ALL ARE OF CHOICEST QUALITY, 
NEW CROP SEEDS OF HIGH GERMINATION, 
FREE FROM WEED SEEDS, 
having been recleaned by our up-to-date machinery. 
Considering this superior grade, our prices will be found 
very low. Prices subject to variation without notice. 
ALFALFA, or LUCERNE. ( Medicago Sativa.) A clover-like, leguminous plant of 
great importance as a hay and forage crop, nutritious and rich in protein elements. 
^ fi^ows 2 to 5 feet high and roots 8 to 12 feet deep. It needs one season to become 
established, after which it yields enormous crops annually for many years. Two to six 
cuttings per season, aggregating three to eight tons cured hay per acre, are harvested, 
according to conditions and locality. It does well on all good rich soils (except heavy 
clay), if well drained, or overlaying a permeable subsoil; on calcareous soil it thrives 
^r» e ?i PeC1 r y T ell> Sow in the Northeastern States during June, July or August 30 to 
40 lbs. of seed per acre if broadcasted, or 25 to 30 lbs. if drilled; the latter is advisable 
so that cultivation may be given; in the South sow in February or September (See cut ) 
Price, 30c. lb.; $15.50 bush, of 60 lbs.; $25.00 100 lbs. ' 
SAMPLE OF ALFALFA, I am glad to say, stood at the head of twelve other 
? to wjf government for analysis. Kindly ship to me at Wilcox Wharf, James River, Va., 
E. A. SAUNDERS, Jr., Richmond, Va. 
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HENDERSON'S QSSL) GRASS SEEDS. 
AWNLESS BROME GRASS. (Bromus Inermis.) Will stand droughts and produce heavy crops in dry sections and on poor 
soils, where other grasses perish. It is one of the hardiest grasses and succeeds in a wide range of temperature 
BERMUDA GRASS. (Cynodon Dactylon.) Of great value in the Southern States, but does not thrive north of Virginia ! ! 
Canada Blue Grass. (Poa Compressa.) Useful for sowing on hard clay and poor soils. 
Creeping Bent Grass. ( Agrostis Stolonifera.) Excellent for lawns; succeeds well in most situations! 
Crested Dog’s Tail. (Cynosurus Cristatus.) Should enter in moderate quantity in permanent pasture and lawn mixtures 
ENGLISH RYE GRASS. ( Lolium Perenne.) It grows rapidly and makes a good showing within a month from time of sowing 
Fine-Leaved Sheep s Fescue. (Festuca Ovina Tennifolia.) The finest bladed grass and valuable only for lawns 
* iE estn , c Z Durwscula.) A dwarf-growing grass, forming a dense, fibrous mat, succeeding well in dry situations 
HUNGARIAN GRASS. (/ anicum Gcrmanicum.) Is a valuable annual forage plant. 1 bushel to the acre. (10 bush., $2.40 bush ) 
ITALIAN RYE GRASS. (Lolium Italicum.) Thrives in almost any soil, and yields early and abundant crops. Sown in the 
fall will produce an excellent hay crop the following season, but lasts only one year. 
T A valuable meadow or hay grass for the South; withstands’hot and dry weather !!!!!! 
KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS. (Poa Pratensis.) Fancy or double extra clean. Though offered at the standard weight of 14 lbs 
per bushel, the natural weight of this fancy seed is 20 to 25 lbs. per measured bushel. 
MEADOW FESCUE. (Festuca Pratensis.) Of great value in mixtures for permanent pasture. . . . . . . . . . . 
/ ( Alo P? c1 *Lus Pratensis ) One of the best grasses for permanent pasture; early and of rapid growth. . . . 
ORCHARD GRASS. (Dactylts Glomerata.) One of the most valuable grasses; in mixtures, either for pasture or hay 
Red or Creeping Fescue. (Festuca Rubra.) Forms a close, rich sod, and is valuable in lawns. 
RED TOP GRASS. (Agrostis Vulgaris.) Choice {Valuable either for hay, or permanent pasture, reaches highest perfection ) 
-Fancy or extra recleaned seed.( on moist, rich soils. . v 
Rhode Island Bent Grass. (Agrostis Canina.) A very fine variety for lawns.! 
/ S^ >oa Trivialis.) Excellent for pastures and meadows, particularly on damp soils. 
SHEEP S FESCUE. (Festuca Ovma.) Short and dense in growth, excellent for sheep pastures. Valuable also for lawns. 
Sweet Vernal, True Perennial. (Anthoxanthum Odoratum.) Emits an agreeable odor, which it imparts to the hay. 
TALL MEADOW FESCUE. (Festuca Elatior.) Early nutritive and productive in pastures on wet or clay soils. 
OAT GRASS. (Ayena Elatior.) Of rapid growth, recommended for soiling and in permanent hay mixtures 
TIMOTHY. (I hleum l ratense.) The grade we offer is particularly choice, free from weed seeds and of high germinating power 
Various-Leaved Fescue. (Festuca Helerophylla.) Valuable for permanent pasture, and is also desirable in lawn mixtures. 
Wood Meadow Grass. (Poa Nemorahs.) Of early growth and thriving well under trees. 
HENDERSON'S &) CLOVER SEEDS. 
ALFALFA, or LUCERNE. (Medicago Sativa.) Described at top of page. 
ALSIKE, or HYBRID CLOVER. (Trifolium Hybridum.) Equal in nutritive value to the Red or Pea Vine Clover, and excellent 
tor land that is clover-sick . 
Bokhara Clover. (Melilotus Alba.) A strong-growing perennial of value for green manuring, especially South, also largely 
grown for the excellent food it affords throughout its season for bees... 
J a p an Clover. (Lespcdeza Striata.) A low-spreading perennial, much like white clover, of great value in the Southern States 
for forage and green manuring. 
Mammoth Red, or Pea-Vine Clover. (Trifolium Pratense Perenne.) .’ [. 
RED CLOVER, Medium. (Trifolium Pratense.) Our seed is of high germination, pure and free from weed seeds. 
Every care should be exercised in buying Red Clover, for there is always on the market, at a cheap price, large quantities 
badly infested with weed seeds. Price subject to change without notice.. 
CRIMSON or SCARLET CLOVER. (Trifolium Incarnatum.) An annual of strong, erect growth, 1 to 2 feet high; important 
as a supplementary fall-sown crop for hay, forage or silage, yielding 8 to 15 tons of green, or 2 to 3 tons of cured, forage per 
ve J y nu tntious and rich in protein. As a winter cover or soiling cron it is of great value, being a great soil enricher, 
«7trT < 'rS g rJT U r^^T? nd ,”r tr 2 g ? n ' in t J le at the rate of 12 to 15 lbs. of seed per acre, either broadcast or drilled in. 
wiiius GiA)vi2,K. (1 rijolium Repens.) Should be used in all mixtures for permanent pasture and for lawns. 
Weight 
Per 
Per 
1 Per 
per bush. 
bush. 
lb. 
100 lbs. 
14 lbs. 
S2.25 
SO. 20 
$15.00 
35 lbs. 
.70 
60.00 
14 IDs. 
2.75 
.22 
18.00 
20 lbs. 
8.50 
.45 
40.00 
21 lbs. 
10.00 
.50 
45.00 
24 lbs. 
2.50 
. 12 
9.50 
14 lbs. 
7.75 
.60 
50.00 
12 lbs. 
48 lbs. 
3.25 
2.50 
.30 
25.00 
18 lbs. 
2.25 
.14 
11.00 
25 lbs. 
7.00 
.30 
25.00 
14 lbs. 
3.25 
.25 
22.00 
22 lbs. 
8.25 
.40 
35.00 
7 lbs. 
2.60 
.40 
35.00 
14 lbs. 
4.00 
.30 
26.00 
14 lbs. 
4.50 
.35 
30.00 
14 lbs. 
1.60 
.12 
10.00 
32 lbs. 
7.50 
.25 
22.00 
14 His. 
6.00 
.45 
40.00 
14 lbs. 
5.25 
.40 
35.00 
12 11,s. 
3.25 
.30 
25.00 
10 lbs. 
11 .50 
1.25 
14 lbs. 
6.00 
.45 
40.00 
10 lbs. 
3.00 
.32 
28.00 
45 lbs. 
3.50 
. 10 
7.00 
14 lbs. 
5.25 
.40 
35.00 
14 lbs. 
11.00 
.80 
75.00 
60 lbs. 
15.50 
.30 
25.00 
60 lbs. 
15.00 
.28 
24.00 
60 lbs. 
16.00 
.30 
25.00 
20 lbs. 
6.50 
.35 
30.00 
60 lbs. 
15.50 
.30 
25.00 
60 lbs. 
15.00 
.28 
24.00 
60 lbs. 
13.00 
.24 
20.00 
60 lbs. 
22.50 
.40 
35.00 
THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SEEDS. 
Prof. WILLIAM P. BROOKS, of the Hatch Experiment Station, 
np camdi nc c , r Amherst, Mass , writes us: "AFTER CAREFUL EXAMINATION 
Ur oArirLtb from various sources and comparison of purity, germination and price, I have decided on ordering of you the greater proportion of crass 
seed. etc., needed here.' 
