DREER'S GARDEN CALENDAR. 39 



GRASS, MILLET AND CLOVER SEEDS— Continued. 



Herd, or Red Top Grass (Agroslis vulgaris). A valuable native permanent grass, as Weight 



a mixture in meadows, pastures or lawns, growing in almost any soil, moist or dry, Per bu. Qt. Ba. 



and standing our hot climate 10 lbs. Jo 10 



The same in sacks of 50 lbs. for $6.00. 



English Rye Grass {Lolium perenne). A nutritious permanent grass for meadows and 



pastures; also for mixing with other grasses for lawns 24 lbs. 20 3 50 



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



abundant crop, or mixing with other pasture grasses 18 lb-. 20 j 00 



Sweet Vernal Grass {Anthoxanthum odoratum). Useful to mix with other grasses 

 for pastures or lawns, on account of its early growth and emitting an agreeable odor 

 when cut for hay. Sow 3 bushels to the acre. Per lb., 60 cents 10 lbs. 500 



Wood Meadow Grass {Poa mmoralis) This variety is particularly adapted for 

 pleasure grounds and lawns under ir.es, where few other grasses can exist, and 

 forms a fine sward ; also fine for pastures, under close feeding, producing early 

 nutritive grass. Sow 28 lbs. to the acre. Per lb., 40 cents 14 lbs. 25 500 



Orchard Grass {Dactylis glomerata). One of the most desirable pasture grasses for 

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

 Timothy. Price about 12 lbs. 20 230 



Tall Meadow Oat Grass (Avciui elatior). A valuable grass for soiling or permanent 

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

 by cattle, early or late; also makes splendid hay. Sow 4 bushels to the acre 14 lbs. 20 350 



Timothy \Phleum pratense). The best quality of prime seed. 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 ; also for mixing in 

 grasses for permanent pasture. Price about 45 10 s - 2° 3 5° 



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



bushels to the acre 20 lbs. 20 400 



German, or Southern Golden Millet Grass. It will grow in almost any soil ; the 

 yield in hay or seed is larger, all things being equal, than any other variety. In no 

 case are the stalks hard, but are readily eaten by all kinds of stock. Medium early, 

 4 to 5 feet high, closely condensed heads, numerous spikes, seeds round, of a golden 

 yellow. Price about 48 lbs. 16 225 



Hungarian Millet Grass {Panic um Germanicum). One of the most valuable early 

 productive annual soiling and forage plants, growing 2 to 3 feet high, with an 

 abundance of foliage and slender heads, in any ordinary or light soil ; withstands 

 the drought well. Price about..- 48 lbs. 16 1 75 



Common Millet Grass (Panicum Miliaceum). Very early, 2 to 3 feet high, foliage 



broad, heads open, branching panicles. Price about 48 lbs. 16 200 



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

 fodder or hay, maturing in 50 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 spicata). The plants at first appear feeble, resem- 

 bling broom corn, but when a few inches high they begin to stool and give from 10 to 25 stalks per 

 plant. The stems at first are nearly prostrate until about 2 feet long, when they assume an upright 

 position, growing from 8 to 10 feet high. When cultivated for fodder, the seed should be sown in 

 drills 3 feet apart, and thinned out in the rows to 1 foot apart, in rich, well-manured ground, sowing 

 about 3 to 5 lbs. per acre. It is fit to cut when 2 or 3 feet high. In the South it is sown in February 

 or March, and cut about three times, until killed by frost. One of the best green soiling plants for Per lb. 

 horses and cattle known to the South. Weight, 50 lbs. per bushel $0 25 



iReana Luxurians {Teosinte). This gigantic grammaea of Central America somewhat resembles Indian 

 Corn, and is a perennial in hot climates. 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 

 North a single seed will make from 12 to 16 stalks, when planted in the open ground, and from 25 to 

 30 if first started in a hot-bed. 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 ordinary culture.* 

 It is the coming forage plant for this latitude and particularly adapted to the South, and should be 

 tried by all. Per oz., 30 cents 3 00 



Bokhara Clover {Melilotus Alia). Affords excellent bee food throughout its season 50 



"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 {Tri/olium hybridum). A new variety, productive, sweet and valuable for 



pasture or soiling 35 



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

 ing a number of years ; succeeds in any good, deep soil. Recommended for the South, as it thrivo 

 on dry, rich sandy soil, producing 3 to 4 cuttings annually 40 



Scarlet Clover {Tri/olium Incarnatum). The most attractive of the Clovers, by its bright scarlet 

 flowers, and is the latest variety, giving a desirable succession of green food. Sow in July for 

 soiling or mowing before winter 36 



Large Red Clover {Tri/olium pratense). The best quality of clean prime seed. Price about, per bu. 



of 60 lbs., $7.50; per qt., 30 cents. 1^ 



Postage on Grass and Clow Seeds: Remit in addition to pnee, 16 cts. per lb., and 30 eta. per qt, except on all the light 

 nrietiea, which do not weigh over 25 lbs, per bu., on whieh remit 15 cts. per qt additional to prepay postage. 



