WM. HENRY MAULE, PHILADELPHIA, PA. 



Clovers and Grass Seeds — 107 



CLOVERS AND GRASSES 



NOTE.— Peck, Bushel and 100-ponnd prices on Oovers and Grasses are net figures January 1, 1913, and subject to market changes. 



For many years I have specialized on clover and grass seed, contracting for my crops in the -world's most favored climes and taking 

 particular care in selecting, cleaning and marketing only the purest and most fertile to be obtained. While some seedsmen list various grades 

 I stick to but the one, aud that the highest I can secure. That this constant care has brought its ofrn rfeward is shown by the fact that my 

 business on clovers and grasses has jumped by leaps and bounds year after year, and this past year notwithstanding the high 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 many of 



my prices have been reduced as much as possible consistent with the positively 



high grade quality of the seed 1 offer. 



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 CRIMSON CLOVER. ALFALFA CLOVER. TIMOTHY. 



THE CLOVERS 



ALFALFA 



The Supreme Leader of All the Clovers 



No crop ever grown has had such a conspicuous place in increasing 

 the profit from agricvilture as alfalfa. The U. S. Dept. of Agriculture 

 is authority for the statement that alfalfa at two years adds SlUU 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 time a year and produces from 3 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 I recommend the use of "Farmogerm" listed on the sundry 

 page of this book, Alfalfa required a well prepared seed bed, well 

 drained, well limed land, with plenty ot humus supplied by the gener- 

 ous 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, 45 cts.; 3 pounds, SI. 25, postpaid. By 

 ex. or freigbt, not prepaid, 25 pounds, $7.00; 100 pounds, $24.00. 



Turkestan Alfetlfa 



The bringing of Turkestan Alfalfa Clover Into the TJ. S. by the Depart- 

 ment of Agriculture, at Washington, has easily been worth many 

 dollars to the Northwestern farmers. 



Pacliet, 10 cents; pound, 55 cents; 3 pounds, $1.50, postpaid. 

 By express or frelglit, 25 pounds, $7.50; 100 pounds, $20.00. 



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. Lb., 45c.; 3 lbs., $1.25, postpaid. By ex- 

 px-ess or frelglit, peck., $3.75; bushel, of 60 lbs., $14.00. 



Mammoth or Pea Vine Clover 



This Is a variety of Red 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., $1.25, postpaid. By ex. or fgt., peck, $3.75; bushel, $14.25. 



Alsike or Swedish Clover 



Perfectly hardy, and one of the very best of all the clovers, for cow 

 pasturage, bee pasturage or formaking hay. Deliclously fragrant and 

 highly nutritious. Lasts for many years, on both wet and drv soils. 

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

 postpaid. By express or freight, lb., 26 cts.; 100 lbs., $25.00. 



Crimson or Scarlet Clover 



A well-known and favorite winter cover cropand solI,enrlcher, afford- 

 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. My seed is American grown. Packet, 10 cts.; lb., 30 cts.; 

 3 lbs., 75 cts., postpaid. By ex. or freight, pk., $1.75; bu., $6.50. 



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; G lbs. alone. Pkt., 10 cts.; lb., 55 cts.; 3 lbs., $1.50, 

 postpaid. By express or freight, not prepaid, pound, 45 cts. 



Bokhara or Sweet Clover 



This tall growing, shrub-like plant grows to a height of 4 to 6 feet, 

 with branches whose extremities bear numerous small white flowers 

 of great fragrance during the 'whole season, which are continuously 

 sought by bees. It Is the bee clover. Sow 15 pounds to the acre. It is 

 being urged by agriculturists to sow as a forerunner of Alfalfa; for 

 where Bokhara thrives. Alfalfa will grow. Packet, 10 cents; pound, 

 45 cents; 3 pounds, $1.25, postpaid. By express or freight, 

 pound, 3.5 cents; 10 pounds or over, 30 cents, per pound. 



RYE GRASS. 



BROMUS INERMIS GRASS. 



THE GRASSES 



The soil should be worked to a depth of at least 8 or 9 inches. Heavy 

 applications 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. The seed may be sown alone or with a nurse crop. 



Timothy , 



{Phleura pratense.) — 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 3 feet. If used alone, sow 15 

 to 2Ulbs. of seed per acre. Pound, 30 cts.; 3 pounds, 75 cts., post- 

 paid. Peck, $1.00; bushel of 45 pounds, $3.25. 



Bromus Inermis or Awnless Brome Grass 



Grows three to Ave feet high. It has done well In America, especially 

 on dry, arid soils, In which situations its drought-resisting qualities are 

 seen to advantage. It Is hardy and it will succeed in a wider range of 

 temperature than any other grass. Sow 28 to 85 pounds per acre. 

 Pound, 35 cents; 3 pounds, 90 cents, postpaid. By express or 

 freight, pound, 16 cts. Bu. of 14 lbs., $2.25; 100 lbs., $14.00. 



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, 30 cents, postpaid. Bushel (32 lbs.), $5.00. 



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

 Qt., 25 cts., postpaid. Bu. (14 lbs.), $1.75; sack of 50 lbs., $5.00. 



KENTUCKY BL,UE GRASS. {Poa prateyisis.)— 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. Height, 9 to 18 inches. Sow 2 bushels to the acre. 

 Quart, 35 cents, postpaid. Bushel of 14 pounds, $2.50. 



AVOOD MEADOW GRASS. (Poa nemoralis.)— For shady places, 

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

 Pound, 50 cents, postpaid. Bushel of 14 pounds, $5.00. 



ORCHARD GRASS. (Dactylis glomerata.) — Sometimes called 

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

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



Quart, 25 cents, postpaid. Bushel of 14 pounds, $2.50. 



ENGI.ISH OR PERENNIAI, RYE GRASS. {LoUum 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. lib., 25 cts., postpaid. Bu. of 24 lbs., $2.25. 



ITAI.IAN RYE GRASS. (Loliuin 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., 25c., postpaid. Bu. of IS lbs., $2.00. 



TAIiL 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, 35 cts., postpaid. Bushel of 10 pounds, $2.50. 



MEADOW FESCUE GRASS. (Festuca prrtieriszs.)— The celebrated 

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

 variety. Pound, 30 cents, postpaid. Bushel of 22 pounds, $3.50. 



CRESTED DOGSTAIIi GRASS. (Cynosiirus CriHatus.)— Suitable 

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

 lawn grass. Roots penetrate deeply, stands droughts. Sow 3>o to 4 

 bushels per acre. Pound, 45 cts., postpaid. Bu. of 21 lbs., $6.50. 



SHEEP'S FESCUE GRASS. - {Festuca ovina.)— Should be in all 

 sheep pastures. AVill thrive in dry soils. Height, 1 to 2 feet. Use 30 lbs. 

 to acre. Pound, 40 cents, postpaid. Bushel of 13 pounds, $3.00. 



SWEET VERNAL. GRASS. {Anthoxanthum odoratvm.)—The 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. Pound, 75 cents, postpaid. 



CREEPING BENT GRASS. (Agrostis stoloni/era.) —CaUeA 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. 50 cents, postpaid. Bushel of 20 pounds, $5.50. 



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

 at seashore resorts, on putting greens, tennis courts, or lawns; use 10 lbs_ 

 per acre. Pound, 45 cts., postpaid. Bushel of 14 pounds, $4.00. 



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



