36 Dreej^s Gardeit Calendar. 



GRASS AND CLOVER SEEDS— Continued. 

 German, or Southern Golden Millet Grass. It will grow in almost Weight 



any climate or soil; the yield in hay or seed is larger, all things l' or Ui - Q t Bn - 



beim* equal, than any other variety. In no case are the stalks 

 hard, but are readily eaten by all kinds of stock. Medium early, 

 growing 4 to 6 feet high, closely condensed heads and numerous 



spikes. It should be sown in June. (Price about) 48 lbs. $0 15 2 00 



Common Millet Grass {Panic tun Miliaceum). Very early ; height, 2 

 to 3 feet, foliage broad and abundant, heads open, and of branching 



panicles. Sow in June and July. (Price about) 48 lbs. 15 2 00 



The Millets are annual forage plants of quick growth, and valuable for green fodder or hay, 

 maturing in 5o to 75 days from seed ; producing an abundant yield of excellent forage, relished 

 by all kinds of stock. They must all be cut while in blossom to make good hay. 

 Egyptian, East India, or Pearl Millet (Pencilhiria spicata). The plants at first appear 

 feeble, resembling broom corn, but when a few inches high they begin to stool and 

 give from 10 to 25 stalks per plant. The stems at first are nearly prostrate until 

 about 2 feet long, when they assume an upright position, growing from 8 to 10 feet 

 high. When cultivated for fodder, the seed should be sown in drills 3 feet apart, and 

 thinned out in the rows to 1 foot apart, in rich, well-manured ground, sowing about 

 3 pounds per acre. It is fit to cut when 2 or 3 feet high. In the South it is sown in 

 February or March, and cut about 3 times, until killed by frost. The best green soil- Per lb - 



ing plant for horses and cattle known to the South. (Weight, 50 lbs. per bu.) $0 40 



Seana Luxurians (Teosinte). This native of Central America will prove one of the most 

 luxuriant forage plants, especially for the South; it is of perennial growth in hot 

 climates, resembling Indian Corn; height, 12 feet; see illustration in supplement. 



Per oz., 40 cts 4 00 



Bokhara Clover i Melilotus Alba). Excellent bee food throughout the whole season 60 



White Dutch Clover {Trifolium repens). The best variety to mix with lawn grass 50 



Alsike, or Hybrid Clover ( Trifolium hybridum). A new variety, excellent for sheep 40 



Lucerne, or French Clover (Me'dicago Sativa). Also known as "Alfalfa." Early, produc- 

 tive, and lasting a number of years, succeeds in any good, deep soil. Recommended 

 for the South, as it thrives on dry, rich sandy soil, producing 3 to 4 cuttings annually. 40 

 targe Red Clover {Trifolium pratense). The best quality of prime seed. (Price about) 



Per bu. of 6-J lbs., §7 15 



Postage on Grass ami Clover Seeds: remit in addition to price 16 cts. per lb., and 30 cts. per qt., except on all the light 

 varieties, which do not weigh over 25 lbs. per ba., on which remit 15 cts. per qt. additional, to prepay postage. 



AGRICULTURAL AND MISCELLANEOUS SEEDS. 



Broom Corn, Improved Evergreen. This variety is more cultivated than any Qt. Bu. 



other, on account of its color and quality of brush, as well as an abundant 

 crop of seed : grows about 7 ft. high, brush of good length, fine and straight, 

 and always of a green appearance when ripe; it brings the highest price... $0 25 $4 50 



Broom Corn, Large California Golden. One of the most, popular kinds for 

 making brooms, being long, straight, and has the advantage of not requir- 

 ing to be bent down until ready to cut, as the brush has a leaf or sheath 

 around its base which keeps it from crooking or bending over; grows about 

 12 ft. high, brush very straight, of a green color, tipped with red when ripe. 30 5 00 



Broom Corn, Dwarf. This variety grows about 4 feet high, of extra fine brush 



for making brushes or whisks -...•• 20 5 00 



Early Amber Sugar Cane. Of great value to our Northern States, as it ripens 

 its seed before frost. Its saccharine matter is of first quality, fine and rich ; 

 it stands well and is not easily blown down, attains a height of 10 to 12 

 feet; the seed is relished by all kinds of stock. Sugar or syrup equal to 

 any in the market. For green fodder, producing 2 to 3 cuttings during the 

 summer. The earliest and more productive variety; sow 2 qts. per acre... 



Sunflower, Large Common. ) These are highly recommended to be grown 



Sunflower, Mammo'th Russian. J as food for poultry. ..Each, peroz., iOcts. 



Flax Seed {Linum Usitatissimum) 



Buckwheat. The common variety 



Euckwheat, Silver Hull. An improvement on the old common variety, being 

 earlier, yields nearly double the crop, the flour whiter and more nutritious. 



Wheat, Rye, Oats, and Barley in variety, supplied at market rates; prices and 

 names of varieties given on application. 



Tobacco, Havana. The best imported seed 



Tobacco, Virginia. Of the best quality, from James River 10 



Tobacco, Connecticut Seed Leaf. The "best variety for Cigar wrappers .... 



Tobacco, Gli3sner Pennsylvania Seed Leaf. It has a larger and finer leaf than 



the Connecticut, also producing a greater crop of leaves • 10 



Jute Seed {Corchorus Textilis). An annual plant, grown for its fibre 



American Jute, or Velvet-Leaved Mallow {Abutilon Aviccnnce). A hardy 

 annual plant, grown for its fine fibre for various purposes; also for paper.. 



Pear Seed, the best imported {Pyrus Communis). For Nursery Stocks 



Plum Pits {Prunus Communis) " " 



Cherry Pits, Mahaleh, Black Mazzard {Cerasus). " " " each 





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