Wood Meadow Grass. 



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Avvnless Brome Grass {Bromus inermis). A valuable grass for 



light, dry soils, especially in the South and West. Will stand long 



droughts and produce heavy crops where other grasses would fail. The 



U. S. Agricultural Department has been making repeated tests of this va- 

 riety with the best results. 35 to 4U lbs. to the acre. Lb., 20 cts.; bu., 



(14 lbs.), $2.50; 100 lb... 116 00. 

 BeriUllda Grass {Cynoden dadyion). Suited only to and is valuable in 



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



acre. Per lb., 90 cts. 

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

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



Much reli-^hed by cattle, and highly nutritious. Produces a thick growth, 



and should be included in mi.xlures for permanent pastures. Sow 30 lbs. 



to the acre. Per lb., 35 cts.; bu. (14 lbs.), $4.50 ; 100 lbs., $30 00. 

 Creeping' Bent Grass {Agroslis stolomfera). Excellent for lawns, 



succeeds well in all positions, makes a low velvety ^growth. Per lb., 25 



cts.; bu. (20 lbs.), $4.50; 100 lbs., $22.00. 

 Tall Meadow Oat Grass [Avena elafior). A valuable grass for 



soiling or permanent pasture ; of early and luxuriant growth. 50 lbs. to 



the acre. Lb., 20 cts.; bu., (10 lbs.), '§2.00 ; 100 lbs., .?16.00. 

 TitUOtljiy [Pkleum 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 part of the usual crop rota- 

 tion. Sow |- 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.; 



per bu., $2.00, subject to change; 100 lbs., $4.00. 



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 in- 

 clude the peas, beans, vetches, lupins, 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. 



Ked Clover, Medluui ( TrifoUum pralense). Common or medium clover; 



[une clover. The leadini; 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 



]5er acre. Market price. Sample and price on application. 

 Mammoth Ked Clover {Trifoliiau pratense perentte). Cow grass, or 



Pea Vine Clover. Yields an enormous bulk. Valuable for reciainung ex- 

 hausted land by plowing under as green manure. Sow about 8 to 12 pounds 



per acre. Market price. Sample and price on ajiplication. 

 Alsike, or Swedish ( TrifoUum hybridnm). 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. (60 lbs.), $7.50 ; 100 lbs., $12.00. 

 Alfalfa, or LiUCerne {Medicago saliva). One of the best varieties, suc- 

 ceeding especially in the South and We.=t, 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 winter. 20 Dounds to the acre. Lb., 

 15 cts.; bu. (60 lbs.), $8.00; I'OO lbs., $13.00. 

 Sainfoin, Esparsette, or Holy Clover {Ono- 



brychis safiva). A valuable clover for the Southern and 



Western States. I n 

 some sections it is con- 

 sidered indispensable, 

 as it increases the flow 

 of milk. The seeds 

 are more nutritious 

 than onls, and are 

 readily eaten by fowls. 

 Requires a calcareous 

 soil. 100 lbs. to the 

 ncre. Lb., 10 cts.; Ini. 



(20 lbs.), $1.75; 100 

 lbs., $8.00. 

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

 flowered sort, excellent for bee food, for which purpose it should be 

 largely grown. Sow 10 pounds to the acre. Lb., 30 cts.; 100 lbs., $25 00. 

 Japan Clover (Lcspi-deza siriaia). A low-branching clover that does 

 well in the South, [t thrives on poor land and produces continual herb- 

 age. 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 ( 7;v/o/i>/w 7-epe/is). The best variety for lawns, 



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



■*.^V^^^^^if ^^^yi*SSlf^' ZZy valuable when mixed with grass seeds for pasture. Sow in spring at the rate of 6 



- ^^'^'iifX' sjol'^^^^^ i^/^ pounds per acre when sown nlone. half the quantity when sown with other grasses. 



,^.^..*^\^j^|fr^^^ ^J^ Lb., 25 cts.; bu. (60 lbs), $12.00; 100 lbs., $20.00. 



"•^^^^"^^ ^""--^ ''Yellow Trefoil {Afedia>o-o lupulina). This may be cultivated either alone or with 

 Alsike, or Swedish Clover. othei" grasses. Requires about same treatment as Red Clover. 15 pounds to the acre. Lb., 



25 cts.; 100 lbs., $20.00. 



Alfalf.\, ok Lucekxe Clover. 



