4 fi 
JOSEPH BRECK & SONS 
(Corporation). 
By using a mixture comprising these species, it will be at once apparent that a rich and luxuriant growth will be secured 
throughout the entire season, which result cannot possibly be obtained if the stereotyped mixture usually recommended com¬ 
poses the sward. It would be almost impossible for us to give a series of tables which would comprehend all the variations of 
toils, altitudes, and climates. We think, however, that those which we have compiled will be found sufficiently comprehensive 
to meet nearly all the contingencies that 
arise in ordinary farming. 
These mixtures, which we recommend 
only after careful study and consultation 
with the best authorities, are of little or no 
value unless the seeds composing them are 
absolutely pure and true to name. We, 
therefore, especially request those who de¬ 
sire to obtain the best results from their 
mixtures for alternate husbandry, mowing 
lands, and permanent pastures, to avoid the 
probability of disappointment which would 
naturally attend the placing of orders with 
parties who have never given any degree 
of attention to this most important subject , 
and buy from us direct (or authorized 
agents), who are the first in this country to 
make a specialty of this branch of the seed 
business. We doubt if a full stock of all 
the grasses which form the components of 
our mixture could be found anywhere in 
the United States outside of our own estab¬ 
lishment, and know they cannot be obtained 
in the same quantities and of equal quality. 
In conclusion, we would say, that although pastures be formed in the best manner as recommended by us, with a com¬ 
bination of many different species of grasses, yet a judicious mode of treatment afterwards is as necessary to continue theij 
value. By proper stocking and top-dressing, very indifferent pastures may be brought to a state of great fertility; but, on 
the contrary, the richest pastures by neglect of proper stocking, top-dressing, or by the too frequent repetition of hay crops, 
will become so unprofitable as to require many years to bring them again to their original value. This fact every practical 
farmer is well aware of, and after the proper mode of sowing and stocking has been determined on, a suitable top-dressing 
should be found. Under the head of Fertilizers, in another part of this Catalogue, will be found a reliable top-dressing, 
which we can strongly recommend as being specially adapted for pastures of this character. 
White Clover. 
(Trifolium repens.) 
Lucerne or Alfalfa 
(Medicago sativa.) 
BRECK’S SPECIAL MIXTURES FOR PERMANENT PASTURES. 
Table showing the proper quantities to Sow on an Acre of Light, Medium , or Heavy Soils , for Permanent Pasture. 
Kind. 
No. 1. 
Light Soils. 
No. 2. 
Medium Soils. 
No. 3. 
Heavy Soils. 
No. 4. 
For Orchardj 
and shady 
places. 
Timothy, 
Phleum pratense. 
2 
lbs. 
3 lbs. 
4 lbs. 
3 lbs. 
Red Top, 
Agrostis vulgaris , 
4 
4 „ 
6 „ 
Cocksfoot, 
Dactylis glomerata, . 
8 
6 „ 
4 a 
6 M 
Meadow Fescue, . 
Festuca pratensis, 
2 
2 „ 
'\\f„ 
Hard Fescue, 
Festuca duriuscula , . 
I 
2 
2 
Tall Fescue, . 
Festuca elatior , 
2 
2 ,, 
4 
1 
Blue Grass, . 
Poa pratensis, . 
4 
4 •> 
2 „ 
Rough Stalked Meadow, 
Poa trivialiSy 
2 ,, 
4 .. 
J " 
6 
Perennial Rye Grass, 
Lolium perenne y 
2 
3 » 
3 » 
Meadow Foxtail, . 
Alopecuris pratensis , 
I 
2 „ 
2 „ 
2 ,, 
Crested Dogstail, . 
Cynosurus cristatus. 
2 
I „ 
1 „ 
4 .. 
Wood Meadow, 
Pc t nem oralis, . 
I 
I 1, 
Yellow Oat Grass . 
Avcna JlavescenSy 
2 
I „ 
Sweet Vernal, 
A nth 'xanthum odoratum , . 
2 
I 
White Clover, 
Trifolium repens, 
4 
4 a 
4 a 
c I. 
Alsike Clover, 
„ hybridum , 
I 
i „ 
l Att 
Perennial Red Ciover, . 
„ pratense perenne, 
2 
it 
3 a 
3 a 
3 »» 
39 
lbs. 
41 lbs. 
41 lbs. 
40 lbs. 
See Special Offers on third page of cover. 
