasture 
mixtures and}lawDs. sscmeis-.- «sateen serene eres 
ENGLISH RYE GRASS. 
‘Avvalnable/grass sree ey as See rai aioion! clnete/neteine 
Fine Leaved Sheep’s Fescue. (Festuca 
Cnina Tenusfolia:) SP . aseecemonasleeciecceee sees 
Fowl Meadow Grass. (Poa Serotina.) Un- 
Cleanted!Seed aye eae civiote ciniclcicisiaieisieteteainte eeieiai 
HARD FESCUE. (Festuca Duriuscula.) A 
dwarf growing grass of great value, succeeding well in 
dry situations 2s.) (Ao ee. Methle sew see neces 
HUNGARIAN GRASS. (Panicum Germani- 
cum.) Isavaluable annual forage plant, 1 bushel to 
GNSEERAS pesobscodnos. das: OnsnO00n Scbsa050e os) Hodasas 
ITALIAN RYE GRASS. (Lolium Italicum.) 
Thrives in almost any soi] and yields early and abun- 
Gantieropss seins cme uscesemecceus resi co cheeoeecoe 
Johnson Grass. (Sorghum Halapense).. 
KENTUCKY BLUE SUSIE (Poa Praten- 
sis.) Choice... . 
Fancy or ‘double extra “clean. “Though offered at 
the standard weight of 14 lbs. per bushel, the natural 
weight of this fancy seed is 20 to 25 lbs. per measured 
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MEADOW FESCUE. ” (Festuca Pratensis.) Of 
great value in mixtures for permanent pasture...... 
MEADOW FOXTA IL. (Alopecurus Pratensis ) 
Is the principal grass in all rich natural pastures..... 
Meadow, Soft or welvet Grass. (Holcus 
WARALUS SL Mike ee certo Oeste eee Reese 
ORCHARD ‘GRASS. ‘(Dacty lis Glomerata.) 
oe of the most valuable grasses either for pasture or 
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Red or Creeping Fescue. (Festuca Rubra.) 
Suitable for sandy sea coasts and on dry soil... .. .... 
RED TOP GRASS. (Agrostis 
Choice 2. A.) <coiugtice ees aleve sec loniise saeconceiee 
Fancy or extra re-cleaned seed ... -- 
Rhode Island Bent Grass. (Agrostis Can- 
tna.) A very fine variety for lawns.............+----+ 
Rough Stalked Meadow Grass. 
Trivialis.) Valuable for pastures and meadows, 
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Weight 
(Bromus Iner- per bush. bush. Ib. 100 lbs. 
14 lbs. 
35 Ibs. 
20 Ibs. 
2t Ibs. 
24 Ibs, 
14 lbs. 
12 lbs. 
12 lbs. 
48 lbs, 
18 Ibs. 
25 lbs. 
14 Ibs. 
14 lbs. 
22 ibs. 
7 Ibs. 
7 lbs. 
14 lbs. 
14 lbs. 
14 Ibs. 
32 lbs. 
14 lbs. 
14 lbs. 
Besides offering Grass Seeds and Clover by 
Per 
Per Per 
$3.00 $0.25 $20.00 
3-50 
6.00 
the 
I.50 125.00 
-22 18.00 
-60 55.00 
+II 9.00 
+35 28.00 
-30 28.00 
.25 18.00 
210) 13510. 
.I2 10.00 
12.00 
-I5 10.00 
.18 12.00 
-18 16.00 
-45 40.00 
+25 20.00 
-25 18.00 
-25 18.00 
«I2 10.00 
.28 25.00 
.25 18.00 
+45 42.00 
/b., 100 Ibs. and bushel, we give the standard weight 
SHEEP’S FESCUE. (Festuca Ovina.) 
and dense in growth, excellent for sheep pastures...... 
Sweet Vernal, True Perennial. (Axthoz- 
anthum Odoratum. ) Emits on setecaue odor, which 
it imparts to the hay.... .......-- 4... 
TALL MEADOW FESCUE. 
tior.) Very early, nutritive and productive, 
form a portion of all pastures on wet or clay soils 
TALL MEADOW OAT GRASS. (Avena 
Elatior.) Recommended for soiling, being rapid and 
luxuriant in its growth...............-..0...000- 
TIMOTHY. Or HERD GRASS. (Phieum 
Pratense.) We offer a particularly ‘** choice’? sample. 
Price subject to change without notice ... ............- 
Texas Blue Grass. | (Poa Arachnifera.) Un- 
equalled for winter pasture in the south,............... 
Various Leaved Fescue. (festuca Hetero- 
phylla.) Valuable for permanent pasture, orca, on 
highialtitudes ye bc csecccccioemcisiciee cies 
Wood Meadow Grass. (Poa Nemoralis. ) Of 
early growth and thriving well under trees..... A 
Yellow Oat Grass. ‘“‘True.’? (Avena Fla- 
vescens.) G for dry pastures and meadows 
ALFALFA, Or LUCERNE. (Medicago Sa- 
tiva.) In light soils, particularly in southern latitudes, 
itausnvaluabley ree carmela Basel ea cele eeieesieia 
ALSIKE, Or HYBRID CLOVER. (Trifo- 
lium Hybridum. ) Equal in nutritive value to the 
Red or Pea Vine Clover, and excellent for land that is 
cloversicktaermemeciictecieteret 
Bokhara Clover. (Medilotus Leucantha i Af- 
fords excellent food for bees throughout its season..... 
Japan Clover. (Lespfedeza Striata.) A low 
spreading perennial, much like white clover, of great 
value in the Southern States 
Mammoth Red, Or Pea Vine Clover. 
(Trifolium pratense perenne.) . 
Red Clover, Medium. (Trifolium Pratense.) 
Price subject to change without notice...-..........-.. 
SCARLET. CLOVER. (Trifolium Incarna- 
tum.) Sow in July or August for soiling or mowing the 
ensuing spring 
” (Festuca E Ya 
Should 
Suckling Clover. (Trifolium Filiforme.)..... 
Sainfoin. (Oxodrychis Sativa.) A valuable fodder 
plant on light, dry, sandy soils..........-.+-eeeeeeee 
Trefoil, Yellow or Hop Clover. (Medi- 
ecago Lupulina. ) An annual, suitable for sheep pasture 
and Ieee CE Sess “Asodsoe 8 Gon. sod sac sodot 
WHITE CLOVER. (7?i/olium Repens.) Should 
be used in all mixtures for Permanent pasture and for 
DAYS wninieiaiicsisn is siole »teleaeieiateiins Oveseveccusetaeewny 
IF DESIRED BY MAIL, ADD 8 CENTS PER POUND FOR POSTAGE. 
Weight 
12 lbs. 
to lbs. 
14 lbs. 
ro lbs. 
45 Ibs. 
14 lbs. 
14 Ibs, 
7 lbs. 
60 Ibs. 
60 Ibs. 
€0 lbs. 
20 Ibs. 
60 Ibs. 
60 Ibs. 
60 Ibs. 
60 Ibs. 
20 Ibs. 
60 Ibs. 
60 Ibs. 
Per Per 
Short per bush. bush Ib. 100 Ibs. 
Per 
$2.50 $0.25 $18.00 
9.00 
6.00 
2.25 
1.00 85.00 
+45 42.00 
-18 16.00 
