Cole's Seed Store, Pella, Iowa 



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CLOVER SEED 



Prices Subject to Change of Market 



But purchasers may depend on it that we 

 always will send as much as the money re- 

 ceived will nay for. Prices by the bushel on 

 application. 



MAMMOTH. Resembles Medium, but coars- 

 er. Best for pasture and as a fertilizer, 

 but not as desirable for hay. Per lb. 40 

 cts., 3 lbs. $1.10, about $11.00 bu. 



ALSIKE, or SWEDISH. Intermediate be- 

 tween the Red and White Clover, possess- 

 ing qualities common to both, being pro- 

 ductive, sweet, and permanent, has fibrous 

 roots like White Clover. Is valuable for 

 pasture when mixed with other grasses, 

 and is annually growing 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. $3.00, bu. $11.00. 



WHITE DUTCH. Grows in a great variety 

 of soils and situations. Indispensable for 

 pastures, lawns and bees. Sow early in 

 spring 4 to 6 pounds per acre. Per lb. 60 

 cts., 3 lbs. $1.60. 



AIPALFA or LUCERNE. The value of Al- 

 falfa on any farm is generally recognized 

 at present, as a valuable fodder plant for 

 hay for all kinds of stock. Its strong 

 points are permanency, heavy yield in dry 

 seasons, and its great feeding qualities. 

 It thrives best on rich, light, dry soil, deep- 

 ly plowed and well prepared; on sour soil 

 an application of a couple tons of lime- 

 stone is a great aid to alfalfa. A crop of 

 Sweet Clover will also prepare soil in fine 

 shape. Sow in April and May for spring, 

 and in August for fall, at the rate of 15 

 lbs. per acre. Our stock is choice recleaned 

 northern grown and acclimated seed. Per 

 lb. 30 cts., 3 lbs. 75 cts, postpaid; by ex- 

 press or freight, pk. $3.00, bu. $11.00, bags 

 included. 



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 

 stooling habit requires less seed. The 

 South Dakota Experiment Station pro- 

 nounces it the most promising variety yet 

 tested. Price per lb. 20 cts., 3 lbs. 50 cts., 

 by freight, pk. 50 cts., bu. $1.60. 



JAPANESE MILLET. Called Billion Dollar 

 Grass. It has proven an enormous yield- 

 er in all parts of the country. It is entire- 

 ly 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 greed- 

 ily, fed green or cured into hay. Sow in 

 May or June broadcast, 12 lbs. or in drills 

 8 lbs. per acre. Per lb. 25 cts., 3 lbs. 60 

 cts.. by freight, pk. 75 cts., bu. (40 lbs.) 

 $2.25. 



GRASS SEED 



Prices Subject to Change of Market 



But purchasers may uepend on it that we 

 always will send as much as the money re- 

 ceived will pay for. 



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 September 

 or October. (14 lbs. per bushel). 



FANCY CLEAN BLUE GRASS. Per lb. 35 



cts., 3 lbs. $1.00, pk. 60 cts., bu. $2.25, 5 bu. 

 $11.00. 



REDTOP, or HERD GRASS. A valuable 

 permanent grass as a mixture in either 

 meadows, pasture or lawns, growing in al- 

 most any soil, moist or dry. It is valu- 

 able 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. 75 cts., bu. $2.25. 

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

 $1.75. 



ORCHARD GRASS, or COCKSPOOT. Is one 



of the most valuable of all pasture grasses, 

 coming earlier in spring and remaining 

 later in autumn. It grows about 2y 2 feet 

 high, producing an immense quantity of 

 leaves and foliage. It stands a severe 

 drouth, and will endure considerable 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. 75 cts., 

 bu. $2.75. 



ENGLISH RYE GRASS. This is a nutritious 

 permanent grass for meadows and pasture. 

 It seems specially adapted for pasture, will 

 endure close cropping, and is of strong 

 successive after growth. Produces an 

 abundance of foliage. It succeeds in al- 

 most 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.), $1.35, 5 bu. $6.00. 



MEADOW PESCUE or ENGLISH BLUE- 

 GRASS. Hardy and very valuable for pas- 

 ture. Starts early in the spring and lasts 

 till late in fall. It grows from 2 to 3 feet 

 high and is one of the earliest, most nutri- 

 tious and productive of all the grasses. It 

 thrives well on all good soils, makes a per- 

 fect sod, and is valuable for permanent 

 pasture. It remains green throughout the 

 summer, when other grasses are all dried 

 up. Sow one to two bushels to the acre. 

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

 (14 lbs.) $2.25. 



/ was very much pleased with all the seed I got 

 from you last year. Grew well in spite of the 

 drought. — Mrs. W. S. Usher, Cherokee Co., Iowa. 



