CLOVERS AND GRASSES. 



XOTE.—Peck, bushel and 100-pound prices 

 on clovers and grasses are net figures Jan. 

 1, 1901, and subject to market changes. 



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ALF 1LFA OR LlfERXE. — The great agricul- 

 tural reliance of the far West; one of the mam bay 

 producers in the arid regions. Succeeds in well- 

 drained situations in the East, and bears cutting two or three times 

 durin- the season. Yielding an aggregate of six tons of forage per acre. 

 Seed U5 to 20 pounds to acre) should be sown in April, in order to get a 

 eood "rowth before the autumn frosts, as the young plants are some- 

 what "tender. It is a perennial clover, with extremely deep root, 

 almost drought proof, and lasting many years. Pkt , 10 cts L, lb., 

 3 lbs., S1.00, postpaid. By express or freight, lb., 18 cts.; 100 lbs., 5I0.OO. 



E*P\RCET OR SAINFOIN — A perennial clover thriving on dry 

 soil Seed weighs 26 pounds to bushel. Pkt., 10 cts.; lb., 30 cts.; 3 lbs., 

 75 cts., postpaid. By express or freight, lb., 10 cts.; 100 lbs., £9.00. 



RED CLOVER.— The agricultural favorite in the East. Use 12 to 15 

 pounds of seed per acre. Sow in early spring. Lb., 30 cts.; 3 lbs., .0 cts.: 

 Postpaid. Bv express or freight, pk.. $2,25; bu., S8.00. (tSO lbs. to bushel. 1 

 illiPIOTH OR PEA VISE CLOVER. — Like Red Clover, but 

 lasts lonuer and is taller; 5 to 6 feet, Weight of seed the same. Lb.. 

 30 cts.; 3 lb., 75 cts., postpaid. By freight or express, pk., 12.25; bu., S*.0U. 



4LSIKE CLOVER Hardv, sweet-scented perennial. Excellent in 



pasturage or for bees. Pound, 35 cents; 3 pounds, S1.00, postpaid. By 

 express or freight, pound, 20 cents; 100 pounds, S1S.00. 



WHITE CLOVER High value in lawns, in pastures or for bees. 



Lb., 35c; 3 lbs., £1.00, postpaid. By ex. or freight, lb., 20c; 100 lbs, Slb.00. 



TIMOTHY. ( Phleum pratense.)— Our leading and 

 most valuable hav grass. Lb., 30 cts.; 3 lbs., 75 cts., 



postpaid Peck, 90 cts.; bushel, (45 lbs.) $3.00. 



RED TOP OR HERD GRASS. {Agrostis vulgaris.) — One of our 

 best native pasture grasses. Blooms in July. Useful for lawn or field. 

 1 offer seed in the chaff and free from chaff. Qt., 20 cts l; postpaid. 

 Bu., (32 lbs., chaff free) S4.25; bu., (14 lbs., in chart ) 81.25; sack, 50 lbs., J4.00. 



KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS, ifta prat, ,is ». — < me of the best for 

 lawns^ meadows and rich uplands. Qt.,2oc, postpaid. Bu., (14 lbs.) Sl..o. 



ORCHARD GRASS. (Daciylis glomerata.) — An excellent grass 

 adapted to a wide range of conditions. It will grow in heavy or light 

 land and in shade or sunshine, often yielding two or three cropsa year. 

 Good for hav or pasture. Qt., 20 cts., postpaid. Bu. of 14 lbs., 82.U0. 



1WKLESS OR HUNGARIAN BROME GRASS. (Bromvs iner- 

 mis )— A strong growing perennial introduced from Europe, and valu- 

 able on account of its hardy nature and wonderful drought resisting 

 qualities. Recommended for light and dry soils and exposed situa- 

 tions. Sow 21 pounds to the acre. Lb., 30c, postpaid. Bu. 01 14 lbs., S2.ot. 



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

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

 sod and a nutritious hay, and lasts for several vears. Dee at rate of 1 

 pounds to the acre. Pound, 25 cts., postpaid. Bushel of 24 pounds, S2c0. 



ITALIAN RYE GRASS. (Lolium Ualicum.) — An annual grass of 

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



GRASSES. 



tains a height of two to four feet, and is held in high esteem fo hot 

 hav and pasture. It is hardy and drought resist ing, sown oO pounds to 

 the acre. Pound, >X> cents, postpaid. Bushel, of 13 pounds, 62.00. 



MEADOW FESCUE. {Festuca pratensis 1— The celebrated English 

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

 variety. Pound, 25 cents, postpaid. Bushel, (22 pounds) S3.5U. 



TALL MEADOW FESCUE. {Festuca elatior.)— Thoroughly natur- 

 alized in America and one of the best for permanent Pastures . buj t not 

 suitable for lawns. Grows 3 to 4 feet high. Sow at rate of ^0 pounds to 

 acre. Pound, 25 cents, postpaid. Bushel of 14 pounds, W-oO. 



WOOD MEADOW GRASS. (Poa nemoralis.) — Especially adapted 

 for shadv places, door yards, etc Makes a compact green sod. Pound, 

 60 cents," postpaid. Bushel of 14 pounds, So.50. 



SHEEP'S FESCUE. {Festuca outna.)— Should be in all sheep pas- 

 tures. L se 40 pounds to acre. Lb., 25 cts. postpaid. Bu. of 12 lbs., fciuu. 



Permanent Pasture Mixtures, tures for permanent pastures 



one for li"ht and one for heavy land. Grasses are chosen that will 

 make a strong stand for a number of years. With either mixture 

 hether intended for mowing lands or for pastnre. shonld be .sow n 1 ten 



2 Maule's Extra Lawn Grass Mixture, a beautiful, thrifty green 



5 sod. Deep and thorough working of the soil and liberal use of stable 

 * manure should precede sowing, and the surface should be fine and 



a and as nearly perfect as a lawn mixture can be made. I se a quart on 

 < 200 square feet ground or 3 to 4 bushels per acre. Qt., 2a cts.: 2 qts., to cts., 

 I postpaid. By express or freight, pk., 81.25: bu.. (16. ^ St.W; ; I hu . Sla.00. 

 >4 u a ■ n ii I ■ I ■»■-!. FAIR GREENS MI ATI RE.— 

 x MaUle S UOll LinKS mlXTUre. Especially adapted to the require- 

 ments of Fair greens, cricket fields, tennis courts, etc By express or 

 a freight, peck, 90 cents; bushel, (15 pounds) S2.7o; 4 bushels. 810.00. 

 £ PUTTING GREEN MIXTURE. — Pk., 81.50; bu., (20 lbs.} 84.30. 



tures are intended to make a five or six years lay, and if tbe soil prep- 

 aration has been thorough the results will prove ver 5" satisfactory. 

 More and more land is being laid down to permanent pastu i age in our 

 dairv states, and it is of increasing importance not onl> to «syhe best 

 grasses but to employ those which by their differing habits i of g to* th 

 will produce an unbroken succession of succulent food for gi azi ng 

 stock. Use three bushels of grass seed to the acre. Bu.. (14 lbs.) K-iAT, 

 3 bus S7 25" 3 bus. mixed grass seeds and 10 lbs. mixed clover seeds S9.25. 



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