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MISCELLANEOUS FARM SEEDS.

CHOICE RECLEANED GRASS SEEDS, ETC.
We desire to call the especial attention of the farmers of Iowa and the Northwest to our superior facilities for supplying them with Blue Grass, Timothy, Clover, etc., of the best quality. This branch of our trade has made a remarkable growth, which we attribute to our great care and close attention to the handling of farm seeds. Where we used to handle grass seed by the bag only, we now buy and sell by the car load. With improved machinery for cleaning, together with the shipping facilities of our city, which are unequalled by any other point in Iowa, we are confident it will be greatly to your advantage to send us your orders for what you may need, be it a large or small quantity. We will take pleasure in quoting special prices on large orders, or giving any information that we are able to.

SHIPPING.
In this department everything which is quoted by the packet or pound is sent by mail postpaid; all larger quantities, unless specially noted, are sent by express or freight, at the expense ofthe purchaser. No extra charge for bags or delivering at depots. The prices quoted by the bushel are subject to any important change in the market without notice. But if price goes lower than that quoted, persons ordering will be given the benefit of it.
NOTICE--While we exercise the greatest care to have all seeds pure and reliable, we do not give any warranty express or implied. Samples of clover, grass and field seeds will be sent on application when desired.

CLOVER SEEDS.
The soils best adapted to Clover are tenacious or stiff loams. It is a fertilizer, as its long powerful tap roots loosen the soil, admit air, and when the roots decay, add largely to the black mass of earth. It helps destroy annual weeds by the luxurant [luxuriant] foliage, and by shading the surface of the soil, increases its fertility. It weighs sixty pounds to the bushel:
Mammoth, or Large Red--Grows five or six feet high. Sow twelve or fifteen pounds per acre; per lb. 30c; 3 lbs. 75c; pk. $1.50; bu. $5.00; 5 bu. $24.00.
Medium Red or June--Grown for hay or for pasture. Sow twelve to fifteen pounds per acre; per lb. 30c; 3 lbs. 75c; pk. $1.40; bu. $4.75; 5 bu. for $22.50.
Alsyke, or Swedish--Withstands the rigors of our cold winters without injury; a wonderful cropper, being less injured by extremes of wet and dry seasons than any of the clovers. Sow seven pounds per acre; per lb. 40c; 3 lbs. $1.00; pk. $2.00; bu. $7.75.
White Dutch--Used largely for pastures and is also excellent for lawns as it makes a quick showing and a compact sod. Sow six pounds per acre; per lb. 40c; 3 lbs. $1; pk. $2.25; bu. $8.00.
Alfalfa, or Lucerne--For loose, rich soils with porous subsoils, there is probably no forage plant equal to this. Its roots penetrate very deep, in some cases as much as fifteen feet, thus enabling it to produce heavy crops where all other grasses dry out entirely. Sow fifteen to twenty pounds per acre; per lb. 40c; 3 lbs. $1; pk. $2.00; bu. $7.50.

GRASS SEEDS.
Timothy--As a crop to cut for hay, this is is probably unsurpassed by any grass in cultivation. Twelve pounds per acre; weighs forty-five pounds per bushel; per lb. 25c; 3 lbs. 60c; pk. 60c; bu. $2.00; 5 bu. for $9.00.
Orchard Grass, or Cock's Foot--One of the most valuable of pasture grasses, on account of its quick growth and luxuranth [luxuriant] aftermath. It is ready for grazing in the spring two weeks sooner than most grasses, and when fed off is again ready for grazing in a week. It stands a severe drouth, keeping green when other grasses wither, and will endure considerable shade. Sow one bushel per acre; weighs fourteen pounds per bushel; per lb. 50c; 3 lbs. $1.50; pk. 60c; bu. $1.75; per full bag of eight bushels $11.50.
Red Top--Makes a good pasture when fed close. Sow in the spring or fall; one bushel per acre; weighs fourteen pounds per bushel; per lb. 25c; 3 lbs. 70c; pk. 40c; bu. $1.00; 5 bu. for $4.25.
Kentucky Blue Grass--Two bushels of extra clean, or one bushel of fancy clean seed should be sown per acre. It forms the finest and closest of lawns; for this purpose an extra quantity of seed should be used; say four to six bushels per acre; fourteen pounds per bushel:
--Fancy Clean Seed--Per lb. 40c; 3 lbs. $1; pk. 50c; bu. $1.75; per full bag of 8 bu. $12.50.
--Extra Clean Seed--Per lb. 30c; 3 lbs. 75c; pk. 40c; bu. $1.50; per full bag of 8 bu. $11.40.
English Blue Grass, or Meadow Fescue--More robust than Kentucky Blue Grass, produces more pasturage, and stands the heat of summer well; makes excellent hay. Sow in spring or fall; one bushel per acre; weighs 24 pounds per bushel; per lb. 40c; 3 lbs. $1.00; pk. $1.00; bu. $3.00.