Bolgiano's "Capitol Brand" Field Seeds 



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Timothy (fhleum pratense). The most valuable of all 

 the grasses for hay, especially in the , North. 

 Thrives best on moist, loamy soils of medium tenacity. It should 

 be cut just when the blossom falls. Sow early in the spring or 

 fall, at the rate of 12 pounds per acre with Clover, 10 lbs. Tim- 

 othy and 6 lbs. Clover. A splendid mixture is S lbs. Timothy, 6 

 lbs. Clover (either Mammoth Clover or Alsike Clover preferred, as 

 they mature at the same time as Timothy), 6 lbs. Fancy Red 

 Top, % bushel Aleadow Fescue. Together these will produce most 

 excellent hay, also nutritious and abundant pasture in good loamy 

 clay or low ground soils. 



Red Tod (Agrostis vulgaris). In Pennsylvania and States 

 farther south this is known as Herd's Grass, a 

 name applied in New England and New York to Timothy. It is 

 a good, permanent grass, standing our climate well, and makes 

 a good pasture when grazed close. Is valuable for low, wet 

 meadows, 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 (Oactylls glomerata). Desirable on ac- 

 count of its quick growth and valuable 

 aftermath. 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 2S pounds are required per acre; if sown with clover, half 

 that quantity. Perennial and will last for years. 



Sudan Grass. ^^ '^ ^ *^'' annual Grass reaching a height 

 of 7 to 9 feet when planted in rows and 

 allowed to mature for seed crop; broadcasted and cut in the 

 bloom far hay, about 4 feet. It is easily cured and handled as hay 

 crop. I tock of all kinds eat it readily and will leave any other 

 hay for it. The food value is second only to Alfalfa. Should not 

 be planted until the soil becomes warm in the Spring. Two to 

 four cuttings per year can be obtained when sown broadcast for 

 hay; the number of cuttings secured depends upon the length of 

 the season and the moisture. The first crop will mature in from 

 50 to 60 days, and the second crop is ready for harvesting in from 

 20 to 30 days. Three tons of cured hay per cutting per acre has 

 been secured and three cuttings made. It is a great drought re- 

 sister and is particularly adapted to semi-arid legions. It is an 

 annual and must be seeded each Spring. When seeded in rows 18 

 to 20 inches apart, drill 4 to 6 pounds. When sown, 16 to 24 

 pounds per acre. 



Perennial Rye Grass (LoUum perenne). a very valu- 

 able variety for permanent pas- 

 ture. Succeeds well on almost any soil, but is particularly adapted 

 to i-noderately moist or irrigated lands. Sow 30 to 40 pounds per 

 acre in spring. 



Italian Rye Grass. Yields three or four cuttings a year 

 • of most nutritious hay; a very val- 

 uable grass, particularly adapted for rich, loamy soils or low 

 grounds; does better in damp situations than other grasses. Rec- 

 ommended principally for fall seeding. Sow 30 to 35 pounds to the 

 acre. 



Creeping Bent Grass, similar to red top or herd's grass 



and considered as good if not bet- 

 ter than that variety. Distinctive on account of its compact, 

 routing stems, which hold in the soil in a tenacious way. Of 

 rapid growth and spreading habit, forming a strong, durable turf. 

 Fine for lawns and putting greens because of its fine texture. If 

 sowing alone use 50 pounds to the acre. 



Sheep Fescue. -^" excellent grass for poor shady soils. It 



is a perennial, densely tuffed and a very 



fine foliage, making it well suited for lawns. It is also very 



satisfactory for pasture, furnishing good grazing, especially for 



sheep. Resist drought remarkably well. Sow 45 pounds per acre. 



Red or Creeping Fescue. ^ creeping routed variety form- 

 ing a close and durable turf and 

 particularly suited for dry, sandy soil. Resists drought and thrives 

 on ver>- poor soils, gravely banks and exposed hillsides. Valuable 

 for shady lawns and for golf courses. Sow 30 pounds to the acre 

 if used alone. 



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Hairy Vetch (Vicia villosa). ^^ ^^ ^^^y hardy, is val- 

 uable as a winter cover 

 crop to prevent leaching, and for forage and fertilizing purposes. 

 It is an annual. It succeeds well on nearly all soils and thrives 

 surprisingly on poor, light land and will endure extremes of 

 drought, heat and cold. It improves the soil, being a great nitro- 

 gen gatherer. The roots bear innumerable nodules or nitrogen 

 gathering bacteria. These take the nitrogen from the air 

 and restore it to the soil, where it is so much needed. It be- 

 longs to the Pea family, but the vines are much longer and the 

 foliage is more abundant. It may be sown either in the spring 

 or fall with about half a bushel of Rye or Oats for support. It 

 grows rapidly and is particularly valuable in sections where Clover 

 does not thrive. In the North it remains green all winter under 

 the snow, and it is invaluable for early pasturing. 50 to 60 

 pounds of seed required to the acre. 



Spring Vetches or Tares. Closely associated with Peas 

 ^ "^ in character. Used for the 



same purpose as Hairy Vetch, but niu.si be planted in the spring 

 wherever the winters are severe, as this variety is not so haruy 

 as Hairy Vetch. Highly valuable for soiling or for green manuring. 

 Sometimes grown with Oats for mowing and feeding to stock. 

 Sow alone 70 to 90 pounds per acre, and if with Oats 60 pounds 

 of Vetch and 40 pounds of Oats. 



Dwarf Essex Rape. ^^ '^ ^" annual, bearing a close re- 

 *^ semblance in leaf and stalk to the 



Kale, but both leaves and stalks are more numerous in the 

 Rape plant, and of a taller habit of growth. It is a pasture 

 plant which may be eaten oft by any kind of live stock, but it is 

 pre-eminently fitted to furnish pasture for sheep, cattle and 

 swine. Under favorable conditions Rape is ready for pasturing 

 sheep or cattle within six weeks from the time of sowing. 



Tennessee Cultivated Golden Millet. This variety is 



^. , , ^, , extensively used 



throughout the United States, as thev find it more nutritious 

 m value for feeding. It is grown at the same time and at the 

 same rate per acre as the common Jlillot. Growers once using 

 the Tennessee Cultivated Millet will never plant anv otner kind 

 Grows more vigorous, gives a much larger yield of "hay. 



Bolgiano's Permanent Pasture Mixtures. 



These mixtures are composed of onlv the best strong germinating 

 seeds and are sure to give satisfaction. 



For Uplands. A special mixture of the best grasses and clovers 

 fur establishing a permanent pasture. 



For Lowlands. A mixture of grasses and clovers adapted for 

 moist or slightly sour lowlands. 



Burt or 90-Day Oats. 



The earliest, most prolific and 

 surest cropping of Spring Oats; 

 far superior to an ordinary Spring or lust-proof Oats for Spring 

 seeding. Wherever this Oat is grown it comes into great favor. 



Virginia Gray Winter or Turf Oats, ^hen sown 



^ £L n 1 V before 

 the Middle of March, these Oats will far outvield the "ordinary 

 Sprmg Oats, making a larger crop and heavier grain. 



