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F. W. BOLGIANO & CO., INC., Washington, D. C. 



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CLOVER SEEDS 



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At the time of going to press we had hoped to be in a position to pi *nt firm prices on Clover and Grass 

 Seed, but this is not possible, owing to decided fluctuations in the market. Kindly ask for prices, and we 

 suggest that you purchase early, as the indications are that prices will advance considerably before spring 

 planting time is with us. 



Alfalfa, or Lucerne (Medieago sativa). Requires 

 deep, rich, well-drained soil. The tap-root descends 

 often to a depth of 10 to 15 feet in loose soil. It is, 

 consequently, capable of resisting great droughts. It 

 should be sown alone (about same time as oats are 

 sown in this section) in thoroughly prepared, deeply 

 plowed soil, at the rate of 20 to 25 pounds to the 

 acre. It may also be sown as late as August and up 

 to the middle of September in more southerly local- 

 ities. The crop should be cut when the plant is com- 

 ing into bloom. In suitable soil it is perennial, and 

 several crops may be cut every year. Height, 1 to 

 S feet. Price on application. 



Alsike, or Hybrid (Trifolium hybridum). A peren- 

 nial, 1 to 3 feet high, succeeding best in cold, stiff 

 soils, and in marshy lands which are too wet for 

 other species. It grows well, too, in high altitudes. 

 A. good honey plant for bees. Eight pounds to the 

 acre. Price on application. 



Bokhara Clover (Melilotus alba). Valuable sort 

 for soiling and for ensilage and bees. Grows from 

 3 to 5 feet high; sown in rich soil, may be cut three 

 times; lasts for years if cut before flowering. Ten 

 pounds to the acre. Price on application. 



Crimson, or Scarlet (Trifolium incarnatum). Erect 

 annual, 1 to 2 feet high, with bright scarlet flowers. 

 A native of Southern Europe; largely grown in our 

 Southern States for improving the soil by turning 

 under. It is a valuable crop for pasturage or green 

 manure. For hay cut when in full bloom. Sow 15 

 pounds to the acre. Price on application. 



Mammoth, or Sapling (Trifolium pratense perenne). 

 Grows nearly twice the size of the Common Red Clo- 

 ver, often making a stand when the other Clovers 

 fail. Sow about 8 to 12 pounds per acre. Price on 

 application. 



Medium Bed, or June (Trifolium pratense). This 

 is by far the most important of all the varieties for 

 practical purposes. Sow in Spring or Fall, and if 

 no other Grasses are used, at the rate of 8 to 12 

 pounds per acre; more is required on old, stiff soils 

 than on new and lighter ones. Price on application. 



White Clover (Trifolium repens). Some White 

 Clover is usually included in Lawn Grass Mixtures. 

 It makes an excellent turf that stands constant 

 trampling. It is of dwarf habit, spreads rapidly and 

 is very hardy. It is valuable in permanent pastures, 

 being sweet and nutritious. Sow in Spring. In 

 mixtures, 1 or 2 pounds; if alone, 8 or 10 pounds to 

 the acre. Pound 75 cts. 



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GRASS SEEDS 



Subject to Market Changes. 



Kentucky Blue Grass (Poa pratensis). Fancy 

 clean. Sometimes called June Grass, but the true 

 June or Wire Grass is much inferior. Kentucky 

 Blue Grass is the most nutritious, hardy and valu- 

 able of all northern grasses. If sown by itself for 

 meadow or pasturage, use about 28 pounds per acre. 

 Write for prices. 



Bed Top (Agrostis vulgaris). 'In Pennsylvania 

 and States farther sou+h this is known as Herd's 

 Grass, a name applied in New England and New York 

 to Timothy. It is a good, permanent grass, stand- 

 ing our climate well, and makes a good pasture 

 when grazed close. Is valuable for low, wet mead- 

 ows, producing a large return in good hay. When 

 sown alone, use about 12 pounds of the fancy seed 

 per acre. Sow in spring or fall. 



Orchard Grass (Dactylis glomerata). Desirable 

 on account of its quick growth and valuable after- 

 math. It is ready for grazing in spring two weeks 

 sooner than most grasses, and when fed off is again 

 ready for grazing in a week, and will continue green 

 when other grasses are withered by dry weather. It 

 is palatable and nutritious and stock eat it greedily 

 when green. A tendency to grow in tufts unfits it 

 for lawns. It does better if. sown with clover, and 

 as it ripens at the same time, the mixed hay is of 

 the best quality. If sown alone, about 28 pounds 

 are required per acre; if sown with clover, half that 

 quantity. Perennial and will last for years. 



Tall Pescue (Festuca elatior). A valuable peren- 

 nial grass, very productive and nutritious. Succeeds 

 best on moist, heavy soil, but will do well on any 

 good soil, wet or dry. If used alone, sow 40 pounds 

 per acre. Inquire for prices. 



Sheep's Pescue (Festuca ovina). A small tufted, 

 hardy grass, forming a cluster of narrow, cylindri- 

 cal leaves. It is of value in mixture for lawns on 

 dry soils and in shady locations. Sow about 35 

 pounds per acre. Inquire for prices. 



Meadow Pescue, or English Blue Grass (Festuca 

 pratensis). A perennial, from 2 to 4 feet high, with 

 fiat broad leaves. One of the standard European 

 grasses. It needs rich ground and succeeds well on 

 prairie soil. An excellent pasture grass to take the 

 place of the wild grasses, as it yields a large amount 

 of early and late feed. Sow about 25 pounds per 

 acre. 



Improved Evergreen Broom Corn. This variety is 

 extensively grown on account of the color and qual- 

 ity of its brush, which is long, fine and straight and 

 always green; grows 7 feet high. Sow 10 pounds to 

 the acre in good deep dry soil. Price on application. 



Wilson Soja. An excellent variety for Middle and 

 Eastern States. Grows 36 to 44 inches high, branches 

 well, Trolds leaves and the seeds do not shatter from 

 pods after cutting. In Delaware it matured in 115 

 days, and the plants held the seed well. Write for 

 price. 



Bhode Island Bent Grass (Agrostis canina). A 

 valuable perennial for lawns and pasturage. Much 

 like Rod Top, though smaller. Thrives on light, dry 

 soils as well as on rich, moist ones. For lawn pur- 

 poses, if used alone, it should be sown at the rate 

 of about 40 pounds per acre; for pasture, if used 

 alone, 24 pounds per acre. 



Hard Fescue (Festuca duriuscula). Similar to 

 Sheep's Fescue, but not so dense and taller: this often 

 will cover sandy soil under the shade of large trees 

 where no other grass will grow; is a desirable addi- 

 tion to lawn grass. Sow 30 pounds per acre. In- 

 quire for prices. 



Timothy (Phleum pratense). The most valuable 

 of all the grasses for hay, especially in the North. 

 Thrives best on moist, loamy soils of medium tenac- 

 ity. It should be cut just when the blossom falls. 

 Sow early in the spring or fall, at the rate of 12 

 pounds per acre, if alone, but less if mixed with 

 other grasses. Inquire for prices. 



Wood Meadow Grass (Poainemoralis). Grows 

 from one and one-half to two feet high; has a peren- 

 nial creeping root and an erect, slender, smooth stem. 

 Well adapted to shaded situations, such as orchards 

 and parks, for either hay or pasturage. Sow about 

 30 pounds per acre. Inquire for prices. 



Awnless Brome Grass (Bromus inermis). A peren- 

 nial, valuable for binding the soil of embankments 

 and for resisting both drought and cold. On light, 

 dry soils it is used for hay and pasturage, but is 

 not recommended where better grasses will succeed. 

 Sow 40 pounds per acre. 



Perennial Bye Grass (L,olium perenne). A very 

 valuable variety for permanent pasture. Succeeds 

 well on almost any soil, but is particularly adapted 

 to moderately moist or irrigated lands. Sow 30 to 

 40 pounds per acre in spring. Inquire for prices. 



Whippoorwill Cow Peas. An early variety; grows 

 upright, vigorous, and the crop is easy to harvest. 

 We sell more of this variety than any other, and 

 consider it the best for general purposes. Write for 

 price. 



Clay Cow Peas. A medium late variety, of running 

 habit and strong growth. Write for price. 



Mammoth Yellow Soja Bean. Valuable as a for- 

 age crop and for silo purposes. It matures late and 

 is very popular for forage purposes, also productive. 

 Most valuable for growing in the Southern States. 

 Write for price. 



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