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Arthur T. Boddinp ton, 342 West 14th St.. New York City 



GRASSES AND CLOVERS 



Pricea subject to change without notice 



Creeping Bent (Agrros'is stolonifcra). The 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 stolonif- 

 erous roots form a strong, enduring turf, tlial is positively im- 

 proved by constant tramping. Heing of fhie te.\tiire, it is most 

 valual)le for lawns and putting greins. If sown alone, 50 lbs. to 

 the acre should be used. (18 lbs. to the bushel.) Lb. 35cts., 10 lbs. 

 S,1.25, 100 lbs. $30. 



Crested Dog's-tail {CynosttriiS cristatus). It possesses in a 

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

 l.b. 40 cts., 10 lbs. $3-75, 100 lbs. $.^5. 



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

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

 Lb. 15 cts., 10 lbs. $1.35, 100 lbs. $12. 



Fine-leaved Sheep's Fescue ( Festuca ovina lennifolia). Valu- 

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



Hard Fescue {I'cstuca duriuscula) . A dwarf-growing variety, 

 succeeding well in tirj- situations. Lb. 30c., 10 lbs. S2. 75, 100 lbs. $25. 



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

 only one year. Lb. 15 cts., 10 lbs. I1.35, 100 lbs. S12. 



Kentucliy Blue y Poapratensis). Fancy or double; e.\tra-clean. 

 Lb. 40 cts., 10 lbs. S3. 75, 100 lbs. $35. 



Meadow Fescue { Ffsliua p?alensis). Valuable for permanent 

 pasture. Lb. 40 cts., 10 lbs. $3.75, 100 lbs. $35. 



Meadow Foxtail (Alopeciir^is pra/ensis). For permanent pasture; 

 rapid growth. Lb. 50 cts., 10 lbs S4.50, 100 lbs. $40. 



Orchard { Dac/ylis g/omerala). Valuable for mixtures, either for 

 pasture or hay. Lb. 30 cts., 10 lbs. $2. 75, 100 lbs. $25. 



Red, or Creeping Fescue ( Fcsliica nthra)) Suitable for sandy 

 seacoast and on dry soil. Lb. 30 cts., 10 lbs. $2.75, 100 lbs. S25. 



Red Top (Ao-ioslis Z'ulgaris). Fancy or extra recleaned seed. 

 LI). 30 cts., 10 lbs. $2.75, 100 lbs. $25. 



Rhode Island Bent (A^roslis caniua). A very fine variety for 

 lawns. Lb. 35 cts., 10 lbs. $3.25, 100 lbs. $30. 



Rough-stalked Meadow (Poa h-iz'ialis). Valuable on damp soils. 

 Lb. 50 cts., 10 lbs. $4.50, 100 lbs. S42.50. 



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

 valuable also for lawns and pleasure grounds. Lb. 35 cts., 10 lbs. 

 S3. 100 lbs. S28. 



Sweet Vernal,. True Perennial (AiitJiox'anlhum odoralut?i) . 



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

 Tall Meadow Fescue ( Festuca elatior). Very early: nutritive and 



productive on wet or clay soils. Lb. 40c., 10 lbs. S3. 75, 100 lbs. $35. 



Special quotations on large quantities 



Tall Meadow Oat {Az'e?ia clalior). Of great value in permanent 



hay mixtures. Lb. 35 cts., 10 lbs. $3, 100 lbs. $27.50. 

 Timothy, or Herd Grass ( Plileum pratense). Choice sample, free 



from weed seeds. Price subject to change without notice. Lb. 30 



cts., 25 lbs. $2.50, 100. lbs. $25. 

 Various -leaved Fescue {Festuca helerophylla). \'aluable for 



permanent pastures and lawn mixtures. Lb. 50 cts., 10 lbs. S4.50, 



100 lbs. $40. 



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

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



CLOVERS 



Alfalfa, or Lucerne ( j')/<?rfzV:a.g'o ja/j't'a). A permanent Clover of 

 great value. Lb. 35 cts., 10 lbs. $3.25, 100 lbs. $30. 



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

 10 lbs. $2.75, 100 lbs. S25. 



Red, Medium ( Tj i/olium pratense). Choice clean seed. Price 

 subject to change without notice. Lb. 40c., 10 lbs. S3-25, 100 lbs. S30. 



Scarlet ( Tri/olium incariiatiim) . Of great value for sowing in the 

 fall for plowing under the following spring. Lb. 30 cts., 10 lbs. 

 S2.75, 100 lbs. S25. 



White (Trifolium repens). Should beused in all mixtures for per- 

 manent pastures and for lawns. Extra recleaned, lb. 50 cts., 10 lbs. 

 $4.25, 100 lbs. $40. (iood quality, lb. 40c., 10 lbs. $3.50, 100 lbs. $30. 



GRASS MIXTURES FOR HAY AND 

 PERMANENT PASTURES 



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 

 \'ernal (True Perennial), Meadow Fescue, English Rye Grass, Italian 

 Rye Grass, Red Top, Timothy and Red Alsike Clover. On ordinary 

 fertile soil three bushels of this mixture are sufficient to seed an acre, 

 but where the land is poor a larger quantity will be necessary. 

 For Hay and Permanent Pastures for Light Soils. 



•' " " " " " Medium Soils. 



" " " " " " Heavy^oils. 



" Orchard and Shady Places. 



" Hay only. Specially recommended for large hay crops. 

 " Pasture only. Will stand close cropping without injury. 

 Per bus. of 14 lbs., S3.50; 20*buSi lots,S3.26 per bus. ; 60-bus. 

 lots, S3 per bus. 



Write for prices on Miscellaneous Farm Seeds, which are usually governed by market quotations 



Esculent Plants and Roots 



FORCING SEA KALE ROOTS {Cramhe mantima) 

 Sea Kale is almost unknown in America, but considered cjuite a delicacy in 

 Europe. It is one of the most succulent and edible vegetables known, and can be 

 forced like rhubarb, or grow-n 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 specially fine stock this fall. 

 Imported Extra-selected Forcing Crowns. S1.75 per doz., $15 per 100, S120 

 per 1,000. 



ASPARAGUS (^AspaTagus 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 licUi crops, gradually working in soil as season 

 advances, naturall}- 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 pre- 

 vious season ; the next season your bed will be ready for cutting for market, 

 simpl}- plow off same as season before, then turn in large double w'ith a two-horse 

 ])1()W and rake off the top and your Ix-d 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: hut as the gardens are generally very rich, you can plant much 

 I loser, and work by hand, instead of with horse and plow. 



P___:_„ Cm-urnv. These are extra-heavy and suitable for forcing under 

 I uri^uig v^mwiia. g,^^^ -^^^ frames. Five-year-old, extra-strong, $1 per 

 doz , S7.50 per lou, Sto per 1,000. 



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

 Asparagus, Forcing Crown Palmetto. Extra-strong, two-year-old, $1 per 100, J58 per 1,000. 



