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DE JONG FLORAL AND SEED CO., PELLA, IOWA 



CLOVER SEED 



Prices subject to Change of Market 



But purchasers may depend on it that we al- 

 ways will send as much as the money received 

 will pay for. Prices by the bushel on application. 



HUBAM. Hubam is the new fast growing annual 

 clover about which so much has lately been 

 published in the Agricultural Press. Many be- 

 lieve it of such great value to the farms of the 

 country that it will revolutionize crop rotations. 



Hubam adds nitrogen and humus to the soil, 

 makes splendid summer pasture, is a rich hay 

 crop, and a wonderful honey producing plant. 



Grows from 3 to 7 feet high in 4 to 7 months 

 after planting. It yields from 300 to 600 lbs., 

 of seed per acre so it makes a profitable seed 

 crop. Per lb. 50 cts., 3 lbs., SI. 35, pk. S5.00, 

 bu. SIS. 00. 



ALSIKE, or SWEDISH. Intermediate between 

 the Red and White Clover, possessing qualities 

 common to both, being productive, sweet, and 

 permanent, has fibrous roots like White Clover. 

 Is valuable for pasture when mixed with other 

 grasses, and is annually growing in favor 

 among farmers. Esteemed highly for bee pas- 

 ture, and best for sowing in sloughs. Sow six 

 pounds to the acre. Per lb. 40 cts., 3 lbs. 

 1.10. Bu., write for prices. 



WHITE DUTCH. Grows in a great variety of 

 soils and situations. Indispensable for pas- 

 tures, lawns and bees. Sow early in spring 4 

 to 6 pounds per acre. Per. oz. 10 cts.. lb. 

 25 cts., lb. 75 cts., 3 lbs. S2.10. 



ALFALFA or LUCERNE. The value of Alfalfa 

 on any farm is generally recognized at present, 

 as a valuable fodder plant for hay for all kinds 

 of stock. It strong points are permanency, 

 heavj- yield in dry seasons, and its great feed- 

 ing qualities. It thrives best on rich, light, dry 

 soil, deeply plowed and well prepared: on our 

 soil an application of a couple tons of lime- 

 stone is a great aid to alfalfa. A crop of Sweet 

 Clover will also prepare soil in fine shape. Sow 

 in April and May for spring, and in August for 

 fall, at the rate of 15 lbs. per acre. Our stock 

 is choice recleaned northern grown and accli- 

 mated seed. Per lb. 40 cts., 3 lbs. SI. 00, post- 

 paid; by express or freight, bags included. 



MILLET 



GOLDEN MILLET. Medium early, will grow in 

 any climate or soil; the yield in hay or seed is 

 large. Grows from four to six feet high ; seeds 

 golden j-ellow. For seed sow from May 1st to 

 June 15th; for hay, broadcast, until the last of 

 July. Half bushel will sow an acre. Per lb. 

 20 cts., 3 lbs. 50 cts., pk. 75 cts., bu. S3. 00. 



SIBERIAN MILLET. A new variety from Russia 

 earlier than either German Millet and Hungar- 

 ian, wonderfully productive, the hay is finer 

 than of other varieties, stalk more elastic and 

 growing about 4 feet high ; it is rust proof and 

 being of stooling habit requires less seed. The 

 South Dakota Experiment Station pronounces 

 it the most promising variety yet tested. Price 

 per lb. 20 cts., 3 lbs. 50 cts., by freight, pk. 

 75 cts., bu. S2.50. 



JAPANESE MILLET. Called BilUon Dollar 

 Grass. It has proven an enormous yielder in 

 all parts of the country. It is entirely distinct 

 from any other. It v.-ill grow 6 to 8 feet high 

 and yield 12 to 15 tons per acre. Cattle and 

 horses eat it greedily, fed green or cured into 

 hay. Sow in May or June broadcast, 12 lbs. or 

 in drills 8 lbs. per acre. Per lb. 25 cts., 3 lbs. 

 60 cts.; by freight, pk. §1.00, bu. (40 lbs.) 

 $2.50. 



GRASS SEED 



Prices Subject to Change of Meirket 



But purchasers may depend on it that we always 

 will send as much as the money received will 

 pay for. 



KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS. Also known as June 

 Grass. The best pasture grass for our soil and 

 climate, succeeding finely on our hill lands, and 

 producing the most nourishing food for cattle, 

 retaining its qualities to a late period in win- 

 ter. If sown by itself for pasture from one to 

 two bushels will be required. Sow early in the 

 spring or during the months of September or 

 October. (14 lbs. per bushel). 



FANCY CLEAN BLUE GRASS. Per lb. 50 cts., 

 3 lbs. SI. 40, pk. SI. 50, bu. S6.00, 5 bu. §30.00. 



REDTOP, or HERD GRASS. A valuable perma- 

 nent grass as a mixture in either meadows, 

 pasture, or lawns, growing .in almost any soil, 

 moist or dry. It is valuable for low, wet mea- 

 dovrs, producing a large return in good hay. 

 Time or so-wing and quantity same as Blue 

 Grass. (14 lbs. per bu.) Solid or fancy seed, 

 per lb. 45 cts., 3 lbs. SI. 25, pk. SI. 50, bu. S5.50. 

 Prime seed or chaff, per pk. SI. 25, bu. S4.50. 



ORCHARD GRASS, or COCKSFOOT. Is one of 



the most valuable of all pasture grasses, com- 

 ing earlier in spring and remaining later in au- 

 tumn. It grows about 2 ^2 feet high, producing 

 an immense quantity of leaves and foliage. It 

 stands a severe drouth, and will endure con- 

 siderable shade, and sends up a thick growth 

 very quickly after being cut. Time to sow and 

 quantity same as Blue Grass. (14 lbs. per bu. ) 

 Per lb. 35 cts., 3 lbs. SI. 00, pk. SI. 00, bu. S3. 50. 



ENGLISH RYE GRASS. This is a nutritious per- 

 manent grass for meadows and pasture. It 

 seems specially adapted for pasture, will endure 

 close cropping, and is of strong successive af- 

 ter gro\^-th. Produces an abundance of foliage. 

 It succeeds in almost any soil, but gives best 

 results on good corn land. Sow same as Blue 

 Grass. Per lb. 25 cts., 3 lbs. 65 cts.; by 

 freight, pk. 75 cts., bu. (14 lbs). S2.50, 5 bu. 

 S12.00. 



MEADOW FESCUE or ENGLISH BLUEGRASS. 



Hardy and very valuable for pasture. Starts 

 early in the spring and lasts till late in fall. 

 It grows from 2 to 3 feet high and is one of 

 the earliest, most nutritious and productive of 

 all the grasses. It thrives well on all good 

 soils, makes a perfect sod, and is valuable for 

 permanent pasture. It remains green through- 

 out the summer, when other grasses are all 

 dried up. Sow one to two bushels to the acre. 

 Per lb. 40 cts., 3 lbs. SI. 10, pk. 85 cts., bu. 

 (14 lbs.) $3.00. 



I was very much pleased with all the seed I got 

 from you last year. Grew well in spite of the 

 drought. — Mrs. W. S. Usher, Cherokee, Co., 

 Iowa. 



