Dreer's Autumn Catalogue, 1900. 



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CLOVERS 



Prices subject to market ehaiiges. 



CRIMSON OR SCARLET CI^OYER 



( Trifoliuin incariiaticiii). 



The Great Soil Improver, Early Green Feed, Grazing, or for 

 Hay Crop. 



The Crimson Clover lias become wonderfully popular both as a 

 pasture and hay crop, also as a green manure for plowing in. It 

 can be seeded at any time from June to October at the rate of 10 

 to 15 lbs. 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, which matures at the same time, it yields lux- 

 uriant and nutritious crops. Per pound, 10 cts. (by mail, IS cts.) ; 

 per bushel (60 lbs.), §5.50. Bags extra at cost, 15 cts. each for 

 2 bus. bags. 



Red or Medium 15 cts. per lb., §10 00 per 100 lbs. 



White Dutch, Choice. ...25 " " 20 00 " " " 



Alfalfa, or Lucerne 15 •' " 13 00 " " " 



Alsike 15 " " 12 00 ' 



TVHEAT, RYE, OATS, Etc. 



Pi ices siibjeet to cJidnge without notice. 

 Dietz liOng'berry Wheat {Bearded). This valuable early 



wheat will do well on all kinds 

 of soil. Sown either early or 

 ^ . ■ 1 1 I ^ loXs, it always yields a large 

 \ X I IJ crop of choice high-grade 



wheat, even after hard, icy 

 winters. It is a very close 

 chaffed wheat, and holds the 

 berry tight, so that it does not 

 shell out during the process of 

 harvesting hence a saving of 

 grain over many other sorts. 

 It is one of the most hardy 

 and prolific varieties, and mil- 

 lers say that it is a very desir- 

 able wheat, and it always 

 brings the highest' market 

 price. Peck, 50 cts.; bus., 

 ^1.40; 5 bus., $6.50. Add 

 15 cts. extra for each 2 bus. 

 sack. 



A Single Plant of Crimson or Scarlet Clover. 



DiHTZ LONCBEKBY. 



Improved Fllltz Wheat {Bald). This variety is more widely known in the United 

 States than any other kind, and probably more acreage is sown of this than any other; grows 

 to a medium height, with stiff, strong straw, ripens early, and seldom fails to make a good 

 crop. Peck, 50 cts.; bus,, §1.40; 5 bus., $6.50. Add 15 cts. extra for each 2 bus. sack. 



Jones' Winter Fife Wheat {Bald). The longest-headed wheat, and one of the hard- 

 iest winter wheats known, well adapted for all soils, grows to a medium height, matures 

 medium early, and should be left until fully ripe. Peck, 50 cts.; bus., $1.40; 5 bus., $6.50. 

 Add 15 cts. for each 2 bus. sack. 



Gold Coin Wheat {Bald). A very valuable variety. The introducer says of it: "Ab- 

 solutely the heaviest yielding variety of wheat ever placed before the public, the highest 

 yield made by him being 61 bushels and the lowest 51 bushels. Such a record was never 

 made by any other variety. Has very strong, stiff straw, and will not lodge on the richest 

 land." It stools out freely, and is remarkably hardy ; in fact, we have never heard of it being 

 winter-killed. The grain is a beautiful pale amber color, and quite distinct from any other sort. 

 Price, 50 cts. per peck ; §1.50 per bus.; 5 bus., §7.00. Add 15 cts. extra for each 2 bus. sack. 



Thousandfold Winter Kye. In hardiness and yield this variety stands foremost, will 

 winter through severe seasons, and produce from 40 to 50 bushels per acre; stra'W heavy 

 and stiff, of a light yellow color. Bus., §1.10; 10 bus., §10.00. 



W^hite Winter Kye. The most popular old sort, stiff straw, and very productive. Bus., 

 §1.00; 10 bus., §9.50. 



Gl'ey Wintei" Oats. This variety has been thoroughly tested, has stood the severest win- 

 ter, is entirely rust-proof, can be sown as late as November 1st. Bus., §1 00 ; 5 bus., $4.50. 



Rape, Dwarf Essex, A forage plant of the highest value. It can be sown in this latitude 

 as late as September, and still later further South; it is sown broadcast at the rate of 6 lbs. 

 to the acre, but is better drilled, in which case 3 lbs. to the acre are enough. In a few weeks 

 from time of sowing, sheep, hogs, or cattle can be turned on it, and all reports agree that 

 they gain weight faster on this than on any other fodder. As it can be sown after other crops 

 have been taken off, the gain in fodder is secured at a merely nominal cost, and the way in 

 which progressive Stockmen, Dairymen and Farmers have taken hold of Rape shows that 

 they fully appreciate its value. No farmer can afford to miss giving it a thorough trial. 

 10 cts. per lb. (by mail 18 cts.) ; 10 lbs., 90 cts.; per bus. (50 lbs.),"$4 00; per 100 lbs., §7.50. 



Winter "Vetches, or Tares ( Vida villosa). Also called Sand, or Hairy Vetch. Another 

 valuable forage plant, which should be sown during September, together with Rye, which 

 serves as a support. It is perfectly hardy in all parts of the country, remaining green all 

 winter, and maturing fully four weeks earlier than Scarlet Clover ; it can, therefore, be har- 

 vested or plowed under and the ground used for the usual spring crops. It is very nutritious. 

 Sow from one-half to one bushel per acre, together with one-half bushel of Rye. Per lb., 

 8 cts. (by mail 16 cts.) ; (bus. 60 lbs.). §3.75; per 100 lbs., $6.00. 

 Note. — Please add cost of sack for all Field Seeds, at rate of 15 cts. for each 2 bushel bag. 



