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GRASS SEED—Continued 
Rhode Island Bent Grass {Agrostis canina). Of 
dwarfer habit than the Red Top; leaves shorter 
and narrower. It makes a close, fine turf and is 
excellent for lawns. Sow 4 bushels to the acre. 
Sudan Grass. Can be grown in almost any section 
as it is not affected by temperature. Is drought- 
resisting, yet excessive moisture does not injure 
it in any way, and it leads all other grasses in 
quantity of yield. Sow 15 to 20 lbs. per acre. 
Sheep Fescue {Festuca ovina). A splendid Grass for 
sheep pastures; also well adapted for lawns, being 
of short, thick growth. Sow 30 lbs. per acre. 
Tall Meadow Oat Grass (Avena elatior). Of early 
and luxuriant growth, and valuable for hay or 
pasturing. Sow 30 lbs. to the acre. 
Timothy, or Herd Grass {Phleum prafense). Grown 
in all sections and produces most profitable hay 
crops. Is often sown with other Grass seeds. Sow 
20 lbs. per acre. (Bushel, 45 lbs.) 
GRASS MIXTURES 
We supply special Grass seed mixtures of the best 
grades for permanent pasture and meadow. 
CLOVER SEED ^ 
Alfalfa, or Lucerne {Medicago saliva). Originally 
this was the Clover of the West, but it has become 
quite popular in the East, and, indeed, through¬ 
out the United States, It requires a deep, fertile, 
well-drained soil, and must be kept free from 
weeds. A very heavy cropper and when thoroughly 
established can be cut three or four times a year. 
Sow 20 to 30 lbs. to the acre. (Bushel, 60 lbs.) 
Red Top 
Alsike, or Swedish Clover (Trifolium hybridum). 
hardiest of perennial Clovers and on rich, 
jmoist soil yields huge crops of hay or pasturage, 
ft is especially valuable when sown with other 
Clovers and Grasses. Makes excellent forage for 
cattle, and its fragrant heads are much liked by 
honey bees. Sow 10 lbs. per acre, (Bushel, 60 
lbs.) 
Crimson, or Scarlet (Trifolium incarnatum). On 
fertile soil this popular Clover grows luxuriantly 
and produces an early Spring pasture. Valuable 
for green forage and for hay; also as a cover crop 
and soil improver. Sow 15 to 20 lbs. per acre. 
^ammoth Red, or Pea Vine (Trifolium pratense 
perenne). Sturdier, grows to a much larger size, 
^nd lasts longer than the ordinary Red Clover. A 
good soil renovator when plowed under as green 
pianure. Sow 10 to 15 lbs. per acre. (Bushel, 
60 lbs.) 
Medium Red (Trifolium Pratense). For practical 
purposes this is regarded as the most valuable of 
all the varieties, and is largely sown in all sec¬ 
tions. Sow 10 to 15 lbs. per acre. (Bushel, 
pOlbs.). 
White Blossom Sweet Glover (Melilotus alba). 
Widely known and extensively grown as a forage 
plant and also for soil enriching. The seed, how¬ 
ever, will not germinate readily in soft, mellow 
soil. If ground is soft it should be made hard and 
compact as possible by rolling or otherwise. 
When used for feeding or hay it should be cut 
young. The sweet, white flowers afford splendid 
food for bees. Sow 20 to 30 lbs. per acre. 
White Dutch (Trifolium repens). A small, creeping 
perennial of dense growth, invariably used in 
lawn mixtures. It is also of much. value when 
sown in combination with other Grasses for 
permanent pastures. If used alone sow 8 to 
10 lbs. to the acre, or 4 lbs. in a mixture. 
MILLET 
German, or Golden (Panicum miliaceum aureum). 
A medium early, large-leaved variety growing 3 
to 5 feet in height. Matures later than Hun¬ 
garian Millet and is a liberal cropper. The heads 
are compact and well filled. Sow 1 bushel per 
acre. (Bushel, 50 lbs.) 
