WISEMAN-DOWNS CO., INC. - 34 E. PRATT ST. - BALTIMORE, MD. 
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FARM AND GRASS SEEDS—Continued 
TIMOTHY (Phleum Pratense) 
The most valuable of all the grasses for hay; thrives 
best on moist, loamy soils of medium tenacity. It should be 
cut just when the blossom falls. Sow early in the Spring or 
Fall, at the rate of 15 pounds per acre if alone, but less if 
with other grasses. 1 lb. 10c, 10 lbs. 60c. 
KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS (Poa Pratensis) 
It is the most nutritious, hardy and valuable of all 
Northern grasses. Sown with White Clover, it forms a 
splendid lawn. If sown by itself for meadow or pasture, use 
about 28 pounds per acre. 1 lb. 16c, 10 lbs. $1.50. 
ORCHARD GRASS (Dacytilus Glomerata) 
Desirable for its quick growth and valuable aftermath. 
It is ready for grazing 2 weeks earlier than any other 
grasses, and when fed off is again ready for grazing in a week 
and will continue green after all other grasses are withered 
by dry weather. It is palatable and nutritious, and stock 
eat it greedily when green. If sown alone, about 28 pounds 
per acre are required. 1 lb. 16c, 10 lbs. $1.50. 
PERENNIAL RYE GRASS (Loliem Perenne) 
A very valuable variety for permanent pasture. Succeeds 
well on almost any soil, but is particularly adapted to 
moderately'moist or irrigated lands. Sow 30 to 40 pounds 
per acre in Spring. 
RED TOP (Agrostis Vulgaris) 
This is known as Herd’s Grass. It is a good, permanent 
grass, standing our climate well, and makes good pasture 
when fed close; is valuable for low, wet meadows, producing 
a large return in hay. When sown alone, use 8 to 10 lbs. of 
the chaff seed per acre. Sow in Spring or Fall, 1 lb. 20c, 
10 lbs. $1.70. 
RHODE ISLAND BENT GRASS(Agrostis Canina) 
A valuable perennial for lawns and pasturage. Much like 
Red-Top, only smaller. Thrives on light, dry soils as well as 
on rich, moist ones. 1 lb. 75c, 10 lbs. $6.59. 
DWARF ESSEX RAPE 
This makes an indispensable green food for sheep and 
hogs. It can be pastured 8 weeks after sowing. The growth 
is enormous. If one has the available land, it is good to sow 
in succession, as the stock eat it close to the ground, and it 
will not stand pasturing any great length of time. This, of 
course, depends upon the number of head turned on an acre. 
Sow 6 pounds per acre broadcast from April 1st to October 
1st. It produces enormous crops and is an ideal green 
manure. 1 lb. 10c, 5 lbs. 40c. 
MEADOW FESCUE or ENGLISH BLUE GRASS 
(Festuca Pratensis) 
A perennial from 2 to 4 feet high, with flat, broad leaves. 
One of the standard European Grasses. It succeeds well 
on nearly all soils, but does best on upland, loamy or moder¬ 
ately stiff soils. An excellent pasture Grass to take the 
place of the wild grasses, as it yields a large amount of early 
and late feed. Sow about 40 pounds per acre. 1 lb. 18c, 10 
lbs. $1.60. 
CREEPING BENT GRASS (Agrostis Stolonifera) 
Particularly valuable for lawns that are to be used as golf 
and tennis grounds. Makes a low, velvety growth. 
1 lb. 75c, 10 lbs. $3.5). 
WEIPPOORWILL COW PEAS 
Seed is reddish-brown speckled. Some claim that this 
variety is capable of gathering more nitrogen than others, 
pk. 95c, bu. $3.25. 
BLACK COW PEAS 
This is a quick-growing variety, desirable for turning 
under. Pk. 90c, bu $3.00. 
NEW ERA COW PEAS 
An early upright-growing variety; smaller seed. Pk. 90c, 
bu. $3.00. 
SOY or SOJA BEANS—WILSON 
The great drought-resisting forage crop. A soil enricher, 
because of its nitrogen-gathering qualities. The fodder is 
relished in either green or dry form by cattle or dairy cows. 
Pk. 60c, bu. $2.25. 
BUCKWHEAT (Japanese) 
Makes a very fine quality of flour, but is largely used for 
poultry food. The flower makes ideal bee food, also sown in or 
near game preserves, as it makes splendid food for the birds. 
Pk. 40c, bu. $1.25. 
SUDAN GRASS 
This is extensively sown for green feed. Very often being 
used in preference to millet as it can be cut several times 
during the season. 1 lb. 10c, 10 lbs. 89c. 
SORGHUM or SUGAR CANE 
Either green or in a cured state this makes ideal cattle food; 
it imports a splendid flavor to milk. Can be cut several 
times during the season. Sow 25 pounds per acre. 1 lb. 10c. 
10 lbs. 60c. 
WINTER WHEAT 
In season we carry a large stock of the best varieties. 
RYE 
We carry both Winter and Spring Rye of the best quality. 
Write for prices. 
WINTER or HAIRY VETCHES (Vicia Villiosa) 
Sow from August 1st to October 1st, one bushel per acre 
when sown alone. If sown with rye or wheat, use 30 pounds 
Vetch with 30 pounds rye or wheat. A great soil improper. 
W.-D. CO’S PASTURE MIXTURES 
Our pasture mixtures are composed of the very best and 
highest grade of seed obtainable. They are especially 
selected for purity and germination and are thoroughly 
mixed by our special process, thereby assuring a very even 
distribution of each individual variety on the ground. 
Forms a close heavy turf and will not be injured by close 
cropping and tramping of the animals. Plant 2 bushels 
to the acre. 14 pounds to the bushel. In ordering please 
state if wanted for high or low land. 1 lb. 25c, 10 lbs. $2.30, 
25 lbs. $5.50, 100 lbs. $19.00. 
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