COLE'S VEGETABLE SEEDS. 



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GRASS SEEDS. 



Price Subject to Change of Market- 

 But purchasers may depend on, that we always 

 ^ill send as much seed as the money received 

 ^ill 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 

 ibs. per acre (45 lbs. per bushel). Per lb. 25 cts., 

 3 lbs. 70 cts, pk. 75 cts., bu. $2.5u. 



XENTUCKY BLUE GRASS. (Poa PraUnis.) Also 

 known as June Grass. The best pasture grass 

 for our soil and climate, succeeding finely on 

 our hill lands, and producing the most nourish- 

 ing food forcattle, retainining its qualities to a 

 late period In winter. If 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. {14 lbs. per 

 busM.) 



FANCY CLEAN BLUE GRASS. Per lb. 30 cts., 

 3 lbs. 80 cts., pk. 5U cts., bu. $i 50. 



RED TOP, or HERD GRASS. (Agrostis 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, pruaucing a large return 

 in good hay. Time of sowing and quantity of 

 seed same as Blue Grass (14 lbs. perbu.) Per 

 lb. 25 cts.. 3 lbs. 70 cts., pk. 40 cts., bu. $1.25. 



ORCHARD GRASS, or COCKSFOOT. (Dactylis 

 Qlomen-ita.) Is one of the most valuable of all 

 pasture grasses, coming earlier in spring and 

 remaining later in autumn than any other; it 

 grows abeut 2i4 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. $-;.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 

 Olonnection 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., J4 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 

 beds should be accomplished first. The ground 

 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 tine lawn to have 

 proper drainage, a careful preparation of the 

 soil, thorough rolling and a selection of the 

 seeds of such grasses as will 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 thouglit, 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 drouths 

 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 tiiree to 

 four bushels per acre. One pound is sufficient 

 to thoroughly sow 800 square feet of ground. 

 It should be borne in minU 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. 

 75 cts., bu. $3.00. 



XAWN 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. 75 cts., pk. 60 cts.. bu. $2.25. 



CLOVER SEED. 



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. 



Prices by the bushel on application. 



MEDIUM RED OR JUNE. This is the common 

 red clover, for hay and pasture. Best time to 

 sow is early in spring, from 8 to 10 pounds per 

 acre. Per lb. 30 cts., 3 lbs. 75 cts. 



MAMMOTH OR LARGE RED. Much used as a 

 fertilizer. Per lb. 30 cts., 3 lbs. 75 cts. 



ALSIKE or SWEDISH. Intermediate between 

 the ited and White (Jlovers, possessing quali- 

 ties 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 growiug in 

 favor among farmers. Esteemed highly for 

 bee pasture, and best for sowing in sloughs. 

 Sow six pounds to the acre. Per lb. 35 cts., 3 

 lbs. $1.00, pk. $2.00, bu. $7.00. 



WHITE DUTCH. Grows in a great variety of 

 soils and situations. indispensable for pastures, 

 lawns and bees. Sow early in spring 4 to 6 

 Dounus per acre. Per lb. 45 cts., 3 lus. *1.25, pk. 

 $3.00, bu. $12.00. 



ALFALFA or LUCERNE. It now seems that 

 Alfalfa is a plant of great value to the North 

 for stock. In the Southwest it has for years 

 been in high repute. If once started, its roots 

 strike so deep that neither frosts nor drouths 

 affect it. It furnishes an enormous quantity 

 of fodder, and can be cut three or four times 

 in a season. Thrives best on light, dry soil. 

 Sow early in April or May at tlie rate of 20 to 

 "25 pounds per acre, in deep, mellow soil. Per 

 lb. 35 cts., 3 lbs. $1.00, pk. $1.50, bu. $6.00. 



MILLET. 



GERMAN or GOLDEN. Medium early, will 

 grow in any climate or soil; the yield in hay 

 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 15; for hay. broydcast, until the 

 last of .July. Half bushel will sow an acre. 

 Per lb. 20 cts., 3 lbs. CO cts., pk. 40 cts., bu. 51.00. 



COMMON MILLET. A well known variety, 

 very early, grows from to 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.. bu. $1.00. 



HUNGARIAN GRASS. A valuable forage plant. 

 Succeeds wuli uu 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., bu. $1.00. 



GOLDEN WONDER MILLET. This grand new 

 variety is a great improvement on the Ger- 

 man, and has given universal satisfaction 

 wherever tried. Has yielded as high as ten 

 tons to the acre of excellent fodder, about as 

 easily cured as clover hay. Heads average 10 

 to 15 inches long and containing sometimes as 

 high as 18,000 seeds each, thus making it a 

 profitable crop even for seed only. The stalk 

 is full of broad leaves, resembling those of 

 corn. Underequal circumstances, it will yield 

 twice as much fodder and seed as other sorts. 

 Matures in the far north, where corn will not 

 ripen. Its vigorous growth will smother the 

 weeds out and leave the land clear. Cultivate 

 same as other varieties Per lb. 20 cts., 3 lbs. 

 60 ots., pk. 50 cts , bu. »1.75. 



