DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF SEEDS. 
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Red Clover, having a shrubby stem, and a longer and more penetrating root, thus enabling it to 
withstand drouth well. Grows 3 to 4 feet high, and is much used as a green manure. Sow 20 lbs. 
per acre alone, or 5 lbs. when mixed with grasses. Per lb. 20c. 
Small Red (Trifolium pratense.)—A most valuable variety for fodder, also excellent for plowing 
under for manure. Per lb. 20c. 
White Dutch (Trifolium repens.)—An excellent pasturage plant. Its flowers are also a favorite 
resort for the honey bee. It succeeds on all rich, clayey lands, if not too wet. It is the best variety 
for lawns, either alone or mixed with grasses, and is now in great demand for that purpose. Per lb. 30c; 
4 lbs for $1.00. 
GRASS SEEDS. 
The following are the most valuable grasses for agricultural and other purposes, Prices of some 
varieties may change as the season advances. 
Bermuda, or Couch Grass (Cynodon dactylon.) — This grass, the "Doob” grass of India, 
is one of the most valuable for hot countries, suitable either for lawn or pasture, and valuable for fixing 
loose soils. For eight months in the year it is beautifully green; in cold weather it turns brown. The 
seed will not germinate in cold weather. April, May and September are the best months in which to 
sow. Use 10 lbs. to the acre. Per lb. $1.00. 
Crested Dog’s-Tail Grass (Cynosurus eristatus.) —A valuable grass for sheep pastures, on 
dry, hard soils and hills. It belongs to the family of lawn grasses. 25 lbs. to the acre. Per lb. 40c. 
Perennial Rye Grass. Red Top. 
Italian Rye Grass (Lolium Italieum.) — A valuable annual variety, thriving well in any soil, 
and yielding early and abundant crops. Especially valuable for pasture in Southern California. Al¬ 
though strictly speaking it is an annual, if cut before going to seed, it may be considered perennial in 
this climate. Claimed to stand any amount of forcing by irrigation. Sow 30 lbs. to the acre. Per lb. 
15c; 100 lbs. $9.00. 
Kentucky Blue, ox* Smooth. Meadow Grass (Poa pratensis.) — Principally used for 
lawns, also valuable for pasture. For lawns sow 150 lbs. per acre; for pasture 50 lbs. per acre is suf¬ 
ficient. We offer none but fancy cleaned seed. Per lb. 25c; 5 lbs. for $1.00; 100 lbs. at market rates. 
Orchai’d Gi’ass, oi* Cocksfoot (Dactylis glomerata.)—A valuable grass, all kinds of stock 
being greedily fond of it. Will bear cropping very well. When established will withstand both floods 
and drouth. Sow 40 lbs. to the acre. Per lb. 20c; 100 lbs. at market price. 
