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Wood Meadow Grass («0 uemuralis), Adapted, as its name im- 
plies, for wooded or shaded meadows or lawns, especially for moist 
~ ground. Much relished by cattle, highly nutritious, Producesa th-ck 
growth, and should be in mixtures for permanent pastures. Sow 30 
Ibs, to the acre. Per Ib., 45 cts.; by mail, 53 cts.; bu. (14 lbs.), $5.78; 
100 Ibs., $40.00. : 
Creeping Bent Grass (Agrostis stolonifera). Excellent for lawns; 
succeeds well in all positions, makes a low, velvety growth. Per Ib., 
28 cts; by mail, 36 cts; bu. (20 Ibs ), $3.25; 100 lbs., $25.00. 
Rhode Island Bent (4gvostis canina). Brown Bent or Dog’s Bent. 
Has a creeping habit and is hardy. Recommended for lawns and 
pleasure grounds. It may besown with Kentucky Blue Grass or alone. 
If alone use 4 bushels of seed to acre. Lhb., 35 cts.; by mail, 48 cts.; 
per bu. of 14 lbs., $4.50; 100 lbs., $30.00. 
Tall Meadow Oat Grass (Avena elatior). A valuable grass for soil- 
ing or permanent pasture; of early and luxuriant growth. 50 lbs. to 
the acre. Lb., 30 cts.; by mail, 38 cts.; bu. (10 lbs.), $2.75; 100 lbs., 
$25.00. 
Timothy (Plum pratense). The most important agricultural grass 
for the Middle States, thriving best upon rich soils, Not suited to per- 
manent pasturage, but the best grass known here for hay-making pur- 
poses. It is temporary, lasting but a few years, and is a part of. the 
usual crop rotation. Sow 4 bushel to the acre when used alone; 8 or 10 
quarts if used with other grass seeds. 45 Ibs. to the bushel. Choice 
seed per lb., 10 cts.; by mail, 18 cts. Per bushel, market price. Sample 
and price on application, 
CLOWER SEEDS. (Prices subject to market changes. ) 
Prices do not include delivery. Add cost of sacks also, which is 15 cts. 
each for two-bushel size. 
Red Clover, Medium (772/olium pratense), Common or medium 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 
Ibs. per acre. Market price. Sample and price on application, 
Mammoth Red Clover ( 77zfolium pratense perenne). Cow grass or Pea 
Vine Clover, Yields anenormous bulk. Valuable for reclaiming ex- 
hausted land by plowing under as green manure. Sow about 8 to 12 Ibs. 
per acre. Market price. Sample and price on application. 
Alsike, or Swedish (777foltam hybridum). Vaiuable for sowing with 
other clover or grasses, as it forms a thick bottom, increases the yield of 
hay and lasts for years. Sow 6 lbs. per acre when used alone. Lb., 20 
cts.; by mail, 28 cts. Per bushel, market price. Sample and price on 
application. - 
Alfalfa, or Lucerne (JZedicago sativa). One of the best varieties, suc- 
ceeding especially in the South and West, and bearing heavy crops of for- 
age. For 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, 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, 33 cts.; per bu., market price. 
Sample and price sent on application. 
Bokhara Clover (J/e/:/otus alba), A tall, rapid-growing, white-flowered sort, 
excellent for bee food. Sow 10 lbs. to the acre. Lb., 30 cts,; by mail, 88 cts. 
Japan Clover (ZLespdeza striata). A low-branching clover that does well in 
the South. Not adapted to Northern latitudes, as it is only half-hardy. Sow 
30 pounds to the acre. Lb., 30 cts.; by mail, 38 cts.; 100 lbs., $24.00 
White Dutch Clover (7rifolium repens). Vhe best variety for lawns, as it 
forms a ciose herbage and remains green throughout the season. It is also 
valuable when mixed with grass seeds for pasture. Sow in-spring at the rate 
of 6 pounds per acre when sown alone; half the quantity when sown with 
other grasses. Lb., 25 cts.; by mail, 33 cts.; bu. (60 lbs.), $13.20; 100 
Ibs., $22 00. 
Yellow Trefoil (A@-dicago Iupulina), This may be cultivated either alone 
or with other grasses. Requires about same treatment as Red Clover. 15 
pounds to the acre. Tb., 15 cts.; by mail, 23 cts.; 100 lbs., $12.00. 
Sainfoin, Esparsette, or Holy Clover (Hedysarum onobrychis). A valu- 
able clover for the Southern and Western States. 100 lbs. to the acre. Lb., 
15 cts.; by mail, 23 cts.; bu. (20 lbs.), $2.25; 100 Ibs., $10 00. 
Crimson or Scarlet Clover. It can be seeded at any time from June to Oc- 
tober, 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 ]uxuriant 
and nutritious crops for pasture. Sow Crimson Clover at the last working of 
all crops like Beans, Corn, Melons, Cucumbers, Tomatoes, and other crops 
whenever the land is not intended for such early spring crops as would not he 
berefited 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, We offer the finest quality recleaned seed at 
12 cts. per Ib. (20 cts. per Ib, by mail). For larger quantities write for sample 
and price. . 
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