CLOVER AND GRASS SEEDS 
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If you sow Clover you should try FARMOGERM, 
the high-bred nitrogen gathering bacteria. 
See page 59. 
Add 10c. per lb., if ordered by mail. 
Prices Subject to Market Changes 
ALFALFA, or LUCERNE CLOVER. Every farmer 
should have at least a few acres of alfalfa clover. There is 
no difficulty in getting a good stand, if care is taken in 
putting it in right and taking cure of it afterwards. Sow in the 
spring or in August, as preferred, at the rate of 25 to 40 lbs. 
per acre ; see that the soil is sweet and well manured. When 
a good stand is once secured, it will last from 8 to 10 years, 
giving three or four crops per annum. Price, per lb., 35c.; 
10 lbs., $2.00; bush, of 00 lbs., about $10.50 
TURKESTAN ALFALFA. (True.) Imported from Tur¬ 
kestan, withstands the drought of summer and cold winters 
better than ordinary alfalfa. Price, per lb., 25c.; 10 lbs., $2.00; 
bush., 60 lbs., price on application. 
CRIMSON or SCARLET CLOVER. This annual 
clover, as an improver of the soil, or for an early summer 
forage or hay crop, is first-class. Lb., 15c.; 10 lbs., $1.25; bush, 
of 60 11)8., about $4.50. 
ALSIKE, or SWEDISH CLOVER. Hardiest of all; 
well adapted for permanent pastures or for hay crop. 
Thrives equally well on wet or dry soil. Sow six pounds per 
acre in spring or fall. Lb., 20c.; 10 lbs., $1.80; bush., 60 lbs., 
prices on applic atio n 
WHITE DUTCH CLOVER. Best to sow with lawn 
grass; valuable in permanent pastures. Oz., 5c.; lb.. 30c.; 10 
lbs. and over, 25c. per lb.; bush., 60 lbs., price on application. 
CLOVER MEDIUM RED. Free from weed seeds and 
of high germination. Lowest market prices quoted by letter. 
MAMMOTH PEA VINE, or SAPLING CLOVER. 
Market variable. Write us for lowest market prices. 
SAINFOIN, or ESPARSETTE. A land-enriching, 
perennial clover. Lb., 15c.; 10 lbs., $1.25. 
BOKHARA CLOVER (Honey Plant.) Lb., 25c.; 
10 lbs., $2.25. 
MEADOW FOXTAIL, ROUGH STALKED MEAD¬ 
OW, FINE LEAVED FESCUE, TALL FESCUE. Each, 
per lb., 40c.; 10 lbs. and over, 35c. per lb. 
IMPORTANT. JfctpWrlte for quotations on Grass 
and Clover Seeds. Prices vary with the market, and 
we can frequently supply lower than catalogue rates. 
HUNGARIAN, or A WNLESS B R O ME - G R A S.S 
(Bromun Inermis). This great drought-defying, frost-resisting 
grass yields enormous crops of splendid hay, and affords 
rich, abundant pasturage. Grows best in light, sandy loam, 
but its roots will penetrate the stiffest clays. Equally good 
for cutting green, pasturing or cutting into hay. Can be sown 
alone and also does well sown with clover and timothy. Use 
30 pounds to the acre if alone; if with clover, 20 pounds. Per 
lb., 20c.; bushel of 13 lbs., price on application. 
C VNADfAN BLUE GRASS (Poa Compressa). The 
hardiest grass in cultivation. Cows fed on it produce 
a very rich milk, and it is especially relished by sheep. 
Excellent for dry, sandy soils and for covering the surface 
of rocky soils. Three bushels to the acre. Lb., 18c.; bush., 14 
lbs., $1.75; 5 bush, and over, $1.05 per bush. 
KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS (Poa Pratensis). Valuable 
for pasture when mixed with other varieties. Lb., 25c.; bush., 
14 lbs., about $2.00. 
ORCHARD GRASS. A most desirable pasture grass. 
Lb., 30c.: bush., 12 lbs , about $2.50. 
TIMOTHY. I,b., 12c.; bush., 45 lbs., about ?2.75. 
HERD, or RED TOP GRASS. Choice seed in ohflflT. 
Lb., 13c.; bush., 10 lbs., $1.00; in sacks of 50 lbs., about $4.00 : 
extra fancy solid seed, lb., 20c. 
JOHNSON GRASS (SORGHUM HALAPENSE). 
Valuable for the South for meadow or hay; withstands heat 
and drought. Lb , 20c.; bush., 25 lbs., price on application. 
MEADOW FESCUE, or ENGLISH BLUE. Lb.,26c.i 
bush., 22 lbs , price on application. Sow 2 bush, to the acre. 
TALL MEADOW OAT GRASS. Valuable for per¬ 
manent pasture. Lb., 25c.; bush., 13 lbs., price on application. 
ENGLISH RYE GRASS. A nutritious, permanent 
grass for meadows and pastures. Lb., 15c.; bush., 24 lbs., 
price on application. 
CRESTED DOGTAIL. Valuable for lawns, golflinks, 
etc., stands wear. Lb., 35c ; bush., 20 lbs., price on application. 
WOOD MEADOW GRASS. Adapted for pleasure 
grounds; fine for pastures under close feeding. Lb., 60c.; 
bush., 14 lbs., price on application. 
SWEET VERN4L GRASS (True perennial). Lb., 60c.; 
Sweet Vernal (annual), lb., 20c. 
RHODE ISLAND BENT, HARD FESCUE, SHEEP’S 
FESCUE, CREEPING BENT. Each, per lb., 30c.; 10 lbs. 
and over, 25c. per lb. 
We carry a large line of Grasses; any variety not listed will be cheerfully quoted by letter. 
Johnson’s Special 
Mixtures for Per= 
manent Pastures 
and Mowing Lands 
Good Pastures Are the Foundation o£ 
Successful Farming 
A combination of a number of native and acclimated foreign 
grasses and clovers, blended to produce a permanent, dense and 
deep rooting turf yielding yearly the maximum quantity of hay, 
and afterwards affording a constant and abundant pasture. 
After the hay is cut, the grass recovers its verdure in a few 
days, and affords excellent pasturage even through dry summer 
weather. Both mixtures will maintain their valuable qualities 
20 years or more if they are occasionally top-dressed with ma¬ 
nure and sprinkled with grass seed. Sow 2i bushels to the acre. 
1 Grass Mixture for Permanent Pasture 1 Each, per hush., $3.25, or in lots of 10 bush.and 
2 “ «« “ “ Mowing J over, $3.00 per bush., sacks included. 
Johnson’s Fair Green Mixture for Golf Links. Excellent for the purpose- Sow 4 bushels to the 
acre. Price, per qt., 15c.; peck, 75c.; bush. (15 lbs.), $2.75 ; 10 bush, and over, $2.50 per bush. 
Johnson’s Putting-Green Mixture for Golf Links. Produces a thick, tough, beautiful green 
turf. Sow bushels to the acre. Price, qt., 30c.; peck, $1.75; hush. (20 lbs.), $5.00. 
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