DREER'S GARDEN CALENDAR. 



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GRASS, MILLET AND CLOVER SEEDS. 



Prices subject to variation, to correspond with the market, especially those marked " about," as they fluctuate 

 in price; quotations will be given on application. Our Grass and Clover Seeds are all of the bcit quality, and 

 thoroughly cleaned. 

 Extra Clean Kentucky Blue Grass iPoa pratensis). Also known as June Grass, Weight 



valuable for lawns, separate or mixed with other varieties ; thrives best in a dry soil. Per bu. Qt. Bii 



retaining its verdure m the hottest weather 14 lbs. ^a i6 ^2 25 



Extra Fancy Triple Cleaned Blue Grass (Poa pratensis). The same as the above, 



except that it is of the highest grade in cleaning ; fine for iawns or croquet grounds, 



separate or mixed with othtr grasses 14 lbs. 20 2 50 



Natural Green Grass i Poa pratensis Z'at-if(y). One of our finest grasses for lawns or 



crD^i;et grr.u ids, either separate or mixed wiih other varieties 14 lbs. 25 4 00 



Herd, or Red Top Grass iAgrostis z'ulgaris). A valuable native permanent grass, as 



a mixture in meadows, pastures or lawns, growing in almost any soil, moist or dry, 



and standing our hot climate 10 lbs. 10 i 50 



The same in s.Tcks of 50 lbs. for SS-oo- 

 English Rye Grass \ LoLum ferenne^. A nutritious permanent grass for meadows and 



pa-tures : als a for mixing with other grasses for lawns 24 lbs. 20 300 



Italian Rye Grass iLolium Italicum). Thriving in any soil, yielding an early and 



abundant crop, or mixing with other pasture grasses 18 lbs. 20 3 00 



Sw^eet Vernal Grass {Anthojcanthum odoratutii). Usef..l to mix with other grasses 



for p.istures or lawns, on account of its eariy growth and emitting an agreeable odor 



when cut for hay. Sow 3 bushels to the acre. Per lb.. 60 cents 10 lbs. 25 5 00 



Wood Meadow Grass [Poa nemoraiis). Particularly adapted for pleasure grounds 



and lawns under trees, where few other grasses can exist. Sow 28 lbs. to the acre. 



Per lb, 40 cent's 14 lbs. 25 5 00 



Orchard Grass ^Dactylis glotnerata). One of the most desirable pasture grasses for 



stock, of rapid growth and thriving in shady places, not so exhaustive to the soil as 



Titnr.thy. Price about 12 lbs. 20 3 00 



Tall Meadow Oat Grass (Avena elatior\. A valuable grass for soiling or permanent 



pasture ; early, luxuriant growth, producing an abundant supply, which is relished 



by catt'e. early or late ; also makes splendid hay. Sow 4 bushels to the acre 14 lbs. 20 3 50 



Timothy ^Phleum pratense). A well known nutritious grass, and on moist, peaty or 



clay soils it will produce a larger crop than any other variety, not being so well 



suited for light, sandy soils. Price about 45 lbs. 20 300 



Flint's Mixture. For permanent pasture lands ; adapted to different soils. Sow 2 



bushels to the acre 20 lbs. 20 3 50 



German, or Southern Golden Millet Grass. Medium early, 4 to 5 feet high, closely 

 J condensed heads, numerous spikes, seeds round, of a golden j'ellow. Price about... 48 lbs. 16 i 75 



Hungarian Millet Grass (Panicum Gerwanicutn). Early and productive, growing 2 



to 3 f:-et h-gh. with an abundance of foliage and slender heads. Price about 48 lbs. 16 i 50 



Common Millet Grass {Panicum Miliaceuui). Very early, 2 to 3 feet high, foliage 



broad, heads open, branching panicles. Price about 48 lbs. 16 150 



Millets should be sown in June and July, and are annual forage plants of quick growth, valuable for green 

 fodder or hay, maturing in 5J to 75 days from the time the seed germinates, producing an abundant yield of 

 forage, relished by all kinds of stock. They must be cut while in blossom to make good hay. 



Egyptian, East India, or Pearl Millet {Pencillaria spicaia). Growing from 8 to 10 feet high. When 

 cultivated for fod ier, the seed should be sown in drills 3 feet apart, and thinned out in the rows to i 

 foot apart, in rich, well-manured ground, sowing about 3 to 5 lbs. per acre. It is fit to cut when 2 or Per lb. 

 3 feet high. Weight, 50 lbs. per bushel $0 2$ 



Reana Luxurians 1 Teosmte). In its perfection it produces a great number of .shoots, growing 12 feet high, 

 very thickly covered with leaves, yielding an abundance of forage. In the South it surpasses either 

 Corn or Sorghum as a soiling or fodder plant Planted 3 feet apart, it will cover the ground by 

 autumn, with only •rdinary culti'.re Per oz. , 25 cents 3 co 



Bokhara Clover ' Melilotus Alba). Affords excellent bee food throughout its season 40 



White Dutch Clover ( Tri/olium repens). The best dwarf-growing variety to sow on lawns, or to mix 



with lawn grass seed 40 



Alsike, or Hybrid Clover {Jfr 'folium hybridum). A new variety, productive, sweet and valuable for 



pa-■^tu^e or soiling 40 



Lucerne, or French Clover {Medicago Sitiva). Also known as "Alfalfa." Early, productive and last- 

 ing a number of years ; succeeds in any good, deep soil 40 



Scarlet Clover (Tri/olium Incarnatum). Bright scarlet flowers. Sow in July for soiling or mowing 



before winter 40 



Large Red Clover [Tri/oliuvi pratense). The b^st quality of clean prime seed. Price about, per bu. of 



60 lbs., J7.50; per qt., 30 cents ij 



Postage on Grsss and Clorer Seeds: Remit in addition to price, 16 cts. per lb., and 30 ets. per qt,, except on all the iighl 

 rarietieg, which do not weigh oyer 25 lbs. per bo., on which remit 15 cts, per qt additional to prepaj postage. 



