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CLOVER SEED —Continued 
RED CLOVER (Trifoliiini pratonso). Ono of tho bopf, crops 
for hay and pasture: it is also used sonietiinos for a soil crop, 
and is also valuable when used fpr hay in nniintaining a 
supply of nitro^ren in the soil. U(‘d ('lover will not succeed 
on poorly drained or l>op:jry soil. but. will i)roduce good re¬ 
sults on any si)il that will grow (’orn. Soils containing 
lime or where lime can 1 m‘ supplied are ideal soils for Red 
( lover. This variety of ('lover may Ix' scM'ded in the early 
Spring or in the Fall. If seeded in the Spring, tho Ix'St time 
for sowing is when the ground is freezing and thawing and 
in the Autumn aliout six weeks before frost. The best 
results to lie obtaine<l for hay. is to cut when just past full 
bloom, containing at this time the maximum of protein and 
dry matter. C^uantitj’ required to seed one acre, 15 ll)s. 
Lb. 35e., 100 lbs. $30.00. 
WHITE CLOVER (Trifoluim repens). Sometimea called 
Lawn (’lover and will succeed almost anywhere in the 
I'nited States, and on almost any character of soil, but a 
}lea^T soil is liest suit(»d for it. ^^’hite ('lover may be sown 
at tlie same time as Red C'lover; it is rarely sown alone, but 
usually used in lawn mixtures and for pasture. A small 
proportion of this small clover, if used in permanent pa.sture, 
often fills in bare spots anil makes valuable grazing for 
stock. It is often affected by extreme dry weather and will 
appear as if killed, but on the return of the rains will riv 
appear as fresh as ever. 8 to 10 lbs. usualj' sown to tho 
acre. lb. 25c., lb. 40c., lb. 60c., 100 lbs. $50.00. 
SWEET CLOVER (Melilotus albiis). A native of all parts of 
the United States and Canada and is a valuable addition 
to farm crops in many sections. Sweet Clover will thrive 
on most soils, either poor clay or sand 3 ', but it prefers a 
limestone soil. Where lime is deficient, it should be added, 
and good results will be attained. White Clover, like the 
other varieties, will respond to inoculation with excellent 
results, \\ hite Clover will succeed Uist if planted alone, 
and should be sown either in the Spring or Tall. It is the 
most vigorous soil enricher of all the Clovers, and will grow 
on soils that will not supi>ort an ordinary farm crop. (Quan¬ 
tity usually sown to the acre, 30 lbs. To eradicate Sweet 
Clover, niow it when in full bloom, that it maj* not re-seed 
itself. Lb. 30c., 100 lbs. $28.00. 
GRASS SEEDS 
For Pasture, Mowing and Lawn 
Prices on this page variable during the season. Ask for quotations 
in large quantities. 
AWNLESS BROME GRASS (Bromus Inermis). A verj' satisfactory grass for arid 
regions as a pasture and meadow grass. It is a thoroughly permanent grass of rapid 
growth, produces heavy crops and luxuriant pastures. A grass that is relished l)y 
all kinds of stock, and rich in flesh forming ingredients. A particularly hardj' grass, 
being the first to start in the Spring and the last to feel the cfYeets of frost in the Fall. 
The jueld is usually from one to four tons per acre and should be cut when in full 
bloom. When sown alone use alx)ut 35 lbs. per acre. Lb. 30c., 100 lbs. $25.00. 
BEACH GRASS (Ammophila arundinacea). Valuable on the sandy seashore, caTial 
and railway banks, etc. Its strong, creeping, matting roots bind tho drifting sand 
into natural embankments against the action of wind and waves. Height, 2 to 3 
ft. Crop uncertain. 
CREEPING BENT GRASS (Agrosti.s stolonifera). T^ong, prostrate, creeping stems, 
well adapted for .sandy pastures near the coast, and useful for binding shifting sands or 
river banks subject to wash or overflow. 15 lbs. to bushel. Lb. 50c., 100 lbs. $45,00. 
CRESTED DOG’S TAIL (Cynosurus cristatus). A slightly tufted perennial grass, 
. f 1 with fine leaves. Is rarely sown alone; mostly used in mixture for 
seed of hnyns. It forms a low and comi)act sward when thickly sown. It is said to 
thrive well in the shade. Lb. 35c., 100 lbs. $30.00. 
ENGLISH R're GRASS (Txilium perenne). Produces a strong growth in four or 
five weeks after sowing. It cures into a hay that is rather hard, but having a sweet 
flavor and much relished by cattle and horses. Height 1 ^ to 2 ft. Sow 00 lbs. 
™ acre. ^ Lb. 15 c., lOO lbs. $12.00. 
'"SC^UE (Festuca durinscula). A slender, densebv tufted perennial grass, 1 
to ft. high. Thrives on drj', sandy soils. Sow 30 lbs. to the acre. 
TTAT TA V $25.00. 
GRASS (Lolium Italicum). It is a very rapid grower, forms a dense 
turt, and is regarded as au excellent hay grass. Weighs 22 lbs. to bushel. Sow 50 
lbs. to an acre. Lb. 20c., 100 lbs, $15.00. 
Creeping Bent 
