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R. &L J. farquhar company, Boston. 



Mammoth Red Clover. 



Chewing's New Zealand Feseue. A splendid grass of creeping habit; 

 forming a close and lasting turf. It thrives on light, sandy soils and is 

 a great drought resister, but it does equally well on heavy land, also 

 shady places. Should be included in all lawn mixtures. Per lb., 70 cts.; 

 100 lbs., .S65.00. 



Crested. Dog's Tail. (Cynosurus cristatus.) A perennial valued for its 

 dwarf habit and its hardiness. Sow two bushels per acre. (28 lbs. per 

 bushel.) Per lb., 50 cts.; 100 lbs., S48.00. 



Italian Rye Grass. {Lolimn italicum.) A biennial which grows in broad, 

 compact tufts, producing a large number of stalks from a single root. 

 Succeeds best in warm, rich, moist soUs. A rapid grower and a good 

 crop to rid land of weeds, as it quickly overtops them, preventing them 

 from ripening seeds. Sow three bushels per acre. (22 lbs. per bushel.) 

 Per lb., 25 cts.; 100 lbs., S20.00. 



Kentucky Blue. {Poa pratensis.) Known as Jiine Grass. A perennial 

 especially adapted to dry limestone soils, but will tlirive on any good 

 ground which is not too wet. Very nutritious, hardy and early. Sow 

 three bushels per acre if alone. (14 lbs. per bushel.) Per lb., 50 cts.; 

 100 lbs., $48.00. 



Meadow Fescue. (Fesiuca pratensis.) A perennial which succeeds best 

 on rich moist loams. A heavy yielder on soils perfectly adapted to it, 

 and also an excellent pasture Grass. Sow two and a half bushels per 

 acre. (15 lbs. per bushel.) Per lb., 50 cts.; 100 lbs., S45.00. 



Orchard Grass. {Dactylis glomerata.) A deep-rooted perennial, grow- 

 ing in tufts. A strong, vigorous grower, which succeeds best on rich 

 lands or clayey soils. Shotild be cut for hay at the time of &st flower- 

 ing. Sow three bushels per acre if alone. (14 lbs. per bushel.) Per 

 lb., 45 cts; 100 lbs., S40.00. 



Perennial Rye Grass. (Lolium perenne.) A perennial forming large and 

 broad tufts. Grows best on stiff, wet soils, and on heavy clays or marshy 

 lands where the soil is good, it is one of the best pasture Grasses. In 

 such situations it will last five to seven years, but on dry upland soils 

 it is short-lived. (22 lbs. per bushel.) Finest seed, our direct importa- 

 tion. Per lb., 25 cts.; 100 lbs., S22.00. 



FARM AND FIELD GRASSES. 



Prices Subject to Market Fluctuations. 



Red or Creeping Fescue. (Fe&tuca rubra.) A splendid grass for light sandy soils. Ex- 

 treme drought resister. Valuable in seeding banks and exposed locations, binding 

 drifting sands, and as lawn grass for shady spots. Forms a very close, durable turf, 

 suitable for putting greens. Per lb., 70 cts.; 100 lbs., S65.00. 



Red Top. (Agrostis vulgaris.) A good permanent grass, which grows naturally in cold 

 wet soils. It should be grown in cultivation in similar situations. A perennial with 

 long creeping stems and underground runners ; one of the best bottom grasses, bearing 

 large numbers of fine root leaves, making it invaluable for sowing with erect tufted 

 Grasses, such as Orchard and Timothy, filling in between the clumps and producing a 

 continuous turf. Sow four bushels per acre if alone. (10 lbs. per bushel.) Per lb., 

 25 cts.; per bush., .S2.25; 100 lbs., S20.00. 



Red Top. Clean Seed. Chaff and weeds sifted out; pure fancy seed. We recom- 

 mend this to all who desire the best results, as its absolute purity and excellence insure 

 satisfaction for farm, park or lawn. Excellent for restoring worn-out swards. Per 

 lb., 40 cts.; 100 lbs., S38.00. 



Sweet Vernal, True Perennial. Many seedsmen substitute the annual varietj' for 

 this invaluable Grass, as the seed for both is similar. Invaluable in lawns on account 

 of its very early growth and fragrant odor, which it imparts to the other grasses in dry- 

 ing. Remains green very late. Hardy and permanent. Per lb., SI. 50. 



Tall Oat Grass. (Avena elatior.) A perennial which grows in loose tufts, and throws 

 up an abundance of leaves and tall stalks. Succeeds best on rich upland soils, and when 

 once established is a great drought resister. Early. Makes its heaAaest growth the 

 second year. Per lb., 70 cts.; 100 lbs., $65.00. 



Timothy or Herds Grass. (Phleum pratense.) This Grass is usually considered and 

 treated as a short-lived perennial, and hence is the best grass to grow in a short rotation. 

 It succeeds best on moist loams and clays naturally rich in humus or on those which have 

 been heavily manured. It grows in loose tufts, with few short leaves, so that Red Top 

 or Red Clover should be sown with it to furnish hea^^ bottom growth of leaves. Sow 

 one bushel per acre if alone. (45 lbs. per bushel.) Per lb., 20 cts.; per bush., S7.00. 



Wood Meadow. (Poa iiemoralis.) 



Well adapted for growing under trees and in shaded situations. Dwarf and fine-grow- 

 ing. Sow two and a half bushels per acre. (14 lbs. per bushel.) Per lb., SI. 25. 



CLOVERS. 



Prices Subject to Market Fluctuations. 



Red Medium. (TrifoUum pratense.) The best clover for all practical purposes. Suc- 

 ceeds best on rich, warm loams, containing humus. Lime and potash are essential for 

 its best development. A biennial, but by close pasturage may be made to last several 

 years. Per lb., 55 cts.; 100 lbs., S50.00. 

 Mammoth or Large Red Northern. (TrifoUum pratense.) On rich, loamy soil this 

 variety grows nearly twice as large as the Medium Red Clover and earlier to start a 

 Spring growth. Per lb., 55 cts.; 100 lbs., S50.00. 

 Alsike or Swedish. (TrifoUum hyhridum.) This Clover will thrive where the soil is 

 quite wet, and wiU even stand flooding without being killed. Productive and sweet 

 and extremely valuable for both pasturage or soiling. The flowers afford a fine pasturage 

 for bees. Per lb., 55 cts.; 100 lbs., S50.00. 



White Clover. (TrifoUum repens.) This Clover should alwaj's be sown 

 on permanent or temporary pastures. WUl grow on any soil, but es- 

 pecially adapted to low meadows, where the surface soil is mellow and 

 rich. Ordinarily -n-iU not last more than two years on hard or shallow 

 soil. Sweet and nutritious. Per lb., Sl.OO; 100 lbs., S95.00. 

 Alfalfa or Lucerne. (Medicago saliva.) The chief merit of Alfalfa is the 

 fact that it can be cut three or four times in a season. The soil should 

 be deep, rich and well-prepared. It does not succeed on compact claj;, 

 nor on land with imper^dous sub-soil. The roots shoot downward until 

 they are ten or fifteen feet below the surface, and -n-ill therefore resist 

 the driest weather. Per lb., 50 cts.; 100 lbs., S45.00. 



FIELD SEEDS. 



Sand Vetch, or Hairy Vetch. (Vicia villosa.) This annual is a native 

 of Western Asia, and has been cultivated in this country and Europe for 

 about fifty years. Its desirability as a forage crop has become established 

 and it is being cultivated each year on a more and more extensive scale. 

 It should be sown at the rate of from four to six pecks per acre, broadcast 

 or in drills, from August 15 to October 1, and with it as a supporting crop 

 to raise the vines up off the ground there should be planted from two to 

 four pecks of Winter Wheat, Oats or Rye. It should be cut while the 

 Vetch is in full bloom. It may be planted in Spring in order to supply an 

 early green crop for soiling purposes, or in midsummer for late Autumn 

 forage. Peck, S4.50; bush., S16.00. 



Rye, Fall or Winter. The time for sowing is from the middle of August 

 to the last of September. Prepare the ground as for Wheat and sow broad- 

 cast, or with a drill at the rate of one and one-half bushels per acre. This 

 has no equal as a crop to be used for late Fall and early Spring pasture, 

 and is one of the best to turn under for green manure. (56 lbs. per bushel.) 

 Per bush., S4.00; 10 bush., S39.00. 



Winter Wheat. (60 lbs. per bushel.) S5.00 per bush. 



