CATAlAXiUB OF SliliDS. PLASIS, HULBS AND FRUITS. 
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3eebS POR the farm— ContiauMl 
GRASSES AND CLOVERS. 
■ Clnver, Rte. are Subject to Harket Flactnationii. Should oiur 
Tesaot stock beGome exiiaasied we will fill ordero at market prices. 
NOTE — At prices quoted per single ponnd we send seed postpaid, 
ft here offered by peck or buahf ! we furnish bags free and deliver at 
freight or express office here, purrhaser to pay transportatloncharges. 
UNFAIR COMPETITION. Last season we were surprise* at 
9ume of tue prices quoted on Giass and Clover Seeds by vp.rious 
firms, as we were unable to sell at tbt prices i hey had named and 
Jive our customers the high grade extra clean seed which we had in 
stock, but after securing samples of some of the seeds offered we im- 
mediately saw the difference, as much of it was almost entirely 
worthless, and some of the Clover offered was mixed with TJmothy 
and low priced grass seeds which, while they would not injure the 
clovers, at the same time when mixed in with high priced clover 
seeds, enabled the firms to name a low price on the Clover. We men- 
tion this fact to our patrons, OS it is not honest competition at 
all and we have therefore decided that in Justice to ourselves this 
season we would quote on two or three grades of some varieties oi* 
Grasses and Clover Seeds, allowing our patrons to take whatever 
they desire, but please bear in mind that we rscomjuend only 
the highest grade to our customers, as we believe it is worth the 
di.Terence. 15 very wide awake farmer can readily see that the cost 
of recleaning seeds must be considerable, and our first grade of the 
different varieties offered we have endeavored to make just as pure 
as possible, feeling that our patrons who are looking for the best 
seed win be perfectly wUltng to pay the difference. Where we offer 
but one grade it is the cleanest seed that can be produced. 
Alfalfa (Mcdicago Sntlra.i Also called Iiucema, Eternal 
nllOlIu I Clover and Wonder Clover. Tnia is truly thefarmers 
friend. It ha» been grown in almovt every portion of America and 
reports from the Northwest prove it to be one of the most desirable 
forage plants ever introduced. It standB drouth and dampness, 
and Bucceods during hot dry weather when many other clovers and 
fcasses fail entirely, _ Heavy rains or snows have no damaging 
Wect whatever, and simply makes it flourish more than ever. As a 
fertilizing land enrichintr crop it is UDequaled, The roots sink 
down Into the earth searching for nourishment and bringing to the 
surface the chemicals and fertilizing materials that have been stored 
iO to 15 feet deep. One seedinjr stands f..r years. All Cattle 
pM^fondoflt. Horses, cows, pigs and sheep relish it and we beiieve 
It one of the best things that can be fed to c tws, and it certainly in- 
ifeases the flow of milk wonderfully. If possible sow with data 
(try Bonanza King and then you will have two good things grow- 
ing at once on the same land) at the rate of 15 i>ounda per acre, 
or if the land is very poor sow three pounds more. The first season 
the growth will be very light, but don't be-worrled if the plants are 
^mall and several inches apart, for that means the next season you 
ivlll probably get from 3 to 5 tons per acre, and it increases for 
.several years, producing as high ten tons, but that is a very large 
yield. Itshould be out when in full bloom, but don't cut too 
early and be careful not to allow it to become water soaked after 
t^atting, ns it greatly reduces its value for feeding. Don't fee^ hun- 
Stj Stock on it whien ^een, as it is likely to bUiat them, for ttjey 
mvariably over eat. by this we mean not to turn hungry stock 
loose in a field of Alfalfa. Qrade A, lb. S6o, pk. tS-OO, bu. (60 
lbs.) 97.20; grade B, pk «1 75, bu. $6.50. 
frlmeAn Plnwar (TrIfoVutb HicSrtiatum.) An annual variety 
UliniSUII uIUtQIi i#hich has been largely grown in the South 
for several years and is now becoming very popular in the 
Middle and Korthern states. Its greatest value in the North is 
to keep the ground covered with vegetation in the fall and winter 
iftcr com comes off. It will make a good growth in the early spring 
iiefore Red Clover fairly starts, but unlike Red Clover it will not 
germinate unless covered with soil. Tn good ground it often attains 
a height of 2 feet and even in a poor thin soil where Red Clover fails 
it wiu make a splendid growth. Crimson Clover makes good graz- 
ing and excellent Jiay, but it will never supplant the Medium Red. It 
(s only a special crop that Is a go-between to prevent eioosure of 
new soil to the elements, and to aid fertility. A leading farmer in 
one of the Eastern states, who has been growing Crimson Clover 
f»r several years past writes as follows: "I consider that Crimson 
•Clover is one of the most profitable crops I can grow, either for seed, 
plowing tinder to improve land, or to cure for hav. I have been 
«edlng It to my stock (both horses and cattle) for five or six years 
all the vear in connection with com fodder. I do not pasture ot all. 
I consider a ton of it equal to the best Timothy, or any other kind of 
hay. Have tried several experiments with it in feeding stock. The 
last one was during the winter just past, when I fed five cows (two 
af them nearly dry) on corn fodder and grain during the month 
of December, making 16 lbs. of butter per week from the five. The 
ftrst of January I changed the feed, giving half corn fodder and half 
Srimson Clover hay, with the same grain, and in two Weeks the 
butter had increased fi-om 18 to 24 lbs. I can get as much milk by 
Itedlng Crimson Clover hay alone, as with corn fodder and a liberal 
allowance of grain. Horses will keep in better condition on Crimson 
Clover th'in on any other feed known, provided it Is cut at the prop- 
er time, which Is as soon as it is in full bloom. It needs curing in the 
fleld from five to seven days before putting In the bam; then it will 
keep bright and free from dust. It should be put in windrows or 
small heaps the second day after cutting, In good weather, to pre- 
vent shedding of leaves and blossoms." Sow at the rate of 10 
pounds per acre, Lb. 86o, pk. $1.76, bu. (60 lbs.) $6.50. 
Alslkef Swedish or Arctic Clover.* k™^thew«S?;i 
tor Its yield and hardiness. It is without doubt the liardlest 
clover that we have ever grown, 
standing forty degrees below zero 
without the slightest damage, and 
flourishing during the summer lieat as 
though its home were in tlie far South 
iv.stead of frozen Norway andSwcden, 
Equal to medium Red Clover as a 
fertilizer, and thrives in almost 
any soil. For mixing and sowing 
with other grasses and Clovers it is 
very valuable, as it forms a thick bot- 
tom and increases the yield cf hay. It 
is sweet and fragi-ant, conse<{uently 
f-eatly liked by bees. The Canada 
armersays: "The most prominent 
advantages of the Alsike Clover over 
the common red variety are that it 
does not heave out of the ground in 
the spring with the frost, and conse- 
quently can be sown on damp ground 
with good results. It makes finer and 
better hay for the stalks are not so 
thick and woody as those of Red 
Clover." In sowing Alsike about 10 pounds are used per acre. The 
ground should be well prepared and the seed sown with spring grain If 
convenient. It gives best results on moist lands containing some clay. 
About the third year after sowing the seed Alsike gives Its heaviest 
yield. Grade A, Ih. 30o, pk. $2.50, bu. (60 lbs.) $9.00; grade B, 
pk. $2,25,bu. $8 50. 
Uaiiiiim Dail PInuar (Tritollum Pratease.) This is, also listed as 
niBUIUIll nBU UlUTOli "June clover" by some firms but it is simply 
Red Clover and we don't want the farmers to think its anything els^ 
Our seed is carefully grown and selected for seed purposes and 
we know the Qov, Report will back up our claim, whlon is, that 
there is no other firm in America more particular regarding the 
purity of their seeds than ourselves. About 15 or 18 pounds ar« 
sown to the acre. For pasturage when sown with grasses it is excel- 
lent. It attains a height of three feet, is by many said t6 be the best 
clover for hav. Wc are not going to say (as some of out' competitors 
do) thiit we 'are the only seedsmea in America who grow Grass and 
Clover seeds or that can snpply good seed, but there is no firm in tils 
West or Northweiit that can boat our "Selected" Usdiiuu Bsd 
Clover. They may have just as good but they c m't possibly have seed 
that will surpass it in hardiness and vigorous rapid growth. Weight 
60 pounds per bushel. Grade A. lb. 26o, pk. $1.66, bu. (60 lbs.) 
$5.50; grade B,pk. $1.25, bu. $4.50. 
UnmniAlh Dnil Piauar (Trifniium Pratcase Perrttne.l Also oall- 
MainniOin nBO blOVoIi ed English and SaplinK Tall growing 
species that is used by farmers for hog pasture. It makes a marvelous 
growth in rich, loamy soils and a splendid showing on thin land. Ripens 
with Timothy and should be sown with it, using about ten or twelve 
pounds per acre, and twenty pounds of Timothy. Popular for plowing 
under as a fertilizer. Grade A. lb. 260, pk. $1.50, bu. (60 lb8.)$6.60; 
grade B, pk. $1.25, bu. $4.60. 
UUkiln Plauar (.Trifoliam Repens,) A small headed white spedea 
nnilB UlUlBIt 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 nn- 
tritious food for sheep and cattle. This variety will succeed in almost 
any soil. Usually about six pounds are sown to the acre. Grade A, 
lb. 85c.pk. $3.85, bu.(60 lbs.) $8.60; grradeB,pk.$2.O0,'bu.$7.5O. 
DAlrh«r« Plauar iMcWotua Leacaatha.) A rather tall growlna 
OOKllard ulOlBli white-flowered variety that is excellent for bee 
food, for which p Uroose It is largely grown in many sections. "The best 
results are obtained by sowing it In the early snnng in drills 13 Inches 
aoart. sowing 10 pounds per acre. Lb. 25o. pk. S3.60, bu. (OU log.} 
$12.00, 
Sainfoin or EsnarcBttOi [i?d«^^an'tthStuiargdy"?Sw^lrw 
rope, and in Prance. While not a-s long lived as Alfalfa it will generally 
last from 10 to 12 years. It is an excellent plant for tbediuKte 
cows, as It greatly increases the quantity and richnesa of the 
milk. To obtain the best results seed should be sown early i" the sea, 
son and covered about two inches deep, and the soil firmed with aroBer. 
Sow 40 pounds per acre. Lb. 25o. postpai.'l; pk. (of 5 lbs.) 5Qo, bu. 
(of 20 lbs.) $1.75. y 
l_ P^-^nnlJ At the prices quoted In our Catalogue we prepay postage on aU seeds ordered by packet oun e, quarter noand. 
Way S SeOdS r OStpaid. pound, pint or quart. Onseeds In Birge quantities, or offered by express or freight, purchaser pays Uk cfiarges. 
