Olds’ Lawn Cjrass 
(Sow four pounds to 1,000 square feet) 
Good seed is a major requisite for a beautiful lawn, Regardless of 
the effort and money spent on a lawn, poor seed will produce an in- 
ferior turf. Olds’ Lawn Grass Seed has won a reputation for producing 
exceptionally fine lawns and is widely used by critical landscape garden- 
ers. All our mixtures are made of high-quality, recleaned heavy seed 
that is free from chaff, and none of our mixtures contain hay seed such 
as timothy or cheap seeds. High prices are not a guarantee of quality. 
Check the label when you buy and make sure you get what you pay for. 
MADISON PARKS LAWN GRASS 
A very carefully prepared mixture of high grade, heavy seed, that 
has been used extensively for several years in the parks about Madison. 
The seed is composed of White Dutch Clover, Creeping Bent, Chewings’ 
Fescue, Fanty Red Top, Fancy Kentucky Blue Grass and others mixed 
in proper proportion. We recommend Madison Parks Lawn Grass as our 
best lawn mixture. 
By mail: Lb., $1.35; 5 lbs., $6.25, postpaid; 10 Ibs., $10.35, plus 
postage. By freight or express f. 0. b. Madison: 100 lbs., $93.50. 
LAKES LAWN GRASS 
A fine mixture at a low price. We have been making it for years. 
Contains Blue Grass, Red Top and Rye Grass. This mixture will prob- 
ably make a better showing the first year than any of the others. 
By mail: Lb., $1.20; 5 lbs., $5.50, postpaid; 10 lbs., $8.70, plus post- 
age. By freight or express f. 0. b. Madison: 100 lbs., $77.00. 
CAPITAL LAWN GRASS 
Capital Lawn Grass is made up of substantially the same grasses and 
the same grades of seed that were used to make the beautiful lawn 
surrounding Wisconsin’s magnificent capitol building here at Madison. 
It is composed of heavy seed of the highest germination but contains no 
White Clover. 
By mail: Lb., $1.50; 5 lbs., $6.00, postpaid; 10 lbs., $9.60, plus post- 
age. By freight or express f. 0. b. Madison: 100 lbs., $85.80. 
WISCONSIN SHADY LAWN GRASS 
A fine mixture that has proven wonderfully successful in dense shade. 
Contains a high percentage of Poa-Trivialis and Fescue which are es- 
pecially adapted to shaded locations. There is an increasing demand for 
this lawn grass. We recommend this for shady places. Shade Grasses 
do best if planted in the early fall. 
By mail: Lb., $1.35; 5 lbs., $6.25, postpaid; 10 lbs., $10.35, plus 
postage. By freight or express f. 0. b. Madison: 100 Ibs., $93.50. 
ATHLETIC FIELD MIXTURE 
This mixture is composed of special grasses that have proven their 
ability to withstand abuse, drought, and the minimum of attention. Alta 
Fescue, Red I'escue, and Kentucky Blue Grass are used in this mixture 
in proper proportion. 
By mail: Lb., $1.15; 5 lbs., $5.25, postpaid; 10 Ibs., $7.70, plus 
postage. By freight or express f. 0. b. Madison: 100 lbs., $67.00. 
OLDS’ MILLETS 
For seed sow at the rate of 12 to 15 pounds and for hay sow about 
30 to 40 pounds per acre. Millet may be sown from May 15th to July Ist. 
COMMON 
A little earlier in season than German Millet. Leaves are rather broad 
and not as stiff as German, and seed heads are smaller. Seed is white 
instead of yellow. Some farmers prefer it to German. 
Prices, by mail: Lb., 40c; 5 lbs. for $1.75, postpaid; 10 lbs., $1.35, 
plus postage. By freight or express f. U. b. Madison: 100 Ibs., $10.20. 
Sacks free. 
GERMAN 
Most popular of all the millets. A tall growing variety with large 
stout stems, leaves broad and stiff. Seed of a yellow or golden color. 
Prices, by mail: Lb., 40c; 5 lbs, for $1.75, postpaid; 10 lbs., $1.40, 
plus postage. By freight or express f. 0. b. Madison: 100 lbs., $10.80. 
Sacks free. 
HUNGARIAN 
Resembles Common Millet in growth except the head is a trifle darker 
in appearance. About the same maturity as Common Millet. Will mature 
excellent quality hay under good growing conditions in about 54 days. 
Not as well adapted to dry climates as the Common. 
Prices: by mail, Lhb., 40c; 5 lbs., $1.75, postpaid; 10 lbs., $1.40, plus 
postage. By freight or express f. 0. b. Madison: 100 lbs., $10.80. 
JAPANESE 
A very large millet adapted to all sections. Specially fine for low 
ground. Makes more hay than German Millet and requires less seed 
per acre. Sow in May or June, 20 to 25 pounds per acre. 
Prices, by mail: Lb., 40c; 5 lbs, for $1.75, postpaid; 10 lbs., $1.40, 
plus postage. By-freight or express f. 0. b. Madison: 100 lbs., $10.80. 
Sacks free. 
PROSO OR HOG 
Makes inferior hay, unless cut very young, but yields enormous 
quantities of large, plump seed, very valuable for poultry. 
Prices, by mail: Lb., 40c; 5 lbs. for $1.75, postpaid; 10 Ibs., $1.20, 
plus postage, By freight or express f. 0. b. Madison: 100 lbs., $9.00. 
Sacks free. 
CANADIAN CROWN PROSO 
A variety originating from Brandon Experiment Station, Alberta, 
Canada. Said to yield as much as oats in Canada and, about 10 to 20 
bushels more per acre than any other Proso. It grows 8 ft. high with 
Spreading head and will mature seed in about 70 days. Sow 25 lbs. per 
acre a little over 2 inches deep with a grain drill and drag immediately. 
Recommended for hog and poultry feed. 
Prices, by mail: Lb., 40c; 5 lbs., $1.75; 10 Ibs., $1.20, plus postage. 
By freight or express f. 0. b. Madison: 100 lbs., $9.00. Sacks free. 
EARLY FORTUNE OR RED PROSO 
Similar to Proso or Hog Millet, but earlier with reddish seed, It is 
also hardier and earlier than the German Millet. Popular in the North- 
west. 
Prices, by mail: Lb., 40c; 5 lbs., $1.75, postpaid; 10 Ilbs., $1.20, 
plus postage. By freight or express f. 0, b. Madison: 100 Ilbs., $9.00. 
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Field of Sorghum Cane Grown in the North 
OLDS’ CANES 
Sow 4 to 8 pounds of seed to the acre for sorghum; 15 to 25 pounds 
to the acre for fodder, 
Sorghum Cane 
ROX ORANGE. A variety of sweet sorghum that has been bred to 
Overcome sume of the disadvantages of Early Black Amber. It is a 
medium early maturing kind, originated by the Wisconsin College of 
Agriculture Experiment Station. While developed for a syrup sor- 
ghum, it is also found the best variety for silage. Its advantages over 
the Early Amber are its thicker stalk, easier to strip, easier to thresh, 
stands up better without lodging and will produce a higher yield of 
syrup, averaging about 80 gallons of syrup per acre. Most seasons 
will produce ripe seed in Central and Southern Wisconsin. 
Prices, by mail: Lb., 45c; 5 lbs., $2.00; 10 lbs., $2.10, plus postage. 
By freight or express f. 0. b. Madison: 100 lIbs., $18.00. 
Orange Fodder 
Like the Waconia Orange Cane, but southern grown. 
Prices, by mail: Lb., 40c; 5 lbs., $1.75, postpaid; 10 Ibs., $1.50, plus 
postage. By freight or express f. 0. b. Madison: 100 lbs., $12.00. 
Amber Fodder 
Makes a wonderful fodder crop, rich in sugar. Same as the Sorghum 
Cane but southern grown for fodder purposes. 
Prices, by mail: Lb., 40c; 5 lbs., $1.75, postpaid; 10 lbs., $1.50, pius 
postage. By freight or express f. 0. b. Madison: 100 lbs., $12.00. 
Atlas Sorgo 
A cross between White Kaffir Corn and Sourless Cane. Plants reach a 
height of seven to ten feet and require from 120 to 130 days to mature. 
Has a sturdy leaf stalk, abundantly juicy and sweet. Heads fairly com- 
pact. Branches filled with white seeds. Similar in size and shape to 
Kaffir. Excellent for silage. Produces a large tonnage of succulent feed. 
Prices, by mail: Lb., 40c; 5 lbs., $1.75, postpaid; 10 lbs., $1.50, plus 
postage. By freight or express f. 0. b. Madison: 100 lbs., $12.00. 
White Kaffir Corn 
Makes the best kind of fodder for cattle or horses. Seed splendid for 
poultry. Plant fifteen pounds an acre in rows. 50 pounds broadcast. 
Prices, by mail: Lb., 40c; 5 lbs., $1.75, postpaid; 10 lbs., $1.50, plus 
postage. By freight or express f. 0. b. Madison: 100 lbs., $12.00. 
Milo Maize 
A variety of sorghum. Grows very large, 8 to 10 feet high, with 
seed heads of great size, often weighing % of a pound each. Plant 
same as Kaffir. Excellent for poultry. 
Prices, by mail: Lb., 40c; 5 lbs., $1.75, postpaid; 10 lbs., $1.50, plus 
postage. By freight or express f. 0. b. Madison: 100 lbs., $12.00. 
ike 
Amber Fodder Cane. 
White Kaffir Corn. 
L. L. OLDS SEED COMPANY — MADISON 1, WISCONSIN 
