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L. L. MAY & CO., ST. PAUL, MINN. 
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POSTAOE, — Remit in addition 8c, per pound and lOc. per quart to prepay 
postag:e> At the price per bushel and peck, we deliver to express company here, or or; 
board cars. No charge for bags or packing:. Prices on Grass and Clover Seeds are lialilc- 
to market change dailj', and the rates here given are those ruling at this date, Jan. 1 , 1 s9 _: 
Should any item appear hig-h, write for samples and special prices. 
Timothy, {Pblenm Prafease.)— 45 lbs. to the bushel. This is a field and not a pasture 
grass, as it will not endure close and frequent cropping; but for a hay crop on strong,- 
soils, it will produce more than any other sort. Not so well suited for light, saiu] v 
soils; most valuable of all grasses for hay, especially at the North; one-fourth to one half 
bushel per acre. Qt. 35c., bu. about $2.50. 
Hed Top. (Agrostis Vulsraris.) — 14 lbs. to the bushel. Valuable for pasturage ; is well 
known and extensively cultivated; two or three bushels will sow one acre, Qt. 15c., bu. 
$1.25. 
Kentucky Blue 0r ass. (Poa Praiensis.) — 14 lbs. to the bushel. The best of all our 
Lawn Grasses. In conjunction with White Clover, it forms the finest and closest turf. 
As a pasture grass it furnishes the most nourishing food fe»r cattle of any and until winter. 
It thrives on a variety of soils, but does best in dry and somewhat shady localities. Three 
bushels per acre for lawn purposes, and one and a half bushels per acre for pasture. Qt. 
20c., bu. about $3.25. 
Crested DogStail, {Cynosurus Cristatas.) — 21 lbs. to the bushel. This grass, form- 
ing a close turif anti having rather fine foliage, may be advantageously sown on lawns 
and other places, to be kept under by the scythe; it is also useful for very dry and gravelly 
soil. Lb. 45c. 
Orchard Grass, (Dactylis Glomerata.) — One of the very best pasture grasses, as it is 
excecdinglv palatable to stock, and will endure a great deal of cropping; li/^ to 2 bu. per 
acre. (14 lbs. to the bu.j Qt. 20c., bu. about $3.00. 
Italian Hye Grass, (Lolium Italicum.) — Extensively used in Europe for soiling. It 
gives early quick and successive growth, till late in the fall. Recommended for use in 
pasture mixtures here; two bushels to the acre, (about 18 lbs. to the bu.) Qt. 20c., bu. 
$3.00. 
Creeping" Bent Grass. — 15 lbs. to the bushel. Valuable as a mixture with other pas- 
ture grasses, as it thrives in nioderatelj' moist land on which water does not stagnate. 
We find it also the best sort for croquet grounds, and small door yards or grass plats 
For lawns, sow three or four bushels to the acre; for pasture, one to one and a half. Lb. 
40c. 
Meadow Fescue, (Pestuca pratensis.) — An excellent pasture grass. Its longand tender 
leaves are much relished by cattle. Should be sown in mixture with other grasses, as Or- 
chard Grass, Rye Grass, or Kentucky Blue Grass; 40 lbs. to the acre, (15 lbs. to the bu.) 
Lb. 30c, 
Perennial Hye Grass. {T^oU im perenne.) — Valuable for permanent pasture, in mixture 
with other pasture grasses. Succeeds best on moderately moist land; iVij to 2 bushels 
per acre, (24 lbs. per bu.) Lb. 15c., bu. about $2.50. 
German or Golden IVTillet. — A medium early forage plant, prolific of both stalk and 
grain; 25 IIjs. to the acre, (50 lbs. to bu.) Lb, 15c., bu. about $1.25. 
Sweet Vernal Grass, (Anthoxanthum odoratum.) — The chief merit of this grass lies in 
its fragrant odor which the leaves emit when partially dried, thus sweetening hay; should 
be in every mixture for lawns. Oz. 20c., lb. $1.00. 
Tall Meadow Oat Grass, (Avrna elatior.) — Valuable for pastures on account of its 
early and luxuriant growth. It is relished by cattle both in a green and dry state. The 
most promising grass for taking the place of prairie grass at the west; 5 bushels to the 
acre, (13 lbs. to the bushel.) Lb. 25c. 
Meadow Foxtail, (AJopecums pratensis.) — This is one of the best and earliest of pas- 
ture grasses; it thrives best on meadow lands; 25 lbs. to the acre, (7 lbs. to the bushel.) 
Lb. 40c. 
Hungrarian Millet, (Panicum Germnnicam.) — One of the most valuable annual soiling 
plants. It will grow in any ordinary soil, withstand drought remarkably, and may be 
sown as late as the first of July, and produce a large green crop ; ly^ bushels to the "acre 
(48 lbs. to the bushel). Lb. 15c., bu. about $1.25. 
Hard Fescue. — 16 lbs. to the bushel. Not very productive, but it is of a very fine 
qxmlity, and thrives well in dry situations, where many other grasses would fail, "thus 
making it a desirable pasture variety, 35c. per lb. 
Common Millet* — The well-known variety. Lb. 15c., bu. $1.15. 
CLOVER. 
White, (Tri/oJiuin rcpens.) — 60 lbs. to the bushel. Valuable for mixing with lawn 
grass, and should be in every mixture for permane*it pasture. Lb. 30c., 25 lbs, and over 
25c. per lb. 
Medium Red, (TrlfoUum prateasc.') — 60 lbs. to the bushel. Excellent for pasturage or 
bay; valuable as a green manure, and should be in all grass mixtures; 8 to 10 lbs. per 
acre, when sown alone. Lb. 20c., bu. $5 50. 
Mammoth Red, (TrifoHum pratense.) — Used largely for plowing under for manure. 
Its stalks are so coarse that stock wiU eat only the leaves, but by its judicious use ex- 
hausted lands can be reclaimed, as it will grow where common clover will fail; 8 lbs. to 
the acre. Market price, lb. 30c. 
Alsike or Swedish, (THfolium hybrklum.) — Thrives in rich, moist soil; does not suc- 
ceed on high, dry lands ; 6 lbs. to the acre. Lb. 25c., bu. about $9.50. 
Scarlet or Crimson, (TrifoJium incamatum.) — An annual variety, in common use in 
talv and the south of France for feeding green. It furnishes very early fodder; 8 lbs. to 
the acre. Lb. 30c. 
BBOMtrS INEBMIS. 
This new forage plant is the most profitable crop that can b6 raised for feed- 
ing' to stock. It Is more nutritious, and WILI. TIELD mOBE TO THE ACBE 
THAN ALFALFA. SOW IT THIS TEAB. 
Our supply this season is very limited, and if you want any send In your 
order early. SEE INSIDE BACK COVEB FOB PBICE AND DESOBIP. 
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