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ALNEER BROTHERS RELIABLE SEEDS, ROCKFORD, ILL. 
Lawn Grass 
Rockford Park Mixture (Extra 
This is 
very finest varieties of the most suitable grasses 
for making an even, thick mat of grass. The 
various grasses which compose this well-bal¬ 
anced blend are fine-bladed and deep rooting, 
sure to produce the best results under the varied 
conditions of soil and climate met in America. It 
is all plump, heavy seed, free from chaff or weed 
seeds, weighing 25 to 27 pounds per measured 
bushel. A small quantity of White Clover is 
included in order to help thicken the bottom of 
the sod. We recommend to sow Rockford Park 
Mixture, using 1 lb. of seed for a plot of 10x20 
feet, or 200 square feet. Lb. 35c, 5 lbs. $1.60, 
postpaid; not prepaid, 10 lbs. $2.30, 25 lbs. 
$5.65. 
Shady Place Lawn Mixture 
On nearly all lawns there are shaded, bare and 
unsightly spots on which the owners h^ve diffi¬ 
culty in getting a good stand of grass. For 
such places this mixture is adapted. It is com¬ 
posed of grasses which naturally grow in shaded 
places. They are the finest and most costly of 
all grasses. Lb. 55c, 3 lbs. $1.55, postpaid. 
Mixed I s unsurpassed for first 
class and permanent results, 
due to the fact that we use only the 
White Dutch Clover J be n e c J e ' " 
in 
general use 
for lawns. Being of a creeping habit it prevents 
the soil from being washed away by rains. Also 
used in permanent pastures. Price per lb. 55c, 
5 lbs. $2.55, postpaid; by freight or express, not 
prepaid, 10 lbs. $4.20, 25 lbs. $10.00. 
Rockford Park, Lawn Crass 
Pounds, Postpaid 
Timothy 
Vi bu. and up not prepaid 
Timothy, (Phleum pratense.) ™ b e le ^aiiTh 1 ; 
grasses for hay, especially in the north. 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 12 pounds per acre, if alone, but less 
if mixed with other grasses. 
Timothy, Fancy || 5 bu * $1 - 00 > ^ bu - $1 - 85 * bu - 
Kentucky Blue Grass JJ b pai 3 d f c - 
10 lbs. $2.50, 25 lbs. $5.50. 
17 Afl T nn 1 lb. 30c, 5 lbs. $1.30, postpaid. Not pre 
*' CU * paid, 10 lbs. $1.60, 25 lbs. $3.75. 
Orchard Grass 
$4.75. 
1 lb. 35c, 5 lbs. $1.50, postpaid. 
Not prepaid, 10 lbs. $2.00, 25 lbs. 
Rye Grass, English Perennials * j,] b - 
postpaid. Not prepaid, 10 lbs. $1.40, 25 lbs. $3.00. 
BROMUS INERMIS 
Most Valuable New Grass Introduced in the Last Twenty-five Years 
BromUS adapts itself to nearly all conditions of soil and climate and yields 
enormous quantities of hay and makes abundant pasture. Defies 
drought and is not affected by frost. A decided success. It forms a very thick, 
dense sod and is a permanent grass not killed out by variations of weather. 
Price, postpaid, lb. 40c. At buyer’s expense, 10 lbs. $2.40, 25 lbs. $5.25, 50 lbs. 
$10.25. 
SUDAN GRASS 
Sudan Grass (Andropogon sorghum) Sow early in May, and the crop should be 
ready for the first cutting in July. Broadcast 18 to 25 lbs. per acre. Sow in 
rows 4 to 6 lbs. per acre. Lb. 35c. Not prepaid, 10 lbs. 80c, 25 lbs. $1.75 
50 lbs. $2.65, 100 lbs. $5.00. 
NOTICE 
Increase your yield of Alfalfa and Sweet Clover by 
inoculating seed with NITRAGIN—full instructions 
• INOCULATE ALL LEGUMES t 
L With j 
on every package. 
Nitragin 
V 2 bu. size, 35c.; 1 bu. size, 65c; 2Vi bu. $1.40, 
postpaid. Same Bacteria used for Alfalfa and 
r The Original legume InocuUtor ^ 
Sweet Clover. 
. 
CLOVER SEED 
Pounds Postpaid 
Medium Red Clover, Fancy 
bu. $14.00. 
Lb. 40c, not pre¬ 
paid Vi bu. $3.75, 
Alsyke or Hybrid Clover ««• 
$17.00. 
Sweet Clover Bokhara (White) ^ la f 0 ts «f ro f £ 
high, with small white flowers. Valuable for pasture or 
hay. Sow 15 lbs. to the acre. Per lb. 35c, not prepaid Vi 
bu. $1.50, bu. $5.50. 
ALFALFA 
Alfalfa 
per acre. 
(American Grown.) Can be cut 3 to 5 times 
a year, and produces from 3 to 7 tons of hay 
Sow seed from 15 to 25 lbs. per acre. 
Hardy North-western % bu 
Grimm Alfalfa Repeated comparative tests prove 
Vjrimm a a conc i us ively that "Genuine Grimm 
Alfalfa” is the hardiest, most lasting and most productive 
of all varieties; therefore "The Most Profitable To Grow.” 
Genuine Northwest Grown Certified 
not prepaid, Vi bu. $4.50, bu. $16.50. 
Lb. 
55c, 
MILLETS 
German nr Cnld<*n Millet Fine for bay, cut as it 
merman or uoiaen iviuiei begins t0 head before 
blooming. Ready for use in 65 days. Sow 48 lbs. per acre. 
Not prepaid, Vi bu. $1.00, Vi bu. $1.75, bu. $3.25. 
lananete Millet Widely known as the Billion Dollar, 
Japanese minei aJso Barnyard grass . Attains a 
height of 7 ft. Yield per acre is 6 to 8 tons of cured hay. 
May be used either for forage, or 6ilo. Sow 12 to 15 lbs. 
per acre. Not prepaid, Vi bu. $1.00, Vi bu. $1.75, bu. (36 
lbs.) $3.25. 
BUCKWHEAT 
Buckwheat—New Japanese ?£ e °^ dd £ e 0 f June, 
using from one to three pecks of seed per acre. This new 
sort has proven to be much earlier and more productive than 
any other variety. Grains very large and of rich brown 
color. It excels all in yield and earliness. Lb. 25c, postpaid; 
not prepaid, Vi bu. 80c, Vi bu. $1.25, bu. $2.25. 
NOTICE 
If you are in the market for large quantities of farm 
seeds, write for Special Prices. 
NEW VIRGINIA PEANUTS 
The Peanut is easily grown in every state. _ It requires 
but little care beyond that of thorough cultivation. A light 
soil is preferable. Plant about the same time as corn. Root¬ 
lets shoot into the ground from the vine, and peanuts are 
formed at the end under the surface. By mail, Vi lb. 10c, Vi 
lb. 16c, lb. 30c, 2 lbs. 50c, 5 lbs. $1.10. 
