COLE'S FARM SEEDS. 



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GRASS SEEDS. 



Price Subject to Change of Market. 



But purchasers may depend on, that we always 

 ■will send as much seed as the money received 

 will pay for. 



TIMOTHY. (Phleum Pratense.) Well known and 

 extensively grown throughout the country; 

 very productive, and thrives on almost any 

 soil. Sow either in spring or fall from 8 to 12 

 lbs. per acre (45 lbs. per bushel). Per lb. 25 

 cts., -6 lbs. 70 cts., pk. 60 cts., bu. $2.25. 



KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS. (Poa Pratenis.) Also 

 known as June Grass. The best pasture grass 

 for our soil and climate, succeeding finely on 

 our hill lauds, and producing the most nourish- 

 ing food for cattle, retaining its qualities to a 

 late period in winter. IE sown by itself for 

 pasture, from one to two bushels will be re- 

 quired. Sow early in the spring or during the 

 months of September or October. (U lbs. per 

 hushel.) 



FANCY CLEAN BLUE GRASS. Per lb. 35 cts., 

 3 lbs. $1.00, pk. 50 cts., bu. $1.75. 



RED TOP, or HERD GRASS. (Agrotis Vulgaris.) 

 A valuable permanent grass as a mixture in 

 either meadows, pasture or lawns, growing in 

 almost any soil, moist or dry. It is valuable 

 for low, wet meadows, producing a large return 

 in good hay. Time of sowing and quantity of 

 seed same as Blue Grass (14 lbs. per bu). Per 

 lb. 25 cts., 3 lbs. 70 cts., pk. 35 cts., bu. $1.00. 



ORCHARD GRASS, or COCKSFOOT. (Dactylis 

 Glomerata.) Is one of the most valuable of all 

 pasture grasses, coming earlier in spring and 

 remaining later in autumn than any other; it 

 grows about 2!/2 feet high, producing an im- 

 mense quantity of leaves and foliage. It stands 

 a severe drouth, keeping green when other 

 grasses wither, and will endure considerable 

 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. 30 cts., 3 lbs. 75 cts , pk. 60 cts., bu. $2.00. 



SWEET VERNAL GRASS. This is one of the 

 earliest spring grasses, as well as one of the 

 latest in autumn. It is principally sown in 

 connection with other grasses in mixtures for 

 pastures, lawns, etc. On account of its agree- 

 able odor it deserves a place in the flower gar- 

 den, Per pkt. 5 cts., % lb. 15 cts., lb. 50 cts. 



COLE'S "CENTRAL PARK" LAWN GRASS 

 SEED. In making a new lawn, it is desirable 

 that all tree planting and laying out of flower 

 should be accomplished first. The ground beds 

 should then be thoroughly dug or plowed to 

 the depth of ten or twelve inches, using liber- 

 ally well decomposed manure-or '"fertilizers." 

 It is also essential for a fine lawn to have 

 proper drainage, a careful preparation of the 

 soil, thorough rolling and a selection of the 

 seeds of such grasses aswill present a luxuri- 

 ant verdure from early spring till late in au- 

 tumn; and the frequent mowings with a lawn 

 mower. However much care is bestowed on 

 the soil and seed, no lawn will be beautiful 

 without frequent mowing and rolling. We 

 have given much thought, and many experi- 

 ments, to secure the best mixture, and think 

 what we offer is the best possible mixture for 

 permanent lawns, resisting the severe droughts 

 of our climate better than any other. It may 

 be sown very early in the spring or fall, and 

 should be sown at the rate of from three to 

 four bushels per acre. One pound is sufficient 

 to thoroughly sow 800 square feet of ground. 

 It should be borne in mind that, in order to 

 procure the best results, grass seeds for lawns 

 should be sown at least twice as thickly as if 

 sown for hay. Per lb. 35 cts., 3 lbs, $1.00, pk. 90 

 cts., bu. $3.25. 



LAWN GRASS. Fine Mixed. Composed of less 

 expensive grasses, but is very good. Sow from 

 two to three bushels per acre. Per lb. 30 cts., 3 

 lbs. 85 cts., pk. 75 cts., bu. $2.25. 



BARLEY. 



MANSHURY. One of the very best six-rowed 

 Barleys grown, with kernels plumper and 

 fuller than the best Scotch Barley, while for 

 malting it is unsurpassed. Is early in ripen- 

 ing and always plump, has strong upright 

 straw and yields from 50 to 75 bushels per acre. 

 The heads are long and contain from 75 to 100 

 great plump heavy kernels. Prof. Henry, of 

 Wisconsin Agricultural College, in his report 

 says: "The Manshury heads the list in pro- 

 ductiveness." Per lb. 25 cts., 3 lbs. 60 cts.,"pk. 

 50 cts., bush. SI. 50. 



BUCKWHEAT. 



NEW JAPANESE. The kernels of this nev 

 buckwheat are nearly twice as large as the 

 common Ivind ; the straw is stouter and heavier; 

 it branches more and it does not need to be 

 sown as thickly; the flour made from it is 

 equal to that from any other buckwheat; it is 

 a very heavy cropper: farmers are enthus- 

 iastic in its praises. It is less apt to blight 

 than other varieties. We consider the Japan- 

 ese Buckwheat to be far ahead of all other 

 kinds. So far it outyields the old Gray or 

 the Silver Hull, two to one. Per pkt. 5 cts., lb. 

 20 cts., 3 lbs, 50 cts., not prepaid, pk. 50 cts., 

 bush. $1.50. 



COMMON. At market price,' about $1.00 per 

 bushel. 



MILLETS. 



GERMAN, or GOLDEN. Medium early, will 

 grow in any climate or soil; the yield in Ixay 

 or seed is larger than in any other grass. Grows 

 from three to five feet high; the heads are 

 closely condensed, spikes very numerous; 

 seeds golden yellow. 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. 60 cts., pk. 40 cts., bush. $1.00. 



COMMON MILLET. A well known variety, 

 very early, grows from two to four feet high, 

 with a fine bulk of stalks and leaves, and is 

 excellent for foraging; cultivation same as 

 above variety. Per lb. 20 cts., 3 lbs. 60 cts., pk. 

 35 cts., bush. $1.00. 



HUNGARIAN GRASS. A valuable forage plant. 

 Succeeds well on dry, light soil; withstands 

 the drouth remarkably, yielding two to three 

 tons of hay per acre. It is very popular and 

 is used extensively. Cultivate same as Millet. 

 Per lb. 20 cts., 3 lbs, 60 cts., pk. 35 cts., bush, 

 $1.00. 



SUGAR CANE SEED. 



EARLY AMBER. This popular variety has 

 very nearly taken the place of all other sorts. 

 It is the earliest and makes the finest quality 

 of amber syrup, and also makes good sugar; 

 succeeds well both north and south ; culture 

 and time of planting same as corn, and may be 

 planted as late as the 15th of June. Two or 

 three pounds are required per acre. Per lb, 

 25 cts., 3 lbs. 70 cts., by express, 10 lbs., 50 cts., 

 100 lbs., $3.00. 



A book entitled '-Sugar Canes; Their Cul- 

 ture AND Manufacture," -prepaid for lo cents. 



BROOM CORN SEED. 



IMPROVED EVERGREEN. One of the best for 

 general culture, ripens early, grows 8 to 9 feel 

 high, finest brush, never crooked, good length. 

 Plant in hills 18 inches apart in the rows and 

 the rows three feet apart. Requires similar 

 land and later planting than corn. Per pkt. 5 

 cts., pt. 20 cts., qt. 35 cts., pk. 60 cts., bush. $2.00. 



CALIFORNIA GOLDEN. An excellent standard 

 variety, grows a very fine brush of good 

 length, and is free from the large center stem. 

 Bleaches very easily, even in the sun. Per 

 pkt. 5 cts., pt. 20 cts., qt. 35 cts., pk. 60 cts., 

 bush. $2.00. , 



J. treatise entitZed "Broom Corn and Brooms" 

 and its cultivation, prepaid for 50 cents. 



