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20 CATALOGUE OF SEEDS, PLANTS, BULBS, ETC.

GRASS SEEDS.-Continued.

[image] TALL MEADOW-OAT GRASS.

TALL MEADOW-OAT GRASS. For either hay or a permanent pasture a most valuable grass, which can be successfully grown in all parts of the country. It is considered a desirable seed for all grass mixtures. Per lb. 35c, 3 lbs. $1.00 postpaid. By freight, bushel (14 lbs.) $3.00.
CREEPING BENT GRASS. -A valued sort for holding sloping ground or terraces together, as its roots form a compact mass. Sow 15 lbs. per acre. Per lb. 35c, 3 lbs. $1.00 postpaid. By freight, bushel (14 lbs.) $2.25.
RED TOP. - A very hardy native perennial grass, succeeding best on moist land. It accommodates itself to a variety of soils, however, even to quite dry situations, and stands our hot climate admirably. It is, perhaps the most permanent grass we have. Fancy cleaned seed. Per lb. 30c, 3 lbs. 75c postpaid. By freight, per bu. (14 lbs.) $1.50, 5 bushels or more @ $1.40.
PRIME RED TOP. - Or chaff seed. Per bu. 75c, 5 bu. or more @ 60c.
KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS.-Very valuable and exceedingly popular in some sections of the country as a pasture grass. It is productive and unusually early in spring, furnishing delicious food for all kinds of stock. Not easily affected by frost or drouth, is suited to a great variety of soils, succeeding best on moist, rich land. Sow 14 lbs. per acre for pasture, or 60 to 100 lbs. for lawns. Per lb. 30c, 3 lbs. 75c postpaid. By freight, bushel (14 lbs.) $1.75. Sack of 8 bushels $13.25.
MEADOW FOXTAIL.-A fine grass for permanent pastures, and should be sown in place of timothy in mixtures with clover and other grasses. Sow 14 lbs. per acre. Per lb. 45c, 3 lbs. $1.25 postpaid. By freight, bushel (14 lbs.) $3.50.
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. Our seed is extra nice. Sow 11 lbs. per acre. Per lb. 20c, 3 lbs. 50c postpaid. By freight, per bushel (45 lbs.) $2.00. Bags 15 cents each extra. Ask for latest price in quantity.
PERENNIAL RYE GRASS.-(Or English Rye Grass.)-A nutritious permanent grass for meadows and pasture, or for mixing with other grasses for lawns. Sow 30 pounds per acre. Per lb. 25c, 3 lbs. 60c postpaid. By freight, per bushel (14 lbs.) $1.20.
MEADOW FESCUE or ENGLISH BLUE GRASS.-Succeeds well in almost all soils, from high dry land to moist, standing the dry summer heat excellently. Is hardy, never grows in tufts, and being tender and succulent, makes excellent hay. Lb. 30c, 3 lbs. 75c postpaid. By freight, bushel (14 lbs.) $1.60.
BERMUDA GRASS.-The most valuable grass for the southern states, as it withstands heat and drouth wonderfully well. Is valuable for hay and pasture and unsurpassed for lawns in the south, as it runs over the ground forming a dense turf. Sow 8 lbs. per acre. Lb. $1.25, 3 lbs. $3.00 prepaid; 5 lbs. not prepaid @ 85c per lb.

ITALIAN RYE GRASS.-An annual variety which can be depended on to give a large crop the first year. Sow 20 lbs. per acre. Per lb. 30c, 3 lbs. 80c postpaid. By freight, per bu. (14 lbs.) $1.25.
MEADOW SOFT GRASS.-Also known as "Honey Grass," "Velvet Grass," and "Velvet Mesquite Grass." Although not of high feeding value, it is very valuable for low, soft, spongy places. Per lb. 35c, 3 lbs. $1.00 postpaid. By freight, per bushel (14 lbs.) $2.75.
SHEEP'S FESCUE.-This variety prefers to grow on light, sandy soil, and dry uplands or hillsides. It is deep rooted, and not affected by extreme drouth. Sheep are especially fond of it. Sow 14 lbs. per acre. Per lb. 35c, 3 lbs. $1.00 postpaid. By freight, per bushel (14 lbs.) $2.00.
WOOD MEADOW GRASS.-This grass is invaluable for wood pasture or shaded ground, and should be included in all mixtures for permanent pastures, especially in shady places. Sow 20 lbs per acre. Per lb. 50c, 3 lbs. $1.25 postpaid. By freight, per bu. (14 lbs.) $5.75.

MILLETS.
There is nothing like millet for sowing to cover up shortages in your hay crops. Grain bags 15 cents each extra.
JAPANESE MILLET.-(Panicum crus-galli.)-A distinct new variety which has been called by one seedsman the "Billion Dollar Grass," owing to its high value. Especially valuable for the northern states. Sow the seed broadcast at the rate of 15 lbs. to the acre, or in drills 12 to 18 inches apart, using 10 to 12 lbs. per acre. Per lb. 30c, 3 lbs. 75c postpaid. By freight, per bushel (48 lbs.) $2.85.
GERMAN or GOLDEN MILLET.-Matures about two weeks later than common millet. The seed we offer is southern grown, and so much better is it than northern grown stock generally offered that more than double the quantity of fodder is produced on the same ground. Sow 1 bushel to the acre. Per lb. 20c, 3 lbs. 50c postpaid. By freight, bushel (48 lbs.) $1.35. Second grade, northern grown, not as pure or clean. Bushel $1.00.
COMMON MILLET.-Best quality. Per bu. (48 lbs.) $1.20.
HUNGARIAN.-Per bushel (48 lbs.) $1.35.
NEW SIBERIAN MILLET.-Per lb, 20c, 3 lbs. 50c. Bushel (48 lbs.) $1.25.
MANITOBA MILLET.-Also called Hog or Broomcorn Millet. Per lb. 20c, 3 lbs. 50c. Bu. (48 lbs.) $1.50.
PEARL MILLET. - An immense fodder yielder, of tall growth, highly recommended by the U. S. Department of Agriculture for the south. Pkt. 5c, lb. 40c, 3 lbs. $1.00. By freight, 10 lbs, (for one acre) $1.50, 25 lbs. $3.00, 100 lbs. $10.50.

[image] GERMAN MILLET.

PERMANENT GRASS MIXTURES.
After many years of study and numerous experiments we have carefully prepared the following mixtures, which we believe for their various purposes have no equals. They are carefully prepared under the personal attention of an experienced agrostologist.

PERMANENT MEADOW MIXTURES.
Will make the best quality of hay every year, the mixture containing such grasses as produce a heavy growth, and mature together. We send out the No. 1 mixture when not otherwise ordered, as it is adapted to medium or average soils. Sow about 20 lbs. per acre, or for a top seeding about half the amount.
No. 1. FOR MEDIUM SOILS.-Contains Meadow Fescue, Perennial Rye Grass, Italian Rye, Orchard Grass, Tall Meadow-Oat, Timothy, Red Clover and Alsike, Sweet Vernal, etc.
No. 2. FOR HIGH, DRY LAND, LIGHT OR GRAVELLY SOILS.-Contains Sheep's Fescue, Alfalfa, Hard Fescue, Perennial Rye Grass, Meadow Fescue, Timothy, Kentucky Blue Grass, Sweet Vernal, etc.
No. 3. FOR HIGH, DRY LAND, HEAVY OR CLAY SOILS.-Contains much the same as above with the addition of Orchard Grass, Crested Dogstail and Bromus.
No. 4. FOR MOIST AND RICH SOIL OR LAND SUBJECT TO OVERFLOW.-Contains Water Meadow Grass, Meadow Foxtail, Perennial Rye Grass, Meadow Fescue, Red Top, Meadow Soft Grass, Alsike Clover, etc.
No. 5. FOR TOP SEEDING SWAMPS, MARSHES, ETC.-(Sow 10 lbs. per acre.) Contains much the same as above in different proportions.
Any of the above Permanent Meadow Mixtures, per lb. 30c, 3 lbs. 75c postpaid. By freight, 20 lbs. $2.25, 50 lbs $5.00, 100 lbs. $9.50.

PERMANENT PASTURE MIXTURES.
Selected with a view to having a succession of grasses coming on constantly from earliest spring through the dry summer weather, and through the fall. It is permanent and keeps improving year after year. Sow about 20 lbs. per acre, or for top seeding half the amount.
No. 6 FOR MEDIUM SOILS.-Contains Kentucky Blue Grass, Meadow Fescue, Perennial Rye Grass, Orchard Grass, Tall Meadow-Oat Grass, Hard Fescue, Alsike Clover, White Clover, Timothy, Red Clover, etc.
No. 7. FOR HIGH, DRY GRAVELLY SOILS.-Contains Sheep's Fescue, Hard Fescue, Creeping Bent, Bromus Inermus, Crested Dogstail, Meadow Fescue, Timothy, Kentucky Blue Grass, White Clover, etc.
No. 8. FOR HIGH DRY, HEAVY OR CLAY SOILS.-Contains much the same as above, mixed in different proportions, with the addition of Alfalfa and Orchard Grass.
No. 9. FOR MOIST AND VERY RICH SOILS.-Contains Perennial Rye Grass, Water Meadow Grass, Water Fescue, Meadow Foxtail, Orchard Grass, Meadow Soft Grass, Tall Meadow-Oat Grass, Alsike, etc.
No. 10. FOR ORCHARDS, WOOD PASTURES AND SHADY PLACES.-Contains Wood Meadow Grass, Orchard Grass, Kentucky Blue Grass, English Blue Grass, Meadow Foxtail, Sweet Vernal, Red Clover, Alsike, etc.
Any of above Permanent Pasture Mixtures, per lb. 30c, 3 lbs. 75c postpaid. By freight, 20 lbs $2.25, 50 lbs. $5.00, 100 lbs. $9.50.

Large Orders. If you desire to purchase a large lot of seed of any kind be sure to send list and let us quote special prices. Our orders range from five cents upwards, but we are not afraid of big orders. Our largest retail order was for $1,370.00 worth of seed. Another customer's purchases amounted to $1,487.33 during the season, but it was divided up into several orders. Both were perfectly satisfied. W. P. Turner, of Pennsylvania, who bought seeds of us to the amount of $1,397.54, wrote us in the fall:-All the seed has given perfect satisfaction.
We are prepared to select and make up special mixtures of Grasses for all particular purposes, adapted to all soils and climates. When in need, please write us, describing peculiarities of ground.

THE BEST. Not only in Iowa, but everywhere. W. B. Robinett, of Lockwood, Ky., says; "The grass seed received from you is the finest I ever saw. I like it much better than any I ever bought before, and am well pleased in every respect."
The seeds you sent us are indeed more than you claim for them. The timothy is fresh and clean; clover seed the cleanest I ever saw tested under a microscope. Please accept my thanks for honorable treatment.-John Mitman, Dodge county, Neb.
All the seeds purchased of you have given good satisfaction. In particular your clover grass mixture No. 10 has given good results. I shall seed down more ground with this mixture next spring.-John U. Hunziker, H- - - , Neb.

AN EXPERIENCED AGROSTOLOGIST WILL PREPARE SPECIAL MIXTURE FOR SPECIAL SOILS AND PURPOSES.

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