34-36 Light Street, Baltimore, Md 
Farm Seeds 23 
M.-S. Reliable Grass, Forage and Farm Seeds 
If Grasses are wanted by Parcel Post, allow for postage. Prices on Grasses subject to market changes 
Write for samples and prices in larger quantities 
M. -S. Permanent Pasture Mixture. Either for low or up lands. 
It is made up of grasses best calculated to afford an abundant and 
nutritious food supply for stock. The formulas are based upon suc¬ 
cessful experience. For all ordinary permanent pasturage, they will 
be found entirely satisfactory. When ordering state if for a low or 
up land. Price of either: 10 lbs. $2.25; bus. of 30 lbs. $6.00. 
OTHER LAWN GRASS MIXTURES— Listed on second cover page. 
Evergreen Lawn Grass. Composed of grasses and clover which 
make a quick, lasting lawn. Lb. 25c., 5 lbs. $1.20, 10 lbs. $2.25, 
bus. of 30 lbs. $6.50. 
M.-S. Pleasure Ground Mixture. This special mixture is made 
from our own formula, and will produce a permanent turf that will 
stand the hardest wear. Lb. 30c., 3 lbs. 85c., 5 lbs. $1.30, 10 lbs. 
$2.50, bushel of 30 lbs. $7.00. 
M.-S. Fairway Mixture. A mixture of grasses for fairways is to be 
preferred to any one grass and our fairway mixture will give splen¬ 
did satisfaction wherever used. Lb. 30c., 3 lbs. 85c., 5 lbs. $1.30, 
10 lbs. $2.50, 30 lbs. $7.00. 
Poa Trivilais (Shade Grass). For shady situations in parks and 
densely shaded lawns, this grass has no superior. It produces 
a firm and attractive turf where few other grasses can exist. A 
fine grass for dry ground under bay windows, overlapping roofs 
and shady side yards. Lb. 50c., 5 lbs. $2.25. 
Creeping Bent Grass. Especially adapted for putting greens and 
wherever a velvetlike lawn is wanter. Lb. 75c. 
Italian Rye Grass. The ideal grass to sow in the Fall on crab grass 
infested lawns; it will quickly make them green. Lb. 20c., 5 lbs. 75c. 
Blue Grass, Fancy Kentucky (Poa pratensis). Our stock of this 
is extra fine, thoroughly recleaned; sow 3 to 5 bus. per acre on lawn, 
2H to 3 bus. on pasture fields (bus. 14 lbs.) Lb. 25c. 
Timothy (Phleum pratense). Sow ^ bus. per acre alone; with clover, 
1 peck (45 lbs. per bus.). Lb. 10c. 
Crested Dogstail (Cynosurus cristatus). Excellent as a pasture and 
lawn grass. Sow 3K to 4 bus. per acre (21 lbs. per bus.) Lb. 50c. 
English, or Perennial Rye Grass (Lolium perenne). This makes 
the quickest returns in growth of any grass; is deep rooted and is 
readily established. Sow 2J^ bus. per acre (20 lbs. per bus.) Lb. 15c. 
Hard Fescue (Festuca duriuscula). A splendid grass for golf links, 
tennis courts, etc.; will resist droughts. Sow 3 bus. per acre (12 lbs. 
per bus.) Lb. 50c. 
Red Top Fancy Recleaned (Agrostis vulgaris). This is one of the 
best grasses for sowing for immediate effect. Our stock is free from 
chaff and is absolutely pure. Sow 40 lbs. per acre (32 lbs. per bus.) 
Lb. 25c. 
Chewings Fescue. Recommended for sandy soil. Lb. 60c. 
Meadow Fescue (Festuca pratensis). Sow 40 to 50 lbs. per acre. 
(22 lbs. per bus.) Lb. 25c. 
Red, or Creeping Fescue (Festuca rubra). Very valuable for sowing 
on sandy soil and in shaded places and putting greens, tennis courts, 
etc. Lb. 60c. 
Orchard Grass (Dactylis Glomerata). For early pasturing this is 
very desirable; also fine for sowing in shaded places. Sow 40 lbs. 
per acre (14 lbs. to bus.) Lb. 25c. 
Broom Corn (Sorghum vulgare). Succeeds in a good, deep soil, 
fresh but not damp, very sensitive to cold. Long brush evergreen, 
which is made into brooms, (bus. 50 lbs.) Lb. 20c. 
Kaffir Corn. Of great drought-resisting quality. Can be sown as 
late as July; 10 lbs. to the acre in drills (bus. 56 lbs.) Lb. 10c. 
Cow Peas (Vigna catjang). Valuable in this latitude as a fodder plant; 
their chief value, however, is as a green crop to plow under. The 
seed should not be sown till the ground has become warm. Sow 
2 bus. per acre broadcast, 1 bus. in drills. We offer Black Whippoor¬ 
will, Gray, New Era, Black Eye and other leading varieties, also 
Mixed. Lb. 10c. Bus. price on request. 
Soja Bean (Glycine hispida). Mammoth Yellow, Brown and Black, 
Pekin, Sable and Wilson Blacks. All thrive well in our climate. 
Valuable for the South. Do not make good hay, but is good for 
ensilage or green fodder. Sow 1J^ bus. per acre alone or bus. 
Soja Beans with 1 bus. Cow Peas. Yields as high as 20 tons of green 
feed per acre. Lb. 10c. Quantity price on application. 
M.-S. Permanent Pasture Mixture Makes a Nutritious 
Food for Cattle 
Sudan Grass. A tall annual grass, growing 6 to 8 ft. high when 
drilled, but when sown broadcast thickly does not grow quite so 
tall. Every farmer and stock raiser should learn about this wonder¬ 
ful grass, as it is eaten by all kinds of stock and will produce more 
hay to the acre than any grass that has ever been introduced. 
Allows 3 to 4 cuttings, and produces 2 to 5 tons per acre, depending 
upon the soil. Can either be drilled at the rate of 2 to 3 lbs. per 
acre in 3 ft. rows or broadcast at the rate of 10 to 20 lbs. per acre. 
Plant from March to August Lb. 10c. 
Peas, Canadian Field. Valuable for cattle feeding, especially for 
milch cows. It also makes fine ensilage. It is sown broadcast in 
the Spring and harrowed in. If sown with oats, about 1J^ bus. 
to acre: in drills, 2 bus. to acre (bus. 60 lbs.) Lb. 10c. 
Golden Millet (Panicum millaceum var.) An improved variety, 
medium early, growing 3 to 5 ft. high. Heads are closely condensed, 
though the spikes are very numerous. Sow 40 to 50 lbs. broadcast 
to the acre (bus. 50 lbs.) Lb. 10c. 
Japanese Buckwheat. In the locality of Baltimore this is sown 
anywhere from June 1st to July 15th; 1 bus. of 48 lbs. broadcasted 
to the acre. Qt. 15c., peck 75c. 
SORGHUM, OR SUGAR CANE 
Ideal cattle food. Sow 1 or 2 bus. broadcast, 25 lbs. to the acre in 
drills (bus. 50 lbs.) 
Early Amber. Grows 10 to 13 ft. high. Fine for cows, either green 
or cured. Lb. 10c. 
Early Orange. Ripens about 10 days after Early Amber, and is 
said to produce a larger crop. Lb. 10c. 
Sunflower, Large Russian. Lb. 
15c. 
VETCH 
SPRING OR WINTER 
Sand, Winter, or Hairy Vetch (Vi¬ 
da villosa). Thrives on poor, arid, 
sandy soils. It may be sown either 
in Fall or in Spring, mixed with 
rye, for a support. Grows 3 to 4 ft. 
high and can be cut as soon as the 
bloom appears and again for the 
seed. Perfectly hardy. Sow 50 
lbs. to the acre. Price variable. 
Lb. 15c. 
Spring vetch. Same as above, but 
not hardy; sow in Spring only. 
Lb. 10c. 
RAPE 
Hairy Vetch 
DWARF ESSEX, ENGLISH (Brassica napus). Is excellent for 
sheep and hog pasture, and chicken yards, also for soiling. It may 
be sown in May and will be ready for pasturing in July and August. 
Or it may be sown in June or July and yet furnish a large amount 
of pasture or fodder. In drills, sow 5 lbs. to the acre; sown broad¬ 
cast, 10 lbs. to the acre. Lb. 15c., 10 lbs. $1.15. 
Inoculate all Clovers, Cow Peas, Vetch and Soja Beans with STIMUGERM CULTURE. For particulars see page 2 
