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I CLOVERS AND GRASSES 



NOTE.-Peck, Bushel and 100-pound prices on Clovers and Grasses are net figures January 1, 1918, and subject to market change: 



For many years we have specialized on clover and grass seed, contracting for our crops in the world's most favored climes and taking 

 particular care in selecting, cleaning and marketing, only the purest and most fertile are obtained. While some seedsmen list various grades 

 we stick to but the one, and that the highest we can secure. That this constant care has brought its own reward is shown by the fact that our 

 Trasses has jumped by leaps and bounds year after year, and this past year notwithstanding the high prices made 



business on clovers and gr 



necessary by the scarcity or good seed, it was larger than ever. 



CRIMSON CLOVER. 



791 



ALFALFA CLOVER. 



TIMOTHY. 



SUDAN GRASS 



RYE GRASS. 



Alfalfa 



The Supreme Leader of All the Clovers 



No crop ever grown has had such a conspicuous place in increasing 

 the profit from agriculture as alfalfa. The U. S. Dept. of Agriculture 

 is authority for the statement that alfalfa at two years adds $100 to the 

 value of every acre on which it grows. Its long fibrous roots working 

 their way far down into the soil liberate, after the hay is cut, an im- 

 mense volume of plant foods to be drawn on for years to come by 

 future crops. It can be cut 3 to 5 times a year and produces from 3 to 7 

 tons of hay per acre. As a feed for cattle, swine poultry or stock of any 

 kind, owing to its large percentage of protein, it is unsurpassed. Alfalfa 

 can be grown successfully in any State in the Union, but on lands not 

 inoculated we recommend the use of Farmogerm or Mulford Culture 

 listed on page 102 of this seed book. Alfalfa requires a well prepared 

 seed bed, well drained, well limed land, with plenty of humus supplied 

 ^by the generous use of well rotted manure. Sow from 15 to 25 pounds 

 per acre in April or May or July and August. 



Packet, 10 cts.; pound, 50 cts.; 3 pounds, $1.85, postpaid. By 

 ex. or freight, not prepaid, peck, $4.00; bushel of 60 lbs., $15.00. 



796 



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. Pound, 55c.; 3 pounds, $1.50, postpaid. 

 By express or freight, peck, $4.75; bushel of 60 pounds, $18.00. 



795 



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. Pound, 55 cents; 3 pounds, $1.50, postpaid. 

 By express or freight, not prepaid, peck, $4.75; bushel of 60 

 pounds, $18.50. 



792 



Alsike or Swedish Clover 



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

 pasturage, bee pasturage or for making hay. Deliciously fragrant and 

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

 Sow 8 to 10 pounds per acre. Packet, 10 cts.; lb.. 55 cts.; 3 lbs., 8I..5O, 

 postpaid. By ex. or freight, peck, $4.50; bushel of 60 lbs., $17.50. 



794 



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. Packet, 10 cts.; pound, 50 cts.; 3 pounds, $1.2*, postpaid. 

 By express or freight, peck, $3.75; bushel of 60 pounds, $14.00. 



797 



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., 10 cts.; lb., 90 cts.; 3 lbs., $2.50, 

 postpaid. By express or freight, not prepaid, pound, 7o cts. 



793 Bokhara or Sweet Clover 



' Plants grow 4 to 6 feet high, with numerous small white flowers of 

 mat fragrance which are sought bv bees. It is being urged by agrl- 

 llturistf to sowl* ?■ rforerunneT of Alfalfa; for where Bokhara thrives, 

 Alfalfa will grow. Sow 15 pounds to the acre. 



Packet, 1- 

 By express 



lo'cent^rpoVn'drsd ients; 3 po«pds, $1.25, postpaid, 

 ss or freight, peck, $4.25; bushel of 60 pounds, $16.00. 



For 

 Hay Crop 



890 



Timothy 



BROMUS IN ERM IS. 



For 

 Pasture 



By far the most popular and valuable hay producing and pasturaee 

 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 pounds of seed per acre. Pound, 40 cents; 3 pounds, 

 $1.00, postpaid. Peck, $1.50; bushel of 45 pounds, $5.50. 



The 



Drought Resister 



888 



Sudan Grass 



The 

 Hay Maker 



A wonderful drought resisting grass for the Southwest, becoming 

 popular in all sections. It much resembles the Johnson grass. It is 

 not a perennial and does not spread from the roots and become a pests 

 Sudan is an annual grass and must be reseeded every year. The plant, 

 under favorable weather conditions grow to a height of (i to 10 feet, but 

 when broadcasted thickly it grows only 3 to 5 feet high. It frequently 

 produces 20 or more stalks to a plant. The stems are unbranched, sel- 

 dom larger than a lead pencil and are covered with an abundance of 

 leaves. Is easily cured, making bay of excellent quality, which is 

 readily eaten by all kinds of stock without injury to them. This grass 

 may be grown in rows 30 inches apart, to permit easy cultivation, using 



2 to 3 pounds of seed per acre, or it can be sown by drilling or broad- 

 casting, using 10 to 15 pounds of seed per acre. % pound, 20 cents; 

 pound, 65 cents, postpaid. By express or freight, not prepaid, 

 pound, 50 cents; 5 pounds or over, 45 cents per pound. 



883 KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS. (Poa pratensis.)— Best of all the na- 

 tive grasses for pasture. A true perennial, will last for years. Succeeds 

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



Quart, 30 cents, postpaid. Bushel of 14 pounds, $4.50. 

 889 ORCHARD GRASS. {Daclylis glomerata.)— Sometimes called 

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

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



Quart, 25 cents, postpaid. Bushel of 14 pounds, $4.50. 

 BROMUS INERMIS OR AWNLESS BROME GRASS. Grows 



3 to 5 feet high. Does well on dry> arid soils; a good drought-resisting 

 grass. It is hardy and it will succeed in a wider range of temperature 

 than any other grass. Sow 28 to 35 pounds per acre. 



Pound, 30 cents; 3 lbs., 75 cts., postpaid. Bushel of 14 lbs., $2.75. 



RED 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.), $6.00. 



RED TOP OR HERD GRASS Uuhulled. Sow 2 bushels per acre. 



Quart. 30 cents, postpaid. Bushel (14 pounds), $1.75. 



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 88 

 to 48 lbs. per acre. Lb., 30 cts., postpaid. Bu. of 24 lbs., $3.00. 



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

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

 grower on good soli, being ready to cut in four or five weeks from seed- 

 ing. Sow 36 lbs. per acre. Lb., 35c, postpaid. Bu. of 18 lbs., $3.00. 



TALL MEADOW OAT GRASS. (Avena elatior.)—Tb\s 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, 60 cents, postpaid. 



MEADOW FESCUE GRASS. (Festuca pratensis.)— The celebrated 

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

 variety. Pound, 45 cents, postpaid. Bushel of 22 pounds, $6.00. 



CRESTED DOGSTAIL GRASS. (Cynosurus Cristatus.)— Suitable 

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

 lawn grass. Roots penetrate deeply, stands droughts. Sow V-A to 4 

 bushels per acre. Pound, 50 cts., postpaid. Bu. of 21 lbs., $7.00. 



SHEEP'S FESCUE GRASS. (Festuca ovina. )— Should be in all 

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

 to acre. Pound, 75 cents, postpaid. 



SWEET VERNAL GRASS. (Anthoxanthum 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, $1.00, postpaid. 



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



