BODDINGTONS '^AXCl£lty SEEDS 



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GRASSES AND CLOVERS 



Prices subject to change. Special quotations on large quantities 



GRASS SEED 



Creeping Bent yAgiostis slohinifera\ . TIr- distinctive feature of 

 this species is, as the name iinphes, its compact, creeping, rooting 

 stems. It is of rapid growth and spreathni; habit, and the stoloni- 

 ferous roots form a strong, enduring turf, that is positively im- 

 proved by constant tramping. Being of fine texture, it is most 

 vahiable for lawns and putting greens. If sown alone, 50 lbs. to 

 the acre should be used. (iH lbs. to the bushel.) Lb. 30 cts.,10 lbs. 

 S2.75 : 100 lbs. S25. 



Crested Oorf's-Tail (Cynosmus cristalus). It possesses in a 

 marked degree all the desirable features of a good lawn grass. 

 Lb. 40 cts., 10 lbs. $3.50, 100 lbs. I30. 



English Rye (Lolium perenne). Grows rapidly and makes a good 

 showing within a month from time of sowing. Heavy, clean seed. 

 Lb. 15 cts.. 10 ll)s. Si, 100 lbs. $9. 



Fine-leaved Sheep's Fescue [Fesluca mnna teniiifolia). \'alu- 

 able for lawns Lb. 33 cts., 10 lbs. $3, 100 lbs. $28. 



Hard Fescue (Fesl<ca duriuscula). A dwarf-growing variety, 

 succeeding well in dry situations. Lb. 30 cts., 10 lbs. $2.25, 100 

 lbs. $20. 



Italian Rye ( Z,o Ilalicuin). Thrives in almost any soil ; lasts 



only one year. Lb. 15 cts , 10 lbs. $1, 100 lbs. $9. 

 Kentucky Blue { /\>a pralt-iisis) . Fancy or double extra clean. 



Lb. 25 cts., 10 lbs. $2, 100 lbs. S18. 

 Meadow Fescue [Fesluca pfalftisis). Valuable for permanent 



pasture. Lb. 30 cts., 10 lbs. $2.75, 100 lbs. S25. 

 Meadow Foxtail ( Alopecurns fyralrnsis). For permanent pastures; 



rapid growth. Lb. 50 cts., 10 lbs. $4.50. 10 ■ lbs. $40. 

 Orchard (Daclvlis s^lom-rala). VaUialile for mi.xtures, either for 



pasture or hay. Lb. 30 cts., 10 lbs. £2.75, ico lbs. ^25. 

 Red, or Creeping Fescue [Fatuca rubra). Suitable for sandy 



seacoast and on dry soil. LI). 30 cts., ;o lbs. $2.75, 100 lbs. $25. 

 Red Top (Ao'ros/!.'! vulo^aris). Fancy or extra re-cleaned seed. 



Lb. 25 cts., 10 lbs S2.25, 100 lbs. $20. 

 Rhode Island Bsnt ( Aarr,siis canina) A very fine variety for 



lawns. Lb. cts., 10 lbs. $3.25, 100 lbs. $30. 

 Rough-stalked Meadow( /'oa trivialisi. Valuable on damp soils. 



Lb. 50 cts., 10 lbs. .?4.so, 100 lbs. S40. 

 Sheep's Fescue (Fesluca ovina). Excellent for sheep pastures; 



valuable also for lawns and pleasure grounds. Lb. 30 cts., 10 lbs. 



S2.2^, 100 lbs. S20 

 Sweet Vernal, True Perennial (Anthoxanlhum odoraturii). 



Flmits an agreeable odor. Lb. 75 cts., ]0 lbs. S7. 

 Tall Meadow Fescue ( Festuca e'lalior). Very early; nutritive and 



productive on wet or clay soils. Lb.4cc., 10 lbs. S3. 50, 100 lbs. S32. 



Tall Meadow Oat (Avena elatior). Of great value in permanent 

 hay mixtures. I^b 30 cts., 10 lbs. S2 75, 100 lbs. $22. 



Timothy, or Herd Grass ( Pli/eum pratense). Choice sample, free 

 from weed seeds. I'rice subject to change without notice. Lb. 



15 cts., 10 lbs. $1.2^, lOO 11)S. Sio. 



Various-leaved Fescue (Fesluca heterophylla) . Valuable for 

 permanent pastures and lawn mixtures. Lb. 35 cts., lo lbs. $3, 

 100 lbs. S28 



Wood Meadow (Poa nemoralis) . Of early growth, and thriving 

 well under trees. Lb. 60 cts., 10 lbs. $5.50, 100 lbs. $50- 



CLOVERS 



Alfalfa, or Lucerne {Medicago saliva). A permanent Clover of 



great value. Lb, 25 cts., 10 lbs. $2 2s, 100 lbs. S20. 

 Alsike, or Hybrid Clover. A useful permanent sort. Lb. 25 cts , 



10 lbs. $2. 25, joo lbs. S20. 

 Red, Medium [Trifoliutn pratense). Choice clean seed. Price 



subject to change without notice. Lb. 30c., 10 lbs. S2. 75, 100 lbs. $25. 

 Scarlet ( Tri folium incarnaturn). Of great value for sowing in the 



fall for plowing under the following spring. Lb. 20 cts., 10 lbs. 



Si. 75, 100 lbs. S15. 

 White ( Ti ifolium repens). Should be used in all mixtures for per 



manent pastures and for lawns. Lb. joc, 10 lb. $2.75, 100 lbs. $24 



GRASS MIXTURES FOR HAY AND 

 PERMANENT PASTURE 



Our formulas contain the following varieties blended in propor- 

 tions which I have found to give the most satisfactory results on dif- 

 ferent soils and situations : Orchard Grass, Meadow Foxtail, Sheep's 

 Fescue, Rhode Island or Creeping Bent, Hard Fescue, Sweet- 

 scented Vernal (True Perennial), Meadow Fescue, English Rye 

 Grass, Italian Rye Grass, Red Top, Timothy and Red Alsike Clover. 

 On ordinary fertile soil three buslielsof this mixture is sufficient to 

 seed an acre, but where the land is poor a larger quantity will be 

 necessary. 



For Hay and Permanent Pasture for Light Soils. 

 " " " " " " Medium Soils. 



" " " " " " Heavy Soils. 



" Orchard and Shady Places. 



" Hay only. Specially recommended for large hay crop. 

 " Pasture only. Will stand close cropping without injury. 



Per bus. of 14 lbs., S3; 20-bus. lots, $2.75 per bus.; 60-bus. 



lots, $2.50 per bus. 



FOR OTHER FARM AND GARDEN SEEDS WRITE FOR PRICES 



Esculent Plants and Roots 



FORCING SEA KALE ROOTS (Oamie Mar//,ma) 



Sea Kale is almost unknown in .'\merica, but considered quite a delicacy in Europe. It 

 is one of the most succulent and edible vegetables known, and can be forced like rhubarb, 

 or grown in the open ground and protected so that it will bleach. In form and flavor it is 

 not unlike celery, though it is not eaten raw, but boiled and served with drawn butter. We 

 are imi)orting some specially fine stock this fall. 



Imported Extra-selected Forcing Crowns. $1.75 per doz., $12 per 100, Sioo per 1,000. 



ASPARAGUS {Asparagus officinalis) 

 Cultural directions.— Mark out rows for field culture 6 feet apart with a two-horse plow, 

 going twice ni a row, getting row as deep as possible without getting in the yellow .soil' 

 spread in row good well-rotted manure or fertilizer, drop on manure about 10 inches apart 

 (eye up) good two-year-old roots, cover with a hoe about two inches. In about two or three 

 weeks the Asparagas will be up enough to cultivate; work .s.inie as other field crops 

 gradually working m soil as season advances, naturally it will work itself in ; the followuig 

 sprmg plow olf with a one-horse plow, very shallow so as not to cut the crowns, and work 

 .same as previous season; the next scaMui your bed will be ready for cutting for market 

 simply plow oil same as season before, tlu n turn in large double vvith a two-horse plow and 

 rake oft the top and your bed is comi>U ted, and jou c:ln cut every day until July 4— a bed 

 made this w.iy will last for twenty years. I'or a garden, follow the same plan ; but as the 

 gardens are generally very rich, you can plant much closer, and work by hand, instead of 

 with horse and plow. 



Conover's Colossal. Extra-strong, two-year-old, 75 cts. per 100, $6 per 1,000. 

 Palmetto. Extra-strong, two-year-old, 75 cts. per 100, $6 per 1,000. 



Boddington'8 Selected Forciui,' ^oa h.iuu 



