1895 2nd Edition

34. SEED CATALOGUE AND GARDEN GUIDE.

[image] HICKORY KING

CHAMPION WHITE PEARL.--True merit has won laurels for this corn, and it is now universally recognized and catalogued as the leading standard variety of thoroughbred, pure white, medium sized early white dent corn, suitable for general crop. Matures in ninety to one hundred days; is very prolific; the grain is extra deep and wide, with small cob. Will grade No. 1 white in any market, if sound and well cleaned. The stalk is short and thick, and roots very deeply, with ear growing very low upon it, thus standing our severe storms and drouth well. Large packet 5c, lb. 25c, 3 lbs. 60c. Peck 60c, bu. $1.50, 10 bus. or more at $1.40. HICKORY KING.--A white field corn, which has the largest grains, with the smallest cob, of any white corn ever introduced. So large are the grains and so extremely small the cob that on an ear broken in half a single grain will almost completely cover the cob section. No other variety of field corn that we have ever seen will do this. Of strong, vigorous growth, and yields splendid crops on light soil, and is undoubtedly the best and most productive white field corn for the south. We do not, however, consider it a safe crop for this state. Large packet 5c, lb. 30c, 3 lbs. 75c. Peck 75c, bu. $2.00.

[image] CHAMPION WHITE PEARL.

PRIMITIVE OR HUSK CORN.--It is from this wild variety that all of our cultivated kinds have sprung. The ears are of fair size and each individual kernel or grain is covered with a husk and all enclosed in an outer husk, like common corn. It is stated that the ancient inhabitants of Mexico used to thresh their corn as we thresh wheat or rye, to rid the grains of the husks or chaff. After years of culture the husk became smaller and lighter each year until it entirely disappeared, leaving the grain clear except the outer husk as we now see it. In some of the wild and uncultivated parts ot Mexico the Primitive or natural corn can still be found growing wild. One farmer in the northwest part of this state has, for a number of years, been cultivating this variety and now says that no better corn can be grown for feeding cattle. It is quite curious and valuable for exhibition purposes and attracts great attention wherever seen. Some stalks bear as many as 20 ears. Large packet 10c.

[image] IOWA YELLOW DENT CORN.

IOWA YELLOW DENT.--We always advise farmers to buy the best named varieties in buying seed corn, and believe it pays them in the long run. This year, however, there are thousands of farmers in need of seed corn who are short of money, and their main object is to secure at a low price a nice grade of common yellow corn which is well matured, of strong vitality, and will produce a good crop of sound corn. While this corn is not equal to our best named varieties, still we believe you would find it superior to nine-tenths of the corn in your neighborhood. At our price it will cost you only obout [about] 12 cents per acre to plant your fields with this variety and it will pay you well to order sufficient for your planting. Peck 40c, bu. $1.10, 10 bus. or more at $1.00, 25 bus. or more at 90c, bags included. EVERGREEN FODDER SWEET CORN.--Valuable for feeding hogs and milch cows. Cows yield more milk and are in better condition if fed on it. Dairy farmers will find that our Evergreen fodder corn is fully double the value of field corn for fodder purposes. It has a good stalk filled with large succulent leaves, which are greatly relished by stock. Sow in drills or broadcast. Quart 25c, pk. 75c, bu. $2.00.

If you want a large lot of Clover or Grass Seed Send for Samples and Prices.

Large Customers. Our orders range from five cents upward and the small orders have just as careful attention as the large ones. Our largest retail order was for $1,370.77 worth of seed. We had another customer whose purchases amounted to $1,487.33 for the season, but it was divided up into several orders. Both were perfectly satisfied. We have large customers in the east also. W. P. Turner, of Crawford county, Penna., last year bought seeds of us to the amount of $1,397.54 and he says: "I am very well pleased with all the seed received from you." Again in the fall he wrote: "All the seed has given perfect satisfaction."

[image] THE PRIMITIVE CORN

ROTARY CORN PLANTER.--Decidedly the best hand corn planter made, and a very desirable implement for those who have but a small field or need to replant their ground. It puts the corn exactly where you want it and at the proper depth. It is easily worked and is a most satisfactory tool in every way. Price $1.50.

Odds and Ends. CHINESE TEA.--We are sure that many of our customers will be glad to grow it as a curiosity, if nothing else. The plant is of a shrubby nature, with beautiful shiny foliage and fragrant blossoms, requiring the same treatment as any tender shrub. Is hardy in any of the southern states, and has been grown successfully as a crop in North Carolina. Can be grown as a house plant in the north and kept in pots through the winter. Per pkt. 10c. ALPINE STRAWBERRIES.--Have peculiar rich flavor, superior to our native sorts. Perfectly hardy and easily grown from seed. Packet 10c. COTTON.--Grown as a curiosity in the north, and if started early in the house plants will be loaded with cotton bolls in autumn. Pkt. 5c.

I intend to make an exhibit at our county fair of the products of your seeds, which were A 1 this year. W. B. FOX, Portage, Wis.

[image] ROTARY CORN PLANTER.

IOWA SEED COMPANY, DES MOINES, IOWA. 35.

THEY SAY LAST year there was a great drouth and failure of crops in Nebraska, but the Lincoln Oat is all right as usual. Under date of September 20, 1894, Mr. H. M. Dickinson, of Douglas county, Neb., wrote us: "Last spring I sowed ten bushels of Lincoln oats on six acres of ground, from which was threshed 498 bushels, or 83 bushels per acre. We had a severe drouth this year and other oats yielded only 6 to 10 bushels per acre."

The Lincoln oats went about 25 per cent more to the acre than other white oats on the same kind of ground. I sowed them just as I did the others. C. F. HERRICK, Buchanan Co., Iowa. The Turkish Red wheat I got from you last fall made 42 bushels to the acre. JNO. ALTHOUSE, Clinton Co., Mo.

[image] LINCOLN OAT

[image] WHITE DAKOTA OATS.

OATS. THE LINCOLN OATS.--When we introduced these oats to our customers in 1893 they had never been tested in this state, but had done so exceptionally well in Minnesota that we had much faith in them. Seven prizes, amounting to $500, were offered for the largest crops grown from one bushel of seed sown, and in our last year's catalogue we published the list of awards, the first prize going to a man who grew 174 bushels from one bushel sown, and the average of the seven successful competitors was 116 bushels each. What we claim for the Lincoln is that it is a very heavy yielder, is comparatively early, has proven to be entirely rust proof, and stands up exceptionally well. On account of its soft nib, heavy meat and thin hull it is unsurpassed for feeding and for making into oatmeal Our price is low this year and you should try them. Pound 25c, 3 lbs. 65c, postpaid. Peck 50c, bushel $1.25, 2 bushels or more at $1.15, 10 bushels or more at $1.00. EARLY WHITE DAKOTA OATS.--Thls new early variety originated in Dakota, but has been thoroughly tested in this state during the past seven years, and proved in all respects to be desirable. Very plump, heavy kernel, large heads, and stools out exceptionally well. It has a record on Dakota soil of 159 bushels to the acre. Is of medium height, with a strong stiff straw fully capable of supporting the heavy weight; entirely free from rust and yields an immense crop. It will pay every farmer to try it. Pound 25c, 3 lbs. 65c, pk. 50c, bu. $1.00, 10 bus. $9.00. NEW ZEALAND OATS.--A new variety which we are introducing this year and which we believe to be superior even to the Lincoln. Stock is quite limited, but we would like to have all our customers try at least a small quantity. See description on back of colored plate. Large packet 10c, lb. 40c, 3 lbs. $1.00, postpaid. Peck 75c, bu. $2.60.

WHEAT. VELVET CHAFF OR BLUE STEM WHEAT.--Several years' test has proven that this does the best of any sort throughout Iowa. It is a remarkable, semi-hard spring wheat, yielding large crops free from rust. The millers here pay five to six cents per bushel more for it than for any other sort. Pound 25c, 3 lbs. 60c. Peck 50c, bu. $1.25, 2 bus. or more at $1.15, 10 bus. or more at $1.10. TURKISH RED WINTER WHEAT.--Has proved invincible, every year without exception producing a good paying crop. It is strictly IRON CLAD and almost entirely free from rust, blight and scab, and lives through the winter in the most exposed places. The straw is stiff enough to hold up the heavy heads well and it rarely fails to stand up well in all parts of the field on any kind of soil. It has a record of 44 bushels to the acre under favorable circumstances, and the seed which we are now offering was from a crop which yielded 35 1/2 bushels to the acre. The grains are plump and handsome and quite hard. It stools out the best of any variety we know of, its manner of growing somewhat resembling rye. It is a certain crop in all parts ot Iowa, Nebraska, Illinois and Missouri, and has given excellent results in some parts of Minnesota. Price $1.00 per bushel, 10 bushels for $9.50, 20 bushels for $18.00, sacks included. FALL WHEAT.--Send for list in August.

PRICES include bags and delivering on cars. There is no premium given on field seed orders.

TREE AND HEDGE SEEDS. As tree seedlings make but a small growth the first season, it is best to plant in rows or beds, and transplant to permanent places at one or two years old. It is well to protect the first winter with straw or hay. Postage prepaid except at the five-pound rate, at which purchaser pays the charges. Packets of any, 5c each. ASH, American White.--1/4 lb. 15c, lb. 50c, 5 lbs. or more at 25c. BOX ELDER.--1/4 lb. 15c, lb. 50c, 5 lbs. or more at 25c. CATALPA, Speciosa or Hardy Catalpa.--Oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 25c, lb. 85c, 5 lbs. or more at 50c. LOCUST, Honey.--Used largely for hedges. 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 50c, 5 lbs. or more at 25c. LOCUST, Black.--1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 50c, 5 lbs. or more at 25c. MAPLE, Soft.--Seed ready June 1st, and should be planted within two or three weeks. 1/4 lb. 20c, lb. 50c, 5 lbs. or more at 25c. MULBERRY, Russian.--Its rapid growth, beautiful form and foliage, and more than all, the excellence of its timber and fruit, make it a valuable tree for the northwest. Pkt. 10c, oz. 20c, 1/4 lb. 65c, lb. $2.00. OSAGE ORANGE.--Makes a handsome and durable hedge. Lb. 50c, 3 lbs. $1.25, pk. $2.00, bu. $7.00. TREE OF HEAVEN.--Introduced from Japan. Of rapid growth and tropical appearance. Hardy. Oz. 10c, 1/4 lb. 30c, lb. 75c.

[images] TURKISH RED. VELVET CHAFF.

36. SEED CATALOGUE AND GARDEN GUIDE.

[image] SOJA BEANS, OR COFFEE BERRY.

SOJA BEAN.--(Coffee Berry.)--During recent years this variety has been largely sold under the name of German Coffee Berry at extravagantly high prices, but we prefer to offer it under its correct name. The berries ripen in about four months from time of planting and produce a crop of 20 to 30 bushels to the acre and are as easily grown as other beans. When roasted and ground it closely resembles coffee and tastes quite similar. Some mix half and half with coffee when using and claim it is superior. Its great value to the farmer lays in the fact that when ground it makes one of the most valuable crops for feeding stock and adds greatly to the milk production. Claimed also to be much superior to clover for fertilizing the soil and for pasturing, or feeding the green fodder, of which it frequently yields 8 to 10 tons per acre. Sow broadcast 1/2 bushel to the acre, or it may be planted in drills 3 feet apart and one foot between plants. Per large pkt. 10c, lb. 40c, postpaid. Peck $1.00, bu. $3.50. JAPANESE BUCKWHEAT.--About a week earlier than the Silver Hull, and yields almost as much again. From one grain planted in the garden the product was 850 ripe kernels, and the kernels are at least twice the size of those of any other variety. In color they are also distinct, being of a rich, dark shade of brown. The flour made from it is equal in quality to that of any other buckwheat, while it is much more productive than any other, and succeeds well far north. As the straw is heavier and it branches more, it does not need to be sown as thickly as the other kinds. Per lb. 30c, 3 lbs. 75c. By freight, 10 lbs. 40c, 100 lbs. $3.00. EUROPEAN SILVER HULL BUCKWHEAT.--The grain is of a beautiful light silver gray color, husk is thinner which saves from 15 to 20 per cent waste in the process of manufacturing into flour, which is whiter and more nutritious. Per lb. 30c. By freight, 10 lbs. 40c, 100 lbs. $3.00. COMMON BUCKWHEAT.--Selected. By freight, 10 lbs. 35c, 100 lbs. $2.50. MANSHURY BARLEY.--Is one of the best six-rowed sorts grown, with kernels plumper and fuller than the best Scotch barley, while for malting it is the very best known. It is early in ripening, which helps it to fill well, thus it always fills plump. It has a strong, upright straw, and yields from 50 to 70 bushels per acre. The heads of this barley are very long, and contain from 75 to 100 great, plump, heavy kernels of grain. Professor Henry, of the Wisconsin Agricultural College, in its report, says: "The Manshury still heads the list in productiveness." Per lb. 25c, 3 lbs. 60c, pk. 50c, bu. $1.25, 10 bu. $10.00. SPRING RYE.--This grain is often planted by the farmers especially for the paper makers, who prefer it to any other. The straw is shorter and stiffer than the winter variety and is always easily secured, while the grain, although smaller, is of equal value. Per lb. 25c, 3 lbs. 60c, pk. 65c, bu. $1.50, 10 bu. $12.50. WINTER RYE.--Per pk. 45c, bu. $1.00, 10 bu. $9.00. MONSTER WINTER RYE.--A great improvement. Per bu. $1.50, 10 bu. or more at $1.35.

[image] AMBER CANE.

SEED FLAX.--It pays to own your own flax seed, instead of raising it on contract. It pays to raise flax; in many cases a single crop will pay for the farm on which it was raised. We have a nice supply of seed flax this year. Prices are subject to change during the season; present price is per pk. 65c, bu. $2.00, 2 bu. or more at $1.85, 10 bu. or more at $1.75. AMBER SUGAR CANE.--This popular variety has very nearly taken the place of all other sorts. It is the earliest and makes the finest quality of amber syrup, and also makes good sugar; succeeds well both north and south. From 100 to 280 gallons of syrup, or from 700 to 1,500 lbs. of sugar can be made from an acre of this cane. Our seed is carefully selected and of superior value. Per lb. 25c, 3 lbs. 65c, 10 lbs. or more by express or freight, 5c per lb., 100 lbs., $3.50. IOWA HYBRID CANE.--This is the result of a cross between the Amber and the Hondulas, which ripens about ten days later than Amber, but can be made up while greener, which recompenses for the lateness. It is of very strong, robust growth, and will make from one-fourth to one-third more sorghum to the acre. Lb. 35c, 3 lbs. $1.00, 10 lbs. or more by express at 15c per lb. FODDER CANE.--When sown broadcast this makes one of the most valuable crops for feeding green. Every dairy farmer should put in a few acres. Sow 40 lbs. per acre. 10 lbs. or more at 4c per lb., 100 lbs. $2.35.

We are highly pleased with the Lincoln oats we received of you last year. J. E. BRECKENRIDGE, Winnebago Co., Illinois. The clover seed I purchased of you is the finest I ever saw. WARD D. WALROD, Welton, Clinton, Co., Iowa.

[image] MANSHURY BARLEY.

[image] JAPANESE BUCKWHEAT NATURAL SIZE

FIELD PEAS.--Each year there is a large increase in the number of our best farmers who sow field peas, and they claim they are one of the most profitable crops for fattening stock, and especially for hogs. Also profitable for marketing as dry or split peas. Sow two bushels to the acre, or if with oats, one bushel of each. GOLDEN VINE FIELD PEAS.--The best variety of all as they yield the largest crop, are not affected by weavel, and stock does as well on them as when fed on clover hay. If you have heretofore used only the common field peas, you will be greatly pleased with the Golden Vine. Per pk. 85c, bu. $3.00. WHITE CANADA FIELD PEAS.--More used than any other. Per pk. 65c, bu. $2.00, 2 bu. or more at $1.75. BLUE OR GREEN FIELD PEAS.--Like above except that color is a bluish green. Per pk. 75c, bu. $2.25, 2 bu. or more at $2.00. PROLIFIC TREE BEANS.--Quite a valuable variety for field culture; grows about 20 inches high, has stiff, upright branches and bears immensely, sometimes yieldimg 45 bushels to the acre. The beans closely resemble the White Navy. Per pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 15c, qt. 40c, postpaid. By freight, pk. $1.25, bu. $4.25.

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MAMMOTH RUSSIAN SUNFLOWER.--The largest of all sunflowers. This is without doubt one of the best paying crops that can be raised. The seed makes the best of food for poultry, and can be raised at a very trifling cost (about one-third the cost of corn), and the stalks, which grow very large, make excellent firewood. It is also said to afford protection against malaria. Try a pound and see what great results may be obtained. Lb. 30c, 3 lbs. 75c. By express, 10 lbs. or more at 10c per lb.

IOWA SEED COMPANY, DES MOINES, IOWA. 37.

CHOICE CLOVER SEEDS.

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For several years we ha ve made this a specialty, and we now have our electric machinery for cleaning so perfected that we claim that our grades average better than those of any other market, and believe they cannot fail to please the most particular. Other seed dealers who happened to be in our warehouse when we were cleaning Clover have often remarked that the seed looked so extra nice they should not reclean it. These same lots of seed we were cleaning out 5 to 10 lbs. to the 100 lbs. of weed seed, sand and shrunken clover seed. This makes quite a difference in real value, and our seed is really worth $1.00 to $2.00 per 100 pounds more than that obtained from most dealers. Prof. Stewart, of the Iowa Agricultural College, made a test of Clover Seed from various parts of the country, and if the farmers could see the full reports of same they would use greater care in buying in the future. Some samples tested 35 per cent of impurities; thus the purchaser would get less than two-thirds of the seed paid for. The impurities were the worst kind, consisting of Rib Grass or Lance Leaved Plantain, Crab Grass, Rag Weed, Tumble Weed, Heart's Ease, Dock, Pig Weed, Wild Morning Glory, Smart Weed, Bind Weed, and many others. It don't pay to use such seed.

PRICES--On Clover and Grass Seeds are changing almost daily, so that we are unable to quote prices in any quantity which will be invariable. Don't fail to write for prices before buying. Our stock is unequaled and prices low. During the season we issue a price list of Clover and Grass Seeds at least once a week. If you are in a hurry for the seed you can order it and we will send seed to full value of money sent, on day order is received. On the five pound price the purchaser pays the freight charges. NOTE.--There is such a vast difference in the legal weight of Clover and Grass Seeds to the bushel, in the various States, that the American Seed Trade Association have decided to hereafter sell them all by the 100 pounds instead of by the bushel. MEDIUM RED, or June.--This is the common Red Clover, used more largely than any other for hay and pasture. Sow 15 lbs. per acre. Per lb. 25c, 3 lbs. 65c, postpaid; 5 lbs. or more, 15c per pound. MAMMOTH RED, or Sapling.--Desirable for hog pasture and to plow under as a fertilizer. Too large for hay, unless on very poor soil. Sow 15 lbs. per acre. Per lb. 25c, 3 lbs. 65c, postpaid; 5 lbs. or more, 15c per pound. ALSIKE, or Swedish.--Unexcelled for hay, and a wonderful cropper. All farmers in the Central States who have tried this, unite in pronouncing it the best of all Clover for hay. It is perennial and very hardy. Very valuable both for pasturage and soiling; very productive, sweet and fragrant. The flowers are a distinct light pink, and much liked by bees. Will produce a good crop on low wet land. Much of the seed sold is badly mixed with the common white clover, and is not worth one-half as much as the good seed. Sow 7 lbs. per acre. Per lb. 35c, 3 lbs. $1.00, postpaid; 5 lbs. or more, 25c per pound.

ASK FOR SPECIAL PRICES BY THE 100 LBS.

[image] ALSIKE CLOVER.

HONEY OR SWEET CLOVER.--Very much liked by the bees, and a small patch of it would be nice in any yard or garden on account of of its delightful fragrance. Per pkt. 10c, lb. 50c, postpaid; 5 lbs. or more, 35c per pound. WHITE DUTCH.--While not a heavy producer, is valuable in permanent pastures. In connection with Blue Grass it affords the most nutritious food for sheep and cattle. Also most excellent for lawns, making a close, compact growth. Sow 6 lbs. per acre. Per lb. 45c, 3 lbs. $1.20, postpaid; 5 lbs. or more, by express, 30c per pound.

[image] CRIMSON CLOVER.

COLLECTION OF CLOVERS. One ounce each of the above seven kinds of Clover for 35c, postpaid. One pound each of the seven kinds, by express, $1.25.

ALFALFA, or Lucerne.--Very popular in many portions of the country, and it is especially of value in all parts of the West, Northwest and South. Under proper management it will yield at least twelve tons to the acre. All classes of stock are exceedingly fond of it. Horses will do more work and keep in finer condition than on almost any other food. It makes the largest quantity of the richest milk and butter. The roots are so long and grow so deep frost cannot heave or throw them out in winter. One sowing will stand for 10 years, and instead of impoverishing the soil, enriches it. As a fertilizing and land-enriching crop it has no equal. Grows on the thinnest sandy soil and thrives in the greatest drought. The best method is to sow broadcast, about 15 or 20 pounds to the acre. Per lb. 30c, 3 lbs. 75c, postpaid; 5 lbs. or more, 20c per lb. CRIMSON CLOVER--Also called Scarlet or Italian.--This is an annual variety in common use in Italy and the south of France for feeding green. The yield in fodder is immense, and after cutting it at once commences growing again, and continues until severe cold freezing weather. In warm climates four or five cuttings are made during the season. It grows about one foot high, roots nearly black; leaves long; blossoms long, pointed, and of a very deep red or carmine color. Makes good hay. Sow in April or May, 10 to 15 lbs. of seed per acre. It may be sown in the corn at the time of last cultivation in July. Where the weather is not too severe, it will live and continue to grow all winter, furnishing winter pasture or a crop of hay before corn-planting time in the spring. It can then be turned under, and will add greatly to the fertility of the soil. Thus a hay crop and a corn crop may be grown on the same ground in one year, and still the soil will be improved. It may be sown every year in corn, wheat, oats or potatoes, and two crops obtained. The only objection to it is that sometimes it winter-kills in this latitude. Be sure to try it this year. Price per lb. 30c, 3 lbs. 75c, postpaid. Five pounds or more by express, 20 cents per pound.

[image] ALFALFA CLOVER.

38. SEED CATALOGUE AND GARDEN GUIDE.

[image] RED TOP.

GRASS SEEDS. We are the largest dealers in this line in central Iowa, and our trade has been built up by handling only the best grades of new recleaned seed. We have pleased thousands of others and can please you with our choice Iowa grown seeds. PRICES. Grass seeds are sold on a very close margin of profit and prices are constantly changing with the market. Should you desire anything in this line, be sure to write us for special prices, naming the quantity needed. At the five-pound rate purchaser pays the freight charges. RED TOP.--Grows almost everywhere, but in a moist, rich soil it reaches its highest state of perfection. This variety and timothy are the only grasses known and cultivated in many localities, but where the good qualities of the other natural grasses are known these two are considered inferior. For a pasture red top should be fed close, as cattle don't like it when it grows up to seed, and in a meadow it soon becomes hard and woody if not cut at the right time. It is the grass for swampy land and considerably used for lawns. Sow 14 lbs. per acre. Pound 25c, 3 lbs. 60c., postpaid. 5 lbs. or more at 10c. per lb.

[image] SWEET VERNAL.

FANCY CLEANED RED TOP.--Pound 35c, 3 lbs. $1.00, postpaid. 5 lbs. or more at 15c. per lb. SWEET VERNAL.--Although this variety does not rank as high as some others for nutritive qualities, yet it is very valuable on account of its delicious perfume, when included in hay its aroma is imparted to the other grasses, enhancing the value of the hay and making it relished by the stock. The odor is more distinguishable when the grass is drying or dried. Valuable for lawns. Sow 20 lbs. per acre. Pound 60c, 3 lbs. $1.50, postpaid. 5 lbs. or more at 35c. per lb.

TIMOTHY.--No variety of our natural grasses is more cultivated than timothy, and for meadows it is very valuable. It is best suited to moist, rich, strong and loamy soils, where it grows to perfection, but does not succeed well on dry, sandy soil. It is very nutritious and makes good hay, but should be cut at the time of flowering. When sown with clover it makes but a small growth and must be cut young if the clover is secured in good season. It starts very slowly in spring, is a long time in coming into flower, and after cutting, the second growth is slow, feeble and of little consequence, seldom large enough to cut a second time. It is hardly suited for pasture at any time, and cattle must not be allowed to eat it close to the ground. Sow 11 lbs. per acre. Pound 25c, 3 lbs. 60c, postpaid. 5 lbs. or more at 8c. per lb. MEADOW FESCUE OR ENGLISH BLUE GRASS.--Although it succeeds well in almost all soils, it does best on moist land. It is particularly valuable as a pasturage grass, being one of the earliest in the spring and the latest in the fall. It is very nutritious and greedily eaten by all kinds of stock, and very fattening. It is very hardy, never grows in tufts, and being tender and succulent, makes excellent hay. Is a perennial, two to three feet high, flowering in June and July. Sow 20 lbs. per acre. Pound 40c, 3 lbs. $1.00, postpaid, 5 lbs. or more at 15c. per lb.

[image] TIMOTHY.

[image] KY. BLUE GRASS.

KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS.--Very valuable and exceedingly popular in some sections of the country as a pasture grass. It is very productive and unusually early in spring, furnishing delicious food throughout the season for all kinds of stock. It is not easily affected by drouth or frost, is suited to any variety of soils, succeeding best on a moist, rich meadow. For permanent pastures it is particularly valuable, being of dwarf growth, therefore, not so well suited for meadows. Unexcelled tor lawns. Our seed is all new crop, Kentucky grown and the best grade, "Fancy Cleaned." Beware of the Canada blue grass, which does not make as good pasture as the Kentucky, and the seed contains a considerable proportion of Canadian thistle, which would be a great damage to any farmer but can be purchased at about half price. Sow 14 lbs. per acre for pasture and 40 to 50 lbs. for lawns. Pound 35c, 3 lbs. $1.00, postpaid. 5 lbs. or more at 15c per lb. PERENNIAL RYE GRASS.--A nutritious permanent grass for meadows and pastures, or for mixing with other grasses for lawns. Does well on sloping banks, as its roots are fibrous and mat-like. Sow 25 lbs. per acre. Pound 35c, 3 lbs. 90c, postpaid. 5 lbs. or more at 20c. per lb.

ORCHARD GRASS.--Is one of the most valuable of all pasture grasses, coming earlier in spring and remaining later in autumn than any other. It grows about two and one-half feet high, producing an immense quantity of leaves and foliage. On account of its earliness and quick growth it is of value for permanent pastures. It furnishes the first green bite in the spring and the last in the fall, is quick to recover from close croppings, even thrives better the more it is cropped, and is heartily relished by all kinds of stock. It should not be sown alone, as it grows in tufts, but in a mixture with other grasses it should be included, so as to get a close and even sod. It stands severe drouth. Sow 14 lbs. per acre. Pound 35c, 3 lbs. $1.00, postpaid. 5 lbs. or more at 20c. per lb.

[image] MEADOW FESCUE.

SHEEPS' FESCUE.--This variety prefers to grow on light, sandy soil and dry uplands or hillsides. It is deep rooted and is not affected by extreme drouth. Sheep are especially fond of it, being one of the sweetest grasses and very nutritious. On account of its fine foliage and compact growth it is very desirable for lawn purposes. Sow 25 lbs. per acre. Pound 35c, 3 lbs. $1.00, postpaid. 5 lbs. or more at 20c. per lb.

[image] ORCHARD GRASS.

WOOD MEADOW GRASS.--This grass is invaluable for wood pastures or shaded ground, and should be included in all mixtures for permanent pastures, especially in shady places. It is relished by all kinds of stock, cattle showing a marked partiality for its fine, succulent and very nutritive herbage. It grows on almost any soil, succeeding best in moist shady places, being remarkable for its quick successive growth when closely cropped. For lawns over-shadowed by trees it is particularly valuable, and it produces a very thick growth and a nice even sod. It is a hardy perennial, 1 1/2 to 2 feet high, flowering in June. Sow 25 lbs. per acre. Pound 50c, 3 lbs. $1.25, postpaid. 5 lbs. or more at 35c. per lb. CRESTED DOGSTAIL.--For permanent pastures on high land and dry, hard soils it is invaluable. Makes a close thick sod, and is valuable for lawns. Sow 15 lbs. per acre. Pound 75c, 3 lbs. $2.00, postpaid. 5 lbs. or more at 50c per lb. RHODE ISLAND BENT.--Very valuable for permanent pasture and lawns. Does well on poor soil. Sow 25 lbs. per acre. Pound 40c, 3 lbs. $1.00, postpaid, 5 lbs. or more at 25c. per lb.

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CREEPING BENT GRASS.--Valuable as a pasture grass and best adapted for low, moist situations. Starts early and holds out late. Of quick successive growth when cropped close. Perennial. Sow 18 lbs. per acre. Pound 40c, 3 lbs. $1.00, postpaid. 5 lbs. or more at 25c per lb.