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WM. ELLIOTT & SONS’ GENERAL CATALOGUE FOR 1804. 
AGRICULTURAL GRASSES and CLOVERS 
(prices subject to market changes.) 
For general grass-seeding for mowing lands, sow Clover, Timothy, Red-Top mixed together) 
for one acre 8 pounds Clover, Jg bushel Timothy, 1 bushel Red-Top. 
Finest Mixture of Grass Seeds and Clover, for Hay 
and Permanent Pasture. 
The importance to the farmer of a good selection and proper mixture of grass seeds for the 
various purposes of cultivation, for mowing, for soiling, for permanent pasture, etc., cannot be 
over-estimated. We prepare a special mixture containing only the most suitable grasses for 
permanent pastures and meadow lands, such as Orchard Grass, Meadow Foxtail, Sheep’s Fescue, 
R. I. Bent, Meadow Fescue, English Rye Grass, Perennial Sweet Vernal and Red-Top, which 
we will supply for $2.50 per bushel. Two to four bushels of this mixture is needed to seed an 
acre, according to the condition of the land, together with ten pounds of Red Clover (costing 
about 12 cents per pound. 
ORCHARD GRASS. 
Rhode Island Bent (Agrostis 
canina). A valuablegrass, mostly 
used for lawns, for which it is one 
of the best. Sow three bushels to 
the acre. Per lb., 30 cts.; bush. 
(12 lbs.), $3.00. 
Red Top (Agrostis vulgaris). Val¬ 
uable foreither pastures or lawns. 
Per lb., 15 cts.; bush (14 lbs.), 
$1.25; bag (50 lbs.), $4.00. 
Red Top. Extra cleaned heavy 
seed (35 lbs. per bush.). Per lb., 
20 cts. 
Creeping Bent (Agrostis stolonifera). An excellent vari¬ 
ety for lawns or pastures, succeeds well in deep 
soils. Per lb., 25 cts.; bush., (15 lbs.), $3.50. 
Kentucky Blue Grass (Poa pratensis). Well known and 
extensively grown in all parts of the country, 
thrives well in a variety of soils and endures the hot¬ 
test summers. Per lb., 25 cts.; bush. (14 lbs.) $2.25. 
Orchard Grass (Pactylis glomerata). A valuable pasture 
grass, relished by stock of all kinds, particularly 
adapted for growing in shady, moist places, under 
trees, etc. Per lb., 25 cts.; bush. (14 lbs.), $2.50. 
Timothy or Herd Grass (Phleum pratense). A variety 
well known and highly appreciated, producing a 
profitable hay crop in most any soil. Per lb., 10 cts.; 
bush. (45 lbs.), $3.00. 
Meadow Foxtail (Alopecurus pratensis). One of the 
earliest and best pasture grasses; grows rapidly 
when cut or eaten down by stock; 25 lbs. to the 
acre. Per lb., 40 cts. 
Sweet Vernal Grass. True Perennial (Anthoxanthum 
odoratum). Valuable for mixing with pasture 
grasses on account of its vernal growth, and for 
its fragrant odor which the leaves emit when par¬ 
tially dry, thus sweetening-hay; sow 10 lbs. to the 
acre when mixed with other sorts. Per lb., 85 cts.; 
100 lbs., $75.00. 
Tall Oat Grass (Avena elatior). Producing an eqrly and 
luxuriant growth; this is a valuable variety for 
pastures. Per lb., 25 cts.; bush. (13 lbs.), $3.00. 
Crested Dogstail (Cynosurus cristatus). An excellent 
grass.for hard, dry soils, valuable for pastures and 
lawns; 25 lbs. to the acre. Per lb., 40 cts. 
Hard Fescue (Festuca duriuscula). One or the most de¬ 
sirable dwarf grasses; excellent for dry soils; 30 
lbs. to the acre. Per lb., 20 cts. 
Meadow Fescue (Festuca pratensis). A valuable grass 
for permanent pastures; very productive and nutri¬ 
tious; 40 lbs. to the acre. Per lb., 20 cts. 
Sheep’s Fescue (Festuca ovina). An excellent grass for 
sheep pastures; 30 lbs. to the acre. Per lb., 20 cts. 
English Rye Grass(Lolium perenne). A very nutritious, 
rapid growing variety; valuable for meadows and 
pastures. Per bush. (24 lbs.), $2.50. 
Italian Rye Grass (Lolium Italicum). A valuable Euro¬ 
pean variety; adapted to any climate, and produces 
large and nutritive crops. Per bush. (18 lbs.). $2.00. 
Fowl Meadow Grass (Poa serotina). Succeeds best in low, 
moist land. Per lb., 40 cts.; bushel of 10 lbs., $3.50. 
Rough Stalked Meadow Grass (Poa trivialis). Produces 
an abundant crop of highly nutritious herbage, 
valuable for either moist or dry soils; 20 lbs. to the 
acre. Per lb., 35 cts. 
Wood Meadow Grass (Poa nemoralis). A very produc¬ 
tive and nutritious grass, adapted for lawns or 
pastures. Thrives well under trees; 30 lbs. to the 
acre. Per lb., 35 cts. 
CLOVERS. 
Alfalfa (Lucerne). Requires a deep, rich soil and in such 
will produce several crops every season; one of the 
best green fodder plants; 10 to 15 lbs. to the acre. 
Pei lb., 20 cts. 
Alsike Clover (Trifolium hybridum). Resembles in 
growth, duration, etc., the Red Clover; thrives well 
in cold, wet and stiff soils; 10 lbs. to the acre. Per 
lb., 20 cts. 
Large Red, or Pea Vine Clover (Trifolium pratense). 
The English Cow Grass; a variety for plowing un¬ 
der. Price variable. 
Medium Red Clover (Trifolium pratense). Is a peren¬ 
nial, but of very few years’ duration; is considered 
the most nutritious of all species and most valu¬ 
able in moist locations. Price variable. 
'White Clover (Trifolium repens). Valuable for lawns 
and pastures. Per lb., 30 cts.; 100 lbs., $26.00. 
Yellow Trefoil (Medicago lupulina). May be cultivated 
either alone or with other grasses. Requires about 
the same treatment and soil as Red Clover, although 
thriving in dry and inferior soils. It sprouts very 
early in spring; is of excellent quality, and is con¬ 
sidered a fine pasture for sheep; 15 lbs. to the acre. 
Per lb. , 20 cts. 
Bokhara Clover (Melilotus leucantha). Valuable for 
soiling; affords excellent food for bees throughout 
its season. Per lb., 40 cts. 
Japan Clover (Lespedeza striata). A low perennial grass 
of spreading habit. It flourishes on the poorest 
soils, and is valuable only in the South, as it is not 
hardy north of Virginia. Per lb.. 50 cts. 
Crimson Clover (Trifolium incarnatum). Sown at the 
last of summer or early autumn, it furnishes a very 
early green fodder; excellent for soiling; 20 lbs. to 
the acre. Per lb., 15 cts. 
MILLETS. 
German, or Golden Millet. Medium early; height, 3 to 
5 feet; heads closely condensed; spikes very numer- 
rous; seeds round golden yellow in rough, bristly 
sheaths. Per bush. (50 lbs.), $2.00. 
Hungarian Grass Millet (Panicum Germanicum). One 
of the most valuable annual soiling plants. It will 
grow in any ordinary soil, withstands drought well, 
and in this latitude may be sown as late as the first 
of July, and produces a large green crop; \'/i bush¬ 
els to the acre. Per bush. (48 lbs.), $1.75. 
Pearl Millet (Penicillaria spicata). A valuable fodder 
plant for the South. Sow in drills 18 inches apart 
and 8 or 10 pounds to the acre. Per lb. 30 cts. 
