106 — Clovers and Grass Seeds 



THE MAULE SEED BOOK FOR 1912 



CLOVERS AND GRASSES 



NOTE.— Peck, Bushel and 100-pound prices on Clovers and Grasses are net figures January 1, 1912, and subject to market changes. 



I pride myself there Is no house In America that takes such extraordinary care in harvesting, cleaning and placing on the market a more 

 superior grade of grass seed than my establishment. My prices may be a little higher than others, but you can depend upon the seed being 

 worth the money, and 1 need only add in conclusion that for the last fifteen years the demand for Maule's grass seed each year has always 

 increased, so that now it has reached very large proportions. Never in the history of this business have 1 been confronted with such a Grass 

 Seed situation as this year. Positively the crops of Timothy and Kentucky Blue Grass are the shortest ever known. Many expert grass seed- 

 men last fall predicted that Timothy would cross Red Clover in price this year, while the situation regarding Kentucky Blue is almost as bad as 

 Timothy. To show how this alTects my prices would say, 1 have had to advance my Lawn Grass Seed from $5.00 to 86.CX) per bushel, and at 86.00 1 



am making considerably less this year than I made last year at $5.00 per bushel. 



The same thing applies to my other grass seed mixtures. 



CRIMSON CLOVER. 



ALFALFA CLOVER. 



TIMOTHY. 



RYE GRASS. 



BROMUS INERMIS GRASS. 



THE CLOVERS 



ALFALFA 



The Great Agricultural Clover 



Well adapted to dry sections, but thriving anywhere on 

 well-drained soil. It is a perennial plant, lasting many years 

 under good treatment, and may be cut several times each sea- 

 son when well established. Alfalfa roots not infrequently 

 descend 10 or more feet into the soil, indicating ability to 

 resist drought. Recent experiments at the New Jersey sta- 

 tion show that alfalfa has an extremely high value as a forage 

 crop in the East. It should be tried by all dairymen. Use 15 

 to 25 pounds of seed per acre. Sow in April and May, or July 

 and August on well limed land. An alfalfa field is worthy of 

 all care and expense required to produce it. 

 Packet, 10 cents; ponnd, 45 cents; 3 pounds, $1.25, postpaid. By express 

 or freight, not prepaid, 25 pounds, $7.00; 100 pounds, $24.00. 



Turkestan Alfalfa 



The bringing of Turkestan Alfalfa Clover into the U. S. by the Depart- 

 ment of Agriculture, at Washington, has easily been worth many 

 dollars to the Northwestern farmers. 



Packet, 10 cents; pound, 55 cents; 3 ponncls, SI. 50, postpaid. 

 By express or freight, 525 pounds, $7.50; 100 pounds, $^6.00. 



Red Clover 



Well and favorably known everywhere. Specially valuable for dairy 

 cows on account of high percentage of nitrogenous elements. Sow 8 

 to 12 pounds per acre. Lib., 45c.; 3 lbs., Sl.35, postpaid. By ex- 

 press or freight, peck., $4.00; bushel, of 60 lbs., $15.00. 



Mammoth or Pea Vine Clover 



This Is a variety of Red Clover, of greater size and strength than the 

 original type. It has a longer life than ordinary Red Clover. Attains 

 a height of 5 or 6 feet. Weight of seed the same. Pound, 45 cents; 

 3 lbs., $1.25, postpaid. By ex. or fgt., peck, $4.00; bushel, $15.00. 



Alsike or Swedish Clover 



Perfectly hardy, and one of the very best of all the clovers, for cow 

 pasturage, bee pasturage or formaklug hay. Deliciously fragrant and 

 highly nutritious. Lasts for many years, on both wet and dry soils. 

 Sow 8 to 10 pounds per acre. Packet, lOcts.; lb.. 45 cts.; 3 lbs., $1.85, 

 postpaid. By express or freight, lb., 25 cts.; 100 lbs., $24.00. 



Crimson or Scarlet Clover 



A well-known and favorite winter cover crop and soil enricher, afford- 

 ing excellent early forage. Seed should be sown in August or Septem- 

 ber. Use seed at the rate of 15 pounds per acre. It grows all winter, 

 when ground is not frozen. Valuable for soiling purposes, for pasture 

 or hay. My seed is American grown. Packet, 10 cts.; lb., 30 cts.; 3 

 lbs., 75 cts., postpaid. By exjpress or freight, pk., $2.25; bu., $8.90. 



White Clover 



It should find a place in all grass mixtures, whether for lawn, meadow 

 or permanent pasture. It is perfectly hardy. Sow 3 lbs. per acre with 

 other grasses; 6 lbs. alone. Pkt., lO cts.; lb., 55 cts.; 3 lbs., $1.50, 

 postpaid. By express or freight, not prepaid, pound, 40 cts. 



Bokhara or Sweet Clover 



This tall growing, shrub-like plant grows to a height of 4 to 6 feet, 

 with branches whose extremities bear numerous small white flowers 

 of great fragrance during the whole season, which are continuously 

 sought by bees. It is the bee clover. Sow 15 pounds to the acre. It is 

 being urged by agriculturists to sow as a forerunner of Alfalfa; for 

 where Bokhara thrives, Alfalfa will grow. Packet, 10 cents; pound, 

 45 cents; 3 pounds, $1.25, postpaid. By express or freight, 

 ponnd, 35 cents; 15 pounds or over, 30 cents, per pound. 



THE GRASSES 



The soil should be worked to a depth of at least 8 or i) inches. Heavy 

 applications of both natural and artificial fertilizers should be made. 

 The mixture of fertilizers with the soil and the pulverization of the soil 

 should be perfect. Seeding should be extremely shallow. Sowing may 

 occur in spring or fall. The seed may be sown alone or with a nurse crop. 



Timothy 



(Phleumpratense.) — By far the most popular and valuable hay grass of 

 America. It prefers moist, loamy or clayey soils, and is not so well 

 adapted to sandy situations. Height, 2 to 3 feet. If used alone, sow 15 

 to 20 lbs. of seed per acre. Pound, 45 cts.; 3 pounds, $1.25, post- 

 paid. Peck, $2.50; bushel of 45 pounds, $9.0U. 



Bromus Inermis or Awnless Brome Grass 



Grows three to five feet high. It has done well in America, especially 

 on dry, arid soils, in which situations its drought-resisting qualities are 

 seen to advantage. It is hardy and it will succeed in a wider range of 

 temperature than any other grass. Sow 28 to 85 pounds per acre. 

 Pound, 30 cents; 3 pounds, 75 cents, postpaid. By express or 

 freight, ponnd, 1!$ cts.; 25 pounds or more, 13 cts. per pound. 



RKD TOP OR HERD GRASS. (Agrostis vulgaris.)— Free from 

 chaff. One of our best native pasture grasses. Blooms in July. Useful 

 for lawn or field. Grows well everywhere. Height 1 to 2 feet. Sow 20 

 lbs. per acre. Pound, 40 cents, postpaid. Bushel (32 lbs.), $8.00. 



RED TOP OR HERD GRASS.— In cbaff. Sow 2 bushels per acre. 

 Q,t., 30 cts., postpaid. Bn. (14 lbs.), $2.50; sack of 50 lbs., $8.00. 



KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS. (Poa pratensis.)—A\so called June 

 Grass. Best of all the native grasses for pasture. Blooms in June. A 

 true perennial, and when it becomes fully established will last for years. 

 Succeeds everywhere. Height, 9 to 18 inches. Sow 2 bushels to the acre. 

 Q,uart, 50 cents, postpaid. Bushel of 14 pounds, $5.00. 



WOOD MEADOW GRASS. (Poa nemoralis.)— For shady places, 

 under trees, etc. Makes a compact green sod. Use 28 lbs. to the acre. 

 Pound, 65 cents, postpaid. Bushel of 14 pounds, $7.00. 



ORCHARD GRASS. (Dactylis glomerata.) — Sometimes called 

 Cocksfoot. Height, 3 feet. Admirable for pasturage or for mowing. 

 Will grow in sun or shade. Use 2 bushels to tie acre. 



Quart, 30 cents, postpaid. Bushel of 14 pounds, $3.50. 



ENGLISH OR PERENNIAL RYE GRASS. (Lolium perenne.)— 

 Largely used in lawn and pasture mixtures. It makes a rich, green 

 sod and a nutritious hay, and lasts for several years. Use at rate of 36 

 to 48 lbs. per acre. Lb., 25 cts., postpaid. Bu. of 24 lbs., $2.25. 



ITALIAN RYE GRASS. (Lnlium italicum.)— An annual or biennial 

 grass of very high value for soiling purposes. It is a remarkably rapid 

 grower on good soil, being readv to cut in four or five weeks from seed- 

 ing. Sow 36 lbs. per acre. Lb., 35c., postpaid. Bn. of 18 lbs., $2.00. 



TALL MEADOW OAT GRASS. (Avena elatior.)— This grass at- 

 tains a height of two to four feet, and is held in high esteem for both 

 hay and pasture. It is hardy and drought resisting. Sow 26 to 39 lbs. to 

 the acre. Pound, 40 cts., postpaid. Bushel of 10 pounds, $2.75. 



MEADOW FESCUE GRASS. (Festuca praJensi*.)— The celebrated 

 English blue grass. Used in most pasture mixtures. An excellent 

 variety. Pound, 60 cents, postpaid. Bushel of 23 pounds, $9.50. 



CRESTED DOGSTAIL GRASS. (Ctinosurus Cris^a^MS.)— Suitable 

 for hard soils that are liable to bake; excellent also as a pasture and 

 lawn grass. Roots penetrate deeply, stands droughts. Sow 3>^ to 4 

 bushels per acre. Pound, 45 cts., postpaid. Bu. of 21 lbs., $6.00. 



SHEEP'S FESCUE GRASS. (Festuca oi^ma.)— Should be in all 

 sheep pastures. W'ill thrive in dry soils. Height, 1 to 2 feet. Use 30 lbs. 

 to acre Ponnd, 40 cents, postpaid. Bushel of 12 pounds, $3.00. 



SWEET VERNAL GRASS. ( Anthozanthum odoratum.)— The true 

 perennial sort, for meadows and pastures. Valued on account of its 

 delightful fragrance. Generally used in connection with other grasses, 

 at the rate of 2 or 3 pounds per acre. Pound, 60 cents, postpaid. 



CREEPING BENT GRASS. (Agrostis stoloni/era.) — CaUeA Flo- 

 rin. One of our most valuable lawn grasses, as It is actually improved 

 by constant tramping, making a firm turf. If sown alone use 30 lbs. to 

 the acre. Pound. 50 cents, postpaid. Bushel of 20 pounds, $6.50. 



RHODE ISLAND BENT GRASS. (Agrostis canina.)— For sowing 

 at seashore resorts on putting greens, tennis courts, or lawns; use 40 lbs. 

 per acre. Pound, 50 cts., postpaid. Bushel of 14 pounds, $5.00. 



At prices Quoted by express or freight and at all peck and bushel figures, purvhater must pay the transportation charges. 



