68 PETER HENDERSON & CO.— GRASS AND CLOVER SEEDS. 



We desire to call special attention to the list of grass seeds here submitted and to say that this 

 department is now a very extensive one with us. Of course the prices of Grass and Clover Seeds are 

 subject to constant change, and the rates here given are those ruling at this date (January 1st, 1883), 

 so that customers, particularly those desiring to purchase in quantity, should write us for special quo- 

 tations and samples, which will be promptly furnished. 



GRASSES IN VARIETY. 



If by mall, postage must be added at the rate of 16 ets.per 

 lb., or 10 cts. per qt. (Prices subject to variation.) 



Red Top Grass (Agrostis Vulgaris). Valuable as a 

 mixture in either pasture or lawn grasses; suc- 

 ceeds well in almost any soil (14 lbs. to the bushel). 

 About 1 ', bush, to the acre. Qt , 15 cts.; bush., 81-75. 



Kentucky Bine Grass (Poa Pratensis). Also known 

 as June Grass; a valuable variety for lawns when 

 mixed with other grasses; thrives best in dry soils, 

 and retains its verdure during the hottest weather. 

 About 3 bush, to the acre. Extra clean seed. (14 

 lbs. to bush.) Qt., 20 cts,; bush., 82.25. 



Double Extra Clean. Qt., 20 cts.; bush., §2.50. 



Creeping Bent Grass (Agrostis Stolon if era). An ex- 

 cellent variety for lawns, succeeding well in most 

 situations. About 2 bush, to the acre. (Bushci 

 of 15 lbs.) Qt., 20 cts. ; bush., $4.00. 



Rhode Island Bent Grass (Agrostis Canina). One 

 of the finest of grasses for lawns when sown alone. 

 About 2 bush, to the acre. (Bushel of 10 lbs.) Qt, 

 20 cts. ; bush , $4-00. 



Orchard Grass (Dactyl is Glomcrata). One of The most 

 desirable of all pasture grasses. Especially valua- 

 ble for grazing stock. 3 bush, to the acre. (Bushel 

 of 14 lbs.) Qt., 20 cts.; bush., $2.50. 



Timothy, or Herd Grass (Phlettm rralense). This 

 well-known variety is extensively grown through- 

 out the country. It will produce a larger crop, and 

 is said to contain more nutriment than any other 

 kind. From X to 1 bushel per acre. (45 lbs. to 

 bushel ) Bush., Ji.oo. 



Hard Fescue (Festuca Duriuscula). One of the finest 

 of dwarf-growing grasses, thriving well in dry situ- 

 ations. 2)4 bushels to the acre. (About 12 lbs. to 

 bushel.) Lb., 35 cts. 



neaduw Fescue (Festuca Pratensis). A valuable va- 

 riety for permanent pastures. 2)4 bush, to the 

 acre. (About 15 lbs. to bush.) Lb., go cts. 



Sheep's Fescue (Festuca Orina). Excellent for sheep 

 pastures ; is short and dense in growth, making it 

 valuable for grass plots. 2\4 bush, to the acre. 

 (About 12 lbs. to bushel.) Lb., 30 cts. 



English Rye Grass {Lolium Perenme). A very nutri- 

 tious and valuable grass for meadows and perma- 

 nent pastures. 2}4 to 3 bushels to the acre. (Bushel 

 of 24 lbs.) Bush., $4.00. 



Italian Rye Grass (Lolium Italicum). A valuable 

 European variety, thriving in any soil, and yielding 

 early and abundant crops. 3 bushels to the acre. 

 (About 20 lbs. to the bushel.) Bush., 83.75. 



Hungarian Grass (Panicum Germanicum). Is a valu- 

 able annual forage plant. 1 bushel to the acre. (48 

 lbs. to the bushel.) Bush., §2.00. 



Sweet Vernal Grass (Anthoxanthum Odoratum). 

 Useful as a mixture with other grasses, on account 

 of its early growth. It emits an agreeable odor 

 when cut for hay. 3)4 bushels to the acre. (About 

 10 lbs. to bushel.) Lb., 00 cts. 



Meadow Foxtail (Alopecuris Pratensis). One of the 

 most desirable of all grasses for permanent pasture> 



being early and rapid in growth. It thrives best on 

 rich, moist soils. 3 to 4 bushels per acre. (About 

 7 lbs. to bushel.) Lb., 60 cts. 



Tall Meadow Oat Grass (Arena Elalior). Is highly 

 recommended for soiling, beingrapid and luxuriant 

 in its growth. 5 to 6 bushels per acre. (Bushel of 

 13 lbs.) Bush., $3.25. 



Yellow Oat Grass (A vena Flavescens). Good for dry 

 pastures and meadows. (About 7 lbs. to the bushel.) 

 Bush., $5.00. 



Wood Meadow Grass (Poa Xemoralis). Well adapted 

 for either pasture or pleasure grounds, having suc- 

 culent and nvitritive herbage; of early growth, and 

 thriving well under trees. About 2 bushels to the 

 acre, i About 14 lbs. to the bushel ) Lb., 60 cts. 



Rough Stalked Meadow Grass (Poa Tricialis). 

 Valuable for pastures and meadows particularly on 

 damp soil and sheltered situations, producing a 

 constant supply of nutritive herbage, greatly liked 

 by cattle. 1 ' 2 bushels to the acre. (About 14 lbs. 

 to bushel.) Lb., 50 cts. 



MILLETS. 



(Subject to variation in price.) 



Pearl Millet. It requires from 3 to 5 lbs. of clean seed 

 of this most valuable fodder plant to sow an acre. 

 A detail of our experiments with it, with instruc- 

 tions for sowing, cutting and drying, sent free on 

 application. Price, clean seed, 40 cts. per lb. (If 

 by mail, 60 cts. per lb. ) 



Common Millet > Panicum Miliaceum). Very early ; 

 height 2 to 3 feet; foliage broad and very abundant; 

 heads very open, branching panicles ; seeds glossy, 

 oval, somewhat flattened. Per bushel, $2.00. 



German, or Golden Millet. Medium early; height, 

 3 to 5 feet; heads closely condensed; spikes very 

 numerous ; seeds round, golden yellow, in rough, 

 bristly sheaths. Per bushel, $2.25. 



Hungarian (Grass) Millet (Panicum Germanicum). 

 Early; height, 2 to 3 feet; abundant foliage and 

 slender head; withstands drought and yields well 

 on light soils. Per bushel, $2.00. 



CLOVERS. 



(Subject to variation in price.) 

 If by mail, postage must be added at the rate of 16 cts. 



per lb. 

 Red Clover, Medium (Trifolium Pratense). Market 



Price. 

 Red Clover, Large, or Pea Vine. Market Price. 

 White Clover (Trifolium Jtrpenst. Lb., 40 cts. 

 Alfalfa or Lucerne (Medicago saliva). Lb., 40 cts. 

 Alsike, or Hybrid Clover (Trifolium Hybridum). 



Lb., 40 cts. 

 Scarlet Clover (Trifolium Incarnatum). Sow in July 



or August for soiling or mowing ensuing spring. 



Lb., 50 cts. 

 Bokhara Clover (Melilotus Leucantha). Affords ex- 

 cellent food for bees throughout its season. Lb., 



60 Cts 

 Trefoil, Yellow (Medicago Lupulina). Hop clover. 



Lb., 40 cts. 



