

ESPABCET CLOVER.-A New Forage Plant; Esparcet or Sautoin Clover, as it i 



times culled, is grown very extensively in every part of Europe on land where it is impossible t< 

 a stand ol other grasses, but as yet this most excellent (Jlover is but little known in this coun 

 England, sown on land that could be only rented for $1.00 per acre, it has within a period of 2o -v 

 enhanced the fertility of the soil that the same ground can be readily rented for s, 50 per annm 

 writer going so far as to say "There are many parts of the United Kingdom in which a firmc 

 not pay his rent without the use of this Clover." In Norfolk, on the poorest sandy lands it Iris or 

 the second year, as high as Vi tons of cured hay per acre on soil that was worthless lor any' thi 

 Esparcet is a perennial, usually sown in the Spring; it equals any clover in nutrition and llesh-i 

 qualities, and no grass grown requires so little pains to cure. The seed being much larger tha 

 varieties ol clover, it should be covered deeper. It can be sown with Oats, and harrowed in at 

 ot 4 bushels to the acre. Thrives best on dry, chalky and sandy soil. On heretofore barren w-istt 

 once thoroughly established, it has produced two abundant crops in a season There is no doubl 

 this country, as soon as the merits of Esparcet become known, that it will prove the most vili 

 our heat-resisting clovers. Seed weighs 20 pounds to the bushel. Packet 10 cents- pound 5 

 3 pounds, |1.2o postpaid. By express or freight 25 cents per pound ; $15 00 per loo pounds 



HUNGARIAN MILLET.-A valuable soiling 

 plant. Grows well on light soil and withstands heat 

 and drought. 4.5 lbs. per bus. Lb., 30 cts.; 3 lbs., 75c, 

 postpaid. Bv express or freight, pk., 50 cts; bus., si. so. 



SWEET VERNAL GRASS. -Used exten- 

 sively to mix with other grasses for lawns, etc. Lb., 

 50 cts.; 3 lbs., $1.25, postpaid. 



MEAD <> W FOXTAIL.-Early and of rapid 

 growth. Lb., 45 cts.; 3 lbs., $1.10, postpaid. 



LUC'ERNE.-I can give no better descrip- 

 tion of this most excellent Clover than the fol- 

 lowing written by a correspondent of Hie Farm 

 and Garden. " Lucerne will grow on any land 

 that will produce wheat, corn or potatoes and 

 will thrive on very light sand or gravel, and 

 does well on clay. But will not grow on land 

 that the water stands within 1 ft. of the surface. 

 Although particular about wet land, it will stand 

 any amount of wet in the Summer provided 

 there is plenty of drainage; also will stand all 

 the water that may fall in the Winter. Will yield 

 about on average of six tons per acre, although 

 it has yielded twice this amount. It is a per- 

 ennial. The best method is to sow broadcast 

 15 pounds per acre where land is in good con- 

 dition, on weedy land, or clear gravel", or sand 

 that is very poor, about 3 pounds more. You 

 cannot get a crop from it the first year ; but 

 don't get discouraged if the plants are on an 

 average of ten inches apart—little, slim, single 

 steins, about four or six inches high. Your 

 prospect is good that you will have fourtonsper 

 acre next year, and the next year will be as good 

 as ever it will be and stand that way for ten 

 years. It is best to sow in the Spring with oats, 

 When rain is plenty no cultivation is needed; do 

 not manure it, as it thrives as well on washed 

 sand as it does on the best garden spot. In a few- 

 years it will converta clear sand into a rich land, 

 this is owing to the decay of its roots. Cutwhen 

 in full bloom, a little old is better than too young, 

 try to cure without getting it wet. Rake into 

 winrows if cut with a machine, let it dry until 

 leaves fall off when roughly handled, put it in 

 piles of about a fork full to cure. Not many 

 animals take to it when dry, without having it 

 in their manger for two or three days with 

 other hay, then you will see them eat the 

 Lucerne in preference to any other. Do not let 

 hungry cattle get it while green, especially if 

 wet. If you wish to pasture them on it, first 

 feed them all they can eat and then turn them 

 on the green Lucerne and no harm will come to 

 them. It is the best thing to renew old worn out 

 lands that I ever saw, and there is not a weed in 

 this country that can stand before it." Pkt., 

 10c; lb., 40c; 3 lbs, $1.00, by mail postpaid. 

 By express or freight, 25c per lb.; $20 per 100 lbs. 

 RED CLOVER. -Lb., 30c; 3 lbs., 75c, post- 

 paid. Bv express or freight, pk., §2.00 ; bus., $7.00. 

 M A 31 M O T II OR PEA VINE 

 CLOVER.— Lasts longer than most varieties; 

 grows 5 to (i feet high. Lb., 40 cts.; 3 lbs., $1.00, 

 po [paid. Bv express or freight, pk. 82.50; bus. $9. 

 A L S I K E CLOVER .-This is a very 

 hardy perennial and thrives equally well on wet 

 or drv land ; an excellent clover for land that is 

 clover sick. Lb., 40 cts.; 3 lbs., $1.00, postpaid. By 

 express or freight, 100 lbs. $22. 



WHITE CLOVER.— Very valuable when 

 mixed with other grasses for lawns, etc. Lb., 40 cts.; 

 3 lbs.. $1.00. postpaid. By express or freight. 100 lbs., $30. 

 TIMOTHY.— Well known and extensively grown 

 in all parts of the country. 45 lbs. per bus. Lb., 30c; 3 

 lbs., 75c, postpaid. Bv express or freight, pk., $1: bus., $3. 

 RED TOP OR HERD GRASS.-Grows well 

 on almost any soil or in any climate, very valuable for a 

 permanent pasture. 12 lbs. per bus. Qt.. 20 cts., post- 

 paid. Bv express or freight, bus., $1.00 ; 50 lb. sack, $3.75. 



ORCHARD GRASS.-A very desirable 

 lor stock, also grows well under trees. 12 lbs 1 

 Qt.,20 cts. postpaid. By express or freight, bus 



KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS. -K: 

 for lawns; also valuable for pasture mixed wit 

 grasses and retains its verdure in the hottest w 

 Qt., 20 cts , postpaid. By express or freight, bu 



GERMAN OR GOLDEN MILLET.- 

 more hay and seed per acre than any other - 

 Lb., 30 cts.; 3 lbs., 75 cts., postpaid. By exi 

 freight, pk., 10 cts.; bus., $2.00. 



MEADOW FESCUE.- Thrives on ar. 

 Lb., 40 cts.; 3 lbs., $1.00, postpaid. 



ENGLISH RYE GRASS.- Very nut 

 a good grass for permanent pasturesand meado< 

 25 cts., postpaid. By express or lreiglit, pk., $1 ; 



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