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Arthur T. Bodding'ton, 342 West 14th St.. New Vork City 



GRASSES AND CLOVERS 



Prices subject to change. Special quotations on large quantities 



GRASS SEED 



Creeping Bent (Ag-foslis stolonifcra) . Tlic distinctive feature of 

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

 stems. It is of rapid growth and spreading habit, and the stolon- 

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

 proved by constant tramping. Most valuable tor lawns and putting 

 greens. If sown alone. 50 lbs. to tlie acre should be used. (18 lbs. 

 to the bushel.) Lb. 35 cts., 10 lbs. 5.? ; 100 lbs. $28. 



Crested Dog's-Tall (Cytiosurus crislatus). It possesses in a 

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

 Lb. 40 cts., 10 lbs. S.?.75, 100 lbs. $35. 



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

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

 Lb. 15 cts., K) lbs. $1.50, 100 lbs. $12. 



Fine-leaved Sheep's Fescue (Fcsttua ovina tenuifolia). Valu- 

 able {ox lawns. Lb. 40 cts., 10 lbs. S3. 75, 100 lbs. $35. 



Hard Fescue {Festtua duritisciila) . A dwarf-growing variety, 

 succeeding well in dry situations. Lb. 30c., 10 lbs. $2.75, lco lbs.$25. 



Italian Rye [Lolium Ilalicum) . Thrives in almost any soil ; lasts 

 onlv one year. Lb. 15 cts., 10 lbs. J5i. 50, 100 lbs. ?I2. 



Kentucky' Blue (Poa pralensis). Fancy or double e.xtra clean. 

 Lb. 50 cts., 10 lbs. $4.50, 100 lbs. $40. 



Meadow Fescue (Fesluca pratensis]. Valuable for permanent 

 pasture. Lb. 30 cts., 10 lbs. S-'-T.S. 100 lbs. S25. 



Meadow Foxtail { Alopecurus pralensis) . For permanent pastures: 

 rapid growth. Lb. 50 cts., 10 lbs. S4 .SO, ico lbs. $40. 



Orchard [Dacljlis f^lomerata) . \'aluable for mi.xtures, either for 

 pasture or hay. Lb. 30 cts., 10 lbs. $2.75, 100 lbs $30. 



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

 seacoast and on dry soil. Lb. 30 cts., 10 lbs. $2 75, 100 lbs. $25. 



Red Top ( A_a-ros/is vi(ls;-aris) . Fancy or extra re-cleaned seed. 

 Lb. 30 cts., ic lbs. S2.75, TOO lbs. $25. 



Rhode Island Bent { A<^roslis canina). A very fine variety for 

 lawns. Lb. 35 cts., 10 lbs. S3. 25, 100 lbs, S30. 



Rough-stalked Meadow {Poa Irivialis). Valuable on damp soils. 

 Lb. 50 cts., 10 lbs. $4, 100 lbs. $36. 



Sheep's Fescue (Festtica oi'ina). Excellent for sheep pastures ; 

 valuable also f'-r lawns and pleasure grounds. Lb. 30 cts., 10 lbs. 

 52.75, 100 lbs. S2,S 



S veet Vernal, True Perennial (Anthoxaiiihum odoratum). 



ICmits an agreeable odor. Lb. 85 cts., 10 lbs. S7-50- 

 Tall Meadow Fescue [Festuca elalior). Very early ; nutritive and 



prodii'-tive on wet or clay soils. Lb. 40c., 10 lbs. S3.50, 100 lbs. S30. 



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



hay mixtures. Lb. 30 cts., 10 lbs. $2.75, 100 lbs. S22. 

 Timothy, or Herd Grass (Phleum p>-atense). Choice sample, free 



from weed seeds. Price subject to change without notice. Lb. 20 



cts., 10 lbs. S1.50, 100 lbs. S12. 

 Various.Ieaved Fescue (F'esluca hetcrophylla) . Vahial)le for 



permanent pastures and lawn mixtures. Lb. 50 cts., 10 lbs. $4.50, 



100 lbs. S40. 



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

 well under trees. Lb. 90 cts., 10 lbs. $8.50. 



CLOVERS 



Alfalfa, or Lucerne (Medicafro saliva). A permanent Clover of 

 great value. Lb. 50 cts., 10 lbs. S4.50, 100 lbs. S40. 



Alsike, or Hybrid Clover. A useful permanent sort. Lb. 30 cts., 

 10 lbs. S2.75, 100 lbs. $25. 



Red, Medium {Tri/oliuni pratense). Choice clean seed Price 

 suliject to change without notice. Lb 30c., 10 lbs. $2.75, 100 lbs. S25. 



Scarlet, or Crimson ( Tri/olium incarnatum) . Of great value for 

 sowing in the fall for plowing under the following spring. Lb. 30 

 cts., 10 lbs. $2.75, 100 lbs. S25. 



White ( Trifoliiini repeiis). Should be used in all mixtures for per- 

 manent pastures and for lawns. Lb. 50c., 10 lbs. $4.50, 100 lbs. $40. 



GRASS MIXTURES FOR HAY AND 

 PERMANENT PASTURE 



Our formulas contain the following varieties blended in propor- 

 tions which we 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 bushels 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. BO; 20-buSi lots, S3 per bus.; 50-bus. 

 lots, $2.75 per bus. 



Boddington'g Selected Forcing Sea Kale 



FOR OTHER FARM AND GARDEN SEEDS WRITE FOR PRICES 



Esculent Plants and Roots 



FORCING SEA KALE ROOTS {Camh^ mammci^ 



Sea Kale is almost unknown in America, 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 importing some speciallj- fine stock this fall. 



Imported Extra-selected Forcing Crowns. ,<5i.75 per doz., $15 per 100, $120 per 1,000. 



ASPARAGUS (Jlsparagus officinalis) 



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

 going twice in 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 Asparagus will be up enough to cultivate ; work same as other field crops, grad- 

 ually working in soil as season advances, naturallj- it will work itself in ; the following 

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

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

 simply plow off same as season before, then turn in large double with a two-horse plow and 

 rake off the top and your bed is completed, and you can cut every day until July 4 — a bed 

 made this way will last for twenty years. For a garden, follow the same plan ; but as the 

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

 with horse and plow. 



pQ|.QII|n Crowns These are extra-heavy and suitable for forcing under glass or in 



2 I frames. Five-year-old, extra-strong, Si per doz., $7.50 per 100, 



>6o per 1 ,000. 



Conover's Colossal. Extra-strong, two-year-old, $1 per 100, $8 per 1,000. 

 Palmetto. Extra-strong, two-year-old, $1 per 100, $8 per 1,000. 



