llfHRrADmrittHAKtPrilAMra^ RELIABLE FARM SEEDS 



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BUCKWHEAT. 



Sow about the middle of June, broadcast, from 2 to 3 pecks per a-cre. 



Japanese. This superior variety is earlier and more prolific and yields double 

 the weight per acre of other sorts. The grains are nearly twice as large as those 

 of Silver Hull, and of fine color. This variety is always in demand, the millers 

 preferring it to all other sorts, as it makes the finest flour. Peck, 50 cts.; bu. 

 _(48 lbs), $1.25. 



Silver [lull. Flour whiter and more nutritious than the common Buckwheat. 

 The graiHs, however, are smaller than those of the Japanese, and the variety is,' 

 therefore, not in as great demand. Peck, 50 cts ; bu., §1.25. 



Wild Kice [Zizania Aquaticd). The Zizania is valuable as a forage plant on 

 inundated lands and along the shores of marshes. As an attraction for wild fowls 

 it is invaluable. The seed should be sown in khe fall in 6 inches to 6 feet of 

 water, having soft mud bottom where there are few weeds. Lb., 25 cts.; by 

 mail, 33 cts ; 10 lbs. or more at 20 cts. per lb. 



Sunflower, Maniniotll Kussian. May be grown to great advantage in 

 waste ground. An excellent and cheap food for fowls. All farmers should 

 plant this, if only for feeding chickens. It is enormously productive of seed, as 

 the heads grow to a large size, sometimes nier.suring as much as 18 inches in 

 diameter, and are full of seed. It can be planted any time from early spring un- 

 til about the end of June. Plant 4 quarts to acre. Qt., 10 cts.; by mail, 17 cts.; 

 peck, 60 cts.; bu. (25 lbs), §1.75; 100 lbs,, $6 00. 



White Branching- Dhoura {IVhite Millo ALiize). A valuable forage 

 plant. Will thrive even when corn is sufifering from drought. Use 4 to 5 

 pounds to acre. Lb., 10 cts.; by mail, 18 cts.; 10 lbs., 75 cts.; bu., $3.50; 100 

 lbs., $6.00. 



Broom ('oru. (^Improved Evergyeeii). Extensively grown 

 on account of the color and quality of its brush, which is 

 long, fine and straight, and always green ; grows 7 feet high. 

 Use 6 to 8 quarts to acre. Lb., 10 Cts.; by mail, 18 cts.; bu. 

 (46 lbs.), .5250; 100 Ife., $5.00. 



Sorg-huui, or Early Amber Sugar-Cane. This is 

 the sorghum of the Northern States; makes the finest qual- 

 ity of syrup. The earliest and most productive variety. 

 Height 10 to 12 feet. For ensilage or fodder it possesses 

 good qualities ; stock of all kinds relish it. Sow 4 quarts in 

 drills, or 8 quarts broadcast to acre. Per lb., 15 cts.; by 

 mail, 23 cts ; bu. (56 lbs.), $2 75 ; 100 lbs., $1.75. 



Johnson Grass, or Sorghum Halepeuse. A valu- 

 able Southern fodder plant, growing 30 inches or more in 

 height ; hardy in New Jersey. It is a rapid-growing peren- 

 nial. On rich soil it may be cut three or four times in a sea- 

 son. Best results are obtained by sowing seed in August or 

 September, 25 to 35 pounds to the acre. Per lb., 20 cts.; bv 

 mail, 28 cts.; bu. (25 lbs.), $3.00; 100 lbs., $11.50. 



Flax. When grown for seed, sow 1 bushel per acre ; if fibre 

 is wanted, sow at the rate of 2 to 3 bushels. The soil should 

 be well caltivated. Peck, 75 cts.; bu., $2.50. 



Kaffir Corn (Red). Excellent forage for horses and cattle, 

 and excellent food for poultry, either fed in the grain or 

 ground and cooked. Use 4 to 5 pounds to acre. Lb., 10 cts.; 

 by mail, 18 cts.; 10 lbs., 75 cts.; bu. (60 lbs.), $3.00; 100 

 lbs., $1..50. 



Osag'e Orange {Madura aurantiaca). Sprout the seed 

 before sowing. Manure well and plough deep before jilant- 

 ing in permanent hedge-row. Per lb., .30 cts.; by mail, 38 cts. 



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MIL,L,EX. Pnces variable. 



German, or Golden Millet {Soiahemgrown). A 

 valuable annual hay and fodder crop, more productive and 

 coarser than Hungarian Grass, medium early, 4 to 5 feet high. 

 Sow 1 bushel to the acre. Lb., 10 cts.; by mail, 18 cts.; bu. 

 (50 lbs.), about $1.50. Price varies. 



Hungarian Millet {Panicum Cermanicit?n). An an- 

 nual forage plant, early and productive, growing 2 to 3 feet 

 high, with an abundance of foliage, often yielding 2 to 3 

 tons per acre. Sow 1 bushel to the acre. Lb., 10 cts.; by 

 mail, 18 cts.; bu. (48 lbs), about $1.25. Price varies. 



Egyptian, or East India Pearl Millet {Penkillaria 

 spicata). Grows from 8 to 10 feet high. When cultivated for 

 fodder, sow in drills 3 feet apart, and thin out in rows to 1 

 foot apart. Sow 3 to 5 pounds per acre. Lb., 15 cts.; by 

 mail, 23 cts.; 100 lbs., $12.50. 



BIRD SEKDS. 



All recleaned and improved by special machinery. If-iumitd 

 by mail, add ^ cts. per lb. for postage. 



Canary (Sicily). Lb., 10 cts.; j peck, 40 cts.; peck, 75 cts. 

 Hemp. Lb., 10 cts.; ^ peck, 40 cts.; peck, 75 cts. 



French Bird Millet. Lb., 15 cts. 



German liape. Lb., 10 cts.; \ peck, 45 cts.; peck, 85 cts. 



Vetches for Pigeons. Lb., 8c.; \ peck, 35c.; peck, 70c. 



Mixed- Bird Seed. Lb., lOc; J peck, 40c.; peck, 75c. 



Lettuce. Oz., 5 cts.; lb., 25 cts. 



Maw. Lb., 15 cts. 



Unhnlled Kice. Qt., 20 cts.; \ peck, 60 cts.; peck, $1.00. 



Sunflower. Qt., 10 cts.; peck, 60 cts. 



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The Grasses are of more importance than the grains. Grass is king ; not corn. The Grasses and Clovers out- 

 rank the cereals in value. Good permanent pastures are worthy of the best thought of the best agriculturists. 



DREER'S PERMANENT PASTURE MIXTURE. 



Dreer's Pasture Mixture is prepared to meet the average need. It is made up of the Grasses best calculated to afford an 

 abundant and nutritious food supply for stock. Its formula is based upon successful experience. For all ordinary permanent 

 pasturage it will be found entirely satisfactory. If your fields are old and worn out, it will pay to plow up and seed again, when 

 you will soon be cutting heavy crops from Dreer's Permanent Pasture Mixture. You will be able to cut two good crops each year, 

 whereas from Timothy only you can cut but one. 



Sow 50 pounds to acre. In ordering state whether for light or heavy soil. Price, per lb., 25 cts.; by mail, 33 cts.; 15-lb. bu., 

 $2.25; 20-lb. bu., $3.00; 100 lbs., $13.00. 



A COMPLETE LIST OF GRASSES AND CLOVERS wiU be found on pages 56 and 57 of this catalogue. We make a specialty 

 of this line of seeds, securing our supplies from best sources, both in this country and Europe. 



