PETER HENDERSON fit CO., NEW YORK- 



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HENDERSON'S SUPERIOR RECLEANED 



I^Grass and Clover Seeds 



ALL ARE OF CHOICEST QUALITY, 



NEW CROP SEEDS OF HIGH GERMINATION, 



FREE FROM WEED SEEDS, 



having been recleaned by our up'to'date machinery. Con- 

 sidering this superior grade, and the unusually short crop of 

 many grasses — especially of Timothy, our prices will be found 

 very low. Prices subject to variation without notice . 



ALFALFA, or LUCERNE. (Medicago Sativa.) A clover-like, leguminous plant of 



great importance as a hay and forage crop, nutritious and rich in protein elements. 



It grows 2 to 5 feet high and roots 8 to 12 feet deep. It needs one season to become 



established, after which it yields enormous crops annually for many years. Two to six 



cuttings per season, aggregating three to eight tons cured hay per acre, are harvested, 



according to conditions and locality. It does well on all good rich soils (except heavy 



clay), if well drained, or overlaying a permeable subsoil; on calcareous soil it thrives 



especially well. Sow in the Northeastern States during June, July or August 30 to 



40 lbs. of seed per acre if broadcasted, or 25 to 30 lbs. if drilled; the latter is advisable 



so that cultivation may be given; in the South sow in February or September 



Price, 30c. lb.; $17.25 bush, of 60 lbs.; $28.00 100 lbs. 



'HENDERSON'S SAMPLE OF ALFALFA, I am glad to say, stood at the head of twelve other 

 samples sent by me to the government for analysis. Kindly ship tome at Wilcox Wharf , James River, Va., 

 enough to seed sixty acres." E. A. SAUNDERS, Jr., Richmond, Va. 



HENDERSON'S ( R l^'g E R D ) GRASS SEEDS. 



AWNLESS BROME GRASS. (Bromus Inermis.) Will stand droughts and produce heavy crops in dry sections and on poor 

 soils, where other grasses perish. It is one of the hardiest grasses and succeeds in a wide range of temperature 



BERMUDA GRASS. (Cynodon Dactylon.) Of great value in the Southern States, but does not thrive north of Virginia 



Canada Blue Grass. (Poa Compressa.) Useful for sowing on hard clay and poor soils 



Creeping Bent Grass. (Agrostis Stolonifera.) Excellent for lawns; succeeds well in most situations 



Crested Dog's Tail. (Cynosurus Cristatus.) Should enter in moderate quantity in permanent pasture and lawn mixtures. . . . 



ENGLISH RYE GRASS. (Lolium Perenne.) It grows rapidly and makes a good showing within a month from time of sowing 



Fine-Leaved Sheep's Fescue. (Festuca Ovina Tenuifolia.) The finest bladed grass and valuable only for lawns 



HARD FESCUE. (Festuca Duriuscula.) A dwarf-growing grass, forming a dense, fibrous mat, succeeding well in dry situations 



HUNGARIAN GRASS. (PanicumGermanicum.) Is a valuable annual forage plant. 1 bushel to the acre. (10 bush., $2. 40 bush.) 



ITALIAN RYE GRASS. (Lolium Italicum.) Thrives in almost any soil, and yields early and abundant crops. Sown in the 

 fall will produce an excellent hay crop the following season, but lasts only one year 



Johnson Grass. (Sorghum Halapense .) A valuable meadow or hay grass for the South; withstands hot and dry weather 



KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS. (Poa Pratensis.) Fancy or double extra clean. Though offered at the standard weight of 14 lbs. 

 per bushel, the natural weight of this fancy seed is 20 to 25 lbs. per measured bushel 



MEADOW FESCUE. (Festuca Pratensis.) Of great value in mixtures for permanent pasture 



MEADOW FOXTAIL. (Alopecurus Pratensis.) One of the best grasses for permanent pasture; early and of rapid growth. . . . 



ORCHARD GRASS. (Dactylis Glomerata.) One of the most valuable grasses; in mixtures, either for pasture or hay 



Red or Creeping Fescue. (Festuca Rubra.) Forms a close, rich sod, and is valuable in lawns 



RED TOP GRASS. (Agrostis Vulgaris.) Choice /Valuable either for hay, or permanent pasture, reaches highest perfection! 



Fancy or extra recleaned seed \ on moist, rich soils j 



Rhode Island Bent Grass. (Agrostis Canina.) A very fine variety for lawns 



Rough-Stalked Meadow Grass. (Poa Trivialis.) Excellent for pastures and meadows, particularly on damp soils 



SHEEP'S FESCUE. (Festuca Ovina.) Short and dense in growth, excellent for sheep pastures. Valuable also for lawns 



Sweet Vernal, True Perennial. (Anthoxanthum Odoratum.) Emits an agreeable odor, which it imparts to the hay 



TALL MEADOW FESCUE. (Festuca Elatior.) Early nutritive and productive in pastures on wet or clay soils 



TALL MEADOW OAT GRASS. (Avena Elatior.) Of rapid growth, recommended for soiling and in permanent hay mixtures 



TIMOTHY. (Phleum Praiense.) The grade we offer is particularly choice, free from weed seeds and of high germinating power 



Various-Leaved Fescue. (Festuca Heterophylla.) Valuable for permanent pasture, and is also desirable in lawn mixtures 



Wood Meadow Grass. (Poa Nemoralis.) Of early growth and thriving well under trees '. 



HENDERSON'S ( R I^' N ° E R D ) CLOVER SEEDS. 



ALFALFA, or LUCERNE. (Medicago Sativa.) Described at top of page 



ALSHCE, or HYBRID CLOVER. (Trifolium Hybridum.) Equal in nutritive value to the Red or Pea Vine Clover, and excellent 



for land that is "clover-sick" 



Bokhara Clover. (Melilotus Alba.) A strong-growing perennial of value for green manuring, especially South, also largely 



grown for the excellent food it affords throughout its season for bees 



Japan Clover. (Lespedeza Striata.) A low-spreading perennial, much like white clover, of great value in the Southern States 



for forage and green manuring 



Mammoth Red, or Pea- Vine Clover. (Trifolium Pratense Perenne.) 



RED CLOVER, Medium. (Trifolium Pratense.) Our seed is of high germination, pure and free from weed seeds. 



Every care should be exercised in buying Red Clover, for there is always on the market, at a cheap price, large quantities 



badly infested with weed seeds. Price subject to change without notice 



CRIMSON or SCARLET CLOVER. (Trifolium Incarnatum.) An annual of strong, erect growth, 1 to 2 feet high; important 



as a supplementary fall-sown crop for hay, forage or silage, yielding 8 to 15 tons of green, or 2 to 3 tons of cured, forage per 



acre; very nutritious and rich in protein. As a winter cover or soiling crop it is of great value, being a great soil enricher, 



adding humus and nitrogen. Sow in the fall at the rate of 12 to 15 lbs. of seed per acre, either broadcast or drilled in . 



WHITE CLOVER. (Trifolium Repens.) Should be used in all mixtures for permanent pasture and for lawns 



Weight 



Per 



Per 



per bush. 



bush. 



lb. 



14 lbs. 



$2.50 



$0.20 



35 lbs. 





1.00 



14 lbs. 



4.00 



.30 



20 lbs. 



8.50 



.45 



21 lbs. 



8.75 



.45 



24 lbs. 



2.25 



.12 



14 lbs. 



6.50 



.50 



12 lbs. 



4.00 



.35 



48 lbs. 



2.50 





18 lbs. 



2.00 



.12 



25 lbs. 



7.00 



.30 



14 lbs. 



5.25 



.40 



22 lbs. 



9.50 



.45 



7 lbs. 



2.60 



.40 



14 lbs. 



4.50 



.35 



14 lbs. 



4.50 



.35 



14 lbs. 



2.00 



.15 



32 lbs. 



9.50 



.32 



14 lbs. 



6.00 



.45 



14 lbs. 



6.75 



.59 



12 lbs. 



4.00 



.35 



10 lbs. 



7.00 



.80 



14 lbs. 



6.75 



.50 



10 lbs. 



3.00 



.32 



45 lbs. 



7.50 



.18 



14 lbs. 



5.25 



.40 



14 lbs. 



11.00 



.80 



60 lbs. 



17.25 



.30 



60 lbs. 



16.00 



.30 



60 lbs. 



16.50 



.30 



20 lbs. 



6.50 



.35 



60 lbs. 



16.00 



.30 



60 lbs. 



15.50 



.28 



60 lbs. 



12.00 





60 lbs. 



25.00 



.45 



Per 



100 lbs. 



$16.00 

 90.00 

 25.00 

 40.00 

 40.00 

 9.00 

 40.00 

 30.00 



9.50 

 25.00 



35.00 

 40.00 

 35.00 

 30.00 

 30.00 

 12.00 

 28.00 

 40.00 

 45.00 

 30.00 



'4s!66 



28.00 

 15.00 

 35.00 

 75.00 



2S.00 



25.00 



26.00 



30.00 

 26.00 



25.00 



IS. 00 

 40.00 



THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SEEDS. 



Prof. WILLIAM P. BROOKS, of the Hatch Experiment Station, 

 Amherst, Mass., writes us: "AFTER CAREFUL EXAMINATION 



OF SAMPLES from various sources and comparison of purity, germination and price, I have decided on ordering of you the greater proportion of gr.iss 



seed, etc.. needed here." 



