Grass and Clover Seeds and Fertilizers. 



Grass Seed. 



Prices of Grass Seed fluctuate ; rates here given are those ruling at this date. 

 For Grass Seed sent by mail, add postage at the rate of 8 cents per 

 lb. to prices. Write for special prices on large quantities. 



Creeping Bent Grass (Agrostis stolonifera) . Succeeds well in moist situa- 

 tions. Bushel 15 lbs. Lb. 30 ots., 100 lbs. $20. 



Sbeep Fescue (FesUica oviua). Short, very thick in gro^'th ; excellent for sheep 

 pasture. Bushel 12 lbs. Lb. 20 cts., 100 lbs. $16. 



I<a-wn Grass. See 3rd page cover. 



Kentucky Blue Grass (Poa pratensis). Sow in fall or spring at the rate of 2 

 or 3 bushels per acre. Our seed is free from chaff, and may be sown almost as easily as Tim- 

 othy. Bushel 14 lbs. Fancy quality, lb. 20 cts., 100 lbs. $12. 



Rbode Island Bent Grass (Agrostis canina). A very fine variety for lawn 

 or pasture. Bushel 12 lbs. Lb. 30 ots., 100 lbs. $21. 



Fine-leaved Fescue (Fesfuca ovina tenuifoUa). Flourishes well on dry and 

 , sterile soils; well suited for lawns. Lb. 35 cts., 100 lbs. §25. 



Perennial Rye Grass (LoUum perenne). Affords pasture '^.ery early in the 

 spring. Grass variable in size and appearance. Sow in early .spring, at the rate of 1 to lYo 

 busheLs per acre. Bushel 24 lbs. Lb. 15 cts., 100 lbs. $10. 



Orcbard Grass (Dactylis glomerata). Rapid in growth, and yields a large after- 

 math; earlier than other grasses. It has a strong tendency to grow in clumps, and snould be 

 sown with clover, as both ripen at one tune. Bushel 14 lbs. Choicest grade, lb. 20 cts., 100 lbs. $12. 



Sweet Vernal [Antlioxanilium odoratum). Mixed with other grasses, it is valuable 

 for pasture on account of its earliness; pleasant in fragrance. Lb. 50 cts. 



Red Top (Agrostis vulgaris). Very suitable for pastures on low ground. Produces 

 late in the season a reddish purple or greenish panicle of flowers. Bushel 14 lbs. Choice, 

 lb. 20 ots., 100 lbs. $12. Fancy, lb. 25 cts. 



Crested Dog^'S-tail {Cynosurus cristatus). Valuable for pasture on hard, drv 

 soOs. Bushel 21 lbs. Lb. 40 cts., 100 lbs. $30. 



■Wood Meadow Fescue (Poa nemoralis). Very suitable for under trees. 

 Bushel 14 lbs. Lb. 40 cts., 100 lbs. $30. 



Italian Rye Grass (LoUum ItaJicui»]. Thrive sin any soil and yields abundant 

 crops. Bushel 20 lbs. Lb. 15 cts., 100 lbs. $10. 



Meadow Foxtail (Alopecurus pratensis). Desirable for permanent pastures on 

 moist soil; early and rapid in growth. Bushel 7 lbs. Lb. 40 cts., 100 lbs. $34. 



Tail Meadow Oat Grass (Avena eJatior). Rapid and luxuriant ingrowth; 

 valuable for soiling. Bushel 15 lbs. Lb. 25 cts., 100 lbs. $18. 



CLOVER SEED. 



(113°'Add 8 cents per pound for postage. 



AlSike, or Swedish (TrifoHum hybridum). Of luxuriant growth; very sweet; 

 fine for pasturage or ensilage. Lb. 20 cts., 100 lbs. $12. 



Alfalfa, or ILfUCerne (Medicago sativa). TVill bear cutting 3 or 4 times during the 

 season. Best Clover for bringing up poor land. Lb. 15 cts., 100 lbs. $10. 



Scarlet Clover (TrifoUum ■incamatum). Flowers scarlet; very productive; greedily eaten by cattle. Lb. 10 cts., 100 

 ■White Dutcll Clover (TrifoKum repens). The best variety for lawns, as it forms a close herbage, and remains green 

 the season. Highest grade of seed 



Orcbard Grass. 



Lb. 30 cts., 100 lbs. $18. 



lbs. $6. 

 throughout 



POULTRY FOOD. 



Prepared Poultry Food. For laying hens, turkeys, geese, and all kinds of 'fowls. It will double the production of eggs. It 



contains everything necessary to produce an abundant supply of eggs, and at the same time keeps the poultry in healthy condition. It is com- 

 posed entirely of pure animal bone and meat. 5 lbs. 25 cts., 10 lbs. 45 cts., 50 lbs. $1.35, 100 lbs. $2.50. 



Green Granulated Bone. (Manufactured for chicken feed.) Give the chickens free access to it; it will be but little 

 expense, and will yield you large returns in increased size and greater number of eggs. Lb. 5 cts., 10 lbs. 40 cts., 100 lbs. $2.30, 200 lbs. $4.50. 



FERTILIZERS. (Prices Variable.) 



Commercial fertilizers are more quickly available as plant food than manure, less heating, and less disagreeable to handle. We offer only 

 the best grades, adaptable to different soils and important crops, at popular prices. 



Pure Raw Bone Phosphate. Strictly pure and 

 free from fossil rock. Composed of the proper proportions of blood, 

 bones and meat, with potash, and is absolutely the best on the market. 

 Per sack (200 lbs.) $4, ton $32. 



Peruvian Guano. A well-known stimulant for plants, 

 etc. For pot-plants it should always be used as a liquid, an ounce of 

 guano to 8 or 10 gallons of water, given once a week. Lb. 10 cts., by 

 mail, 25 cts. ; 10 lbs. 70 cts. 



Sheep Manure. Good for lawns, and a most excellent 

 stimulant for greenhouse plants, promoting a strong, healthful growth. 

 Lb. 5 cts., 10 lbs. 40 cts., 25 lbs. 75 cts., 100 lbs. $2.50. 



Pure Bone Meal. For top-dressing lawns, house plants, 

 etc. Lb. 5 cts., 10 lbs. 40 cts., 100-lb. package $2.50, 200-lb. package 

 14.50, ton $40. 



Odorless I,awn Fertilizer. See 3d page of cover. 



Pure Potato Manure. A special brand for potatoes. 

 Wherever used the results have been most satisfactory. Composed 

 of pure animal bone, meat, blood and a large percentage of potash. 

 200 lbs. $4, ton $32. 



Nitrate of Soda. This is valuable for the nitrogen it con- 

 tains, which is equal to 20 per cent of ammonia. It is chiefly a stimu- 

 lant, and is used in addition to other fertilizers. Lb. 10 cts., postpaid, 

 25 cts. ; write for prices in quantities. 



Sulphate of Ammonia. Contains nitrogen equal to 

 25 per cent of ammonia. It is one of the most concentrated forms in 

 which ammonia can be applied, and is at the same time one of the 

 most active and readily available forms. Apply 150 to 300 pounds per 

 acre. Prices variable. 



Bowker'S Plant Food for pot-plants is used by dis- 

 solving a teaspoonful to a pint of water, and applying to the soil every 

 few weeks. Pack 15 cts., postpaid 25 cts. 



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