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DREER'S RELIABLE SEEDS 





Alsike Clover. 



CLOVER SEEDS. 



Alsike, or Svvedisll ( Trifolmm Hybridum). An excel- 

 lent variety, of luxuriant growth and very sweet, valuable 

 for pasturarje or ensilage. 



Lb. 25 cts., postpaid, 35 cts.; 10 lbs. $2.25. 



Alfalfa, or Lucerne .(^/'?(/zV'7^(' Sativa). One of the 

 best varieties, succeeding in almost every situation, and 

 bearing heavy crops of forage; will bear cutting three or 

 four times during the season. For liringing up poor land 

 it is the be^t of the clovers, as it nut only produces 

 large masses of foliage but forces its roots down fully three 

 feet into the earth. Sow early in spring to secure a good 

 stand before winter if to be used for pasturage or for cur- 

 inti. Lb. 20 cts., postpaid, 30 cts. ; 10 lbs. $1.75 ; bushel 

 (60 lbs.), §9 00. 



Red Clover {Trifolmm Prniense). The leading variety 

 of clover for pastures or meadows. The seed we offer is 

 recleaned and free from weeds. Lb. 18 cts., postpaid, 28 

 cts.; bushel (60 lbs.) about $9.00 (subject to market 

 changes). 



White Dutcli Clover ( Trifoliutn Ke/^etts). The best 

 variety for lawns, as it forms a close herbage and remains 

 green throughout the season ; it also affords excellent 

 food for bees. We offer highest grnde of seed only. Lb. 

 35 cts., postpaid, 45 ct^. 10 lbs. $3.00, 100 lbs. $28.00, 

 by express or freight. 



Scarlet, or Crimson Clover ( TAfoluan Incnmatuni). 



Brilliant sc.Trlet flowered, very productive, and greedily 

 eaten by cattle; remains green longer than the red variety, 

 and is excellent for bee fond. Lb. 15 cts., postpaid, 25 

 cts. ; 10 lbs. $1.25, 100 lbs. $10.00. 

 -Sainfoin, Esparsette, or Holy Clover {Hedysnrum 



Onohryi'hii). A vnluable clover for the Middle and 

 Southern States. In some sections it is considered indis- 

 pensable, as it increases the flow of milk. The seeds are 

 more nutritious than oats, and are readily eaten by fowls. 

 Requires a calcareous soil. 100 lbs. to the acre. 

 Lb. 15 cts., postpaid, 25 cts. ; 10 lbs. $1.25. 

 Bokhara Clover {Melihtus Alba). A rapid growing 

 white-flowered sort, excellent for bee food, for which pur- 

 pose it should be largelv grown. 



Lb. 30 cts., postpaid, 40 cts.; 10 lbs. $2.75. 

 Japan Clover (Lespedeza Slriata). 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. 

 Lb. 40 cts., postpaid, 50 cts. 





Crijiso.n Clover. 



MILLET. 



German, or Golden Millet. Mediutn early, 4 to .> 

 feet high, close heads, numerous spikes, seeds round, of a_ 

 golden yellow color. Weight per bushel 50 lbs. 

 Qt. 10 cts., postpaid, 25 cts. ; peck 50 cts. ; bu. $1.60. 



Hungarian Millet (/'««?'(■«;« Germanicum). Early and 

 productive, growing 2 to 3 feet high, with an abundance 

 of foliage and slender heaHs. Weight per bu. 48 lbs. 

 Qt. 10 cts., postpaid, 25 cts. ; peck 50 cts ; bu.Sl.50. 



Egyptian, or East India Pearl Millet {Pcnidllaria 



Spicata). Grows from 8 to 10 feet high. When cultivated 

 for fodder sow in drills 3 feet apart and thin out in the 

 rows to 1 foot apart ; sow 3 to 5 lbs. per acre. 

 Lb. 20 cts., postpaid, 30 cts. ; 10 lbs. $1,50. 



Farm Seeds are sent by freight or express atpurchaser's expensf . 'When ordered to be sent by mail addiocents per pound. 



