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AwnleSS Broilie Grass {B ramus ineitnis). A valuable grass for light, 



dry soils, especially in the Soulh and West. Will stand long droughts and 



produce heavy crops where other grasses would fail. The U. S. Agricul- 

 tural Department has been making repeated tests of this variety with the 



best results. 35 to 40 lbs. to the acre. Lb., 20 cts.; by mail, 28 cts.; bu. 



(14 lbs.), $2.50; 100 lbs., $16.00. 

 Bermuda Grass [Cynodon dactylon). Suited only to and is valuable in , 



the Southern States, as it will not endure frost. Sow 8 to 10 lbs. to the 



acre. Per lb , 90 cts.; by mail, 98 cts. 

 Wood Meadow Grass {Poa nemoralis). Adapted, as its name im- 

 plies, for wooded or sh.ided meadows or lawns, especially for moist ground. 



Much relislied by cattle, and highly nutritious. Produces a thick growth, 



and should be included in mixtures fjr permanent pastures. Sow 30 lbs. 



to the acre. Per lb., 40 cts., by mail, 48 cts.; bu. (14 lbs.), §5.00; 100 



lbs., $35 00. 

 Creepiliy Bent Grass {Agrostis stolonifem). Excellent for lawns, 



succeeds well in all positions, makes a low velvety growth. Per lb., 30 cts., 



by miil, 38 cts.; bu. (20 lbs.), $5.50; 100 lbs., §25.00. 

 Tall Meadow Oat Grass [Avena elatior). A valuable grass for soil- 

 ing or permanent p.isture ; of early and luxuriant growth. 50 lbs. to the 



acre. Lb., 25 cts., by mail, 33 cts.; bu. (10 lbs.), S;2.00 ; 100 lbs., $18.00. 

 TilllotUy {PliUtiiii pratense). The most important agricultural grass for 



the Middle .States, thriving best upon rich soils. Not suited to permanent 



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



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



Sow 2- 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. Market price. Sample and price on application. 



CL,OYER SEEDS. (Prices Subject to Market Changes.) 

 Clover roots, as well as the roots of most of the pulses, possess the ability of taking nitrogen from the air. The pulse family in- 

 clude the peas, beans, vetches, lupins, etc., in addition to the clovers. This gives tliese plants their especial value as soil enrichers. 

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



WocD Meadow Ghass. 



Ked Clover, Medium ( Trifoliiuii pmlense). Common 

 or m'edium clover; June clover. The 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 pounds per acre. 

 Market price. Sample and price on application. 



Mammotll lied Clover ( TrifoUum pratmss perenne). 

 Cow gr.iss, or Pea Vine Clover. Yields an enormous bulk. 

 Valuable for reclaiming exhausted land by plowing under as 

 green manure. Sow about 8 to 12 pounds per acre. Market 

 price. Sample and price on application. 



One Plant Crimson Clover. (Drawn from nature.) 



Alsike, or Swedisll (^Trifoliiun hybridian'). Hardiest 

 of all clovers, and, on rich, 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 

 bottom and increases the yield of hay. Sow 6 pounds per 

 acre when used alone. Lb., 25 cts.; by mail, 33 cts.; bu. 

 (fiO lbs.), $12.00; 100 lbs., $19.00. 

 Alfalfa, or Lucerne {Ah-dicago sativa). One of the 

 best varieties, succeeding especially in the South and West,, 

 and bearing heavy crops of forage, lor bringing up poor 

 land it is one of the best of the clovers. Sow early in the spring to secure a. 

 good stand before winter. 20 pounds to the acre. Lb., 20 cts.; by mail, 28' 

 cts.; bu. (60 lbs.), $10.00 ; 100 lbs., $15.00. 

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

 sort, excellent for bee food. Sow 10 pounds to the acre. Lb., 30 cts.; by- 

 mad, 38 cts.; 100 lbs., $28.00. 

 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 14 pounds 

 to the acre. Lb., 30 cts.; by mail, 88 cts.; 100 lbs., $25.00. 

 White Dutch Clover {TrifoUum repens). The best variety for lawns,, 

 as it forms a close herbage and remains green throughout the season. It is 

 also valuable when mixed with grass seeds for pastiue. Sow in spring at the 

 rate of 6 pounds per acre when sown alone, half the quantity when sown « ith 

 other grasses. Lb., 25 cts.; by mail, 33 cts.; bu. (60 lbs.), $12. 00 ; 100 lbs., 

 $20 00. ^ 



Yellow Trefoil [Afedtcago lupniina). 'ihis may be cultivated either alone 

 or with other grasses. Requires about same treatment as Red Clover. l.> 

 pounds to the acre. Lb., 25 cts ; by mail, 33 cts.; 100 lbs., $20.00. 

 Sainfoin, Esparsette, or Holy Clover {Thdysarum ovobrychis). A. 

 valuable clover for the Southern and Western States. In some sections it is 

 considered indispensable, as it increases the flow of milk. Requires a cal- 

 careous soil. 100 lbs. to the acre. Lb., 15 cts.; by mail, 23 cts.; bu. (20 lbs.), 

 $2.00 ; 100 lbs., $9.00. 

 Crimson or Scarlet Clover. It can be seeded at any time from June to 

 October, at the rate of 15 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, Cucumliers, 

 Tomatoes, and other crops, whenever the land is not intended for such early 

 spring crops as would not be benefited by following such a seeding, although 

 it would pay to seed for only fall and winter months if only for protecting the 

 ground through the winter and catching and holding the fertility of the 

 soil, which would otherwise be lost by leaching or other causes. \Ve offer 

 the finest quality recleaned seed at 12 cts. per lb.; (20 els. per lb. by mail) ;. 

 about $6.00 per bu. of 60 lbs.; 2-bu. bags, 15 cts. each extra. 



