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WM. HENRY MAULE, Inc., PHILADELPHIA, PA., 1925 



Maule's 



Clover and Grasses 



At the time this SEED BOOK was printed, it was impossible for us to make prices on larger quantities of Clovers and Grasses, than listed on 



this page, on account of unsettled market conditions. 

 Let us protect you by quoting you our lowest prices for best quality seeds when you are ready to buy. 



794 CRIMSON CLOVER. 



791 



AWalfa 



American Grown 

 Certified 



The Supreme Leader of All the Clovers 



No crop ever grown has had sin-h a conspicuous place in increasing 

 the profit from agriculture as alfalfa. Its long fibrous roots working 

 their way far down into the soil liberate, after the hay Is cut, an im- 

 mense volume of plant foods to be drawn on for years to come by 

 future crops. It can be cut 3 to 5 times a year and produces from H to 7 

 tons of hay per acre. As a feed for cattle, swine, poultry or stock of any 

 kind, owing to Its large percentage of protein, it Is unsurpassed. Can be 

 grown successfully anywhere. Lime must be supplied or the plants will 

 fail. Suggest using 1 to'itousoflime per acre before planting alfalfa seed. 

 Sow from 15 to 'S> pounds per acre in April or May or July and August. 



Packet, 10 ceuts; poiiud, 90 cents; 3 pounds, $1.40, postpaid. 

 Write for our lowest prices on larger quantities. 



^^^ Grimm or Everlasting Alfalfa Extremely Hardy 



Endures extreines of cold and withstands excessive heat, accepting 

 most all soils and has obtained a reputation for productiveness and 

 hardiness all through the Northwest. AVinter never kills, no re-seeding, 

 always makes a crop. Does equally as well in every state in the Union. 

 Sow 15 to 25 pounds per acre in April or May or July and August. 



Packet, 1.3 cents; pound, 80 cents; 3 pounds, $2.^5; postpaid. 

 ■\Vrlte for our lowest prices on larger quantities. 



792 Alsike or Swedish Doe. wen on wet or dry sou. 



Perfectly hardy, and one of the very best of all the clovers, for cow 

 pasturage, bee pasturage or for making hay. Deliciously fragrant and 

 highly nutritious. Lasts for years. Sow 8 to 10 pounds per acre. 

 Packet, 10 cents; pound, 50 cents; 3 pounds, $1.4:0, postpaid. 

 AVrlte for our lowest prices on larger quantities. 



793 Bokhara or Sweet 



A Money Making Crop 



Plants grow 4 to 6 feet high, with numerous small white flowers of 

 great fragrance which are sought by bees. Valuable for pasture or hay. 

 It is being urged by agriculturists to sow as a forerunner of Alfalfa; for 

 where Bokhara thrives, Alfalfa will grow. Sow 15 pounds to the acre. 



Packet, 10 cents; pound, 40 cents; 3 pounds, $1.10, postpaid, 

 ^n'rlte for our lo^vest prices on larger quantities. 



794 Crimson or Scarlet For cover crop and SoilEnrlcher 



A well-known and favorite winter cover crop and soil enricher, afford- 

 ing excellent early forage. Seed should be sown in August or Septem- 

 ber. Use seed at the rate of 15 pounds per acre. It grows all winter 

 when ground is not frozen. Valuable for cover crop, for pasture or hay. 

 Packet, 10 ets.; pound, 40 cts.; 3 pounds, $1.10, postpaid. 

 AVrite for our lowest prices on larger quantities. 



■ ''0 jLxeQ The favorite well known June Clover 



Makes a valuable hay crop for dairy cows on account of its high per- 

 centage of nitrogenous elements. Sow 8 to 12 pounds per acre. 



Packet, 10 cents; pound, 75 cents; 3 pounds, $2.10, postpaid. 

 Write for our loivest prices ou larger quantities. 



/ y I W HI L6 Adapted for Lawn or Permanent Pasture 



It should find a place in all grass mixtures, whether for lawn, meadow 

 or permanent pasture. Does well in all soils. It is perfectly hardy. 

 Sow 3 pounds per acre with other grasses; 6 pounds alone. 

 Packet, 15 cents; quarter pound, 40 cents; pound, $1.25, postpaid. 

 AVrite for our lowest prices on larger quantities. 



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RED TOP OR HERD. 



Timothy ForHayCroporPastme 



By far the most popular and valuable hay producing and pasturage 

 grass of America. It is the one grass that is always sure to grow. 

 Height, 2 to o feet. Sow seed in theearly Springor Pail. If sown alone, 

 use 15 pounds of seed per acre. To sow with Clover use 10 pounds Timothy 

 and 3 pounds Alsike or 5 pounds Red Clover. 



Pound, 35 cents; 3 pounds, $1.00, postpaid. 

 IVrite for our loivest prices on larger quantities. 



888 Sudan C»raSS The Hay Maker and Drought Re.itter 



Sudan is an annual grass and must be reseeded everv year. The plant 

 under favorable weather conditions grows to a height of (i to 10 feet, but 

 when broadcasted thickly it grows only .3 to 5 feet high. It frequently 

 produces 20 or more stalks to a plant. The stems are unbranched, sel- 

 dom larger than a lead pencil and are covered with an al)undance of 

 leaves. Is easily cured, making hay of excellent quality, which is 

 readily eaten by all kinds of stock without injury to them. Sow seed 

 by drilling or broadcasting, using 10 to 15 pounds per acre. 

 Pound, 35 cents; 3 pounds, $1.00, postpaid. 

 Write for our lowest prices on larger quantities. 

 883 KENTUCKY BLUE Best of all Grasses for Lawn or Pasture 

 Uninjured by extremesof (Old, heat or drought. So w2K poundstotheacre, 

 Pound, 75 cents; 3 pounds, $2.10, postpaid. 

 ■Write for our lowest prices on larger quantities. 

 889 ORCHARD Admirable for Pasture or Mowing 

 Furnishes green grass early in Spring until Fall. Use281bs. totheaore. 

 Pound, 55 cents; 3 pounds, $1.50, postpaid. 

 W^rite for our loivest prices on larger qnandties. 

 BERMUDA GRASS Known as Southern Blue Grass 

 Much used in the south for lawns, pasturage, and for binding drifting 

 sand, or steep embankments. Resists extreme drought and heat. Will 

 not stand winter north of Virginia. Sow 5 to 7 pounds per acre. 

 Pound, 85 cents; 3 pounds, $2.40, postpaid. 

 Write for our lo^vest prices ou larger quantities. 

 CANADIAN BLUE Grows ou poorest and dryest soils 

 Invaluable for use on steep places or exposed situations. Sow 28 

 pounds to the acre. Pound, 65 cents; 3 pounds, SI. 75, postpaid. 

 W^rite for our lowest prices on larger quantities. 

 ENGLISH OR PERENNIAL RYE Lasts for Years 

 Largely used in lawn and pasture mixtures. It makes a rich, green 

 sod and a nutritious hay. and lasts for several years. Use at rate of 38 

 to 48 pounds per acre. Pound, 50 cents; 3 pounds, $1.40, postpaid. 

 AVrite for our lowest prices on larger quantities. 

 ITALIAN RYE An annual or biennial grass 

 Of very high value for soiling purposes. It is a remarkably rapid 

 grower on good soil, being ready to cut in four or five weeks from seed- 

 ing. Sow 36 pounds per acre. Pound, 50 cts., 3 lbs. $1.40, postpaid. 



Write for our lowest prices on larger quantities. 

 MEADOW FESCUE OR ENGLISH BLUE The Pasture Grass. 

 Lives longer than most other grasses. Does well in heavy, low laying 

 soils or wet places. Produces the first year a good cj-op of hay or pas- 

 ture. Matures the same time as Timothy. .Sow 40 pounds per acre. 

 Pound, 45 cents; 3 pounds, 81.20, postpaid. 

 Write for our lowest prices on larger quantities. 

 RED TOP OR HERD Fancy Recleaned For Lawns or Pasture 

 One of our best native grasses. Useful for lawn or pasture fields. Does 

 well on moist or even quite dry soils. Sow 20 pounds per acre. 

 """"i*!' 55 cents; 3 pounds, $1.50, postpaid. 

 Write for our lowest prices on larger quantities. 

 WOOD MEADOAV For shady places, under trees, etc. 

 Makes a compact green sod in shady places. Use 28 pounds to the acre, 

 ,«r **<""»<*> S1.25; 3 pounds, S3.50, postpaid. 

 AVrite for our lowest prices ou larger quantities. 



Prices of Field. Grain, Clover and Grass Seeds on pages 112 to 119 are subiect to change without notice 



