Our Special Mixture for Permanent Grass. 



Will Last Twenty Years Without Renewal. 



Good pasture land is the fountain of riches upon a farm. The grasses necessary for the largest crops of hay 

 and the best permanent pasture are iu this mixture, blended in the proper proportions so as to give a rich and 

 profitable meadow for years. This mixture is made up of Orchard Grass and a number of the best perennial 

 grasses; it is quick to take, and sure to give a heavy yield, of sweet nutritious hay; can be cut twice in one sea- 

 son, producing under ordinary conditions two tons of superior hay to the acre the first cutting, and one and a 

 half tons the second. All of the seeds are of the best quality. Sow 3 r 4 bushels to the acre. 



The price of this special mixture of Permanent Grasses is — bushel (15 lbs.), $2.00; peck, 60c. 



We supply also a suitable mixture of Clovers (which on account of their heavier weight should be sown seper- 

 ately), at 18c. per lb. — 10 lbs. sufficient to sow one acre— Bu. permanent grass, with 3 lbs. clover (separate) $2.50. 



CLOVER AND GRASS SEED. 



If by mail add 8c. per pound. 



PTCIM^nW PI 1WFR O ne °f mos t important crops in existence — 

 UJUlllOUll ULUVLDi most valuable for improving all lands that have 

 been heavily cropped. It is one of the most rapid-growing plants we have 

 — three or four cuttings can be made in one year; if cut before it comes 

 into full bloom, it makes the best of hay — superior even to common Red 

 Clover; plowed under it will equal the best barnyard manure, and is more 

 lasting than any commercial fertilizer. There are several types of Scarlet 

 or Crimson Clover, only one of which is hardy and which we offer for sale. 

 Sow ten to twelve pounds to the acre. Lb., iOc; 3 lbs., 25c; pk., 90c; bu. 

 $3.35. Bags mid delivery on cars included, 



LUCERNE, or Alfalfa Clover. Well adapted to almost any soil, pro- 

 ducing from three to four cuttings annually. It grows three feet 

 high and is very productive. Sow 15 lbs. to the acre. Bu., 60 lbs., 

 $0.50; 30 lbs., $3.50; 15 lbs., $2.00; lb., 15c. 



ALSIKE, or Hvbrid Clover. A perennial with a strong, fibrous root. 

 Very hardy, prolific, sweet and fragrant. Sow in Spring or fall, 

 six to ten pounds to the acre. Bu., 60 lbs., £6.50; 30 lbs., $3.50; 15 

 lbs., $2.00; lb., 15c. 



WHITE DUTCH CLOVER. Sow with lawn grass from four to six 

 pounds to the acre. 30 lbs., $4.50; 15 lbs., $2.50; 4 lbs., 75c; lb., 20c. 

 fl-iT Red Clover. Prices on application. 



HERD, or Red Top. A very valuable native, permanent grass, 

 growing on almost any soil, moist or dry; withstands hot weather. 

 It should be in every lawn, meadow and pasture. 2 bu. to the 

 acre. Bu., 14 lbs., $1.00; lb., 10c. 



ORCHARD GRASS. One of the most valuable on account of 

 its quick growth. Desirable for permanent pastures and 

 highly valuable to sow in shady places — keeps the ground 

 mellow. 2V 2 to 3 bu. to the acre. Bu. 14 lbs., $2.00; lb., 15c. 



TIMOTHY. A well known grass. Prime seed, % to lbu. 

 to the acre. Bu., 45 lbs , market price; lb., 8c. 



In March last I received from you thirty pounds of Crim- 

 son Clover seed, as an experiment. The jwst summer was 

 very dry with us and it did not do so well sown with oats, but sown alone and 

 with buckwheat it was a great success. — John Wait, Sullivan Co., N. Y. 

 KENTUCKY BLUE. Fancy cleaned. Valuable for lawns when mixed with other varieties; the best grass for 

 dry weather and pasture. 2 to 2% bu. to the acre. Bu., 14 lbs., $1.75; lb , 15c. 



English Rye Grass. A nutritious permanent grass for pastures and meadows, or for mixing with other 

 grasses; succeeds well in shady places and on almost any soil. 2% to 3 bu. to the acre. Bu., 24 lbs., $1.50; lb., 10c. 

 Sweet Vernal. Useful to mix with other grasses. 3 bu. (25 lbs.) to the acre. Lb., 25c. 



MILLET. BUCKWHEAT. 



Millets withstand drought— can be sown and put in 



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Japanese. The most productive and most profitable 

 variety; kernels distinct in color and shape; straw 

 heavier and requires less seed to the acre. It ripens 

 from one week to ten days earlier than other varieties, 

 and for flour is superior to any other Buckwheat. 

 Pkt. (2 oz.), 5c; lb., 10c; 3 lbs., 25c; pk. (12 lbs.), 

 35c; bu., $1.10. 



§3P See the 3rd and 4th pages of cover for the best Terrace and Lawn Grass Seed. 



should be cut green, while the grass is tender. Sow 

 broadcast one-half bushel to three pecks to the acre. 



JAPANESE. A new variety, see page 8. 



German, or Golden. Well matured, choice bright seed. 

 Lb., 10c; pk. (12y 2 lbs.), 40c; bu., $1.25. 



