WM. HENRY MAULE, PHILADELPHIA, PA. 



Clovers and Grass Seeds — 99 



GLOVERS AND GRASSES. 



NOTE.— Peck, bushel and 100-pound prices 

 on clovers and grasses are net figures Jan. 1, 

 1909, nml subject to market changes. 



I pride myself there is no house iu America that takes such extraordinary care in harvesting, cleaning and placing on the 

 market a more superior grade of grass seed than my establishment. No better illustration 01 the extra quality of Maule's 

 grass seed can be shown than the following: Mr. A. J. Cassatt recently seeded down on his celebrated Chesterbrook Farm 

 in Chester Valley, a 35-acre field of Maule's Kentucky Blue Grass; as I expected, it was the admiration of the many visitors 

 to the farm; nor was I surprised when the manager, Mr. Penn Smith, informed me that at least a dozen of Kentucky's most 

 celebrated horse breeders visiting Chesterbrook pronounced the field of Blue Grass superior to anything in their State. This 

 is onlv one of many similar instances 1 could give if I had the space. My prices may be a little higher than others, but you 

 can depend upon the seed being worth the money, and 1 need only add in conclusion that for the last ten years the demand 

 for Maule's grass seed each year has always increased, so that now it has reached very large proportions. 



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THE GLOVERS. 



ALFALFA. TIMOTHY. 



ALFALFA OR LUCERNE. 

 As nutritious for dairy cows as the best 

 mill feeds. 



The great agricultural clover of the West; now rapidly coming into 

 fayor in the East. Well adapted to dry sections, but thriving any- 

 where on well-drained soil. It is a perennial plant, lasting many- 

 years under good treatment, and may be cut several times each season 

 when well established. Root system remarkable for development. 

 Alfalfa roots not infrequently descend 10 or more feet into the soil, 

 Indicating ability to resist drought. Recent experiments at the New 

 Jersey station show that Alfalfa has an extremely high value as a forage 

 crop in the East. It is not to be recommended for wet or heavy soils, 

 but should be tried by all dairymen whose land has good underdrainage. 

 Use 15 to 25 lbs. of seed per acre. Sow in April and May, or July and 

 Aug. on well limed land. An Alfalfa field is worthy of all care and ex- 

 pense required to produce it. Bulletin No. 1-18 of N. J. Station, issued in 

 February, 1901, says: "The average yield of green forage per acre for 

 three years (including the first year) was 18.27 tons, equivalent to 4.57 

 tons of hay. The yield third year from five cuttings was 26.6 tons of green 

 forage, equivalent to 6.65 tons of hay." Put., 10c; lb., 35c; 3 lbs., 

 $1.00, postpaid. By ex. or fgt., 25 lbs., $5.00; 100 lbs., $18.00. 



RED CLOVER. — Well and favorably known everywhere. Spe- 

 cially valuable for dairy cows on account of high percentageof nitro- 

 genous elements. Sow 8 to 12 pounds per acre. Lb., 30c; 3 lbs., 

 75c, postpaid. By ex. or fgt., pit., $1.75; bu., of 60 lbs., $6.50. 



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, 30 cents; 3 pounds, 75 cents, 

 postpaid. By express or freight, peck, $1.75; bushel, $6.50. 



ALSIKE CLOVER.— The same as Swedish or Hybrid 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 nu- 

 tritious. Lasts for many years, on both wet and dry soils. Sow 8 

 to 10 pounds per acre. Packet, 10 cts.; lb., 35 cts.; 3 lbs., $1.00, post- 

 paid. By express or freight, pound, 20 cents; 100 pounds, $18.00. 



CRIMSON OR SCARLET CLOVER.— A well-known and favorite 

 winter cover crop and soil enricher, affording excellent early forage. 

 Seed should be sown in August or September. Use seed at the rate of 

 16 pounds per acre. It grows all winter, when ground is not frozen. It 

 Is very beautiful when in bloom, and valuable for soiling purposes, for 

 pasture or hay, and the roots add materially to the fertility of the soil. 

 My seed is American grown. Pkt., 10 cts.; lb., 30 cts.; 3 lbs., 75 cts., 

 postpaid. By express or freight, peck, $1.25; bushel, $4.50. 



WHITE CLOVER. — It should find a place in all grass mixtures, 

 whether for lawn, meadow or permanent pasture. It is extremely use- 

 ful to bee keepers, affording honey of the best sort. It is perfectly 

 hardy. Sow 3 lbs. per acre with other grasses; 6 lbs. alone. Pkt., 10c; 

 lb., 35c; 3 lbs., $1.00, postpaid. By express or freight, lb., 20c 



BROMUS INERMIS — This use- 

 ful grass, also called Hungarian or 

 Awnless Brome Grass, grows some- 

 times to a height of three or even 

 five feet. It is a native of Hungary. 

 It has done well in America, espe- 

 cially on dry, arid soils, in which 

 situations Its drought-resisting 

 qualities are seen to advantage. 

 It is a hardy perennial, well 

 adapted to cold climates and ex- 

 posed situations. It is claimed for 

 It that it will succeed in a wider 

 range of temperature than any 

 other grass, and that it will pro- 

 duce satisfactory crops on land too 

 poor to support timothy and the 

 other agricultural grasses. It has 

 had wide trial and unquestionable 

 endorsement, both by the experi- 

 ment stations and by individual 

 farmers, and as already said will 

 prove to be a boon to many farm- 

 ers. Weight of seed, 14 pounds to 

 the bushel. Sow 28 to 85 pounds per 

 acre. Lb., 30c; 3 lbs., 75c, post- 

 paid. By ex. or fgt., lb., 14c; 

 25 lbs. or more, 12 cts., per lb. 



At prices quoted by express or freight and at a 



THE GRASSES. 



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RED CLOVER. RYE GRASS. MEADOW FESCUE. 



Success in grass culture demands nice and 

 exact methods. The soil should be worked to 

 a depth of at least 8 or inches. Heavy appli- 

 cations 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, preferably in April or September. The seed may 

 be sown alone or with a nurse crop like oats or wheat. Please see my 

 special mixtures for lawns and permanent pastures on pages 100 and 101. 



TIMOTHY. (Phleum 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 8 feet.- If used 

 alone, sow 15 to 20 lbs. of seed per acre. Pound, 30 cts.; 3 pounds, 

 75 cts., postpaid. Peck, 90 cents; bushel of 45 pounds, $3.00. 



RED TOP OR HERD GRASS. (Agrostis vulgaris.) Free from 

 chair. 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, 25 cents, postpaid. Bushel (32 lbs.), $5.50. 



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

 Q,t., 20 cts., postpaid. Bu. (14 lbs.), $1.75; sack of 50 lbs., $6.00. 



KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS. (Poa pratensis.)— 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, but prefers a rich soil and a rather dryer situa- 

 tion than Red Top. One of the most desirable lawn grasses, especially 

 in mixture. Height, 9 to 18 inches. Sow 2 bushels to the acre. Quart, 

 25 cents, postpaid. Bushel of 14 pounds, $2.00. 



CANADIAN BLUE GRASS. (Poa compressa.)—A hardy perennial 

 growing on poorest and dryest soils. Short (6 to 18 inches). Hard and 

 wiry, but high in nutritive value. Decidedly blue in color. Stems flat- 

 tened. Invaluable for use on steep places or exposed situations. Sow 



2 bushels to acre. Quart, 25 cents, postpaid. Bu. (14 lbs.), $1.50. 

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



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

 Pound, 65 cents, postpaid. Bushel of 14 pounds, $7.50. 



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, 20 cts., 

 postpaid. Bushel of 14 pounds, $3.00. 



ENGLISH OR PERENNIAL RYE GRASS. (Lolium 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 86 

 to 48 lbs. per acre. Lb., 25 cts., postpaid. Bu. of 24 lbs., $1.50. 



ITALIAN RYE GRASS. (Lolium italicum.)— An annual or biennial 

 grass of very high value for soiling purposes. It is a remarkablv 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 18 lbs., $1.50. 



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 89 lbs. to 

 the acre. Pound. 35 cts., postpaid. Bushel of 13 pounds, $2.50. 



MEADOW FESCUE. (Pestuca pratensis.)— The celebrated English 

 blue glass. Used in most American pasture mixtures. An excellent 

 variety. Pound, 40 cents, postpaid. Bushel of 22 pounds, $5.50. 



MEADOW FOXTAIL. (Alopecurus pratensis.)— Closely resembling 

 timothy. The most valuable grass for moist meadows and pastures. 

 Very hardy. One of the earliest grasses. Sow with other grasses using 



3 to 4 lbs. to the acre. Lb., 50 cts., postpaid. Bu. of 7 lbs., $2.50. 

 SHEEP'S FESCUE. (Pestuca ovina.)— Should be in all sheep pas- 

 tures. Will thrive in dry soils. Height, 1 to 2 feet. Use 30 lbs. to acre. 

 Pound, 30 cents, postpaid. Bushel of 12 pounds, $1.75. 



HARD FESCUE. (Pestuca duriuscula.)— Like Sheep's Fescue, but 

 smaller. Emphatically a grass for dry pasture lands; very nutritions 

 and perfectly hardy. Not recommended for lawns. Use 30 lbs. to acre. 

 Pound. 30 cents, postpaid. Bushel of 12 pounds, $1.75. 



SWEET VERNAL GRASS. (Anthozanthum odoratum.)— 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. (Agrostis stolonifera.)— Sometimes called Fio- 

 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 

 acre. Pound, 35 cents, postpaid. Bushel of 15 pounds, $3.25. 



RHODE ISLAND BENT. (Agrostis canina.)— For sowing at sea- 

 shore resorts, on putting greens, tennis courts, or lawns; use 40 lbs. per 

 acre. Pound, 40 cents, postpaid. Bushel of 14 pounds. $4.00 

 slid figures, purchaser must pay the transportation charges. 



