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GRASS AND CLOVER SEEDS. 



Foxtail Grass. 



Sheep's Fescue [Festuca ovina). This grass forms a large part of the pasturage of the Eng- 

 lish Downs. It produces a large quantity of short herbage, and should form a part of all 

 mixtures for sheep pastures. 40 lbs. to the acre. Lb. 20 cts.; 100 lbs. S16.00. 



Fall Meadow Oat Grass (Avena elatior). A valuable grass for soiling or permanent pas- 

 ture ; of early and luxuriant growth. 50 lbs. to the acre. Lb. 20 cts ; 100 lbs. 618.00. 



Timothy (Phleum protease). 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 parr of the usual" crop rotation. Sow 3 bushel to the acre when used alone ; S or 10 

 quarts if used with other grass seeds. 45 lbs. to the bushel. Choice seed, per lb. 10 cts. ; 

 per bushel 62.50, subject to change. 



Wood Meadow Grass (Poa nemoralis). 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 acre. Per lb. 35 cts.; per 100 lbs. 630.00. 



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 

 femily include the peas, beans, vetches, lupins, etc., in addition to the clovers. This gives these plants their especial 

 value as soil enrichers. 



Alsike, or Swedish (Trifolium hybridum). Hardest 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 

 r thick bottom and increases the yield of hay. Sow six pounds per acre 

 irhen used alone, lb. 15 cts.; 100 lbs. 612.00. 



Alfalfa, or Lucerne (Medkago saliva). 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 winter. 20 pounds to the acre. Lb. 

 15 cts. ; 100 lbs. $12.00. 



Bokhara Clover (Meli 

 lotus alba). A tall, rapid- 

 growing, white-flowered 

 sort, excellent for bee food, 

 for which purpose it should 

 be largely grown. Sow 1 

 lbs. to acre. Lb. 25 cts.; 

 100 lbs. 620.00. 



Japan Clover (Lespe- 

 deza striata). A low-bran- 

 ching clover that does well 



in the south. It thrives on poor land and produces continual herbage. 

 Not adapted to northern latitudes, as it is onlv half-hardy. Sow 14 lbs. 

 to acre. Lb. 30 cts.; 100 lbs. 625.00. 



riammoth Red Clover (Trifolium pretense perenne). Cow grass, or 

 Pea Vine clover. Yields an enormous bulk. Valuable for reclaiming 

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

 pounds per acre. Lb. 15 cts.; 100 lbs. 612.00- 



Red Clover, 

 riedium( Trifoliumpra- 

 lense). Common or 

 medium clover ; June 

 clover. The leading 

 variety of clover for 

 pastures or meadows. 

 Sew in spring or fall, 

 if no other grasses are 

 used, at the rate of 

 Lb. 15 cts.; 100 lbs. $12.00 {subject 



White Dutch Clover. 



Red Clover. 



eight or ten pounds per acre. 

 to market changes). 



Scarlet, or Crimson Clover (Trifolium incarnatum). An annual 

 variety largely used for feeding green and for hay. Now grown 

 successfully in the north. The yield in fodder is immense, and it at 

 once commences growing again and continues until overtaken by frost. 

 Sow from June to October ; 10 to 15 pounds to the acre. Lb. 8 cts.; 

 bushel, 60 lbs., $3.50; 100 lbs 65.50. 



Sainfoin, Esparsette, or Holy Clover ( Hedysarum onobryckis). A 

 valuable clover for the Southern and Western 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 calcareous soil. 100 lbs. to the acre. Lb. 10 cts.; 100 

 lbs. 68.00. 



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 

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

 quantity when sown with other grasses. Lb. 25 cts ; 100 lbs. $20.00. 



Yellow Trefoil (Medicago lujmlina). This may be cultivated either 

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

 clover. 15 lbs. to the acre. Lb. 25 cts.; 100 lbs. $20.00. 



Scarlet or Crimson Clover. 



