28 WISEMAN-DOWNS CO., INC. - 34 E. PRATT ST. - BALTIMORE, MD 
FARM AND CRASS SEEDS 
Field of Alfalfa 
TIMOTHY (Phleum Pratense) 
The most valuable of all the grasses for hay; thrives 
best on moist, loamy soils of medium tenacity. It should 
be cut just when the blossom falls. Sow early in the 
Spring or Fall, at the rate of 15 pounds per acre if alone, 
but less if with other grasses. Write for prices. 
KENTUCKY BLUE CRASS (Poa Pratensis) 
It is the most nutritious, hardy and valuable of all 
Northern grasses. Sown with White Clover, it forms a 
splendid lawn. If sown by itself for meadow or pasture, 
use about 28 pounds per acre. Write for prices. 
ORCHARD CRASS (Dacytilus Glomerata) 
Desirable for its quick growth and valuable aftermath. 
It is ready for grazing 2 weeks earlier than any other 
grasses, and when fed off is again ready for grazing in a 
week, and will continue green after all other grasses are 
withered by dry weather. It is palatable and nutritious, 
and stock eat it greedily when green. If sown alone, about 
28 pounds per acre are required. Write for prices. 
PERENNIAL RYE CRASS (Loliem Perenne) 
A very valuable variety for permanent pasture. Suc¬ 
ceeds well on almost any soil, but is particularly adapted 
to moderately moist or irrigated lands. Sow 30 to 40 
pounds per acre in Spring. Write for prices. 
RED TOP (Agrostis Vulgaris) 
This is known as Herd’s Grass. It is a good, permanent 
grass, standing our climate well, and makes good pasture 
when fed close; is valuable for low, wet meadows, produc¬ 
ing a large return in hay. When sown alone, use about 28 
pounds of the chaff seed per acre. Sow in Spring or Fall. 
Write for prices. 
RHODE ISLAND BENT CRASS (Agrostis Canina) 
A valuable perennial for lawns and pasturage. Much 
like Red-Top, only smaller. Thrives on light, dry soils as 
well as on rich, moist ones. Write for prices. 
WOOD MEADOW CRASS (Poa Nemoralis) 
Grows from 1% to 2 feet high; has a perennial creeping 
root, and an erect, slender, smooth stem. Well adapted to 
shaded places, such as orchards and parks, for either hay or 
pasturage. Sow about 30 pounds per acre. Write for prices. 
CREEPING BENT CRASS (Agrostis Stolonifera) 
Particularly valuable for lawns that are to be used as 
croquet and tennis grounds. Makes a low, velvety growth. 
Write for prices. 
MEADOW FESCUE or ENGLISH BLUE CRASS 
(Festuca Pratensis) 
A perennial from 2 to 4 feet high, with flat, broad leaves. 
One of the standard European Grasses. It succeeds well 
on nearly all soils, but does best on upland, loamy or mod¬ 
erately stiff soils. An excellent pasture Grass to take the 
place of the wild grasses, as it yields a large amount of 
early and late feed. Sow about 40 pounds per acre. Write 
for prices. 
TALL MEADOW OAT CRASS (Avena Elatior) 
A hardy perennial, much used in the South and West. 
Roots penetrate deep. It yields a heavy crop on any good 
soil, and is valuable both for meadow and pasture. Write 
for prices. 
SHEEP FESCUE (Festuca Ovina) 
A small, tufted, hardy Grass, forming a cluster of nar¬ 
row, cylindrical leaves. It is of value in mixture for lawns 
on dry soils and in shady locations. Sow about 35 pounds 
per acre. Write for prices. 
CANADIAN FIELD PEAS 
When sown with oats, makes an elegant early green 
feed, also valuable for turning under as a soil improver 
as it adds a vast amount of nitragen to the soil. Write 
for prices. 
BUCKWHEAT (Japanese) 
Makes a'very fine quality of flour, but is largely used for 
poultry food. The flower makes ideal bee food, also sown 
in or near game preserves, as it makes splendid food for 
the birds. Write for prices. 
SUDAN CRASS 
This is extensively sown for green feed. Very often 
being used in preference to millet as it can be cut several 
times during the season. 
CHOICE SEED OATS 
In these we offer only the very best varieties. Write 
for prices. 
GERMAN MILLET 
Excellent for planting when other hay crops are short, 
as it is a very rapid grower and produces a very fine crop 
of hay. Write for prices. 
WINTER WHEAT 
In season we carry a large stock of the best varieties. 
RYE 
We carry both Winter and Spring Rye of the best qual¬ 
ity. Write for prices. 
SUNFLOWER, MAMMOTH RUSSIAN 
This makes an excellent poultry food especially for Win¬ 
ter use, on account of its fattening and heating qualities. 
Will yield sometimes as high as 60 bushels per acre. Lb. 
10c. 
CORN (White Kaffir) 
The grain is used for feeding poultry and the fodder for 
cattle. Grows from 4 to 6 feet high, the grain being pro¬ 
duced on the top of stalk in the shape of a brush. Sow 
10 pounds per acre in drills. Write for prices. 
SORGHUM or SUGAR CANE 
Either green or in a cured state this makes ideal cattle 
food; it imports a splendid flavor to milk. Can be cut 
several times during the sdfeson. Sow 25 pounds per acre. 
Owing to Market Changes on Field and Grass Seed, we Quote Only on Application 
