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GRASS SEED 



Prices Subject to Change of Market 



But purchasers may depend on it, that we always 

 will send as much seed as the money received will 

 pay for. 



TIMOTHY. Well known and extensive- 

 ly grown throughout the country; verj^ productive, 

 and thrives on almost any soil. Sow either wi 

 spring or fall, from 8 to 12 lbs. per acre (45 lbs. 

 per bushel). Per lb. 20 cts.; 3 lbs. 55 cts. 

 Bes. recleaned seed about $1.75 bu. 

 Good recleaned seed about $1.60 bu. 



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. 

 30 cts., 3 lbs. 75 cts., pk. 50 cts., bu. $1.50, 8 bu. 

 $10.00. 



REDTOP or HERD GRASS. A valuable 



permanent 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, pro- 

 ducing a large return in good hay. Time of sow 

 ing and quantity same as Blue Grass. (14 lbs. per 

 bu.) Solid or fancy seed per lb. 25 cts., 3 lbs. 70 

 cts., pk. 50 cts., bu. $1.50. Prime seed or chaff, 

 per pk. 35 cts., bu.$1.00. 



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 2i/4 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 gi-owth 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. 50 cts., bu. $1.75. 



MEADOW FESCUE, or ENGLISH BLUE 

 GRASS. It grows from 2 to 3 feet high 

 and is one pf the earliest, most nutritious and 

 productive of all the grasses. It thrives well on 

 all good soils, makes a perfect sod, and is valuable 

 for permanent pasture. It remains green through- 

 out the summer, when other grasses are all drieo 

 up. Sow one and one half bushels to the acre Per 

 lb. 30 cts., 3 lbs. 75 cts., pk. 40 cts., bu. (14 lbs.) 

 $1.25. 



TALL MEADOW OAT GRASS. For eith- 

 er hay or permanent pasture a most valuable grass. 

 Does well on any soil, but of special value on clay 

 land. Grows 3 to 4 feet high, very desirable for 

 meadow. Does never winter kill. Should be in- 

 cluded in ail mixtures. Sow same as' Blue Grass. 

 Per lb. 30 cts., 3 lbs. 75 cts., by freight, pk 60 

 cts., bu. (14 lbs.) $2.25. 



ENGLISH RYE GRASS. This is a nu- 

 triiious permanent grass for meadows and pas- 

 ture. It seems specially adapted for pasture, will 

 endure close cropping, and is of strong successive 

 after growth. Produces an abimdance of foliage. 

 It succeeds in almost anj- soil, but gives best re- 

 sults on good corn land. Sow same as Blue Grass. 

 Per lb. 20 cts., 3 lbs. 50 cts., bv freight, pk. 35 

 cts., bu. (14 lbs.) .$1.10, 5 bu. $5.00. 



MEADOW FOXTAIL. A fine grass, which 

 is especially well adapated for perman?nt pastures. 

 It is one of the very first to start growth in the 

 spring, and is of remarkably quick and strong 

 aftergrowth, either when closely cropped or aftei- 

 mowing. Should be sown in place of timothy in 

 mixtures with clover and other grasses. Its growth 

 resembles timothy and it bears no resemblance to 

 the wild grass commonly called "foxtail." Is con- 

 sidered of 1 etter quality for ha}^ and pasture thaii 

 timothy. S->w 14 lbs. to the acre. Per lb. 45 cts., 

 3 lbs. $1.25 postpaid. By freight, bu. (14 lbs.) 

 $3.25. 



CLOVER SEED 



Prices Subject to Change of Market 



But purchasers may depend on, that we always 

 will send as much ssed as the money received will 

 pay for. Prices by the bushel on application. 



MEDIUM RED, or JUNE. This is the 

 common red clover, for hay and pasture. Best time 

 to sow early in the spring, from 8 to 10 pounds 

 per acre. Per lb. 30 cts., 3 lbs. 75 cts. 

 xjcat recleaned seed, about $7.50 to $3.00. 

 Second grade seed, about $7.00 to $7.50. 



MAMMOTH, or LARGE RED. Much used 



as a fertilizer. Per lb. 30 cts., 3 lbs. 75 cts. 

 ALSIKE, or SWEDISH. Intermediate 



between the Eed and White Clover, possessing 

 qualities common to both, being productive, sweet, 

 and permanent, has fibrous roots like White Clovei. 

 Is valuable for pasture when mixed with other 

 grasses, and is annually gro'^dng in favor among 

 farmers. Esteemed highly for bee pasture, and best 

 for sowing in sloughs. Sow six pounds to the acre 

 Per lb. 35 cts., 3 lbs. $1.00, pk. $2.00, bu. $8.00. 



WHITE DUTCH. Grows In a great var- 

 iety of soils and situations. Indispensable for pas- 

 tures, lawns and bees. Sow early in spring 4 to 6 

 pounds per acre. Per lb. 35 cts., 3 lbs. $1.00, pk. 

 $2.50, bu. $10.00. 



ALFALFA, 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. Thrlveb 

 best on light dry soil. Sow in April or May at the 

 rate of 20 to 25 pounds per acre, in deep, mellow 

 soil. Per lb. 30 cts., 3 lbs. 75 cts., pk. $2.00, bu. 

 $8.00. 



MILLET 



GERMAN, or GOLDEN. Medium early, 

 will grow in anj' 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 Ma> 

 1st to June 15tii; for haj', broadcast, until the last 

 of July. Half bushel will sow an acre. Per lb. 20 

 cts., 3 lbs. 50 cts., pk. 40 cts., bu. $1.25. 



COMMON, or £ARLY MILLET. Very 

 early variety, grows 3 to 4 feet high. Has broad, 

 tender, juicy and luxuriant leaves, much relished 

 by all kinds of stock; makes good hay. Sow % bu. 

 pe acre. Per lb. 20 cts., 3 lbs. 50 cts., pk. 40 

 cts., bu. $1.25. 



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 iTJst proof and 

 being of stooling habit requires less seed. The South 

 Dakota Experiment Station pronounces it the most 

 promising variety yet tested. Price per lb. 20 cts., 

 3 lbs. cO cts., oy freight, pk. 35 cts., bu. $1.25. 



JAPANESE MILLET. Called Billion Dol- 

 lar Grass. It has proven an enormous 

 yielder in all parts of the country. It is entirely 

 disanc- from any other. It will grow 6 to 8 feet 

 high and yield 12 to 15 tons per acre. Cattle and 

 hoises ea,t it greedily, fed green or cured into hay. 

 Sow in May or June broadcast, 12 lbs. or in drills 

 S Ihs. per acre. Per lb. 25 cts., 3 lbs. 60 cts., by 

 freight, pk. 60 cts.. bu. $1.75. 



HUNGARIAN GRASS. A valuable for- 

 age plant. Succeeds 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. 35 cts., bu. $1.25. 



