GRASS AND CLOVER SEEDS. 



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Sheep's Fescue (Festuca ovina). This grass forms a large part of the 

 pasturage of the English Downs. It produces a large quantity i f short 

 herbage, and should form a part of all mixtures for sheep pastures. 40 lbs. 

 to the acre. Lb. 20 cts., bus. of 12 lbs. $2.25, 100 lbs. $15.00. 



Tall Meadow Oat Grass {Avena elatior.) A valuable grass for soiling 

 or permanent pasture ; of early and luxuriant j. rowth. 50 lbs. to the acre. 

 Lb. 20 cts., bu. of .0 lbs. $2.00, 100 lbs. $16.00. 



Timothy ( Phleum prat nse. ) 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 part of the usual crop rotation. 

 Sow \ 1 ushel 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., per bu. 

 82.25, subject to change ; 100 lbs. $4.75. 



Wood rieadow Grass f Poa nemorans). Adapted, as its name implies, 

 for wooded or shaded meadows or lawns, especially for moist ground. Much 

 relished by cattle, and highly nutritious. Produces a thick growth, and 

 should be included in mixtures for permanent pastures. Sow 30 lbs. to the 

 acre. Per lb. 35 cts., bu. of 14 lbs. $4.50, per 100 li s. $30X0. 



Creeping Bent Grass (Agrostis sto onijera). Excellent for lawns, suc- 

 ceeds well in all positions, makes a low velvety growth. Per lb. 20 cts., 

 bu. of 20 lbs. $3.50, 100 lbs. $16.00. 



Tall Meadow Fescue (Festuca e a/ior). Very early and nutritive, should 

 form a part of all pasture mixtures on wet or clay lands. Per lb. 28 cts. , 

 per bu. of 14 lbs. $3.50, 100 lbs. $23.00. 



CLOVER 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 

 include the peas, beans, vetches, lu; ins, etc., in addition to the clovers. This gives these plants their especial value as soil enrichers. 

 Prices for Clover Seeds do not include delivery. If wanted by mail, add 8 cts. per lb. 



Wood Meadow Grass. 



flammoth Red Clover 



grass, or Pea Vine Clover. 



Alsike, or Swedish ( Trijolium 



hvbridum). 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. 15 cts. ; 

 bu. 601bs. $7.50, 100 lbs. $12.00. 

 Alfalfa, or Lucerne (Medicago 

 sativa^. One of the best varieties, 

 succeeding especially in the South 

 and West, and bearing heavy crops 

 of forage. 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 Win- 

 ter. 20 pounds to the acre. 

 Lb. 15 cts., bu. 60 lbs. $6:50, 

 100 lbs. $10.00. 



Sainfoin, Esparsette, or Holy 

 Clover {Onobrychis sativa). A 

 valuable Clover for the Southern 

 and Western States. In some sec- 

 tionsit is considered indispensable, 

 as it increases the flow of milk. The 

 seeds are more nutritious that oats, 

 and are readily eaten by fowls. 

 Requires a calcareous soil. 100 lbs. 

 $1.75, 100 lbs. $8.00. 



Bokhara Clover (Melilorus alba). A tall, rapid-growing, white flowered 

 sort, excellent for bee food, for which purpose it should be largely grown. 

 Sew 10 pounds to the acre. Lb. 30 cts., 100 lbs. $25-00. 



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., 100 lbs. $25.00. 



White Dutch Clover ( Trifolium 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 pasture. Sow in S| ring at the 

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

 with other grasses. Lb. 25 cts., bu. 60 lbs. $12.00, 100 lbs. $20.00. 



Yellow Trefoil (Medicago lupulihd). This may be cu'tivated either alone 

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

 15 pounds to the acre. Lb. 25 cts., 100 lbs. $20.00. 



16®* Read "Dreer's Grasses and Clovers." By mail, 25 cts. 

 Crimson Clover next page. 



o mm -pratense 



peren?ie 

 V- Ids an enormous bulk. * « 



reclaiming exhausted land 



Cow 

 ble for 

 by 

 plowing under as green manure. 

 Sow about 8 to 12 pounds per acre. 

 Lb. 15 cts.; bu. 60 lbs. $7.00 ; 

 100 lbs. $11.00. 



Red Clover, fledium ( Trifo- 

 lium 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 

 pounds per acre. Lb. 12 cts.; 

 bus. 60 lbs. $5.50 ; 1^0 lbs. $9.00 

 (subject to market changes). 



Alsike, or Swedish Clover. 

 to the acre. Lb. 10 cts., bu. 20 lbs. 



or Lucerne Clover. 



