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38. SEED CATALOGUE AND GARDEN GUIDE.

[image] MEADOW FESCUE.

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 seed.
PRICES
Grass seeds are sold on a very close margin of profit and prices are constantly changing with the market. Should you desire a quantity of anything in this line be sure to write us for special prices, naming the amount needed. Most kinds of grass seeds are somewhat higher in prices this year, but please remember that our quotations are for our best grades of recleaned seed, and we know that price is as low as such grades can be bought for anywhere. At the pound rate we prepay postage. Grain bags to hold seed 15 cts. each.

[image] KY. BLUE GRASS

MEADOW FESCUE OR ENGLISH BLUE GRASS.--Succeeds well in almost all soils, from high dry land to moist, standing the dry summer heat excellently. It is valuable as 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 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. Pound 30c, 3 lbs. 75c, postpaid. By freight, bu. of 14 lbs. $1.40, 100 lbs. for $9.25.

[image] TIMOTHY.

TIMOTHY.--More used than any other variety of tame grass. We are located in the best section of the country for growing timothy seed, and more of it is grown in Iowa than any part of the world. Our seed is extra nice. Per lb. 20c, 3 lbs. 50c, bu. (45 lbs.) $1.25, bag of 2 1/2 bus. $3.00.
PERENNIAL RYE GRASS.--(Or English Rye Grass).--A nutritious permanent grass for meadows and pasture, or for mixing with other grasses for lawns. Does well on sloping banks, as its roots are fibrous and mat-like. Is specially adapted for pastures, as it will endure close cropping and is of strong, quick and successive after growth. Does well on almost any land, but prefers rich or moist soil, such as will produce a good corn crop. Sow 20 lbs. per acre. Per lb. 20c, 3 lbs. 50c, per bu. (14 lbs.) $1.90, 100 lbs. $6.00.
ITALIAN RYE GRASS.--An annual variety of above, which can be depended on to give a large crop the first year. Valuable for sowing with crimson clover as a catch crop on red clover fields where clover has winter killed. Does well on any good clover land. Sow 20 lbs. per acre. Per lb. 20c, 3 lbs. 50c, per bu. (14 lbs.) $1.20, 100 lbs. $7.50.
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. Lb. 40c, 3 lbs. $1.00, bu. (14 lbs.) $3.75.
TALL MEADOW OAT GRASS.--For either hay or permanent pasture. Does well on any soil, but of special value on clay land. Grows tall and therefore desirable for meadow. Does not winter kill. Seldom sown alone, but should be inculded [included] in all mixtures. Per lb. 25c, 3 lbs. 65c, bu. (14 lbs.) $2.10.

[image] PERENNIAL RYE GRASS.

KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS.--Very valuable and exccedingly [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. It is not easily affected by drouth or frost, is suited to a great 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 for lawns. Our seed is all new crop, and the best grade, "Fancy Cleaned." Sow 14 lbs. per acre for pasture, or 60 to 100 lbs. for lawns. Per lb. 30c, 3 lbs. 80c, bu. (14 lbs.) $1.50. Sack of 8 bus. $11.25.
MEADOW FOXTAIL.--A fine grass for permanent pastures, and should be sown in place of timothy in mixtures with clover and other grasses. Of special value for low wet ground, and has stood well even when overflowed for three weeks. Its growth resembles timothy. Sow 14 lbs. per acre. Per lb. 45c, 3 lbs. $1.10, bushel (14 lbs.) $4.00.
CREEPING BENT GRASS.--Special value for pasture and low ground. Starts early, deep-rooted and a valued sort for holding sloping ground or terraces together, as its roots form a compact mass. Sow 15 lbs. per acre. Lb. 30c, 3 lbs. 80c, bu. 14 lbs. $2.25.
RED TOP.--Sown largely in marshy land and sloughs in the west. In the east it is one of their principal sorts, but is not so highly valued here. It makes a fine, close turf and fair quality when not allowed to go to seed. Solid or Fancy clean seed. Per lb. 25c, 3 lbs. 60c. Per bushel (14 lbs.) $1.50, 100 lbs. $9.50.
Prime Red Top.--Not cleaned from chaff. Per bu. 85c; 100 lbs. $5.00.
SWEET VERNAL.--Although this variety does not rank as high as some others for nutrititive [nutritive] qualities, yet it is very valuable on account of its delicious perfume, when included in hay its aroma is imparted to other grasses, enhancing the value of the hay and making it relished by the stock. It should be included in the meadow mixtures. Per lb. 30c, 3 lbs. 75c, per bush. (14 lbs.) $2.25.
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. It is relished by all kinds of stock, showing a succulent and very nutritive herbage. For lawns overshadowed by trees it is particularly valuable, and it produces a very thick growth and a nice even sod. Sow 20 lbs. per acre. Lb. 50c, 3 lbs. $1.25. Per bu. (14 lbs.) $1.25.

[image] ORCHARD GRASS.

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GERMAN MILLET.--Much better than the common millet, as it will produce double the crop. Our seed is the best southern grown, more productive than northern. Lb. 20c, 3 lbs. 50c, bu. (48 lb.) $1.00, bag of 2 1/2 bus. $2.25. Second grade, bu. 75c, bag of 2 1/2 bus. $1.75.
COMMON MILLET.--Best, per bu. (48 lbs.) 75c, bag of 2 1/2 bus. $1.75.
HUNGARIAN.--Per bu. (48 lbs.) 85c, bag of 2 1/2 bu. $2.00.
NEW SIBERIAN MILLET.--A distinct new variety, having bright red seed. Produces a fine crop of hay about two weeks earlier than the German millet, is very leafy and of excellent quality. Sow 25 lbs. per acre. Lb. 20c, 3 lbs. 50c, bu. (48 lbs.) $1.50. Bag of 1/2 bus. $3.50.
MANITOBA MILLET.--Also called Hog or Broom Corn millet. Has proved to be the best millet for withstanding drouth. Ripens about 2 weeks earlier than German millet. Per lb. 20c, 3 lbs. 50c, bu. (48 lbs.) $1.20. Bag of 2 1/2 bu. $2.75.
ORCHARD GRASS.--One of the most valuable of all pasture grasses, coming earlier in spring and remaining later in autumn than any other. It grows about 2 1/2 feet high, producing an immense quantity of leaves. It grows in tufts, and is therefore not adapted for growing alone , bnt [but] should be sown with Red Clover. Tall Meadow Oat Grass or Rye Grass. Sow 14 lbs. per acre. Per lb. 30c, 3 lbs. 75c. Bushel (14 lbs.) $1.75, 100 lbs. $1.00.
SHEEP'S 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 very fond of it, and it is highly nutritious. Should be included in all mixtures for uplands and dry sandy soils. Hardy perennial. Sow 14 lbs. per acre. Lb. 30c, 3 lbs. 75c. Bu. (14 lbs.) $2.50.

[image] SHEEPS' FESCUE.