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Wood Meadow Grass \Poa nemoralis). Adapted, as its name implies, 

 for wooded or shaded meadows or lawns, especially for moist ground. 

 Much relished by cattle, hij^hly nutritious. Produces a thick growth, and 

 should be in mixtures for permanent pastures. Sow 30 lbs. to the acre. 

 Per 111., .50 CIS ; by mail, 58 els.; bu. (14 lbs.), |;6.50 ; 100 lbs., $45.00. 



Creeping Bent Grass [Agrostis stoloitifera). Excellent for lawns; suc- 

 ceeds well in all posuions ; makes a low, velvety growth. Per lb., 30 els.; 

 by mail, 38 els.; bu. (20 lbs.), $5.25; 100 lbs., $26.00. 



Rhode Island ^Qnt{Agroitis canina). Brown Bent or Dog's Bent. Has 

 a crtvepmj) habit and is hardy. Recommended for lav\'ns and pleasure 

 grounds. It may be sown with Kentucky Blue Grass or alone. If alone 

 use 4 bushels of seed to acre. Lb., 35 Cts.; by mail., 43 cts.; per bu. of 

 14 ibs., $4.00; 100 lbs., $2800. 



Tall Meadow Oat Grass {Avem elatior). A valuable grass for soiling or 

 permanent pasture; of early and luxuriant growth. 50 lbs. to the acre. 

 Lb., 28 cts.; by mail, 36 cts.; bu. (10 lbs.), $2.75; 100 lbs., $25.00. 



Timothy [Phlenm pratense). The most important agricultural grass for the 

 Middle Stales, thriving best upon rich soils. Not suiied to permanent 

 pasturage, but the best grass known here for hay- making purposes. It is 

 temporary, lasting but a few years, and is a part of the usual crop rotation. 

 Sow J bushel to the acre when used alone ; 8 or 10 quarts if used with 

 other grass seeds. 45 lbs. to the bushel. Choice seed per lb., 10 cts.; by 

 mail, 18 cts. Per bushel, market price. Saniple and price on application. 



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CL,0"VER SEEDS. (Prices subject to market changes.) 

 Prices do not include delivery. Add cost of sacks also, which is 15 cts. each for tuo-bushel size. 



Red Clover, fledium ( TrifoHum p>-a- 

 tense). Common or medium clover ; 

 June clover, 'fhe leading variety of 

 •clover for pastures or meadows. Sow 

 in spring or fall, if no other grasses are 

 used, at the rate of 8 or 10 lbs. per acre. 

 Market price. Sample and price on ap- 

 plicalion. 



namtnoth Red Clover ( TrifoHuin pra- 

 tensi peniiiidY Cow grass, or Pea Vine 

 Clover. Yields an enormous bulk. Valu- 

 able for reclaiming e.'chausted land liy 

 plowing under as green manure. Sow 

 about 8 to 12 lbs. per acre. Market price. 

 Sample and price on application. 



OUR GRASS and CLOVER SEEDS 

 ARE ALL RE-CLEANED. 



before being sent out to customers. Our 

 f.iciiities for handling ttiis line of seeds are per- 

 fect. We not only use great care in securing 

 jiure seed, but make critical germination tests 

 before any seeds ?re sent out. By this metliod 

 we l:no\v e.-cactly as to the vitality, of the seed 

 we supply, and make sure that it is of strong 

 growth. So much depends upon the quality 

 of seed planted that the small difference in 

 cost, between "M^' ^i'.r/ " and ordinary quality 

 should not be considered by planters. 



Alfalfa, ok Lucerne Clovi;k. 



Alsike, or Swedish ( Trifolhnn hybrid- 

 iiiii). Hardiest of all clovers, and, on 

 nch, moist soils, yields an enormous 

 quantity of hay or pasturage. Lasts many 

 years. Valuable for sowing with other 

 clovers or grasses, as it forms a thick bot- 

 tom and increases the yield of hay. Sow 

 6 lbs. per acre when used alone. Lb., 

 22 cts.; by mail, 30 cts. Per bushel, mar- 

 ket price. Sample and price on applica- 

 lion. 

 Yellow Trefoil {Medicago hipulina). 

 1 his may be cultivated either alone or 

 with other grasses. Requires about same 

 treatment as Red Clover. 15 pounds to 

 the acre. Lb., 20 cts.; by mail, 28 cts.; 

 100 ll)s., $12.00. 



Alfalfa, or Lucerne {Medicago saliva'). One of the best varieties, succeeding 

 especially in the South and West, and bearing heavy crops of forage. For 

 bringing up poor land it is one of the best of clovers. Sow early in the spring. 

 20 pounds to the acre. Lb., 22 cts.; by mail, 30 cts. Per bushel, market price. 

 Sample and price on application. 

 Turkestan Alfalfa. Imported seed, free from dodder. Hardier than the 

 American product. Lb., 25 cts.; by mail, 83 cts.; per bu., market price. Sam- 

 ple and ]irice sent on application. 

 Bokhara Clover {Melilotus alba). A tall, rapid-growing, white-flowered sort, 



excellent for bee food. Sow 10 lbs. to the acre. Lb., 25 cts.; by mail, S3 cts. 

 Japan Clover {Lespedeza striata). A low-branching clover that does well in the 

 South. It thrives on poor land and produces continual herbage. Not adapted 

 to Northern latitudes, as it is only half-hardy. Sow 30 pounds to the acre. Lb., 

 30 cts.; by mail. 38 CIS ; 100 lbs., $24.00, 

 White Dutch Clover ( Trifo/ium npevs). The best variety for lawns, as it 

 lorms a close herliage and remains green throughout the season. It is also valu- 

 able when mixed with grass seeds for pasture. Sow in spring at the rate of 6 

 ]-ounds per acre when sown alone, half the quantity when sown with other 

 grasses. Lb.. 30 cts.; by mail, 38 Cts.; bu. (60 lbs.), $15.00; 100 lbs., $25.00. 

 Sainfoin, Esparsette, or Holy Clover {Bedysamm onobrychis). Valuable 

 for Southern and Western States. Requires a calcareous soil. 100 lbs. to the 

 acre. Lb , ]5 cts.; by mail, 23 cts.; bu. (20 lbs.), $2.00; 100 lbs.. $9.00. 

 Crimson, or ScarJet Clover. Can be seeded at any time from June to Octo- 

 ber, at the r.ite of 1.5 to 20 pounds per acre, and makes the earliest possible 

 spring pasture, blooming the latter part of April or May, and for feeding as hay 

 should be cut just before coming into full bloom. If sown with Italian Rye 

 Grass or Orchard Grass, which matures at the same time, it yields luxuriant and 

 nutritious crops for pasture. Sow Crimson Clover at the last working of all 

 crops like Beans, Corn, Melons, Cucumbers, Tomatoes, and other crops, when- 

 ever the land is not intended for such early spring crops as would not be bene- 

 fited by following such a seeding. We offer the finest quality re-cleaned seed at 

 12 cts. per lb, (20 cts, per lb. by mail). For larger quantities write for sample 

 and price. 



