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



Clover and Grass Seeds — 103 



CLOVERS AND GRASSES 



NOTE— Peck, Bushel and 100-pound prices on Clovers and Grasses are net Hgures January 1, 1917, and subject to market changes. 



For many years we have specialized on clover and grass seed, contracting for ovv crops in the world's most favored climes and taklne 

 particular care in selectmg, cleaning and marketing, only the purest and most fertile are obtained. While some seedsmen list various eradel 

 we stick to but the one, aad that the highest we can secure. That this constant care has brought its own reward is shown by the fact that our 

 busmess on clovers and grasses has jumped by leaps and bounds year after year, and this past year notwithstanding the hi-'h prices made 

 necessary by the scarcity of good seed, it was larger than ever. Crop conditions have been more favorable this year, and as a result manv of 

 ■•-' our prices have been reduced as much as possible consistent with the p'ositively 



high grade quality of the seed we offei-. ij,. T^y 



ALFALFA CLOVER. 



THE CLOVERS 



ALFALFA 



The Supreme Leader of All the Clovers 



crop ever grown has had such a conspicuous place in increasing 

 e profit from agriculture as alfalfa. The U. S. Dept. of Agriculture 

 authority for the statement that alfalfa at two years adds SIOO to the 

 value of every acre on which It grows. 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 i> 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. Alfalfa 

 can be grown successfully in any State in the Union, but on lands not 

 Inoculated we recommend the use of Farraogerm or Mulford Culture 

 listed on page 102 of this seed book. Alfalfa requires a well prepared 

 seed bed, well drained, well limed land, with plenty of humus supplied 

 by the generous use of well rotted manure. Sow from 15 to 25 pounds 

 per acre In April or May or July and August. 



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

 ex. or freight, not prepaid, peck, $3.50; bushel of 60 lbs., $13.00. 



796 Red Clover 



Well and favorably known everywhere. Specially valuable for dairy 

 cows on account of high percentage of nitrogenous elements. Sow 8 

 to 12 pounds per acre. I/b., 4:5c.; 3 lbs., $1.35, postpaid. By ex- 

 press or freight, peck, $4.00; bushel, of 60 lbs., $15.00. 



795 Mammoth or Pea Vine Clover 



This Is a variety of Ked clover, of greater size and strength than the 

 original type. It has a longer life than ordinary Red clover. Attains 

 a height of 5 or 6 feet. Weight of seed the same. Pound, 45 cents; 

 3 lbs., $1.35, postpaid. By ex. or fgt., peck, $4.00; bushel, $15.35. 



792 Alsike or Swedish Clover 



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 many years, on both wet and dry soils. 

 Sow 8 to 10 pounds per acre. Packet, 10 cts.; lb., 45 cts.; 3 lbs., $1.35, 

 postpaid. By ex. or freight, peck, $4.00; bushel of 60 lbs., $15.00. 



794 Crimson or Scarlet Clover 



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

 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 soiling purposes, for pasture 

 or hay. Packet, 10 cts.; lb., 40 cts.; 3 lbs., $1.10, postpaid. By 

 express or freight, not prepaid, peck, $3.50; bushel, $9.00. 



797 White Clover 



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

 or permanent pasture. It is perfectly hardy. Sow 3 lbs. per acre with 

 other grasses; 6 lbs. alone. Pkt., 10 cts.; lb., 70 cts.; 3 lbs., S3.00, 

 postpaid. By express or freight, not prepaid, pound, 55 cts. 



793 Bokhara or Sweet Clover 



Plants grow 1 to 6 feet high, with numerous small white flowers of 

 great fragrance, which are sought by bees. It is being urged by agri- 

 culturists to sow as a. forerunner of Alfalfa; for where Bokhara thrives. 

 Alfalfa will grow. Sow 15 pounds to the acre. Packet, 10 cents; pound, 

 45 cents; 3 pounds, $1.35, postpaid. By express or freight, 

 not prepaid, peck, $3.75; bushel of 60 pounds, $14.50. 



SUDAN GRASS 



RYE GRASS. 



BROMUS INERMI 



For Hay Crop TlmOthy For Pasture 



By far the most popular and valuable hay producing and pasturage 

 grass of America. It prefers moist, loamy or clayey soils, and is not 

 so well adapted to sandy situations. Height, 2 to 3 feet. If used alone, 

 sow 15 to 20 pounds of seed per acre.. Pound, 30 cents; 3 pounds, 

 75 cents, postpaid. Peck, '$1.35; bushel of 45 pounds, $4.00. 



THE GRASSES 



The Drought Resister Sudan GraSS "^^^ Hay Maker 



A wonderful drought resisting grass for the Southwest, becoming 

 popular In all sections. It much resembles the Johnson grass. It is 

 not a perennial and does not spread from the roots and become a pests 

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

 under favorable weather conditions grow to a height of U to 10 feet, but 

 when broadcasted thickly it grows only ;^ to 5 feet high. It frequentlv 

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

 dom larger than a lead pencil and are covered with an abundance of 

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

 readily eaten by all kinds of stock without injury to them. This grass 

 may be grown in rows 30 Inches apart, to permit easy cultivation, using 



2 to 3 pounds of seed per acre, or it can be sown liv drilling or broad- 

 casting, using 10 to 15 pounds of seed per acre. '^ pound, 30 cents; 

 pound, 50 cents, postpaid. By express or treiglit, not prepaid, 

 pound, 40 cents; 3 pounds or ovei-, 35 cents per i3onnd. 



BROMUS IXERMIS OR AAVIVLESS BROME GRASS. Grows 



3 to 5 feet high. Does well on dry, arid soils; a good drought-reslstitig 

 grass. It is hardy and It will succeed in a wider range of temperature 

 than any other grass. Sow 28 to 35 pounds per acre. 



Pound, 30 cents; 3 pounds, 75 cts., postpaid. By express or 

 freight, bushel of 14 lbs., $3.50; 100 lbs., $16.50. 



RED TOP OR HERD GRASS. {Agrostls vulgaris.]— Fvjee from 

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

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

 lbs. per acre. Pound, 35 cents, postpaid. Bushel (33 lbs.), $5.50. 



RED TOP OR HERD GRASS — Uuhulled. Sow 2 bushels per acre. 

 Q,t., 30 cts., postpaid. Bu. (14 lbs.), $1.75; sack of 50 lbs., $5.50. 



KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS. ( Poa pratensis. i—Hest of all the na- 

 tive grasses for pasture. A true perennial, will last for years. Succeeds 

 everywhere. Height, 9 to IS inches. Sow 2 bushels to the acre. 



Quart, Si5 cents, postpaid. Bushel of 14 pounds, $3.50. 



WOOD MEADO'W GRASS. (Poa nemoralis.)—Fov shady places, 

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

 Pound, $1.00, postpaid. 



ORCHARD GRASS. {Baciylts glomeraia.) — Sometimes called 

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

 Will grow In sun or shade. Use 2 bushels to the acre. 



Q,nai't, 35 cents, postpaid. Bushel of 14 pounds, $4.00. 



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

 Largely used in la\vn and pasture mixtures. It makes a rich, green 

 sod and a nutritious haj', and lasts for several years. Use at rate of 36 

 to 48 lbs. per acre. Lb., 35 cts., postpaid. Bu. of 34 lbs., $3.50. 



ITALIAN RYE GRASS. (Lolium italicum.)—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 lbs. per acre. Lb., 35c., postpaid. Bu. of 18 lbs., $3.50. 



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, 45 cts., postpaid. Bushel of 10 pounds, $3,50. 



MEADOW FESCUE GRASS. (Festuca pro/e/isfs.)— The celebrated 

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

 varietv. Pound, 3,5 cents, postpaid. Bushel of 33 pounds, $4.00. 



CRESTED DOGSTAIL GRASS. {Cynosiirus Crwta^us.1— Suitable 

 for hard soils that are liable to bake; excellent also as a pasture and 

 lawn grass. Roots penetrate deeply, stands droughts. Sow 3}^ to 4 

 bushels per acre. Pound, 50 cts., postpaid. Bu. of 31 lbs., $7.00. 



SHEEP'S FESCUE GRASS. (Festuca oujnCT.)— Should be In all 

 sheep pastures. Will thrive in dry soils. Height, 1 to 2 feet. Use 80 lbs. 

 to acre. Pound, 5.5 cents, postpaid. Bushel of 13 pounds, $4.50. 



SWEET VERNAL GRASS. ( Anihoxanthum orforoZum.)— The true 

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

 delightful fragrance. Generally used in connection with other grasses, 

 at the rate of 2 or 3 pounds per acre. Pound, 75 cents, postpaid. 



CREEPING BENT GRASS. (Agroslis «^-?o?u/em.) — 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 30 lbs. to 

 the acre. Pound. 65 cts,, postpaid. Bushel of 30 pounds, $10.00. 



RHODE ISLAND BENT GRASS. (Agroslis canina.)— For sowing 

 at seashore resorts, on putting greens, tennis courts, or lawns; use 40 lbs, 

 per acre. Pound, 65 cts.j postpaid. Bushel of 14 pounds, $8.00. 



At prices qaoted by express or freight and at all peck and bushel figures, purchaser must pay the transportation charges. 



