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Cole's Seed Sto- e, Pella, Iowa 



Cole's Evergreen Lawn Grass Seed 



AN EXTRA CHOICE MIXTURE 



In making a new lawn, it 

 is desirable that all tree 

 planting and laying out of 

 flower beds should be accom- 

 plished first. The ground 

 should then be thoroughly 

 dug or plowed to the depth 

 of 10 to 12 inches, using lib- 

 erally well-decomposed man- 

 ure or "fertilizers." It is al- 

 so essential for a fine lawn 

 to have prooer drainage, a 

 careful preparation of the 

 soil, thorough rolling and a 

 selection of the seeds of such 

 grasses as will present a lux- 

 uriant verdure from early 

 spring till late in autumn; 

 and the frequent mowings 

 with a lawn mower. How- 

 ever much care is bestowed 

 on the soil and seed, no lawn 

 will be beautiful without fre- 

 quent mowing and rolling. 

 We have given much thought, 

 Lawn View and many experiments to se- 



cure the best mixture, and 



think what we offer is the best possible mixture for permanent lawns, resisting the severe 

 droughts of our climate better than any other. It may be sown very early in spring or fall, 

 and should be sown at the rate of from 3 to 4 bushels per acre. One pound is sufficient to 

 thoroughly sow 800 square feet of ground. It should be borne in mind that, in order to pro- 

 duce the best results, grass seeds for lawns should be> sown at least twice as thickly as if 

 sown for hay. Per lb. 40 cts., 3 lbs. $1.15, pk. 90 cts., bu. $3.50. 



Teosinte 



Reana Luxurians 



In this latitude, planted July 3d, it produced from one seed, twenty-seven stalks and at- 

 tained a height of seven feet by September 10th, making a luxuriant growth of leaves which 

 the horses and cattle ate as freely as young Sugar Corn. In appearance it somewhat resem- 

 bles Indian Corn, but the leaves are much longer and broader and the stalk contains sweeter 

 sap. In its perfection it produces a greater number of shoots 12 feet high, yielding such an 

 abundance of foliage that one plant is sufficient to feed a pair of cattle for a day. In the 

 South it excels either Corn or Sorghum. For soiling or fodder 85 stalks have been grown 

 from one seed. Plant as soon as ground becomes warm, in hills about 3 feet apart each way, 

 two seeds to the hill. Pkt. 5 cts., % lb. 25 cts., lb. 75 cts. 



Winter Vetch, Vicia Villosa 



The winter cover crop. Also called Sand or Hairy Vetch. This is a hardy legume sown in 

 the Northern States in the Fall; growing well that season and remaining green all winter. 

 It supplies a place in the North that the less hardy Crimson Clover does in the South. As a 

 winter cover crop, it prevents washing or leaching of the soil during winter and enriches the 

 soil. Will grow on all kinds of soil. Exceedingly nutritious, more so than clover; may be 

 fed to all stock. Earliest for cutting and a full crop may be taken off before planting spring 

 crops. Sow y 2 bushel per acre. Per lb. 35 cts., 3 lbs. 90 cts., postpaid; pk. $2.50, bu. $9.00. 



Marquis Wheat 



The King of all Spring Wheats. The wheat that has won the $1,000 prize at the New York 

 Agricultural Exhibition for the best wheat grown against all exhibitors. 



Remarkably early, a week to ten days earlier than the Blue Stem or Red Fife. It pro- 

 duces 5 to 10 bushels more per acre than other Spring Wheats, has a high milling ana bak- 

 ing quality. It grows medium high, has stiff straw, will hardly ever lodge even on rich soil. 

 It originated at the Experiment Station at Ottawa, Canada. It is becoming the most popular 

 wheat for the northern secion of he country. It has been tested for the last two years in 

 Iowa and has done remarkably fine and can be recommended as the best beardless wheat for 

 this latitude. 



Price, by mail, lb. 20 cts., 3 lbs. 50 cts., by freight, pk. 75 cts., bu. $2.50, bags included. 

 For larger suantities, price on application. 



Alsike Clover and Timothy Mixed 



For hay, the Alsike and Timothy Mixture is very valuable on soils too moist for Red Clover. 

 Alsike is suitable for either hay or pasture. It is finer and more leafy than the Red Clover. 

 Many recommend using Alsike in all mixtures of Timothy and Red Clover, as it is more per- 

 manent and does not easily winter kill. By freight, pk. $1.50, bu. $5.50. 



