
CLOVERS AND GRASSES. 
) NOTE.—Peck, bushel and 100-pound prices 
on clovers and grasses are net figures Jan. 1, 
1904, and subject to market changes. 








CRIMSON 
ALFALFA. TIMOTHY. 
I pride myself there is no house in America that takes such extraordinary care in harvesting, cleaning and placing on the 
market a more superior grade of grass seed than my establishment. 
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. 
is only one of many similar instances I could give if I had the space. 
can depend upon the seed being worth the money, and I 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. 


No better illustration of the extra quality of Maule’s 

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My prices may be a little higher than others, but you 



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RED CLOVER. 
RYE GRASS. 

CLOVER. 
THE GLOVERS ALFALFA OR LUCERNE. 
r] As nutritious for dairy cows as the best 
SE mill feeds. 
The great agricultural clover of the West; now rapidly coming into 
favor in the East. Well adaptedto 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. Perfectly hardy. Rootsystem remarkable for 
development. Alfalfa roots notinfrequently descend ten or more feet 
into the soil, indicating ability to resist drought. Recent experiments 
atthe New Jersey station showthat 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 30 to385 lbs. of seed per acre. Sow in April and 
May, on well limed land. An Alfalfa field is worthy of all care and ex- 
pense required to produce it. Bulletin No. 148 of N. J. Station, issued in 
ebruary, 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 the third year from five cuttings was 26.6 tons 
of green forage, equivalent to 6.65 tons of hay.’”’ Pkt., 10c.; 4% lb., 25c.; 1b., 
40c.; 8 lbs., $1.00, postpaid. By ex. or fgt., 25 lbs., $5.00; 100 lbs., 18¢e. per lb. 
RED CLOVER. — Well and favorably known everywhere. Spe- 
clally valuable for dairy cows on account of high percentage of nitro- 
genous elements or protein. Sow 12 to 15 pounds per acre. Lb., 30 cts.; 
8 1bs., 75 cts., postpaid. By express or fgt., pk., $2.25; bu. of 60 Ibs, $8.00. 
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, 80 cents; 8 pounds, 75 cents, postpaid. 
By express or freight, peck, $2.25; bushel, $8.00. 
ALSIKE CLOVER.—Thesameas 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 well, for many years, on both wet and dry soils. Sow 10 
to 20 pounds per acre. Packet, 10 cents; pound, 85 cents; 3 pounds, $1.00 
postpaid. By express or freight, pound, 17 cents; 100 pounds, $16.00. 
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 
15 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 
Paskure or hay, and the roots add materially to the fertility of the soil. 
Ty seed is American grown. I probably sell more seed of this clover 
direct to farmers than any other house in America. PkKt., 10 cts.; tb., 
80 cts.; 3 lbs., 75 cts., postpaid. By express or freight, pk., $1.00; bu., $3.75. 
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 a perfectly 
hardy perennial, in every way desirable. Pound, 40 cents; 3 pounds, 
$1.00, postpaid. By express or freight, pound, 28 cents; 100 pounds, $25.00. 
BROMUS INERMIS.—This uSe- 
ful grass, also called Hungarian or 
Smooth Brome Grass, grows some- 
times to a height of three or even 
five feet. Itisanative 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 20 to 35 pounds per 
acre. Lb., 35 cts.; 3 Ibs., $1.00, post- 
paid. By express or freight, lb., 
15 ots.; 25 lbs. or more, 12 cts. per lb. 


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THE GRASSES, exaciinetnods The'son should be worked to 
ne «88 depth of at least 8 or9 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 October. 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 97 and 99. 
TIMOTHY. (Phliewm 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, 2to3 feet. Weight per 
bushel, 45 lbs. If used alone, sow 20 to 25 lbs. of seed per acre. Lb., 
80 cts.; 3 lbs., 75 cts., postpaid. Pk., 60 cts.; bu. of 45 Ibs., $2.50. 
RED TOP OR HERD GRASS. (Agrostis vulgaris.) Kree from 
chaff. One of our best native pasture grasses. Bloomsin July. Useful 
for lawn or field. Grows well everywhere. Height 1to2 feet. Pound, 
25 cents, postpaid. Bushel (82 pounds), enough for one acre, $3.25. 
RED TOP OR HERD GRASS. (4grostis vulgaris.)—In_ chaff. 
Quart, 20 cts., postpaid. Bushel (14 pounds), $1.00; sack of 50 pounds, $3.50. 
KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS. (Poa pratensis.)—Also called June 
Grass. Best of all the native grasses for pasture. Bloomsin June. A 
true perennial, but when it becomes fully established will last for years. 
Succeeds everywhere, but prefers a rich soil anda rather dryer situa- 
tion than Red Top. One of the most desirable lawn grasses, especially 
in mixture. Height, 9 to18inches. Sow 3 bushels to the acre. Quart, 
25 cents, postpaid. Bushel of 14 pounds, $1.75. 
CANADIAN BLUE GRASS. (Poa compressa.)—A hardy perennial 
growing on poorest and dryestsoils. 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 
3 bushels to acre. Quart, 25 cts., postpaid. Bushel (14 pounds), $1.50. 
WOOD MEADOW GRASS. (Poa nemoralis.)—For shady places, 
under trees, etc. Makes a compact green sod. Use 30 lbs. to the acre. 
Pound, 60 cents, postpaid. Bushel of 14 pounds, $6.50. 5 
ORCHARD GRASS. (Dactylis glomerata.) — Sometimes called Hy 
Cocksfoot. Height, 3 feet. Admirable for pasturage or for mowing, 
but unsuited to lawn, on account of its tendency to bunch. Will grow i, 
in sun or Shade. Use 8 to 4 bushels to the acre; 14 pounds to the bushel. re) 
Quart, 20 certs, postpaid. Bushel, $2.50. 4] 
ENGLISH OR PERENNIAL RYE GRASS. (Lolium perenne.)— _ | 
Largely used in lawn and pasture mixtures. It makes a rich, green 5 
sod and a nutritious hay, and lasts for several years. Use at rate of 60 2" 
pounds to the acre. Pound, 25 cts., postpaid. Bushel of 24 pounds, $1.60. 
ITALIAN RYE GRASS. (Lolium italicwm.)—An annual or biennial 
grass of very high valug for soiling purposes. It is a remarkably rapid 
grower on good soil, being ready to cut in four or five weeks from date of ta) 
seeding. Sow 50lbs. per acre. Lb., 25c., postpaid. Bu. of 18 lbs., $1.26. ) 
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 50 pounds to 
the acre. Pound, 35 cents, postpaid. Bushel of 13 pounds, $3.00. 
MEADOW FESCUE. (Festuca pratensis.)—The celebrated English 
blue grass. Usedin most American pasture mixtures. An excellent 
variety. Pound, 25 cents, postpaid. Bushel (22 pounds), $2.00. 
TALL MEADOW FESCUE. (Festuca elatior.)—Thoroughly natur- 
alized in America and one of the best for permanent pastures, but not 
suitable for lawns. Grows 3 to 4 feet high. Sow at the rate of 40 pounds 
to acre. Pound, 45 cents, postpaid. Bushel of 14 pounds, $5.00. 
SHEEP’S FESCUE. (Festuca ovina.)—Should be in all sheep pas- 
tures. Will thrive in dry soils. Height, 1to2 feet. Use 35 1bs. to acre. ~ 
Bushel weighs 12 pounds. Pound, 80 cents, postpaid. Bushel, $2.00. i 
HARD FESCUE. (Festuca duriuscula.)—Like Sheep’s Fescue, but &. 
smaller. Emphatically a.grass for dry pasture lands; very nutritious 5%] 
and perfectly hardy. Not recommended for lawns. Use 30 lbs. to acre. py 
Bushel weighs 12 pounds. Pound, 30 cents, postpaid. Bushel, $2.00. eo 
SWEET VERNAL GRASS. (Anthoxanthum odoratum.)—The true 's) 
perennial sort, for meadows and pastures. Valued on account of its a 
delightful fragrance. Generally used in Gonnection with other grasses, g; 
at the rate of 2 or 3 pounds per acre. Per pound, $1.25, postpaid. = 
CREEPING BENT. (Agrostis stolonifera.)—Sometimes called Fio- "By 
rin. One of our most valuable lawn grasses, as it is actually improved © | 
by constant tramping, making a firm turf. If sown alone use 50 lbs. to e! 
acre. Bushel weighs 15 pounds. Pound, 35 cents, postpaid. Bushel, $3.00. > 
RHODE ISLAND BENT. (Agrostis canina.)—An excellent lawn @ 
grass; mostly used in combination with other fine-bladed sorts. >: 
Pound, 35 cents, postpaid. Bushel (14 pounds), $3.00. is 
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