“BEST POSSIBLE” SEEDS. 
CHAS. C. HART SEED CO. —40— WETHERSFIELD, CONN. 
Field and Farm Seeds and Grasses 
In buying grass seeds from us you may be sure that you will receive seeds of the highest possible analysis. 
Owing to variations in market values on grass seeds we are not always able, at the time this catalog 
is printed, to make fixed prices but we will guarantee that our prices will, at all times, be as low as the 
market permits. We shall be glad, however, to quote prices at any time on any quantity and invite your 
correspondence. 
HAY and PASTURE GRASSES 
Timothy — The standard and most widely grown hay grass, 
because of its low price and the ease and low cost of growing 
and harvesting it. However, its tendency to stool and clump 
and its shallow root system do not make for long life and it 
will stand pasturing for only short periods. For stock feed¬ 
ing it has high palatability, is slightly laxative and over¬ 
feeding is never injurious. Timothy thrives best on rich, 
moist bottom lands and on the heavier types of soil which 
are slightly sweet. Sow about 25 lbs. to the acre. (Bushel 
45 lbs.) 
Prices: Per lb. 28c.; Bushel 27c. per lb.; Bag (3 bu.) 
26c. per lb. 
Red Top — This splendid grass will thrive under almost all 
conditions and quickly forms a thick sod that persists under 
heavy grazing. It grows through a longer season than any 
other grass and lasts for a number of years making excellent 
hay throughout. It is more nutritious than Timothy and 
Is alwavs used in Grass mixtures. Sow about 20 lbs. to the 
acre. (Bushel 35 lbs.) 
Prices: Per lb. 26c.; Bushel 25c per lb.; Bag (3 bu.) 
24c. per lb. 
Orchard Grass —- A long lived perennial which makes ex¬ 
cellent growth in partial shades and is consequently used 
In orchards and wood lots. Its productivity and grazing 
value are about the same as that of Timothy and it prefers 
a well-drained light soil. Sow \]/ 2 to 2 bu. per acre. (Bushel 
14 lbs.). 
Prices: Per lb. 22c.; Bushel 21c. per lb. 
Kentucky Blue Grass — The most nutritive and richest 
of all pasture grasses. Blue Grass requires rich moist soil 
which is absolutely sweet. Lime is most essential which 
renders it less valuable for New England pastures. It 
makes a thick sod when once established which endures 
for years. Sow 40 lbs. to the acre. (Bushel 21 lbs.). 
Prices: Per lb. 34c.; Bushel 33c. per lb. 
CLOVERS 
White Dutch — Not adapted for hay, but valuable for 
pasturage because of its high protein content and the liking 
cattle have for it. It thrives under trampling. Should never 
be sown alone, but only in mixtures. (Bushel 60 lbs.). 
Prices: Per lb. 55c.; 10 lbs. 50c. per lb. 
Medium Red — The most useful legume crop. Its high 
feeding value, its ability as a soil builder, its value in hay 
mixtures and its extremely high nutritive value make it 
very desirable. It is biennial in growth and although not 
as sensitive as Alfalfa requires sweet soil. Sow about 20 
lbs. to the acre. (Bushel 00 lbs.) 
Prices: Per lb. 34c.; Bushel 33c. per lb. 
Alsike — Somewhat smaller in growth than Medium Red 
although it persists a few years longer. It thrives on poor 
soils, does not require lime and will produce well in damp 
spots and consequently can be grown where Medium Red 
cannot. Its hay is finer in texture than Medium Red and 
stock consequently prefer it. Sow about 20 lbs. to the 
acre. (Bushel 60 lbs.) 
Prices: Per lb. 35c.; Bushel 34c. per lb. 
White Sweet Blossom — This fine biennial thrives on soils 
too poor for Alfalfa or Red Clover. It grows on almost any 
soil although it does require lime and ranks with Alfalfa 
in feeding value. Stock seldom like it at first but if forced 
to eat it develop a decided taste for it. Sow 30 lbs. to the 
acre. (Bushel 60 lbs.). 
Prices: Per lb. 17c.; Bushel 16c. per lb. 
Crimson — An annual used as a soiling or green manure. 
If grown for hay cut as soon as the blossoms appear. As a 
nitrogen bearer it is unexcelled. (Bushel 60 lbs.) Sow about 
10 lbs. to the acre. 
Prices: Per lb. 22c.; Bushel 21c. per lb. 
ALFALFAS 
Grimm’s (Certified) — The mainstay of the dairyman. It 
furnishes more green forage, more pasturage and more dry 
hay per acre than any known variety of hay or grass and 
stock like it. A well established stand of Alfalfa will last 
from three to ten years. Alfalfa requires a well drained 
soil, a sweet soil, a well prepared seed bed and inoculation. 
Grimm’s is extremely hardy and has a spreading root 
system which easily withstands dry spells. Our seed is 
Idaho Certified, the hardiest you can buy. Sow about 25 
lbs. to the acre. (Bushel 60 lbs.). 
Prices: Per lb. 44c.; Bushel 43c. per lb. 
Northwestern Verified — Much like Grimm’s, but with a 
deeper tap root and a higher crown-set. As a result it is not 
nearly as hardy. The only true criterion to follow in buying 
Alfalfa seed is pedigree. 
Prices: Per lb. 37c.; Bushel 36c. per lb. 
Our grasses show the highest obtainable purity and germination 
