GRASS AND CLOVER SEEDS. 



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Wood Meadow Grass. 



Slieei>'s Fescue {Festuca ovina). This grass forms a large part of the 

 pasturage of the English Downs. It produces a large quantity of short 

 herbage, and should form a part of all mixtures for sheep pastures. 40 

 lbs. to the acre. Lb. 20 cts., bu. of 12 lbs. $2 25, 100 lbs. $15.00. 



Tall Meadow Oat Grass {Aveim elatior). A valuable grass for 

 soiling or permanent pasture ; of early and luxuriant growth. 50 lbs. to 

 the acre. Lb. 20 cts., bu. of 10 lbs. $2.00, 100 lbs. $16.00. 



Timothy [Phkum prateuse). The most important agricultural grass for 

 the Middle States, thriving best upon rich soils. Not suited to permanent 

 pasturage, but the best grass known here for hay-making purposes. It is 

 temporary, lasting but a few years, and is a part of the usual crop rota- 

 tion. Sow ^ bushel to the acre when used alone ; 8 or 10 quarts if used 

 with other grass seeds. 45 lbs. to the bushel. Choice seed, per lb. 10 

 cts., per bu. $2.25, subject to change; 100 lbs. $4.75. 



Wood Meadow Grass {Foa nemoralis). Adapted, as its name im- 

 plies, for wooded or shaded meadows or lawns, especially for moist 

 ground. Much relished by cattle, and highly nutritious. Produces _a 

 thick growth, and should be included in mixtures for permanent pastures. 

 Sow 30 lbs. to the acre. Per lb. 35 cts., per 100 lbs. $30 00. 



Creeping' Bent Grass {AgrosHs stohnifera). Excellent for lawns, 

 succeeds well in all positions, makes a low velvety growth. Per lb. 16 

 cts., bu. of 20 lbs. $3.00, 100 lbs. $14.00. 



Tall Meadow Fescue {Festuca datior). Very early and nutritive, 

 should form a part of all pasture mixtures on wet or clay lands. Per lb. 

 25 cts., per bu. of 14 lbs. $3.00, 100 lbs. $20.00. 



CLOVER SEEDS. 



(Prices subject to market changes. ) 



Clover roots as well as the roots of most of the pulses possess the ability of taking nitrogen from the air. The pulse family 



include the peas, beans, vetches, lupins, etc., in addition to the clovers. This gives these plants their especial value as soil enrichers. 



Our Clover Seeds are of the choicest quality only, and sure to give the best results. 



Alsike, or Swedish {Trifo- 



liu?ii hybridum). Hardiest of all 



Clovers, and, on rich, moist soils, 



yields an enormous quantity of hay 



or pasturage. Lasts many years. 



Valuable for sowing with other 



clovers or grasses, as it forms a 



thick bottom and increases the 



yield of hay. Sow 6 pounds per 



acre when used alone. Lb. 15 cts., 



bu. 60 lbs. $7.50, 100 lbs. $12.00. 

 Alfalfa, or Lucerne (Medicago 



saliva). One of the best varieties, 



succeeding especially in the South 



and West, and bearing heavy crops 



of forage. For bringing up poor land 



it is one of the best of the Clovers. 



Sow early in the spring to secure 



a good stand before winter. 20 



pounds to the acre. Lb. 15 cts., 



bu. 60 lbs. $6 50, 100 lbs. $10.00. 

 Sainfoin, Esparsette, or 



Holy Clover {Hedysarum ono~ 

 brychis). A valuable Clover for 

 the Southern and Western States. 

 In some sections it is considered 

 indispensable, as it increases the 

 flow of milk. The seeds are more 

 nutritious than oats, and are read- 

 ily eaten by fowls. Requires a 

 calcareous soil. 100 lbs. to the acre. 



Bokhara Clover (/l/f/z/(j/« J a/i5(z). 



sort, excellent for bee food, for which purpose it should be largely grown. 



Sow 10 pounds to the acre. Lb. 2.5 cts., 100 lbs. $20 00. 

 Japan Clover {Les/mdeza striata). A low-branching clover that does 



well in the South. It thrives on poor land and produces continual herbage. 



Not adapted to northern latitudes, as it is onlv half-hardy. Sow 14 pounds 



to the acre. Lb. 30 cts., 100 lbs. $27.00. 

 White Dutch Clover ( TrifpHum repms). The best variety for lawns, 



as it forms a close herbage and remains green throughout the season. It is 



also valuable when mixed with gr.iss seeds for pasture. Sow in spring at the 



rate of 6 pounds per acre when sown alone, half the quantity when sown 



with other grasses. Lb. 25 cts., 100 lbs. $20 00. 

 Yellow Trefoil {Medicago hipulitta). This may be cultivated either 



alone or with other grasses. Requires about same treatment as Red Clover. 



15 pounds to the acre. Lb. 25 cts., 100 lbs. $20.00. 



B^^Read " Dreer'.s Grasses and Clovers," By mail 25 cts. 

 Crimson Clover next page. 



3Ianimoth Ked Clover {Tri/oHum pratense perenne). Cow 

 grass, or Pea Vine Clover. Yields an enormous bulk. Valuable 

 for reclaiming exhausted land by plowing under as green manure. 

 Sow about 8 to 12 pounds per 

 acre. Lb. 15 cts., bu. 60 lbs. 

 $7.00, 100 lbs. SILOO. 

 Red Clover, Medium ( Trifo- 

 Hum pratense). Common or me- 

 dium Clover; June Clover. The 

 leading variety of Clover for pas- 

 tures or meadows. Sow in spring 

 or fall, if no other grasses are used, 

 at the rate of 8 or 10 pounds per 

 acre. Lb. 12 cts., bu. 60 lbs. 

 $5.50, 100 lbs. $9.00 {subject to 

 market changes). 



Alsike, or Swedish Clovek. 



Lb. 10 cts., 100 lbs. $8.00. 



A tall, rapid-growing, white-flowered 



Alfalfa or Lucerne Clover. 



