CLOVER AND GRASS SEEDS 



CAUTION, Be very careful about Inlying seed offered 

 below the market price, as there are many samples adulter- 

 ated to a large extent with Yellow Trefoil and other worthless 

 seeds. We are exceedingly careful of our source of supply, 

 handling one grade only, and that the best. 



POSTAGE ON CLOVER AND GKASS SEEDS: 

 Add 10c. per lb., If ordered by mail. 



Prices Subject to Market Changes 



ALFALFA, or LUCERNE CLOVER. Every farmer 

 should have at least a few acres of alfalfa clover. There is 

 no difficulty in getting a good stand, if care is taken in 

 putting it in right and taking care of itaftewrards. Sow in the 

 spring or in August, as preferred, at the rate of 25 to 40 lbs. 

 per acre ; see that the soil is sweet and well manured. When 

 a good stand is once secured, it will last from 8 to 10 years, 

 giving three or four crops per annum. Price, per lb., 20c. ; 

 10 lbs., S1.75; bush, of 60 lbs., about 810.25. 



TURKESTAN ALFALFA. (True.) Imported from Tur- 

 kestan, withstands the drought of summer and cold winters 

 lietter than ordinary alfalfa. Price, per lb., 25c.; 10 lbs., $2.00; 

 bush., 60 lbs., price on application. 



CRIMSON or SCARLET CLOVER. This annual 

 clover, as an improver of the soil, or for an early summer 

 forage or hay crop, is first-class. Lb., 15c; 10 lbs., 81.25; bush. 

 of 60 lbs., about 84.50. 



A LSI K I), or SWEDISH CLOVER. Hardiest of all ; 

 well adapted for permanent pastures or for hay crop. 

 Thrives equally well on wet or dry soil. Sow six pounds per 

 acre in spring or fall. Lb., 20c.; *10 lbs., $1.80; bush., 60 lbs., 

 about $10.50. 



WHITE DUTCH CLOVER. Best to sow with lawn 

 irrass; valuable in permanent pastures. Oz., 5c.; lb.. 30c; 10 

 lbs. and over, 25e. per lb.; bush., 60 lbs., price on application. 



CLOVER MEDIUM RED. Free from weed seeds and 

 of high germination. Lowest market prices quoted by letter. 



MAMMOTH PEA VINE, or SAPLING CLOVER. 

 Market variable. Write us for lowest market prices. 



SAINFOIN, or ESPARSETTE. A land-enriching, 

 perennial clover. Lb., 15c; 10 lbs., $1.25. 



IIOKHARA CLOVER (Honey Plant.) Lb., 25c; 

 10 lbs., J2.25. 



MEADOW FOXTAIL, ROUGH STALKED MEAD- 

 OW. FINE LEAVED FESCUE, TALL FESCUE. Each, 

 per lb., 40c; 10 lbs. and over, 85c. per lb. 



IMPORTANT. *9=-Wrlte for quotations on (inl- 

 and Clover Seeds. Prices vary with the market, and 

 we can frequently supply lower than catalogue rato. 



HUNGARIAN, or A WNLESS B R <) M E - (i R A 8 8 



(Bromits Inermis). This great drought-defying, frost-resisting 

 grass yields enormous crops of splendid hay, and atl'ord- 

 ricb, abundant pasturage. Grows best in light, Bandy loam, 

 but its roots will penetrate the stiffest clays. Equally good 

 for cutting green, pasturing or culling into hay. Can be sown 

 alone and also does well sown with clover and timothy. I'm 

 30 pounds to the acre if alone; if with clover. 20 pounds. Per 

 lb., 20c; bushel of 13 lbs., price on application. 



CANADIAN BLUE GKASS (Poa Comprema). The 

 hardiest grass in cultivation. Cows fed on it produce 

 a very rich milk, and it is especially relished by sheep. 

 Excellent for dry, sandy soils and for covering the surface 

 of rocky soils. Three bushels to the acre. Lb., 18c; hush., 14 

 lbs., $1.75; 5 bush, and over, $1.65 per bush. 



KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS (Poa Praiensis). Valuable 

 for pasture when mixed with other varieties. Lb., 25c; bush., 

 14 lbs., $2.75; 5 bush, and over, $2.65 per bush. 



ORCHARD GRASS. A most desirable pasture grass. 

 Lb., 30c; bush., 12 lbs , about $2.50. 



TIMOTHY. Lb., 12c; bush., 45 lbs., about K.75. 



HERD, or RED TOP GRASS. Choice seed in chuff. 

 Lb., 13c; bush., 10 lbs., 81.00; in sacks of 50 lbs., about 81.00 ; 

 extra fancy solid seed, lb., 20c.: 10 lbs., $1.50. 



JOHNSON GRASS (SORGHUM HALAPENSE . 

 Valuable for the South for meadow or hay; withstands beat 

 and drought. Lb , 20c; bush., 25 lbs., price on application. 



MEADOW FESCUE, or ENGLISH BLUE. Lb., 15c.: 

 bush., 22 lbs , price on application. Sow 2 bush to the acre. 



TALL MEADOW OAT GRASS. Valuable for im- 

 manent pasture. Lb., 25c; bush., 18 lbs., price on application. 



ENGLISH RYE GRASS. A nutritious, permanent 

 grass for meadows and pastures. Lb., 15c; bush., 24 ll>~., 

 price on application. 



CRESTED DOGTAIL. Valuable for lawns, golf links, 

 etc, stands wear. Lb., 35c; bush., 20 lbs., price on application. 



WOOD MEADOW GRASS. Adapted for pleasure 

 grounds; fine for pastures under close feeding. Lb., 85c; 

 bush., 11 lbs., price on application. 



SWEET VERNAL GRASS (True perennial). Lb., 60c. ; 

 Sweet Vernal (nimual), lb., 20c 



RHODE ISLAND RENT, HARD FESCUE. SHEEP'S 

 FESCUE, CREEPING BENT. Each, per lb., 30c; 10 Ibe. 

 and over, 25c per lb. 



We carry a large line of Grasses ; any variety not listed will be cheerfully quoted by letter. 



Good Pastures Are the Foundation of 

 Successful Farming 



Johnson's Special 

 Mixtures for Per= 

 manent Pastures 

 and Mowing Lands 



A combination of a number of native and acclimated foreign 

 grasses and clovers, blended to produce a permanent, dense and 



deep rooting turf yielding yearly the maximum quantity ofhay, 

 and afterwards affording a constant and abundant pasture. 

 After the hay is cut, the grass recovers its verdure in a few 

 days, and affords excellent pasturage even through dry summer 

 weather. Roth mixtures will maintain their valuable Qualities 



20 years or more if they are occasionally top-dressed with ma- 

 nure and sprinkled with grass seed, sow 2}Duahels to the acre, 



1 Grass Mixture for Permanent Pasture \ Each, per bush , $3.25, OT in lots of 10 bush. and 



2 *• " •* " Mowing i over, $3.00 per bush., sacks included. 

 Johnson's Pair Green Mixture for Golf Links. Excellent for the purpose. Sow i bushels to the 



acre. Price, per qt., UJc.j peck, 75c.; bush, ( 16 lbs. 1, 12.50 ; 10 bush. and over, $2.25 per bush 



Johnson's Putting-Green Mixture for Golf Links. Produces a thick, tough, beautiful 

 turf. Sow :u bushels to the acre. Price, qt., 30c. ; peck, $1.75; bush. (20 lbs.), $5.' 0. 



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