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Alsike Clovkr. 



CLOVER SEEDS. 



{^Prices subject to market c/umges.) 



Alsike, or Swetlisll [Trifoliu»t Hybriihim). Hardiest 

 of all the clovers and on rich moist soils yields an enormous 

 quantity of hay or pasturage. Valuable for sowing with other 

 clovers or grasses as it forms a thick bottom and increases the 

 yield of hay. Sow six pounds per acre when used alone. 

 Lb. 20 cts., 100 lbs, $18.00. 



Alfalfa, or LiUCerne {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 up 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. 20 cts., 100 lbs. 

 $15.00. 



Bed Clover, Medium ( TrifoHunt. Prate use). The lead- 

 ing variety of clover for pastures or meadows. The seed we 

 offer is recleaned and free from weeds. Lb. 15 cts., 100 lbs. 

 $13.00 (subject to market changes). 



MamUlOtll Red Clover {Coiu Grass or Pea Vuie Clove}-). 

 For plowing under as green manure. Lb. 16 cts., 100 lbs. 

 $14.00. 



White Dutch Clover. 



White Dutch Clover {7'rifoH/im Pepens). The best 

 variety for lawns, as it forms a close herbage and remains 

 green throughout the season ; it also affords excellent lood for 

 bees. We offer highest grades of seed only. Lb. 30 cts., 

 100 lbs. $25.00. 



Scarlet, or CrilllSOU Clover ( Trifolimn Incamatum). 

 An annual variety, largely used in the South for feeding 

 green and for hay. The yield in fodder is immense, and 

 after cutting it at once commences growing again antl con- 

 tinues until cut by frost. Sow in April or May; 10 pounds 

 to the acre. Lb. 15 cts., 100 lbs. glO.OO. 



Yellow Trefoil {Medicago lupiditia). This may be culti- 

 vated either alone or with other grasses. Requires about 

 same treatment as Red Clover; 15 lbs. to the acre. Lb. 25 

 cts., 100 lbs. $16.00. 



Sainfoin, Esparsctte, or Holy Clover {Hedysarum 



Onoi>>yc/iis). A valuable clover for the Middle and Southern 

 States. In some sections it is considered indispensable, as it 

 increases the flow of milk. The seeds are more nutritious 

 than oats, and are readily eaten by fowls. Requires a cal- 

 careous soil. ]00 lbs. to the acre. Lb. 15 cts., 100 lbs. 

 $10.00. 



Hokhara Clov'er {Melilotm Alba). A rapid growing 

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

 it should be largely grown. Lb. 40 cts,, 100 lbs. $35.00. 



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 lati- 

 tudes, as it is only half-hardy. Lb, 35 cts.. 100 lbs. $30.00. 





Crimson Clover. 



niLLET. 



Geriuail, or Golden Millet. A valuable annual hay 

 and fodder crop, more productive and coarser than the Hun- 

 garian grass, medium early, 4 to 5 feet high. Sow one bu- 

 shel to the acre. Lb. 10 cts., 100 lbs. $3 50, bu. (50 lbs.) 

 $1.75. 



Hung'arian Millet {Panicuui Germanicum). An annual 

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

 with an abundance of foliage, often yielding two or three tons 

 per acre. Sow one bushel to the acre. Lb. 10 cts., 100 lbs. 

 $3.50, bu. (48 lbs.) $1.70. 



Egyptian, or East India Pearl Millet {Penidllaria 

 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 lbs. per acre. Lb. 20r cts., 100 lbs. 

 $12.00. 



Farm Seeds are sent by freight or express at purchaser's expense. 'When ordered to be sent by mail add 8 cents per pound. 



