EXTRA CLEANED GRASS SEEDS. 



71 



Our grass and clover seeds are extra cleaned and of tlie 

 highest quality. We take great care to have them absolutely 

 free from all noxious weed seeds. 



Our special Grass Seed Circular, giving full descrip- 

 tions and illustrations of all varieties, vrill be mailed to 

 all who ask for it. 



POSTAGE ON GRASS SEEDS. 



Remit, in addition to price, 8c. per lb., and 15c. per qt., 

 .«xcept on light varieties, which do not weigh over 14 lbs. per 

 hush., on which remit 5c. per qt. additional, to prepay post- 

 age. 



VARIETIES OF CLOVER. 



ALFALFA CLOVER. 



tUCERNE, or AJLEAXFA CLOVER. The increasing 

 demand for this rnluable forage plant from all sections of 

 our country has induced us to give a few brief hints for its 

 culture. Lucerne, or Alfalfa Clover, is a perennial jilant, and 

 when once properly seeded in suitable soil, will produce fine 

 crops for several years. It has a remarkably strong growth, 

 occasioned by its roots penetrating the ground to a great 

 depth, ten to twenty feet, until they are altogether out of 

 reach of drought; and in the very dryest and most sultry 

 weather, -when every blade of grass droops for want of 

 moisture. Lucerne appears in luxuriant growth. Its culti- 

 vation is simple, requiring no more care and attention 

 than a crop of the ordinary red clover, excepting the first 

 year in preparing the soil and seeding; the ground should 

 be thoroughly mellowed and prepared by clean and careful 

 tillage, the seed sown with any grain crop in the spring, or as 

 a separate crop, at the rate of ten to twelve pounds per acre, 

 and the second year it will become thoroughly established. 

 It delights in deep, loamy soil, with a sand or gravel .sub- 

 soil. The proper time to cut it for either hay or feeding 

 green is just before coming into bloom, as it is then in its 

 perfection and makes a very delicate and desirable feed, 

 being relished by all kinds of stock. Lb., 40c.; 10 lbs., $3.50; 

 25 lbs. and over, 30c. per lb. 



ALSIKE, SWEDISH or HYBRID CLOVER. Very 

 hardy, resists extremes of drouth and wet, yields large crops 

 •of superior pasturage, much liked by cattle. It is well suited 

 to sowing on lauds liable to wash, as its long, fibrous roots 

 spread over a \\ ide area and so interlace and hold the soil as 

 to resist the heaviest rains. Can be planted on any soil. 

 Blossom heads round, resembling White Clover in shape, 

 flesh colored, sweet and fragrant, much liked by bees. Sow 

 six pounds per acre in spring or fall. Lb., 30c.; 25 lbs. and 

 over, 25c. per lb. 



Crimson, or Carnation Clover. The most attractive 

 of the clovers by its bright scarlet flowers, giving a desirable 

 succession of green food. Lb., 40c.; 10 lbs., $3.00. 



White Dutch Clover. The best to sow with lawn grass 

 and valuable in permanent pastures. Oz., 5c.; lb., 40c.; 25 

 lbs. and over 30c. per lb. 



Clover, Common Red. Variable. Lowest market 

 prices. 



Pea Vine, or Sapling Clover. Lowest market prices. 



Japan Clover. Lb.,.50e.; 10 lbs., S4.00. 



VARIETIES OF GRASSES. 



CANADIAN BLUE GRASS. 



KENTUCKY BLUB GRASS. 



CANADIAN BLUE GRASS {Poa Compressa). The 

 hardiest grass in cultivation should not be confounded 

 Tvith the Kentucky Blue Grass. Canadian Blue Grass shoots 

 its leaves very early, the amount of foliage is not very large, 

 but it possesses a large per cent of nutritive matter. All 

 grazing animals eat it greedily; cows fed on it produce a 

 very rich milk and fine flavored butter, and it is especially 

 relished by sheep. Its bluish-green stems retain their color 

 after the seed is ripe. It shrinks less in drying than most 

 other grasses, and consequently makes a hay very heavy in 

 proportion to its bulk. It is an excellent grass for dry, sandy, 

 thin soils and banks, and for covering the surface of rocky 

 soils, along trodden walks, gravelly knolls and upon all soils 

 that are affected seriously by long continued droughts. Qt., 

 25c.; bush., 14 lbs., $2.50. 



KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS (Fancy, triple cleaned). 

 Valuable for pasture when mixed with other varieties; 

 thrives best in a dry soil, retaining its verdure in the hottest 

 weather. Qt., 1.5c.; bush, 14 lbs., $1.40; 5 bush, and over, 

 S1.25 per bush. 



JOHNSON GRASS. This is one of the most valuable 

 forage plants, already very popular in the Southern States, 

 and will come into universal use in all parts of the United 

 States when known. It is perennial, a rapid grower, very 

 nutritious, being eagerly devoured by all kinds of stock. 

 Comes early in spring, grows until the frost cuts it down in 

 the fall, stands the drought better than any grass, having 

 long, cane-like roots, which penetrate the soil for moisture; 

 superior both as a grazing and hay grass. One bushel will 

 sow an acre. Qt., 30c.: bush., 25 lbs., S3.00. 



ORCHARD GRASS. One of the most desirable pasture 

 grasses, for stock and for shady places. Qt., 20c.; bush., 12 

 lbs., about $2.00. 



Timothy. Qt., 20c.; bush., 45 lbs., about $3.00. 



HERD, or RED TOP GRASS. A valuable native per- 

 manent grass, as a mixture in meadows or pastures, growing 

 in almost any soil, moist or dry. Qt., 10c. ; bush., 10 lbs., 

 $1.00; in sacks of .50 lbs., about $3..50. 



East India, or Pearl Millet. Cultivated for fodder. 

 Lb., .30c.; 10 lbs. and over, 25c. per lb. 



Sweet Vernal Grass. Useful to mix with other grasses 

 for pastures or lawns, on account of its early growth, and 

 emitting an agreeable odor when cut for hay. Lb., 50e.; 

 bush.,101bs.. W.OO. 



Hungarian Millet Grass. One of the most valuable an- 

 nual soiling and forage plants, growing in any ordinary soil. 

 Qt., 10c,; bush., 48 lbs., about $1.50. 



German, or Golden Millet Grass. Will grow in almost 

 any climate or soil ; the yield in hay or seed is larger than 

 any other variety. Qt., 10c. ; bush., 50 lbs., about $1.75. 



Common Millet Grass. Qt., lOc; bush., 50 lbs., about 

 $1.50. 



Tall Meadow Oat Grass. A valuable grass for permar 

 nent pasture, on account of its early, luxuriant growth and 

 abundant supply, which is relished by cattle, early and late. 

 Makes splendid hay. Qt., 20c.; bush., 13 lbs., $3.00. 



English Rye Grass. A nutritious, permanent grass, for 

 meadows and pastures, also for mixing with other grasses. 

 Qt., 20c.; bush., 24 lbs., $2.50. 



Wood Meadow Grass. Adapted for pleasure grounds, 

 under trees, where few other grasses can exist ; forms a fine 

 sward ; fine for pastures under close feeding. Sow twenty- 

 eight pounds to acre. Lb., 40c.; bush, of 14 lbs., $5.00. 



Meadow Foxtail, Crested Dogtail, Fine-Leaved Fes- 

 cue, Water Meadow, Rough-Stalked Meadow, Water 

 Fescue, or Manna Grass, each, per lb., 45e.; 10 lbs. and 

 over, 40c. per lb. 



Rhode Island Bent, Meadow^ Brome, Tufted Hair, 

 Creeping Bent, W^ood Hair, Hard Fescue, Sheep Fee- 

 cue, MeadoTV Fescue, Meadow Soft, each, per lb., 35e.; 

 10 lbs. and over, 30c. per lb. 



