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GRASSES— Continued. 
Rye Grass, Perennial {Lolium Perenne). A valuable grass entering largely into the composi- 
tion of many of the richest pastures; one of the most nutritious of the permanent grasses. Perlb. 
Si.xty pounds for one acre if sown alone Jo 15 
Rye Grass, Italian {Lolium I(alicum). Similar to the preceding, but of more rapid growth, 
which is its chiefmerit. Fifty pounds will sow one acre 15 
Sweet Vernal {Anthoxanthum odoratum). We offer only the true perennial variety of this 
valuable grass; useful for mixing with other grasses for lawns and meadows, on account of the 
early growth and fragrance which the leaves emit when cut for hay. When sown alone twenty- 
five pounds per acre are required 60 
Timotliy {Phleum pratense). Well known and extensively grown; very productive and thrives 
on almost any soil; on a moist clay will produce a larger crop than any other grass. From 
twenty-five to forty pounds are used per acre i > 
"Wood Meadow Grass {Poa nemoralis). A very productive and nutritious grass; thrives well 
in moist, shady situations or under trees. Thirty pounds are required for one acre 40 
Clover Seed. 
Freight cliarges, Express cliarges, and Postal charges to be paid by purchaser. 
Alfalfa or Lucerne {Medicago sativd). Succeeds well in almost any location, and lasts for a num- 
ber of years; it grows two or three feet high, and the roots extend deeply into the soil, which 
enables it to resist the severest drought; it produces heavy crops of nutritious foliage, which Per lb 
may be cut three or four times a year, the best time being just when commencing to bloom . Jo J5 
A!sike ( Tri/olium hybridum). Thrives well on rich, moist soils, and yields an enormous bulk of 
forage very much liked by cattle; may be cut several times a season, and as an addition to mix- 
tures for permanent pastures has no superior 25 
Crimson Clover ( Tri/olium incantatiim). An atmual variety, but when sown early in summer 
in i^ood land can be pastured^ without harm during the fall and winter and still make a crop 
of hay at the usual time. It is a rank grower, some stools counting as many as one hundred 
and twenty blossoms from one seed, averaging eighteen inches in height, and rooting deep 
even in poor soil. Ten to fifteen pounds of seed are required per acre 15 
Japan Clover (Lespedeza striata). A branching perennial, growing about twelve inches high, 
and in warm latitudes will do well in any soil, even during extreme drought; more nutritious 
th.m Red Clover, and makes excellent hay 25 
Medium Red ( Tri/olium pratense). A well-known standard, excellent for pasturage or hay, and 
should be in all grass mixtures. If sown alone, ten pounds per acre are required 15 
White Dutch (Tri/olium repens). A spreading perennial; valuable for pastures and lawns; it 
accommodates itself to a variety of soils, but prefers moist ground; is excellent food for bees 35 
Fertilizers and Flower Food 
We supply only high grade, reliable fertilizers, goods tliat we know to be as represented, and, 
quality considered, prices are unusually low. 
'00 Ihs. Tun. 
Ground Bone #2 50 I35 00 
Pure Guano Flour. Guaranteed to contain 48 to 50 per cent bone phosphate (the same 
as pure bone meal) and percent ammonia 2 25 30 00 
Lawn Fertilizer. This is a clean, dry and fine fertilizer, and can be sown either by hand 
or machine. It is free from all strong odor, and being a complete fertilizer is fit for 
all kinds of grasses. Never use stable m.-niure on a lawn or it will cost you more to 
weed it than it does to fertilize it. For a new lawn use from 800 to 1,500 lbs. per acre; 
harrow in before sowing the seed. To renovate an old lawn, half that quantity will 
do, or for small lawns use from 3 to 5 lbs. for 100 square feet, lo-lb. bags, 7sc; 100- 
Ib. bags, $2.75 50 00 
Rose Fertilizer. Especially suited for roses, shrubbery and the flower garden. Roses 
fed on this fertilizer will be strong, healthy and vigorous, and will be better enabled 
to withstand disease and attacks of all kinds of mildew, fungi, insects, etc. It is just 
the food to brighten up the leaves and make perfect buds and roses. Scatter over the 
surface of the ground after irrigation, at the rate of 5 lbs. for 100 square feet; and work 
in the soil as soon as possible thereafter. Per lo-lb. bags, 75c; loo-lb. bags .... 3 50 
Bowker's Flower Food. This is not a stimulant, but a perfect /ood for plants, in a concentrated 
form. It produces healthy foliage, abundant, rich and bright-colored blossoms, and |irolongs the 
period of blossoming. Full directions for using are in each package. A package by mail, postpaid, 
50c. 
If you are specially interested in manures, you should read "How Crops Grow," by 
Prof. Samuel W. Johnson, and "How Crops Feed," by the same author. Either book mailed 
free for $2.00. 
