A MAGNIFICENT ALFALFA CROP, GROWN FROM GERMAIN’S RE-CLEANED SEED 
Germain’s Extra Re-Cleaned Clover and Grass Seeds 
CLOVER AND GRASSES ARE SUBJECT TO FREQUENT MARKET FLUCTUATIONS. WE THEREFORE REQUEST 
YOU TO WRITE FOR PRICES WHEN QUANTITIES ARE WANTED. WHEN ORDERED 
BY MAIL SEND 10c. PER POUND FOR POSTAGE. 
CLOVER SEEDS 
^kFALFA. Germain’s has taken the lead in supplying the finest and purest seed for this great crop of the Southwest. 
Many a farmer knows of promising stands of alfalfa that were practically ruined by dodder or love vine, caused 
by foul seed. With the installation of our recleaning plant, and the force of our buying power, we can conserva¬ 
tively claim the most perfect stock of seed ever offered at the lowest possible price. Whether your needs are for a 
pound or carload, we can supply them. Price 30 cts. per lb. Write for prices when quantities are wanted. 
Turkestan Alfalfa. This variety is far superior to the American product in that it withstands drought and cold weather where 
the other will perish. In addition to this it yields a larger amount of foliage to the plant of a finer texture, and without any 
rough stems, so that stock can eat every particle, 35 cts. per lb. 
Alsike (1 rifolium hybridum). Very hardy, resisting cold and drought and is also well adapted for sowing on cold wet land. It 
yields a large amount of hay or pasture and makes a good bee plant, 25 cts. per lb. 
Berseem, or Egyptian (Trifolium Alexandrinum). This Clover is said to be especially suited for irrigated lands. It yields heavily 
m -Egypt, growing a little taller than alfalfa. It is very succulent and much relished by stock, 50 cts. per lb. 
Burr (Medicago maculata). An excellent fodder plant for dry soils; 12 lbs. to the acre. Cleaned seed, not in the burr, lb. 30 cts. 
Italian Crimson, or Scarlet (Trifolium incarnatum). Used chiefly as a soil improver, 25 cts. per lb. 
Japanese (Lespedeza Striata). Makes a fine pasture plant for poor barren land, where it will grow 18 inches high; on good soil it 
grows 30 inches. It will also thrive on shaded, or on wet soils. Stock of all kinds relish it, poor or worn out soil is improved 
by it, 40 cts. per lb. 
or Gow Grass (Trifolium pratense perenne). More vigorous grower than the common red, 25 cts. per lb. 
Red (Trifohum pratense). Should be in all pasture mixtures, 25 cts. per lb. 
White (Trifolium repens). Excellent for lawns; can be sown alone or mixed with Blue Grass. Strictly fancy,lb. 45 cts. See page 33. 
GRASS SEEDS 
Awnless Brome Grass (Bromus Inermis). Hardy; stands heat and cold well. Adapted for dry regions, 25 cts. per lb. 
Bermuda (Cynodon dactylon). Of great value as a pasture grass in hot countries; also suitable for lawns where Blue Grass 
fails, SI.00 per lb. 
Crested Dog’s-Tail (Cynosurus cristatus). Roots fibrous and tufted; perennial. This is a most valuable permanent pasture 
grass. It is very tender .and nutritious at time of flowering. If, however, it is left until the seed ripens, cattle will not eat 
it on account of its wiry stems. 
Kentucky Blue (Especially adapted for lawns. See page 33.) 45 cts. per lb. 
Mesquite (Holcus lanatus). Will grow on poor peaty soils or dry sandy soil. Known also as “ Velvet grass,” 35 cts. per lb. 
Orchard Grass (Dactylis glomerata). Root fibrous; perennial; flowers in June and July. This is one of the most valuable and 
widely known of all the pasture grasses. Valuable in a mixture, 35 cts. per lb. 
Red Top (Agrostis vulgaris). Permanent grass for pasture or lawn, 35 cts. per lb. 
Rye Grass, Italian (Lolium Italicum). A valuable grass for hay and pasture, especially under irrigation, 20 cts. per lb. 
Rye Grass, Perennial, or Australian (Lolium perenne). Similar to the Italian in habit of growth, but more permanent; good 
for lawns. Yields abundantly under irrigation. Highly recommended for lawns in Arizona and New Mexico. See page 33. 
Price, 25 cts. per lb. 
Timothy. A most valuable grass for hay. Thrives best on moist, loamy soil, 20 cts. per lb. 
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