Closer Seeds. 



Alfalfa, or Lucerne. 



Alsike, or Swedish (TrifoUum Hybridum). An excel- 

 lent variety, of luxuriant growth and very sweet, 

 valuable for pasturage or ensilage. Lb. 25 cts., post- 

 paid, 33 cts. ; 10 lbs. $2.25. 



.Alfalfa, or Lucerne (Medicago 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 bringing 

 Tip poor land it is the best of the clovers, as it not 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 curing. Lb. 25 cts., postpaid, 

 33 cts. ; 10 lbs. $2.25. Bushel (60 lbs.), $12.00. 



Bokhara Clover (Melilolus Alba). A rapid growing 

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

 purpose it should be largely grown. Lb. 30 cts., post- 

 paid, 38 cts. ; 10 lbs. $2.75. 



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. Lb. 50 

 cts., postpaid, 58 cts. 



Red Clover (TrifoUum Pratense). The leading variety 

 of clover for pastures or meadows. The seed we offer 

 is recleaned and free from weeds. Lb. 15 cts., post- 

 paid, 23 cts. Bushel (60 lbs.), about $7.00 (subject to 

 market changes). 



Scarlet Clover (Trifoliumlncnrnaticm). Brilliant scar- 

 let flowered, very productive, and greedily eaten by 

 cattle ; remains green longer than the red variety, and 

 is excellent for bee food. Lb. 20 cts., postpaid, 28 cts.; 

 10 lbs. §1.75., 100 lbs. $15.00. 



Sainfoin, Esparsette, or Holy Clover {Hedysaruin 

 Onohrychis). A valuable clover for the Middle and 

 Southern States. In some sections it is considered 

 indispensable, as it increases the flow -f milk. The 

 seeds are more nutritious than oats, and are readily 

 eaten by fowls. Lb. 25 cts., postpaid, 33 cts. ; 10 lbs. 

 $2.25. 



White Dutch Clover {TrifoUum Eepens). The best 

 variety for lawns, as it forms a close herbage and re- 

 mains green throughout the season ; it also afibrds 

 excellent food for bees. We offer highest grade of seed 

 only. Lb. 40 cts., postpaid, 48 cts. 



IVEILLET. 



Remit for postage on Millet 13 cts. per qt. , virhen ordered to be sent by mail. 



Common Millet {Panicum ^Jiiiaceum). Very early, 2 

 to 3 feet higli, foliage broad, heads open, branching 

 panicles. Weight per bushel 48 lbs. Qt. 15 cts., post- 

 paid, 28 cts., bush. $1.50. 



Oerman, or Golden i>lillet. Medium early, 4 to 5 feet 

 high, close heads, numerous spikes, seeds round, of a 

 golden yellow color. Weight per bushel 48 lbs. Qt. 

 15 cts., postpaid, 28 cts., bush. $1.75. 



Hungarian Millet (Panicum, Germanicum,). Early 

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

 abundance of foliage and slender heads. Weight per 

 bushel 48 lbs. Qt. 15 cts., postpaid, 28 cts., bush. $1.50. 



Egyptian, or East India Pearl Millet [PenciUaria 

 Spicnta). Grows from 8 to 10 feet high. When cul- 

 tivated 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. 25 cts., postpaid, 33 cts. ; 10 lbs. $2.00. 



Reana Luxurians (Teosinte). In its perfection it pro- 

 duces a great number of shoots, growing 12 feet high, 

 very thickly covered with leaves, and yielding an 

 abundance of forage. Oz. 25 cts., lb. .$2.50. 



Rural Branching Ohoura or Egyptian Rice Corn 



(Sorghum Vulgare). A valuable forage plant, growing 

 8 to 10 feet high and producing an abundance of 

 foliage, which is greatly relished by stock. When 

 grown for the grain, plant in hills 4 feet apart each 

 way, and cultivate same as corn. When wanted for 

 fodder, sow in drills, 4 feet apart and 4 inches in the 

 drill. When it has attained the height of 5 feet it may 

 be cut for forage. The plants will bear cutting every 

 4 weeks until frost. Lb. 25 cts., postpaid, 33 cts., 10 

 lbs. $2.00. 



Farm Seeds are sent by freight or express at purchaser's expense. When ordered to be sent by mail add 3 cts. per lb. 



