Cole's Seed Store, Pella, Iowa 



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GRASS SEED 



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But purchasers may depend on it, that we al- 

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 ceived will pa] for. 



MEADOW FESCUE OR ENGLISH BLUE 

 GRASS A valuable grass for pasture. See 

 page 60. 



KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS. Also known as 

 June Grass. The best pasture grass for our 

 soil and climate, succeeding finely on our hill 

 lands, and producing the most nourishing food 

 for cattle, retaining its qualities to a late period 

 in winter. If sown by itself for pasture from 

 one to two bushels will be required. Sow early 

 in the spring or during the months of Sep- 

 tember or October. (14 lbs. per bushel). 



PANCY CLEAN BLUE GRASS. Per lb. 35 



cts., 3 lbs. $1.00, pk. 60 cts., bu. $2.00. 



REDTOP, or HERD GRASS. A valuable per 

 manent grass as a mixture in either meadows, 

 pasture or lawns, growing in almost any soil, 

 moist or dry. It is valuable for low, wet 

 meadows, producing a large return in good hay. 

 Time of sowing and quantity same as Blue 

 Grass. (14 lbs. per bu.). Solid or fancy seed, 

 per lb. 35 cts., 3 lbs. $1.00, pk. $1.00, bu. $3.50. 

 Prime seed or chaff, per pk. 60 cts., bu. $2.00. 



ORCHARD GRASS, or COCKSFOOT. Is one 



of the most valuable of all pasture grasses, 

 coming earlier in spring and remaining later in 

 autumn. It grows about 2 Mi feet high, produc- 

 ing an immense quantity of leaves and foliage. 

 It stands a severe drouth, and will endure con- 

 siderable shade, and sends up a thick growth 

 very quickly after being cut. Time to sow and 

 quantity same as Blue Grass. (14 lbs. per 

 bu) Per lb. 30 cts., 3 lbs. 75 cts., pk. 60 cts., 

 bu. $2.25. 



ENGLISH RYE GRASS. This is a nutritious 

 permanent grass for meadows and pasture. 

 It seems specially adapted for pasture, will en- 

 dure close cropping, and is of strong succes- 

 sive after growth. Produc s an abundance of 

 foliage. It succeeds in almost any soil, but 

 gives best results on good corn land. Sow same 

 as Blue Grass. Per lb. 20 cts., 3 lbs. 50 cts., 

 by freight, pk. 35 cts, bu. (14 lbs.), $1.25, 5 

 bu. $6.00. 



BROMUS INERMIS, or BROME GRASS. 



Another valuable grass for the dry lands of the 

 west and south. It endures extremes of tem- 

 perature and rfsists protracted drouth, succeed- 

 ing where Alfalfa fails. Poor lands are no dis- 

 couragement. It grows best in light, sandy 

 loam, but its roots will penetrate the stiffest 

 clays. It is equally good for cutting green, 

 pasturing or cutting into hay, and the dense 

 tough sod it forms is most valuable for holding 

 the banks and ditches and strengthening the 

 turf of sandy soil. Dr. Sewell, of the U. S. 

 Grass Experiment Station, Garden City, Kas., 

 says it is equal to timothy for cattle or horses, 

 and makes as fine a pasture as Blue Grass. 

 Use 20 pounds to the acre, if alone, if with 

 Alfalfa, 15 pounds - they will grow well to- 

 gether. It may be sown in the fall with winter 

 wheat, or in the spring. Cut when firs' com- 

 ing into bloom. Per lb. 30 cts., 3 lbs. 75 cts.; 

 by freight or express, bu. $2.00, 50 lbs. $8.00, 

 100 lbs. $15.00. 



CLOVER SEED 



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SWEET CLOVER See page 61. 



MAMMOTH. Resembles Medium, but coarser. 

 Best for pasture and as a fertilizer, but not as 

 desirable for hay. Per lb. 40 cts., 3 lbs. $1.10, 

 about $9.00 bu. 



ALSIKE. or SWEDISH. Intermediate be 

 tween the Red and White Clover, possessing 

 qualities common to both, being productive, 

 sweet, and permanent, has fibrous roots like 

 White Clover. Is valuable for pasture when 

 mixed with other grasses'," and is annually grow- 

 ing in favor among farmers. Esteemed highly 

 for bee pasture, and best for sowing in sloughs. 

 Sow six pounds to the acre. Per lb. 40 cts., 3 

 lbs. $1.15, pk. $3.50, bu. $13.00. 



WHITE DUTCH. Grows in a great variety 

 of soils and situations. Indispensable for pas 

 tures, lawns and bees. Sow early in spring 4 



to 6 pounds per acre. Per lb. 50 cts., 3 lbs. 

 $1.40. 



ALPALFA, or LUCERNE. It now seems that 

 Alfalfa is a plant of great value to the North 

 • for stock. In the Southwest it has for years 

 been in high repute. If once started, its roots 

 strike so deep that neither frosts nor drouths 

 affect it. It furnishes an enormous quantity 

 of fodder, and can be cut three or four times 

 in a season. Thrives best on light dry soil. 

 Sow in April or May for spring, and in August 

 for fall, at the rate of 15 to 20 lbs. per acre in 

 deep mellow and clean ground. Per lb. 35 cts., 

 3 lbs. $1.00, pk. $2.25, bu. $8.00. 



MILLET 



GERMAN, or GOLDEN. Medium early, will 

 grow in any climate or soil; the yield in hay or 

 seed is large. Grows from four to six feet 

 high; seeds golden yellow. For seed sow from 

 May 1st to June 15th; for hay, broadcast, until 

 the last of July. Half bushel will sow an acre. 

 Per lb. 20 cts., 3 lbs. 50 cts., pk. 50 cts., bu. 

 $1.75. 



SIBERIAN MILLET. A new variety from 

 Russia, earlier than either German Millet and 

 Hungarian, wonderfully productive, the hay is 

 finer than of other varieties, stalk more elastic 

 and growing about 4 feet high ; it is rust proof 

 and being of stoolin? habit requires less seed. 

 The South Dakota Experiment Station pro- 

 nounces it the most promising variety yet test 

 ed. Price per lb. 20 cts., 3 lbs. 50 cts., by 

 freight, pk. 50 cts., bu. $1.75. 



JAPANESE MILLET. Called Billion Dol- 

 lar Grass. It has proven an enormous yield 

 er in all parts of the country. It is entirely 

 distinct -from any other. It will grow 6 to 8 

 feet high and yield 12 to 15 tons per acre. 

 Cattle and horses eat it greedily, fed green or 

 cured into hay. Sow in May or June broad 

 cast, 12 lbs. or in drills 8 lbs. per acre. Per 

 lb. 25 cts., 3 lbs. 60 cts., by freight, pk. 60 

 cts., bu. (40 lbs.) $2.00. 



HUNGARIAN GRASS. A valuable forage 

 plant. Suceeds well in dry, light soil; with- 

 stands the drought remarkably, yielding two to 

 three tons of hay per acre. It is very popular 

 and is used extensively. Cultivate same as 

 Millet. Per^lb. 20 cts., 3 lbs. 50 cts., pk. 50 

 cts., bu. $1.75. 



