Allen, Sterling & Lothrop, Portland, Maine 1 
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Sterling Quality GRASS, GRAIN and FIELD SEEDS 
“GRASS SEED.” A. S. & L. Field Mixture. 
A blend of Timothy, Red Top, DOMESTIC Grown Red Clover and Alsike Clover, each 
variety being of the highest test as to purity and germination. Sow at rate of 25 Ibs. per 
acre. Price, 43c per Ib. F. O. B. Portland. (No Tax) 
The markets are so unsettled we ask that you write us for immediate quotations on all 
varieties of grass, grain and field seeds. 
Chewing’s Fescue. A creeping rooted 
species forming a close, lasting turf of fine 
bladed grass. Especially adapted for dry 
sandy soils and resists drought. Used on 
putting greens seeding 8 lbs. to 1,000 square 
feet. 
Creeping Bent. This soft leaved grass, 
which spreads from underground stolons is 
the ideal grass for putting greens where an 
even, uniform dense, firm sod is desired. It 
is adapted to different soils and will with- 
stand dry weather. 
Italian Rye. A very desirable grass for 
planting where quick results are desired. 
Excellent for lawns where an immediate 
green ground cover is required. 
Kentucky Blue Grass. Root-creeping, 
perennial; flowers in June. This valuable 
grass is very common in the soils of Amer- 
ica, and is excellent for pastures. A valuable 
species in lawn mixtures. 
_ Red Top (Fancy Recleaned). Root-creep- 
ing; perennial; flowers in July. It is a fine 
permanent grass and forms a nutritious 
pasturage when fed close. Valuable for all 
mel soils, producing a large return in good 
ay. 
Rough Stalked Meadow (Pca trivialis). A 
splendid grass of spreading, thickly matting, 
stoloniferous species, with narrow, flat, dark 
green leaf blades. Adapted for shady places 
and will form a turf where other grasses fail. 
Timothy (Herd’s Grass). Perennial. Most 
valuable for hay, especially in the North, 
thriving on moist, loamy soils of medium 
tenacity. Cut just when the blossom falls. 
Weight, 45 lbs. per bushel. 
Orchard Grass. Root fibrous, perennial, 
flowers in June and July. This is one of the 
most valuable and widely known of all the 
pasture grasses. 
WE ARE SEEDSMEN NOT MEDICINE MEN 
But here are the facts! For the last year we have received orders for small lots of Alfalfa 
Seed—from two to ten pounds. Upon inquiry we found that persons afflicted with arthritis were 
brewing a tea from the seed, and taking it regularly. One good lady sent us the recipe—‘Three 
desert spoonfuls of Alfalfa Seed to one quart of water. Boil for twenty minutes. Strain and re- 
place lost amount of water to make a quart. One glass each morning and night. Do not look 
for any results for three weeks”. 
Remember - this is not a recommendation we are simply relating an interesting fact. 
CLOVERS 
Alsike. A hardy perennial clover which 
thrives on moist or undrained areas, Ex- 
cellent for hay and cover crops. 
Ladino Clover. A mammoth white clover 
from Pacific Northwest, hardy in New Eng. 
land. Valuable in any pasture or permanent 
mowing. Seed slow to germinate. 
Red Medium. The leading variety of clover 
for pastures and meadows. It prefers a rich, 
well drained and thoroughly prepared soil. 
The usual rate of planting is 8 to 12 pounds 
per acre to produce a heavy crop of fragrant, 
palatable hay. 
White Dutch. Used primarily for lawns 
but also in pasture mixtures. It is a low 
growing, creeping clover with small white 
flower heads and small leaves. Use 4 to 6 
pounds per acre. 
Crimson. This is an annual variety which 
will produce an immense crop for forage or 
hay. It is particularly adapted as a summer 
cover crop to im»rove soil. Sow 12 to 15 
pounds per acre. 
Grimm Alfalfa. The hardiest, most prolific 
and economical type o*% alfalfa to plant in 
New England. Sow 15 to 20 ibs. per acre in 
well drained, thoroughly prepared and limed 
soil. Inoculate the seed. Valuable for hay 
and as a forage crop. 
Sweet Clover. A tall, rank growing bi- 
ennial which is planted for bees, hay, green 
forage and as a cover crop. It is a valuable 
pasture plant which makes excellent hay if 
cut prior to blossoming. Sow 12 to 15 pounds 
per acre. 
