Catalogue of High-Class Seeds. 



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Poa eompressa. {Canada 



LOLIUM ITALICUM. 



{Italian Rye Grass. ) 

 See page 48. 



GRASS SEEDS— continued. p cr 



Per lb. 100 lbs. 



Blue Grass.) Differs from the Kentucky variety in its flattened 

 wiry stems. Because of its creeping root-stalks, it forms a fine 

 turf ; recommended in all pasture mixtures on dry soils, and 



thrives well on clay or hard trodden and poor soil fo 20 $15 00 



Poa nemoralis. {Wood Meadow Grass.) The early growth of this 

 grass in the spring, and its remarkably fine succulent and nutri- 

 tive herbage, recommend it strongly for pastures. Thrives well 

 under close feeding, and is very valuable. 30 lbs. to the acre. . . 35 30 co 



Poa pratensis. {Kentucky Blue Grass.) It is also known as Green 

 Grass, June Grass, etc. , and thrives on a variety of soils, but does 

 best in dry and somewhat shady locations. It requires several 

 years to become well established in the ground as a pasture grass. 

 Very valuable for the southern states, as it will stand the hottest 

 summers. Two bushels to the acre. It is also a most valuable 

 grass for the lawn, for which purpose from three to four bushels 

 of clean seed to the acre should be sown. (14 lbs. to bus.) Fancy 



cleaned seed 20 12 00 



Poa trivialis. {Rough-stalked Meadow Grass.) The superior 

 product of this grass over many other species, its highly nutritive 

 qualities, and the marked partiality which oxen, horses and sheep 

 have for it, are merits which distinguish it as one of the most val- 

 uable of those grasses which affect moist, rich soils and sheltered 

 situations. It is a great favorite when used under its proper con- 

 ditions. 20 lbs. to the acre 30 2500 



Red Top. See Agrostis vulgaris. 

 Rescue Grass. See Bromus Schraderi. 

 Rhode Island Bent Grass. See Agrostis canina. 

 Rye Grass. See Lolium Italicum and Lolium perenne . 

 Sweet Vernal Grass. See Anthoxanthum odoratum. 

 Timothy. See Phleum pratense. 



Clovers. 



Subject to change of price. Our quotations are those ruling at this time. 



Alfalfa. {Lucerne.) This is the same as Lucerne. It requires a deep, rich soil, and on such 



will produce several crops every season. 10 to 15 lbs. to the acre 



Alsike Clover. (Trifolium hybridum.) Resembles in growth, duration, etc., the Red Clover; 



thrives well in cold, wet and stiff soils. 10 lbs. to the acre 



Bokhara Clover. {Melilotus alba.) A most valuable sort for soiling. It grows from three to 



five feet high, and if sown in rich soil may be cut three times ; lasts two years or more if cut 



before flowering ; good for ensilage and bees. 10 lbs. to the acre 



Egyptian Clover. ( TrifoliumAlexandrinum.) 



It yields heavily in Egypt, and would likely 



do well on irrigable land in warm countries. p e r Per 



It is as productive as Lucerne, and grows a lb. 100 lbs. 



little taller. 10 lbs. to the acre $0 35 $30 00 



Scarlet Clover. {Trifoliumincarnatum.) An 



annual, with crimson flowers. Sown late 



in the summer, it furnishes an early green 



fodder the following season ; largely sown 



in Virginia. 20 lbs. to the acre 15 600 



Japan Clover. See Miscellaneous Seeds, 

 page 52. 



Kidney Vetch, or Sand Clover. {Anthyllis 

 vulneraria.) A deep-rooted herbaceous 

 hardy perennial plant, valuable for dry 

 sands and inferior soils, upon which Red 

 Clover will not thrive. Eaten with avidity 

 by sheep, cattle and horses. Useful in mix- 

 ture for dry soil. Produces abundantly of 

 hay and seed. Sow 20 lbs. of seed per acre. 30 25 00 



Large Red, or Pea-Vine Clover. {Trifo- 

 lium pratense.) The English Cow Grass; 

 for plowing under 



Medium Red Clover. ( T rifolium pratense. ) 

 Is a perennial, but of very few years' dura- 

 tion ; is nutritious and palatable for cattle, 

 sheep and horses; especially valuable in 

 moist locations. 10 lbs. to the acre .... 



White Clover. (Trifolium repens.) Valu- 

 able for lawns and pastures 30 28 00 



Yellow Trefoil. {Medicago lupulina.) This 

 may be cultivated either alone or with other 

 grasses. Requires about the same treat- 

 ment as Clover. 15 lbs. to the acre 20 1200 scarlet cLovti 



Per lb. 

 $0 20 



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 $13 00 



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