MAY'S NORTHERN GROWN SEEDS, BEST FOR ALL OLIMES. 
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GRASS SBED.—Continued. 
Crrasse-s, Clovers, etc., are subject to market fluctuations. 
Should our present stock become exhausted we will fill craters at 
market price's. 
Johnson Grass. 
We have experimented with this new 
grOvSS for several years, and find that it 
winter-kills in the northern parts of this state ; in the extreme 
southern parts of tliis state and the southern states it does well. A 
perennial, a rapid grower, long, cane-like roots ; the leaf, stock and 
panicle of this grass resembling those of other Sorghums. It grows 
on any land where com will grow, and, like corn, will bear heavy 
manuring, yielding richly in rich ground. In fact, the richer the 
land the better the crop. Twenty-five to thirty pounds will sow an 
acre. Lb. 30c, pk. SOc, bu. (25 lbs.) $3.00. 
Ftf't.iTiiiHfi r^cocc This plant has long been naturalized 
UCl IllUUct VJl das. in the southern states. Itis a tender, 
deUcate grass, growing over and bindinff the most arid and loose 
land, and grows luxuriantly in every kind of soil ; very valuable for 
pasture, a.s well as for hay crop; time of sowing, April to June. 
Three to five pounds will sow one acre ; seed very scarce and diiii- 
cult to obtain. Oz. pkt. 15c, W lb. SOc, lb. $1.25, 5 lbs. $5.00. 
(Phleiim Pratense.) This seed is worth double that grown in lower latitudes. 
and be convinced. One of the most valuable grasses for all parts of Ameri"caT''lt thrives 
Timothy. 
best on moist loamy soils and under favorable conditions ustially aftains a height of about four feet. It Is agrass 
that is relished by all kinds of stock, but particularly so by horses, as it yields a larger percentage of nutritive 
matter than any other early grass. It Ls not a success as a pa-sture grass but of great value for hay. Onr knowl- 
edge of the different kinds of Timothy proves to us that the seed we oif er is of unusual vigor and the yield cer- 
tain to surpass tliat of seed grown in the middle and southern states. Sow at the rate of 12 pounds per acre. 
Grade A, lb. 2So, pk. 75c, bu. (45 lbs.) $2.75. Grade B, pk. 65c, bu. $2.25. 
T"fO«intf> (Riaiia Luiiurians.) A wonderfully prohftc forage plant which somewhat resembles com 
1 wv/^iii kb. but the leaves are broader and the stalk contains a large amount of saccharine matter. Its 
value lies in the fact that It can be cut several times during the season, and when allowed to remain 
without being cut attains a height of 12 feet. Our experience shows that it is particularly adapted to 
the middle and southern states. Seeds should be sown after the ground is perfectly warm and the weather 
settled, at the rate of about 4 pounds per acre. The best plan is to plant in drills, three feet apart, putting in 8 
seeds about every 12inches in the drill. Per lb. $1.25. 
^o|.|.ckH0||o The greatest honey producing plant In the world. Its nutritive value is superior to 
.-'wi 1 wuK^iio.. Ked Clover and the yield is much heavier. Serredella also has the peculiarity of thriving 
on any soil and doing equally well in any locaUty. All kinds of cattle like it and .sheep are particularly fond ef 
this splendid plant. Our supply has been obtained direct and the seed which we offer is of the finest 
quality. Lb. 25c, 3 lbs. 60c, postpaid. 
Sjlinfnin or Psnarrpffp {OnoWijchis Sama.) a most valuable fodder plant that is largely 
UI CdpctlCCLLC grown in Europe and in France. While not as fong lived as Alfalfa 
it will generally last from 10 to 12 years. It is an excellent plant for feeding to cows, as it greatly in- 
creases the quantity and richness of the milk. To obtain the best results see<l should be sown early in the 
season and covered alxiut two inches deep, and the soil firmed with a roller. Sow 40 pounds per acre. Lb. 25c, 
postpaid; pk. (of S lbs.) 50c, bu. (of 20 lbs.) $1.90. 
Alfnifa (,Medicago Saliva.) Also called Lucerne, Eternal Clover, and Wonder Clover. This is 
' truly the farmers' friend. It has been grown in almost every portion of America and reports 
from the Northwest prove it to he one of the most desirable forage plants ever introduced. It stands drouth 
and dampness, and succeeds durinj? hot, dry weather when many other clovers and graases fail entirely. 
Heavy rains or snows have no damaging effect whatever, and simply make it flourLsh more than ever. As a 
fertilizing, land-enriching crop it is unequaled. The roots sink down into the earth searching for nourish- 
ment 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 
believe it one of the Ijest things that can be fed to cows, and it certainly increases the flow of milk wonderfully. 
If possible sow with oats (try Bonanza King and then you will have two goo<l things gro\ving at once on the 
same land) at the rate of 15 pounds per acre, or if the land is very poor sow three pounds more. The first 
season the growth will l>e very light, but don't be worried if the plants are small and several inches apart for 
that means the next season you wiU probably fet from 3 to 5 tons per acre, and it increases for several 
years, producing as high as ten 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 re<luces 
its value for feeding. Don't feed hungry stock on it when green, as it is likely to bloat them, for they in- 
variably over eat; by this we mean not to turn hungry stock loose in a field of Alfalfa. Grade A, lb. 25c ok 
$2.00, bu. (60 lbs.) $7.50; grade B, pk. $1.75, bu. $6.50. 
Crimson CInvpr (Tri/on um Zncarn/itxim.) Tliis is an annual variety which has been grown large- 
" . " • „ , V w» . ly i,j tijg 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 immense, and after cutting it at once commences to grow again and continues until cold, freezing 
weather. Sow at the rate of 10 pounds per acre. Lb. 25c, pk. $1.60, bu. (60 lbs.) $6.00. 
Alcii^p or Sw*»rti«h dlnv**!* (Trifolmm Hubridum.) Kno\vn the world over for its hardl- 
/^lailVC Ul «:7WCUI»1I ^lUVCr. nggg n ^-ithout doubt the hardiest clover we have ever 
gro\vn, 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 valualle for mixing with other clovers, as it forms a thick bottom and increases 
the yield of hay. Sow at the rate o 10 pounds to the acre. Grade A, lb. 35c, pk. $2.65, bu. (60 lbs ) 
SIO.OO; grade B, pk- $2.25, bu. $8.75. 
riediUm Red Clover. '•T^ifMi^m Pratense.) This is also Usted a? -June CTover" by some firms, but it Ls 
1 mwuiuiii ■VV'U wivr V . simply Red Clover and we don't want the farmers to think It's anything else. Our 
seed is carefully grown and selected for seed purposes and we know the Gov. Report will back up our claim 
which is, that there is no other firm in America more particular regarding the purity of their seeds than our- 
selves. About 15 or 18 pounds are sown to the acre. For pasturage when sown with grasses it is excellent. It attains a 
height of three feet; is by many said to be the l»it clover for hay. We are not going to sav (as some of our competitors 
do) that we are the only seedsmen in America who grow Grass and Clover seeds or that can supply good seed but there 
is nofirm in the West or Northwest that can beat our "Selected" Medium Red Clover. "They may 
have just as ^ood but they can't possibly have seed that vnO. surpa,ss it in hardiness and vigorous, rapid 
growth. Weight 60 pounds per bushel. Grade A, lb. SOc, pk. $2.00, bu. (60 lbs.) $7.50; grade B, 
riammOth Red Clover. <.^'/<'i';2?'n,^n'<'?'«''P<''-'"?'»«) Alsocalled Engnsh and Sap. 
"^*** ■'*''-'*'■■ ■v*'" ■wivrvwi. ling. Tall growing species that IS used by farmers for hog imis- 
tnre. It makes a marvelous growth in nch loamy soils and a splendid showing on thin land. Ripens with 
Timothy and should be sown ^v^th it, using about ten or twelve pounds per acre and twenty pounds of Tim- 
othy. Popular for plowing under a.s a fertiUzer. Grade A, lb. 30c pk. S2.00, bu. (60 lbs.) $7.50- 
grade B, pk. $1.75, bu. $6.75. 
White Clover (^'■''■"'.'■"'"■R/P?'"-) a small headed wWte species that Is very fragrant and 
,1, ;Vf , * , o exceedingly desirable for mixing -ivith lawn grass seeds. Although it Is not a heavy pro- 
ducer it LS of great value for use in permanent pastures, a.s it affords a most nutritious fCKxi for sheep and cattle. This 
variety will .succeed in almost any soil. Usually alwut six pounds are sown to the acre. Grade A. lb. 30c ok 
$2.75, bu. (60 lbs.) $10.50; grade B, pk. $2.50, bu. $9.50. ' ' ^ 
Bokhara Clover. (^«"^«'" fe«««"'''.«-'l a rather tan growing white-flowered variety that is excellent 
^■i.t.i^^ 1 „ -T- !v ^P"^ wluch Purpase it is largely goown in many sections. The beat results 
bu °60^lb^ ^$l2'oo^ ^"^^ l5 inches apart, sowmg 10 pounds per acre. Lb. 25c, pk. $3.50. 
Red aovcr. 
