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MATS CATALOGUE OF NORTHERN GROWN SEEDS, BULBS, PLANTS AND FRUITS. 
Crimson Clover. 
MARKET CHANGES. Owing to the 
unsteady condition of the market 
this season, prices are constantly 
changing. The prices given here 
are those ruling at the time this 
catalogue was published, January 
1st. Should our prices seem high 
In any instance, we would con- 
sider it a favor if our customers 
In making up their order for 
farm seeds in large quantities 
Will write us, and we will be 
pleased to quote prices ruling at 
the time received. Or we will fill 
nil orders at lowest market price. 
As it is our intention to meet the 
competition of all reliable firms. 
White Clover. 
GLOVER AND 
GRASS SEEDS. 
Alfalfa (Medicago Sa- 
AllcUld. t i v a . ) (See 
cut.) Also called Lucerne, 
Eternal Clover and Wonder 
Clover. This is truly the 
farmer's friend. It has been 
grown in almost every por- 
tion of America and re- 
ports from the Northwest 
prove it to be one of the 
most desirable forage 
plants ever introduced. It 
stands drouth and damp- 
ness, and succeeds during 
hot, dry weather when 
many other clovers and _ 
grasses fail entirely. Heavy 
rains or snows have no damaging effect whatever, and simply 
make it flourish more than ever. As a fertilizing, land enrich- 
ing crop it is unequaled. The roots sink down into the earth 
searching for nourishment and bringing to the surface the 
chemicals and fertilizing materials that have been stored 10 
to 15 feet deep. One seeding stands for years. All cattle are 
fond of -it. Horses, cows, pigs and sheep relish it, and we be- 
lieve it one of the best things that can be fed to cows, and 
it certainly increases the flow of milk wonderfully. If pos- 
sible sow with oats (try Bonanza King and then you will 
have two good things growing at once on the same land) at 
the rate of 15 pounds per acre, or if the land is very poor 
sow 3 pounds more. The first season the growth will be 
very light, but don't be worried if the plants are small and 
several inches apart, for that means the next season you 
will probably get from 3 to 5 tons per acre, and it increases 
for several years, producing as high as 10 tons, but that is 
a very large yield. It should be cut when in full bloom, but 
don't cut too early and be careful not to allow it to become 
water soaked after cutting, as it greatly reduces its value 
for feeding. Don't feed hungry stock on it when green, as 
it is likely to bloat them, for they invariably over eat; by 
this we mean not to turn hungry stock loose in a held of 
Alfalfa. Grade A, lb. 25c, postpaid; pk. $2.25, bu. (60 lbs.j 
$8.00; grade B, pk. $2.00, bu. $7.50. 
U/hSto Clt\\re*+ (Trifolium Repens.) (See cut.) A 
VV UllC vlUVCI . small headed white species that is 
very fragrant and exceedingly desirable for mixing with 
lawn grass seeds. Although it is not a heavy producer, it is 
of great value for use in permanent pastures, as it affords a 
most nutritious food for sheep and cattle. This variety will 
succeed in almost any soil. Usually about 6 pounds are 
sown to the acre. Grade A, lb. 35c, postpaid; pk. $3.50, bu. 
(60 lbs.) $13.00; grade B. pk. $3.25, bu. $12.50. 
Giant, Crimson or Incarnate Clover. 
(See cut.) (Trifolium Incarnatum.) This is an annual variety 
which has been grown largely in the Southern, Middle and 
Northern states. In good ground it often grows to the height of 2 feet, and even in poor 
soil where red clover fails it will make a splendid growth. The yield in fodder is im- 
mense, and after cutting it at once commences to grow jigain and continues until cold, 
freezing weather. Sow at the rate of 10 pounds per acre. Lb. 25c, postpaid; pk. $1.25, 
bu. (60 lbs.) $4.00. 
AlcilrA a* C%v0/)Sch C1r\\rt*r (See cut.) (Trifolium Hybridum.) Known the world 
AJSIKC OF OWcaiSn WlOVCr. overfor its hardiness. It is without doubt the 
hardiest clover we have ever grown, standing 40 degrees below zero, without the slightest 
damage and flourishing during the summer heat, as though its home were in the far South. 
It is a great favorite with bee raisers and its flowers have a sweet and agreeable odor. It is 
also valuable for mixing with other clovers, as it forms a thick bottom and increases the 
yield. Sow at the rate of 10 pounds to the acre. Grade A, lb. 35e, postpaid; pk. $2.75, bu. 
(60 lbs.) $10.75; Grade B, pk. $2.50, bu. $9.50. 
Mommnth Do/1 flmwr (Trifolium Pratense Perenne.) Also called English and 
iTlrtllllllUlll KCU VlUVCI . Sapling. Tall growing species that.. is used by farmers 
for hog pasture. It makes a marvelous growth in rich loamy soils and a splendid show- 
ing on thin land. Ripens with Timothy and should be sown with it, using about 10 or 12 
pounds per acre and 20 pounds of Timothy. Popular for plowing under as . a fertilizer. 
Grade A, lb. 30c, postpaid; pk. $2.00, bu. (60 lbs.) $7.50; Grade B, pk. $1.80, bu. $7.00. 
Alsike Clover. 
Rnthaf*a rinvpf* (Melilotus Leucantha.) A rather tall 
UUlVliaiaviUVCl growing white flowered variety that 
is excellent for bee food, for which purpose it is largely 
grown in many sections. Sow 10 pounds per acre. lib. 25c, 
postpaid; pk. $2.00, bu. (60 lbs.) $7.50. 
Medium Red Clover. ^rih^BT'iSa 
as "June Clover" by some firms, but it is simply Red Clover 
and we don't want the farmers to think it is anything else. 
Our seed is carefully grown and selected for seed purposes 
and we know the government report will back up our claim, 
which is that there is no other firm in America more partic- 
ular regarding the purity of their seeds than ourselves. 
About 15 or 18 pounds are sown to the acre*. For- pasturage 
when sown with" grasses it is excellent., It attains .as height 
of 3 feet; is said by many to be the best clover for hay. "We 
are not going to say (as some of our competitors do) that we 
are the only seedsmen in America who grow Grass and Clov- 
er seeds or that can supply good seed, but there is no firm 
In the West or Northwest that can beat our "Selected" Med- 
ium Red Clover. Grade A, lb. 30c, postpaid; pk. $2.00, bu. 
(60 lbs.) $7.50; grade B, pk. $1.80, bu. $7.00. 
TilTIfithv < Phleum Pratense.) This seed is worth dou- 
a iiiivuy . ble tftat growni ln lower latitudes. Try it and 
be convinced. It thrives best on moist loamy soils and un- 
der favorable conditions usually attains a height of about 4 
feet. Sow at rate of 12 lbs. per acre. Grade A. lb. 25c, post- 
paid; pk. 75c, bu. (45 lbs.) $2.50; grade B, pk. 65c, bu. $2.25. 
Red Clover. 
