CATALOGUE OF SEED': PLANTS, BULBS AND FRUITS. 
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The First Thirty Two Pages of this Catalogue Coutain our Twentieth Century Novelties and Specialty List. 
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SEEDS FOR THE FARM— Continued. 
ShpPn Q FpSrilP (P'stucaOriaa.) A valuable short and dense 
ijnijL|J a I liJl^Ulii growing grass that is jireatly relished by 
shdpandisusrd in many ofthebestKrass mixtures. Althoujjh not so 
tu)! in growth as Meadow Fescueitis deep| rooted and theiffore valu- 
able for sections affected by drouth. W e do not think it can I e too 
higli'v recommended for sheep pa-tures. Sow 85 lbs. per acre, 
lb. 25c, pk. 43o, bu. ( 13 lbs ) 1 .50. 
^'LiJDof' Vornai (. ^ "thoxanthum Odoratum.) Exceed'nsly val- 
OnCUl wCl llula uableft-r mixing with pasturegrassesas icemits, 
when partjully <1ry. a very fraiirant odor that i-i considere<l very de- 
sirahle for sweetening hay. It grows quickly in good soils and when 
mixed with other grasses, about three pounds are pat Into a mix- 
ture per acre. Lb. 30c. 
CappaJnllr, The Greatest Honey Producing Plant In the 
IJul I CUClldi World. Its nutritive value is superior to Keil Clo- 
ver and the yield is much heavier. Serrcdella also has the pei idiaritv 
of thriving on any soil and doing equally well in any localitv. Ad 
kinds ofc:ittle like it and sheep are particularly fond of this splendid 
plant. Our supply has been obtained direct and the send 
which we offer is of the finest quality. Lb. 40c, 3 lbs. $1.0O, 
postpaid. 
Tail Meadow Oat Grass, ing species of grass tbat^often 
attains a height of 3 or 4. feet by the middle of June and liy many 
preferred to Timothy. ISl akes splendid hay and thrives on sandy 
loam but makes its best growth where there is some clay. Can be 
fed as apasture glass and will generally bear cutting three times 
For mixing with Perennial Rve and Alfalfa for sandy soils it is ex- 
cellent. Sow about SOto 40 lbs. per aere'alone or half that amount 
mixed with the above varieties. Lb. S5o, pk. 60c, bu. (14 lbs.) 
81.85. 
Toncinfo C**^"* Luxiurlans.) A wonderfully prolific forage 
ICU9llllcI> plant which resembles somewhat corn but the leaves 
are broader and the stalk contains a large amount of saccharine ma t- 
ter. Its value lies in the fact that it can be out several times 
durinir the season and when allowed to remain without being- 
cut attains a heigrht of 12 feet. Our experience shows that it is 
particularly adapted to the Middle and Southern States. Seed 
should be sown after the ground is perfectly warm and the weather 
settled, at the rate of about 4 lbs. per acre. The be.«t plan is to T>lant 
in drills, three feet apart, putting in 3 seeds about every 12 in. in the 
drill. Per lb. $1.25. 
Tirnnfhv (Plileum Pratease.) This seed is worth double that 
■ iiiiuiliji grown in lower latitudes. Try it and be con- 
vinced. One of the most valuable grasses for all parts of America. 
It thrives best on moist loamy soils end under favoral>le conditions 
usually attains a height of about four feet. It is a trrass that is rel- 
ished by all kinds of stock, but particularly so by horses, as it vields 
a l.trger percentage of nutritive matter than any other e.-irly grass. 
It is not a sneress as a pasture grass but of great value for hay. Our 
knowledge of the different kinds of Timothy proves to us that the 
sieii we offer is of unusual vigor and the vieid certain to surpass that 
of seed grown in the middle and southern states. Sow at the rntc of 
12 pounds per acre. Grade A, lb. 20c,pk. 60c, bu. (45 lbs ) $2.10. 
Grade B, pk. SOc, bu. $1.60. 
May's Lawn Grass Mixture. l°i 5r^r^rt p& -^^^^l 
ture of eraises 
ture of frra<ise3 
w e offer have been 
carefully pre- 
pared., to over- 
come 'difficulties 
existin'^ iu get- 
ting grass to 
prow on steep 
slopes or terraces 
iu the shade where 
ordinary graaes 
have failed. 
The grasses we 
u«e in these mix- 
tu res are peculia r- 
ly adapted for the 
injrpose and will 
th rive in the place 
■ and under the 
conditions for 
which they are 
prepared. But in 
order to ovcr- 
comtf these diftl- 
cultiesthe>?round 
should be pre- 
pared byali'^eral 
use of well-rotted 
stable manure fir 
fertilizer. The 
seed marbe^iovvn 
in April ; it can 
also be 80wn in 
September with 
good rcsnUa. 
Quantities re- 
qtiired: One qt., will sow ?*00 square feet, 1 pk. 2,400 square feet. 1 bu. 
10,0* O square feet, 3 b«, will si>w 1 acre. 
May's Terrace Sod Mixture. ;^,rTottg"'o^*"^';r?Lf;Tn'J 
SKlc hills, producing strong sprending roots, thus preventing heavy 
rains from washing out. 1 will withstand drought and exposure and 
thrive on shiillow soils and at the same time produce a rich preen lawn 
^t- 3Sc, postpaid. By express or freight. 
For lawns of anv extent we recom- 
nd this as our best miiturc. to be 
. . ,^ . . Price, qt. 20c, postpaid : by 
express or freierht, at purchaser'a expense, pk. $1.10, bu. $4.00. 
Evergreen Mixed Lawn Grass, jhis is a good mixture but 
Central Park Mixture. 
sown three or four bushels to the a 
niiml'cr of expensive ; 
75c, bu. $2,75. 
;rasscs as theabo 
s not include so ^rrat a 
Price qt. 16c. postpaid; pk. 
Our Special Clover Grass Mixtures Suitable for All Soils. 
,^„7'^^\^^^'''°^'"«,'''^Vf\%."'^f"J'^i'^^f'n^P(^^i^'^<--^"n'^,^^ numerous inquiries from our pat- 
tralC^ls"L"d%eV"i?emet;f"'" Following we give a number o, hirfh grade m xtnres, suitable 
.,f.''^^"^S'°''" °''''"'' '""'^ as arc be«t adapted for different kinds 
n«^? f ft' purposes, y rom our own experience, as well .as from the experience gained by £orrespo,„'in.r with our ctistomers in every 
part < f the country, we are enabled to select in these Clover-Orass Mixtures not only the varieties as are suited to the soil, but ha ve them in the 
ni,ht proportion in each mixture. In everv instance we mention the quantities which we recommend to lie sewn per acre: and not only have 
tnese proven to be sufficient in our own experiments earned on during several years, but they have proven to he equally successful and sufflcient 
1 ourpatrous. — — — ^_ — - - - — 
THE FOLLOWING MIXTUfitS IF SaENT BY MAIL, ADD 8c. PER LB. FOR POSTAGE 
Clover Grass Mixtures for Permanent Meadows. 
No. 1 — For moist ground and rich soils. Sow 18 lbs. per acre. 
» Price, per lb., lOc- 
Meadow Foxtail. Italian Rye Grass. Sweet Vernal, 
-Meadow Fescue. Timothy. Alsike. 
Tall Meadow Oat Grass. 
No. 2 — Por moist ground which is occasionally overflowed. Sow 
16 lbs. per acre. Price, per lb., lOc. 
Tall Fescue. Red Top. Timothy. 
Meadow Fescue. ■ Meadow Foxtail. Alsike. 
No. 3 — For high and dry ground, light or medium soils. Sow 20 
lbs. per acre, Price, per lb., lOo. 
Red Fescue. Timothy. Red Clover. 
Crested Dog's Tail. Sweet Vernal. Lucerne. 
Hard Fescue. 
No. 4 — For high and dry ground, heavy or strong soil. Sow 20 
lbs. per acre. Price, per Ih., lOo. 
Tall Meadow Oat Grass. Sweet Vernal Timothy. 
Hard Fescue. Red Top. Red Clover. 
Meadow Fescue. English Rye Grass. Alsike. 
No. 6 — For top seeding on marshes and swampy places, occasion" 
ally overtlowed. the following mixture is adapted. Sow lOlbs. 
per acre Price, per lb., 11c. 
Meadow Foxtail. Tall Fescue. Floatini; Meadow 
Red 1 op. Water Spear Grass. Grass. 
No. e — Por light sandy and gravelly soils. Sow 20 lbs. per acre. 
Price, per lb., 10c. 
White Clover. Hard Fescue. Soft Brome Grass. 
Red Top. RescueGrass. Bromus Inermls. 
Sheep's Peacne. 
Clover Grass Mixtures for Permanent Pastures. 
No. 7— For moist ground and r ch soils. Sow 20 lbs. per acre. Price, 
per lb., lOo. 
Meadow Fescue. English Rye Grass, Red Top, Fowl Meadow, Italian 
Rye Grass, Alsike. Meadow Foxtail, Bine Grass, White Clover, Orchard 
Grass, Timothy, Fed Clover. 
No. 8— For high and dry ground, clay or heavy soils. Sow 22 lbs. per 
acre. Price, per lb., lOc. 
J?ed Fescue, English R^-e Grass, Timothy, Meadow Fescue, Italian 
Rye Grass, Red Clover. Tall Meadow Oat Grass, Blue Grass, White Clo- 
ver, orchard Grass, Alsike. 
No 9— For hi<rh and dry ground, light soils. Sow 22 lbs. per acre. 
Price, per lb., lOc. 
Hard Fescue. Lucerne, English Rye Grass, Red Fescue, Yellow Oat 
Grass. Red Clover, Meadow Fescue, Red Top, White Clover, Crested 
Dogs tail. 
No. lO — To improve pastures bv top seeding, or for low, rich, marshy 
ground. Sow lo Ihs. per acre. Price, per lb., 12o 
Fowl Meadow. Tall Fescue, Creeping Bent, Red Top, Alsike. 
No, 11 — For top seeding for wood pastures, orchards and other shady 
places. Sow 10 lbs. per acre. • Price, per lb., lOc. 
Tall Meadow Oat Grass, Sweet Vernal, Timothy, Orchard Grass, 
White Clover, Meadow Foxtail. Bine Grass, Alsike. 
No. 12 — For sheep pastures on lifiht sandy soils, or dry uplands and 
hillsides. Sow 22 lbs. per acre. Price, per lb., lOe. 
She< p's Fescue, Crested Dogstail, Sweet Vernal, Hard Fescue, White 
Clover. 
No 13 — This is Intended for dairymen and others who wish to mow 
an early crop of hay, and use the meadow for pasture the remain- 
der of the season. Sow 20 lbs. per acre. Price, per lb. , lOo. 
Timothy, Orchard Grass, Tall Meadow Oat Grass, Red Cloter, Mea- 
dow Foxtail, Buglish Rye Grass, Alsike, Meadow Fescue, Italian Rye 
Grass. 
