HENRY MAULE, PHILADELPHIA, PA. 



Clovers and Grass Seeds — 97 



NOTE. — Peck, bushel and 100-pound pric 

 on clovers and grasses are net figures Jan. 1, 



UtUWtllO MHU UllHWVkWl 1S07, and subject lo market changes. 

 I pride mvself there Is no house In America that takes such extraordinary care In harvesting, cleaning and placing on the 

 market a iiiore superior grade of grass seed than mv establishment. No better Illustration of the extra quality of Maule's 

 grass seed can be shown than the following: Mr. A. J. Cassatt recently seeded down on his celebrated Chesterbrook Farm 

 In Chester Valley, a :i5-acre field of Jlaules Kentucky Blue Grass; as I expected, it was the admiration of the many visitors 

 to the farm; nor" was I surprised when the manager, iMr. Penn .Smith, informed me that at least a dozen of Kentucky's most 

 celebrated horse breeders visiting Chesterbrook pronounced the Held of Blue Grass superior to anything in their .State. This 

 Is only one of many similar instances 1 could give if I had the space. My prices may be a little higher than others, but you 

 can depend upon the seed being worth the money, and I need only add in conclusion that for the last ten years the demand 

 for Maule's grass seed each year has always increased, so that now It has reached very large proportions. 



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ALFALFA. TIMOTHY. 



ALFALFA OR LUCERNE. 



As nutritious for dairy coivs as the best 



mill feeds. 



The great agricultural clover of the West; now rapidly coming Into 

 ivor In the East. Well adapted to dry sections, but thriving any- 

 'here on well-drained soil. It is a perennial plant, lasting many 

 ears under good treatment, and may be cut several times each season 

 'hen well established. Perfectly hardy. Root system remarkable for 

 evelopment. Alfalfa roots not Infrequently descend ten or more feet 

 ato the soil. Indicating ability to resist drought. Recent experiments 

 tthe New Jersey station show that Alfalfa has an extremely high 

 alue as a forage crop in the East. It Is not to be recommended for wet 

 r heavy soils, but should be tried by all dairymen whose land has good 

 nderdralnage. Use 15 to 20 lbs. of seed per acre. Sow in April and 

 lay, on well limed land. An Alfalfa field is worthy of all care and ex- 

 ense required to produce It. Bulletin No. 148 of N. J. .Station, Issued in 

 ebruary, 1901, says: "The average yield of green forage per acre for 

 iree years (including the first year) was 18.27 tons, equivalent to 4.57 

 i)ns of hay. The yield the third year from five cuttings was 26.6 tons 

 f green forage, equivalent to 6.65 tons of hay." Pkt., 10 cts.; lb., 40 cts.; 

 lbs., 81.00, postpaid. By ex. or fgt., 25 lbs., S5.00; 100 lbs., 18c. per lb. 

 !RED CLOVER. —Well and favorably known everywhere. Spe- 

 lally valuable for dairy cows on account of high percentage of nitro- 

 Bnous elements or protein. Sow 8 to 12 pounds per acre. Lb., .S5 cts.; 

 lbs., $1.00, postpaid. By express or fgt., pk., 82.60; bu. of 60 lbs, 810.00. 

 'MAMMOTH OR PEA VINE CLOVER.— This is a variety of Red 

 lover, of greater size and strength than the original type. It has a 

 >nger life than ordinary Red Clover. Attains a height of 5 or 6 feet, 

 height of seed the same. Pound, 85 cents; 3 pounds, 81.00, postpaid, 

 y express or freight, peck, 82.60; bushel, 810.00. 



lALSIKE CLOVER.— The same as Swedish or Hybrid Clover. Perfectly 

 ardy, and one of the very best of all the clovers, for cow pasturage. 

 Be pasturage or for making hay. Dellciously fragrant and highly nu- 

 ■Itlous. Lasts for many years, on both wet and dry soils. Sow 8 

 (12 pounds per acre. Packet, 10 cents; pound, 35 cents; 8 pounds, 81.00, 

 ostpald. By express or freight, pound, 18 cents; 100 pounds, 816.00. 

 CRIMSON OR SCARLET CLOVER.— A well-known and favorite 

 Inter cover crop and soil en richer, affording excellent early forage, 

 eed should be sown in August or September. Use seed at the rate of 

 . pounds per acre. It grows all winter, when ground is not frozen. It 



very beautiful when in bloom, and valuable for soiling purposes, for 

 4sture or hay, and the roots add materially to the fertility of the soil, 

 ■yseed is American grown. Packet, 10 cts.; pound, .SO cts.; 8 pounds, 

 . ots., postpaid. By express or freight, peck, 81.50; bushel, 85.50. 

 WHITB CLOVER.— It should find a place in all grass mixtures, 

 hether for lawn, meadow or permanent pasture. It Is extremely use- 

 il to bee keepers, affording honey of the best sort. It is perfectly 

 ardy. Sow 3 lbs. per acre with other grasses; 6 lbs. alone. Pound, 



cts.; 3 pounds, 75 cts., postpaid. By express or freight, pound, 20 cts. 



RED CLOVER. 



THE GRASSES. 



BROMUS INERMIS — This use- 

 il grass, also called Hungarian or 

 inooth Brome Grass, grows some- 

 imes to a height of three or even 

 lye feet. It Is a native of Hungary. 



has done well In America, espe- 

 ally on dry, arid soils, in which 

 tuatioQS its drought-resisting 

 aalities are seen to advantage. 

 . Is a hardy perennial, well 

 lapted to cold climates and ex- 

 osed situations. It is claimed for 



that it will succeed in a wider 

 mge of temperature than any 

 ;her grass, and that it will pro- 

 ice satisfactory crops on land too 

 3or to support timothy and the 

 ;her agricultural grasses. It has 

 id wide trial and unquestionable 

 idorsement, both by the experi- 

 lent stations and by individual 

 rmers, and as already said will 

 rove to be a boon to many farm- 

 's. Weight of seed, 14 pounds to 

 Me bushel. Sow 21 to '28 pounds per 

 lire. Lb.,,SOcts.; 31bs.,75cts., post- 

 ild. By express or freiuht, lb., 



cts.; 25 lbs. or more, 12 cts. per lb, 



BROMUS INERMIS. 

 At prices quoted by express or freight and at all peck and bashel figures, purobaser mast pay the transportation charges 



RYE GRASS. MEADOW FESCUE. 



Success in grass culture demands nice and 

 exact methods. The soil should be worked to 

 a depth of at least 8 or i) inches. Heavy appli- 

 cations of both natural and artificial fertilizers should be made. The 

 mixture of fertilizers with the soil and the pulverization of the soil 

 should be perfect. Seeding should be extremely shallow. Sowing may 

 occur in spring or fall, preferably in April or .September. The seed may 

 be sown alone or with a nurse crop like oats or wheat. Please see my 

 special mixtures for lawns and permanent pastures on pages 98 and 99. 



TIMOTHTf. (Phlexim prateiise.) — By far the most popular and valuable 

 hay grass of America. It prefers moist, loamy or clayey soils, and is 

 not so well adapted to sandy situations. Height, 2 to 8 feet. Weight per 

 bushel, 45 lbs. If used alone, sow 15 to 20 lbs. of seed per acre. Lb., 

 30 cts.; 3 lbs., 75 cts., postpaid. Peck, 85 cts.; bushel of 45 lbs., 83.00. 



RED TOP OR HERD GRASS. {Agrostis vulgaris.) Free from 

 chaff. One of our best native pasture grasses. Blooms in July. Useful 

 for lawn or field. Grows well everywhere. Height 1 to 2 feet. Sow 20 

 lbs. per acre. Pound, 25 cents, postisald. Bushel (82 pounds), 84.00. 



RED TOP OR HERD GRASS In chaff. Quart, 20 cts., postpaid. 



Sow 2 bus. per acre. Bushel (14 pounds), 81.00; sack of 50 pounds, 83.00. 



KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS. {Poa pratensis.)— Also called June 

 Grass. Best of all the native grasses for pasture. Blooms in June. A 

 true perennial, and when it becomes fully established will last for years. 

 .Succeeds everywhere, but prefers a rich soil and a rather dryer situa- 

 tion than Red Top. One of the most desirable lawn grasses, especially 

 in mixture. Height, 9 to 18 inches. Sow 2 bushels to the acre. Quart, 

 25 cents, postpaid. Bushel of 14 pounds, 8^3.00. 



CANADIAN BLUE GRASS. (Poa compressa.)—A hardy perennial 

 growing on poorest and dryest soils. Short (6 to 18 inches). Hard and 

 wiry, but high in nutritive value. Decidedly blue in color. .Stems flat- 

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

 2 bushels to acre. Quart, 25 cts., postpaid. Bushel (14 pounds), 82.00. 



WOOD MEADOW GRASS. (Poa ne7noralis.)— For shady places, 

 under trees, etc. Makes a compact green sod. Use 28 lbs. to the acre. 

 Pound, 60 cents, postpaid. Bushel of 14 pounds, 85.50. 



ORCHARD GRASS. (Dactylis glomerata.) — Sometimes called 

 Cocksfoot. Height, 3 feet. Admirable for pasturage or for mowing, 

 Will grow in sun or shade. LTse 2 bushels to the acre. Quart, 20 cents, 

 postpaid. Bushel of 14 pounds, 82.25. 



ENGLISH OR PERENNIAL RYE GRASS. (Lolium perenne.)— 

 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 36 

 to 48 lbs. per acre. Pound, 25 cts., postpaid. Bushel of 24 pounds, 81.50. 



ITALIAN RYE GRASS. {Lolium itaiicum.)— 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 date of 

 seeding. Sow 36 lbs. per acre. Lb., 25c., postpaid. Bus. of 18 lbs., 81.50. 



TALL MEADOW OAT GRASS. {Avena elatior.)— This grass at- 

 tains a height of two to four feet, and is held in high esteem for both 

 hay and pasture. It is hardy and drought resisting. .Sow 26 to 39 lbs. to 

 the acre. Pound, SO cents, postpaid. Bushel of 18 pounds, 82.50. 



MEADOW FESCUE. {Festuca j)ra<ens«.)— The celebrated English 

 blue grass. Used in most American pasture mixtures. An excellent 

 variety. Pound, 25 cents, postpaid. Bushel of 22 pounds, 82.25. 



TALL MEADOW FESCUE. (Festuca eZaiior.)- Thoroughly natur- 

 alized in America and one of the best for permanent pastures, but not 

 sulta'ble for lawns. Grows 8 to 4 feet high. Sow at the rate of 85 pounds 

 to acre. Pound, 45 cents, postpaid. Bushel of 14 pounds, 84.25. • 



SHEEP'S FESCUE. (Festuca oiiina.)— Should be in all sheep pas- 

 tures. Will thrive in drv soils. Height, 1 to 2 feet. Use 30 lbs. to acre. 

 Pound, .30 cents, postpaid. Bushel of 12 pounds, 82.00. 



HARD FESCUE. (Festuca dMriwscMia.)— Like Sheep's Fescue, but 

 smaller. Emphatically a grass for dry pasture lands; very nutritious 

 and perfectly hardy. Not recommended for lawns. Use 30 lbs. to acre. 

 Pound, 80 cents, postpaid. Bushel of 12 pounds, 81.50. 



SWEET VERNAL GRASS. (Anthoxanthum odoratum.)—T:he true 

 perennial sort, for meadows and pastures. Valued on account of its 

 delightful fragrance. Generally used in connection with other grasses, 

 at the rate of 2 or 3 pounds per acre. Per pound, 65 cents, postpaid. 



CREEPING BENT. (Agrostis stoiowi/era.)— Sometimes called Flo- 

 rin. One of our most valuable lawn grasses, as it is actually improved 

 by constant tramping, making a firm turf. If sown alone use 80 lbs. to 

 acre. Pound, 85 cents, postpaid. Bushel of 15 pounds, 82.75. 



RHODE ISLAND BENT. (Agrostis canina.)— An excellent lawn 

 grass; mostly used in combination with other flne-bladed sorts. 

 Pound, 40 cents, postpaid. Bushel of 14 pounds, $4.00. 



