New Crop Seed—Tested in Every Way to Assure Satisfaction 
Clovers for the South 
A Field of Sweet Clover 
832— BLACK MEDIC—A species of clover from Georgia that 
is becoming recognized as a legume especially adapted to 
plow under for green manure. Grows all during the winter 
and is just the thing to build up run-down soil. Price: Lb. 
40c; postpaid. Write for pr'ces in larger quantities. 
833— KOREAN LESPEDEZA—A mammoth variety that 
matures earlier than the common sorts. A vigorous grower 
and heavy yielder, drought-resistant. The plant has a spread 
of three feet which produces hay that is equal to Alfalfa in 
feeding value. Plant 25 lbs. per acre broadcast. Price: Lb. 
35c; postpaid. Write for prices in larger lots. 
To get full value from clover crops the seed must be in¬ 
oculated. When inoculated these crops gather rich fertilizing 
material from the air and store them in the soil. Inoculation 
now costs but little and will pay big dividends on the invest¬ 
ment. 
830— SWEET CLOVER, WHITE BLOSSOM (Melilotus Alba) 
—Scarified seed. A rapid growing clover with white bloom 
that is excellent for bee food. It is an excellent soil builder 
and does well on all clay soils. Many heavy clay subsoils 
will produce a crop of Sweet Clover when it fails on other 
crops. Sow about fifteen pounds to the acre. Price: Lb. 25c; 
postpaid. Write for prices in larger quantities. 
831— ANNUAL YELLOW BLOSSOM CLOVER or MELILO¬ 
TUS INDICA—Sometimes called Sour Clover, is a legume 
especially adapted to plow under for green manure. It will 
grow all during the winter and improves the yield of crops 
that are planted on the land the following spring. Grows 
from 15 to 20 inches high and can be sown in the fall or 
spring at the rate of 20 pounds per acre. Price: Lb. 25c; 
postpaid. Please write for prices in larger quantities. 
835— BURR CLOVER—California hulled seed of exceptionally 
good quality, thoroughly recleaned. Price: Per lb. 25c; post¬ 
paid. 
836— WHITE DUTCH CLOVER—An excellent clover for 
pasturage; also good for lawns; flowers very sweet. Price: 
Lb. 50c; postpaid. Write for quantity prices. 
834—JAPAN CLOVER or LESPEDEZA—On sand, gravel or 
bare clay hill tops, no other plant known is so valuable for 
grazing. It does equally well on rich soil. Roots penetrate 
deep down in the subsoil. Sow in spring, 15 to 20 pounds 
per acre. Price: 30c per lb. postpaid. Write for prices in 
larger quantities. 
Lawn and Pasture Grasses 
840— JOHNSON GRASS—While considered a pest by many, it 
is one of the finest grasses for hay in the South. The objection is 
that it is hard to eradicate. Price: Lb. 30c; postpaid. _ Not 
prepaid: 10 lbs. $1.00. Write for prices in larger quantities. 
841— DALLIS GRASS—This grass is recommended for growing 
throughout the South. It thrives on a wide variety of soils. 
A perennial, growing from three to five feet high; remaining 
green from early spring until heavy frosts. Sow seed at the 
rate of 8 to 10 pounds per acre during March and April. 
Price: Lb. 60c; postpaid. Write for prices in larger quantities. 
842— KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS—Well-known pasture grass, 
and, combined with white clover, makes a close lawn grass, for 
which purpose sow 50 lbs. to the acre; for pasture, 25 is suf¬ 
ficient. Price: Lb. 50c; postpaid. Write for prices on larger 
quantities. 
843—MESQUITE GRASS—An excellent grass that is a hardy 
perennial; will withstand continuous mowing or grazing. It 
makes a strong growth of soft, broad blades about 8 to 10 
inches long. Sow 30 lbs. of seed per acre. Lb. 65c; postpaid. 
Write for prices on larger quantities. 
845—RED TOP GRASS—Especially adapted for lawn grass 
mixtures, also used for winter golf greens. Price: Lb. 40c; 
postpaid. Write for prices on larger quantities. 
847—RYE GRASS—A very valuable variety for permanent 
pasture; also for lawn purposes. Withstands drouth in a re¬ 
markable degree. Use it in Bermuda sod to keep the lawn 
green when the Bermuda is dormant. Sow from September 
until March at the rate of 35 to 50 lbs. to the acre. Price: 
Lb. 25c; postpaid. Write for prices on larger quantities. 
848— SUDAN GRASS—“Costs less per acre to sow and yields more.” Similar 
to Johnson Grass in appearance but being an annual requires reseeding each 
year, although drouth-resistant will not blast with excessive rain-fall. It 
makes splendid hay, which is much relished by all kinds of stock, is also valu¬ 
able as a summer pasture. When planted in drills for hay use 8 to 10 lbs. 
per acre; broadcast, 30 lbs. is required. When planted for pasture broadcast 
50 lbs. Price: Lb. 25c; postpaid. Write for prices in larger quantities. 
849— HARDIE’S WINTER LAWN GRASS—You can have a beautiful green 
lawn all winter by planting this seed on your lawn. Plant right on your 
Bermuda grass or on a new lawn that has just been prepared. One pound 
will plant a space 20 ft. by 20 ft.. Lb. 50c; postpaid. Write for prices in 
larger quantities. 
837— FANCY BERMUDA GRASS—The most suitable grass for the South; is 
valuable for its drouth-resisting properties, and for a summer pasture it 
should be planted everywhere; it also makes a beautiful lawn, and is good to 
sow on embankments, as it binds the soil together with its shoots and roots. 
Sow when the ground gets warm, March to May, or in early fall ; 8 to 10 
pounds per acre. Price: Lb. 50c; postpaid. Write for prices in larger 
quantities. 
838— FANCY HULLED BERMUDA GRASS—The same as fancy Bermuda with 
the hull removed which hastens germination. Seed put through this process 
germinates in from 10 to 15 days. We recommend our customers to try this 
seed. Price: Lb. 75c; postpaid. Write for prices in larger quantities. 
Sudan Grass 
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DAVID HARDIE SEED COMPANY 
