CLOVERS AND GRASSES. 



CKIMSOJV OR SCARLET CLOVER. — One of 



the best knou n cover crops for winter, preventing 

 damage by wasliing and grea'tlj' enriching the soil. 

 Its early growlli should be encouraged by light ap- 

 plications of fertilizers containing both phos- 

 phoric acid and potash. The most expensive ele- 

 ment of manures, the nitrogen or ammonia, is col- 

 lected by the clover from the air and left in the 

 soil. It is a winter clover, making its best growth 

 during cold or cool weather. It glows 1 to 2 feet 

 high and is an annual. fSow broadcast in August 

 or September, among such crops as corn, tomatoes, 

 buckwheat, etc., at rate of 15 pounds per acre. 

 Plow under for green manure, or cut for stock, or 

 pasture, or convert into hay. Very beautiful when 

 in bloom. Useful in orchards and vine- 

 yards for green manuring. My seed is 

 American grown and of best quality. 

 Packet, 10 cents; pound, 30 cents; 3 pounds, 

 7.5 cents, postpaid. Bv express or freight, 

 peck, Sl.^y, bushel, S4.00. 



LUCERNE OR ALFALFA.— The great 

 clover of the West, especially in the seini- 

 arid region.s. It will, however, succeed in 

 all well drained situations, even in the 

 East. It bears cutting 2 or 3 limes during 

 the season, and yields ti tons of forage per 

 acre. Roots extend to great depths. Ex- 

 cellent for restoring fertility. Sow in early 

 spring, so as to get 

 a good start before 

 frost, as the young 

 plants are some- 

 CRIMSON what tender. Pkt., 

 CLOVER. 10 cts.; lb., 30 cts.; 

 3 lbs., 75 cts., post- 

 paid. By express or freight, lb., 15c.; 100 lbs., $12. 

 ESPARCET OR SAINFOIN. — Exten- 

 sively grown in Europe. It is a perennial, 

 thriving on dry soils, and curing easily for 

 hay. .Seed weighs 26 pounds to bushel. It is a 

 species of clover. Packet, 10 cents; pound, 

 oO cents; 3 pounds, 75 cents, postpaid. By ex- 

 press or freight, 12 cts. per lb.; SIO.OO per 100 lbs. 

 RED CLOVER. 

 — The agricultural 

 favorite in the 

 East. Lb., 30 cts.; 

 3 lbs., 75 cts., post- 

 paid. By express 

 or freight, peck, 

 81.50; bushel, $.5.50. LUCERNE. 



MAMMOTH OR PEA VINE CLOVER. 

 —Blossom and habit of growth much the 

 same as red clover, but lasts longer; grows 

 to height or length of 5 or 6 feet. Pound, 

 30 cents; 3 pounds, 75 cents, postpaid. By ex- 

 press or freight, peck, 81.50; bushel, $5.75. 



ALSIKE CLOVER. — A hardy, sweet 

 scented perennial, thriving well on wet or 

 dry soil. Excellent In pasturage and good 

 lor bees. Lb., 30c.; 3 lbs., 75c., postpaid. Bv ex- 

 press or freight, 15c. per lb.; S12.00 per 100 lbs. 



W'HITE CLOVER Of very high value, 



especially when mixed with other grasses. 



Lb., 35 cents; 3 lbs., Sl.OO, postpaid. By ex- 



RED CLOVER. press or freight, 20c. per lb.; Sls.OO per 100 lbs. 



ITALIAN RYE GRASS. MEADOV/ FESCUE. TIMOTHV. 



ITALIAN RYE GRASS, i. Lolium Kalicum.) — An annual grass of 

 high agricultural merit, and one of the best for soiling. Ready to cut 

 in a month from seeding, and may be again cut in 4 to 6 weeks. Not 

 suited to dry soils. Pound, 25 cts., postpaid. Bushel, (18 lbs.) 82.00. 



MEADOW FESCUE. {Festuca pratensis.) — Quite common in 

 American hay and pasture fields, as it grows easily and has long been 

 sent out in mixtures. An excellent and desirable variety, sometimes 

 called English blue grass. Pound, 25 cts., postpaid. Bu., (22 lbs.) ?2..50. 



TIMOTHY. { Fhleiim j)ratense.) — Called Herd's grass in New Eng- 

 land. The leading grass for hay at the North. Grown In all parts of 

 the country. .See illustration. Usually sown in autumn. Lb., 30 cts.; 

 3 lbs., 75 cts., postpaid. Peck, 75 cts.; bushel, (15 lbs.) 82.25. 



RED TOP OR HERD GRASS. (Agrostis vulgaris.)— One Of the best 

 known native grasses. It prefers a moist 

 situation, and is found naturally in almost 

 every meadow. It blooms in July, and is 

 good for both hay and pasture, especially 

 the latter. Will nourish on good uplands. 

 Quart, 20 cents, postpaid. Bushel, (14 lbs. i 

 51..50; sack, (of 50 lbs.) S.5.00. 



KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS. {Poa 

 pratensis.) — The great pasture grass of 

 early spring in the Northern .States. Called 

 also June grass and Green grass. It 

 blooms In June. It is one of the most 

 valuable of our meado\v grasses, and is as 

 suitable for the lawn as for the pasture 

 field. Qt., 2.5c., postpaid. Bu., (11 lbs.) ?1.7.5. 



ORCHARD GRASS. {Dactylis gloni- 

 {')•«(«.)— An early grass that will grow in 

 shade or sunshine, and will furnish two or 

 three crops a year. It has a tendency to 

 grow in tussocks, and is rather coarse" for 

 the lawn, but makes excellent hay and 

 good pasturage. It is in wide favor, and 

 can take care of itself when once intro- 

 duced. Qt., 20c., postpaid. Bu., (14 lbs.) $1.7.5. 



"WOOD 3IEADOW GRASS. {Poa ne- 

 moralis. ) — A perennial grass of wide range, 

 allied to Kentucky Blue, but smaller. Es- 

 pecially desirable for shady places, door- 

 yards, etc. Makes a green, compact sod. 

 Lb., 45 cts., postpaid. Bu., (14 lbs.; $4.50. 



MILLETS.— See opposite page. HUNGARIAN MILLET. 



NOTE. — Prices an all clovers and grasses subject to market fluctuations. 



EXTRA LAWN GRASS MIXTURE. 



In inaking a lawn grass inixture 1 have aimed at the production of 

 a tine, thrifty and always green sod. 1 have chosen the seeds so that 

 at each part ot the sea.son one or more grasses shall be in full growth 

 and vigor. Moreover, I have used both those kinds which grow best 

 in sunlight and those which do best in partial shade; nor have I for- 

 gotten to provide for exposed situations and for extra hard wear. I be- 

 lieve this mixture is as nearly perfect for a lawn as can be devised bv 

 horticultural experience, and beg to suggest a careful preparation of 

 the ground by liberal manuring and very deep culture before the sow- 

 ing of the seed. .Sow in spring or fall, and cover the seed lightly. Use 

 a quart on 200 square feet, or 3 to 4 bushels per acre. Carefully remove 

 all weeds that survive the winter. Quart, 25 cts.; 2 quarts, 40 cts , post- 

 paid. By express or freight, pk., $1.25; bu., (16 lbs.) $4.00, 4 bushels, $15.00. 



MAULE'S SPECIAL MIXTURE FOR PERMANENT PASTURE. 



In mixing seeds for permanent pasturage the same knowledge of 

 grasses and their habit is demanded as in the case of the lawn. For pas- 

 ture it is necessary to choose irrasses that will furnish a heavy stand 

 for a number of years, and capable of yielding a continuous supply of 

 green food to grazing stock. 1 have prepared a mixture of grasses" for 

 this purpose, which 1 consider nnequaled. With this mi.xture. whether 

 intended for mowing lands or for pasturage, should be sown 10 pounds 

 of mixed clover seeds per acre, comprising White. Red, Mammoth and 

 .\lsike. The clover, being much the heavier seeds, should be sown sep- 

 arately. This will make a 5 or li years hiy. In ordering, please state 

 whether the land to be seeded is thin or heavy. Three bushels of the grass 

 seed mixture should be sown to the acre. Bushel. S2.50: S bushels, $7.25. 

 3 bushels mixed grass seed and 10 pounds mixed clover seed, SS>.25w 



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