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WM. ELLIOTT & SONS* GENERAL CATALOGUE FOR 1897. 



AGKICULTUKAL GKA^^G^ AOD eLOYGK^ 



(PRICES StJBJECT TO MARKET CHANGES.) 



For general grass-seeding for mowing lands, sow Clover, Timothy, Red=Top mixed together; 

 for one acre 8 lbs. Clover, 3^ bushel Timothy, i bushel Red=Top. 



Rhode Island Bent ( Agrostis canina. ) A valuable grass, 

 mostly used for lawns, for which it is one of the 

 best. Sow three bushels to the acre. Per lb., 30 cts ; 

 bush. (12 lbs.), $3.00. 



Valuable for either pastures or 

 ; bush. (14 lbs.), S1..50; bag (50 



Red Top (Agrostis wilgaris). 

 lawns. Per lb , 15 cts. 

 lbs.), S5.00. 



Red Top. Extra cleaned heavy seed (35 lbs. per bush.). Per 

 lb., 30 cts. 



Creeping Bent (Agrostis stolonifera). An excellent variety 

 for lawns or pastures, succeeds well in deep soils. Per 

 lb., 25 cts.; bush. (15 lbs.), $3.50. 



Kentucky Blue Grass (Poa pratensis.) Well known and ex- 

 tensively grown in all parts of the country, thrives well 

 in a variety of soils, and endures the hottest summers. 

 Per lb., 15 cts.; bush (14 lbs.), $1.75. 



Orchard Grass (Dactylis glomerata). A valuable pasture 

 grass, relished by stock of all kinds; particularly adapted 

 for growing in shady, moist places, under trees, etc. 

 Per lb , 20 cts.; bush (14 lbs.), §2.50. 



Timothy or Herd Grass (Phleiun pratense.) A variety well 

 known and highly appreciated, producing a profitable 

 ha,y crop in most any soil. Per lb., 10 cts.; bush. (45 

 lbs.), $3.00. 



Meadow Foxtail (Alopecurus pratensis). One of the earliest 

 and best pasture grasses; grows rapidly when cut or 

 eaten down by stock; 25 lbs. to the acre. Per lb., 35 

 cts. 



Sweet Ternal Grass. Trne Perennial (Anthoxanthvmi 

 odoratum). Valuable for mixing with pasture grasses 

 on account of its vernal growth, and for the fragrant 

 odor which the leaves emit when partially dry, thus 

 sweetening hay; sow 10 lbs. to the acre when mixed 

 I with other sorts. Per lb., 85 cts.; 100 lbs., $75.00. 



Tall Oat Grass (Avena elatoir). Producing an early and 

 luxuriant growth; this is a valuable variety for pas- 

 tures. Per lb., 25 cts.; bush. (13 lbs.), $3.00. 



Crested Dogstail (Cynosurus cristatus.) An excellent grass 

 for hard diy soils, valuable for pastures and lawns; 25 

 lbs. to the acre. Per lb. , 40 cts. 



Hard Fescue (Festuca duriuscula). One of the most desir- 

 able dwarf gi-asses; excellent for dry soils; 30 lbs. to 

 the acre. Per lb., 20 cts. 



Meadow Fescue (Festuca pratensis). A valuable grass for 

 permanent pastures; very productive and nutritious; 40 

 lbs. to the acre. Per lb., 20 cts. 



Sheep's Fescue (Festuca ovina). An excellent grass for 

 sheep pastures; 30 lbs. to the acre. Per lb., 20 cts. 



Italian Rye Grass (LoUum ItaUcvim). A valuable European 

 variety; adapted to any climate, and produces large 

 and nutritive crops. Per bush. (18 lbs.), $2.00. 



Fowl Meadow Grass (Poa serotina). Succeeds best in low, 

 moist land. Per lb. , 40 cts. ; bushel of 10 lbs. , $3.50. 



Rough Stalked Meadow Grass (Poa trivialis). Produces an 

 abundant crop of highly nutritious herbage; valuable 

 for either moist or dry soils; 20 lbs. to the acre. Per 

 lb. , 35 cts. 



English Rye Grass (LoUum perenne). A very nutritious, 

 rapid growing varietv; valuable for meadows and pas- 

 tures. Per bush. (24 lbs.), $2.50. 



Wood Meadow Grass (Poa nemoralis). A very productive 

 and nutritious grass, adapted for lawns or pastures. 

 Thrives well under trees; 30 lbs. to the acre. Per lb., 

 35 cts. 



CLOVERS. 



Alfalfa (Lucerne). Requires a deep, rich soil, and in such 

 will produce several crops every season; one of the best 

 green fodder plants; 10 to 15 lbs. to the acre. Per H)., 

 20 cts. 



Alsike Clover (Trifolium hybridum). Resembles in growth, 

 duration, etc., the Red Clover; thrives well in cold, wet 

 and stiff soils; 10 lbs to the acre. Per lb., 20 cts. 



Large Red, or Pea Pine Clover (TrifoUum pratense). The 

 English Cow Grass; a variety for plowing under. Price 

 variable. 



Medium Red Clover (Trifolium pratense). Is a perennial, 

 but of very few years' diiration; is considered the most 

 nutritious of all species and most valuable in moist lo- 

 cations. Price variable. 



White Clover (Trifolium repens). Valuable for lawns and 

 pastures. Per lb., 35 cts. ; 100 lbs., $30.00. 



Yellow Trefoil (Medicago lupulina). May be cultivated 

 either .alone or with other grasses. Requires about the 

 same treatment and soil as Red Clover, although thriv- 

 ing in dry and inferior soils. It sprouts very early in 

 spring; is of excellent quality, and is considered a 

 fme pasture for sheep; 15 lbs. to the acre. Per lb., 20 

 cts. 



Bokhara Clover (Melilotiis leucantha). Valuable for soil- 

 ing; affords an excellent food for bees throughout its 

 season. Per lb., 40 cts. 



Japan Clover (Lespedeza striata). A low perennial grass of 

 spreading habits. It floxu'ishes on the poorest soils, 

 and is valuable only in the South, as it is not hardy 

 north of Virginia. Per lb., 50 cts. 



Crimson Clover (Trifolium incarnatum). Sown at the last 

 of summer or early autimin, it furnishes a very early 

 green fodder; excellent for soiling; 20 lbs. to the acre. 

 Per lb., 10 cts. 



MILLETS. 



German, or Golden Millet. Medium early; height 3 to 5 

 feet; heads closelj' condensed; spikes very numerous; 

 seeds rovmd golden yellow in rough, bristly sheaths. 

 Per bush. (50 lbs.), $2.00. 



Hungarian Grass Millet (Panicum Germanicum). One of 

 the most valuable annual soiling plants. It will grow 

 in any ordinary soil, withstands drought well, and in 

 this latitude may be sown as late as the first of July, 

 and produces, a large green crop; 13^ bushels to the 

 acre. Per bush. (48 lbs.), $2.00. 



Pearl Millet (Penicillari spicata). A valuable fodder plant 

 for the South. Sow in drills 18 inches apart and 8 or 

 10 pounds to the acre. Per lb. , 30 cts. 



Lawn Grass Mixtures, see page VIII 



