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MTTSRKOOM SPAWN 
FARM SEEDS 
GRASS SEEDS—Continued 
RED FESCUE (Fcstuca rubra). Resists extreme tlrought, thrives 
on inferior soils, gravelly banks and exposed hills. 25 lbs. 
to acre. Lb. 55c., 5 lbs. $2.65, 15 lbs. $7.50, 50 lbs. $22.10. 
RHODE ISLAND BENT GRASS (Agrostis canina). Its hardy, 
creeping habit renders it desirable for close sward, also for 
lawns. Lb. 60c., 5 lbs. $2.85, 15 lbs. $8.40, 50 lbs. $27.50. 
ROUGH-STALKED MEADOW GRASS (Poa trivialis). Highly 
esteemed in mixtures for permanent pastures. It is perennial. 
Succeeds best in soil rather moist and cool. 20 lbs. to acre. 
Lb. 75c., 5 lbs. $3.55, 15 lbs. $10.50, 50 tbs. $34.00. 
SHEEP FESCUE (Fcstuca ovina). Ask for price. 
TALL MEAIXIW FESCUE (Fcstuca clatior). Very productive; 
long duration; especially valuable for permanent pasture. 
Height 3-4 ft. 40 lbs. to the acre. 
Lb. 60c., 5 lbs. $2.80, 15 lbs. $8.25, 50 lbs. $26.50. 
FARM SEEDS 
For Fall Sowing 
Prices Subject to Change Without Notice 
VETCH. WINTER or HAIRY (Vieia villosa). Each year Rami 
or Hairy Vetch, is evidently getting more popular with those 
who wish to grow’ more forage for it is especially adapted as a 
soil fertilizer. It succeeds and protluees a good crop on poor, 
sandy soil as well as on good land aiul it is perfectly hardy. The 
root growth is very ext<‘nsive and makes a rpiantity of nitrogen 
tubercles. The Vetches can be sown from .July to November aiul 
should be sown broadcast at the rate of from 20 to 30 lbs. to the 
acre, and one bushel of Oats or Rye, as these assist in holding the 
Vet<‘hes olT the ground, resulting in a better growth that can be 
harvest«-<i earlier. If sown alone, 30 to 40 lbs. p(‘r acre should, 
be used. Lb. 45c., 5 lbs. $2.10, 15 lbs. $5.85, 50 lbs. $17.20 
RYE, WINTER. This should be sown in the Fall early enough, 
unusually before Oct. 1 st, to get a start to withstand our New 
England Winters. Sow' froni 50 to 1(X) lbs. per acre. 
Lb. 15c., 7 lbs. 75c., 14 lbs. $1.25, 56 lbs. $4.10 
WINTER WHEAT. Wo offer only bald varieties that are the most 
desirable for sowing in this section Row IK) to 120 lbs. per aere 
Lb. 15c., 5 lbs. 65c., 15 lbs. $1.50, 60 lbs. $4.50. 
TALL MEADOW OAT CRASS (Avena elatior). Most valuable 
for pastures on account of its early and luxuriant growth. With¬ 
stands extreme drought and heat or cold. 50 lbs. to the acre 
Lb. 45c., 5 lbs. $2.00, 15 lbs. $5.70, 50 lbs. $19.00. 
TIMOTHY, or HERD’S GRASS (Phleum Pratense). The 
standard hay of commerce. The excellent quality of the hay 
and the ease of culture make it valuable. It is adapted to most 
soils, but succeeds best on moist loam and clay. The most 
profitable crops are obtained the first and second seasons. 
Timothy should be cut after the s^hhI has formed and in full milk 
and at least 4 in. above ground. When sown alone use about 
20 lbs. per aere; when sown with Red Clover use 15 lbs. Timothy 
and 5 lbs. Red Clover. It may also l>e sown with Wheat, Oats, 
or Barley. 
Lb. 25c., 5 lbs. $1.20, 15 lbs. $3.30, 50 lbs. $9.50. 
VARIOUS-LEAVED FESCUE (Festuea heterophylia). Ask for 
price. 
Seasonable Vegetables 
ONION SETS, Egyptian, or Perennial Tree. It is surprising 
how few appreciate the value of these as an early Spring food. 
They produce our earliest green or bunch Onions, and when 
planted in September can be relished in May when green vege¬ 
tables are a delight. Perfectly hardy. Plant like Spring sets 
and cover lightly on the appearance of freezing weatluT. 
lb. 20c., Ib. 35c., 4 lbs. $1.25, postage extra. 
LETTUCE FOR FORCING 
Arlington White Seed. 
Pkt. 10c., *2 oz* 30c., oz. 50c., ',j Ib. $1.75. 
Grand Rapids. Best leaf sort. Pkt. 10c., oz. 25c., J 4 lb. 75c. 
Hittinger’s Belmont (Special Strain). 
Pkt. 15c., oz. 40c., oz. 75c. 
Hothouse Lettuce. Pkt. 10c., ] i oz. 25c., oz. 40c., ‘4 lb. $1.25 
RADISHES FOR FORCING 
Crimson Giant Forcing. Pkt. 10c., oz. 25c., .*4 Ib. 75c. 
Early Scarlet Globe. Pkt. 10c., oz. 25c., ^4 lb. 75c. 
Early ^arlet Turnip. Pkt. 5c., oz. 20c., ‘4 lb. 60c 
No Plus Ultra, or 20-Day Forcing. 
Pkt lOc., oz. 25c., J 4 lb. 75c. 
Scarlet, 20-Day Forcing. Pkt. 10c., oz. 25c., *4 lb. 75c. 
LAMBERT’S PURE CULTURE SPAWN. Produced under the new. selective method. i.s received absolutely fresh at frequent in¬ 
tervals from the manufacturer. This spaw’n will produce Mushrooms, of a specific variety, selected with special reference to their 
size, color and prolificness to the exclusion of other and inferior fungi. It absolutely eliminates all danger of raising poisonous Mush¬ 
rooms. We offer pure white variety. Each brick weighs from \% to lbs., will spawn ten square feet of beds. Standard bricks 
are inoculated from a pure culture transfer. 
Per Standard brick 30c., postpaid 35c., 5 bricks by express $1.50, 10 bricks $2.50. 
THERMOMETERS. For Mushroom Beds or Hothouses. 
Mercury bulb enclosed in the brass point. Metal scale. 
$2.50. 
