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IOWA SEED COMPANY, DES MOINES, IOWA. 39.

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OUR SPECIAL GRASS MIXTURE
FOR HAY AND PERMANENT PASTURES.

PERMANENT PASTURES. Most of our western farmers have not yet learned that a pasture or meadow of mixed grasses is far superior to clover and timothy alone, but such is the case. We have made a study of this subject, and have grass specialists in our employ and can furnish the seed of the best varieties of grasses mixed in proper proportions for any soil or climate.
Please read carefully the descriptions of the various kinds of grasses and remarks below on sowing grass seeds, and don't be content to follow the old way that your father and grandfather did, but adopt new methods, sow improved varieties and double your crop.
WHEN AND HOW TO SOW GRASS SEED.
The most rapid way of obtaining a grass crop is to sow the seed early in the spring, by itself, without any grain or nurse crop, as the young grass plants are in no way protected by the grain, and when this is cut the young clover and grass is very tender. The cutting of the so-called nurse crop suddenly exposes the young grass at the hottest time of year, and there is great danger of the grass being burned out, while, when the grass is sown by itself the young plants are hardened and more able to withstand the hot and dry sun. However, some farmers will want to sow seed oats with the grass seed, and we wish to call their attention to our Early Champion Oats as being especially adapted for a nurse crop on account of it not stooling so heavily as other varieties. To obtain best results use only a moderate quantity of oats to sow with grass seeds.
After the ground is carefully prepared, the seed is sown broadcast, which can be nicely and evenly done, and very quickly with the little hand seeders described on page 95.
As grass seed is small it should not be covered very deep, the natural covering which may take place after a shower of rain is sometimes sufficient. However it is best and more certain to lightly harrow it in. The pressure of a common farm roller on Clover and Grass seed covers the same slightly, and is one of the best means to insure the quick and even germinating of the seed.

DAIRY FARMERS' GRASS MIXTURE
Dairy farmers particularly desire to take a crop of hay off the meadow and have the aftergrowth for pasture, and where the natural grasses are carefully selected with this object in view, this can be successfully done. This mixture is composed of tall, quick growing grasses for mowing after which the dwarf growing varieties will cover the ground and furnish grazing until late in the fall. This mixture consists of the best varieties of clover and grass seeds, as Red Clover, Alsike, Orchard Grass, Rye Grass, Tall Meadow Oat, Meadow Foxtail and others. It is a special mixture which will please everyone. Sow 22 lbs. per acre on ordinary soils. Per lb. 25c, 3 lbs. 65c post paid. By freight, 22 lbs. $2.25, 50 lbs. $4.50, 100 lbs. $8.75.
PERMANENT MEADOW MIXTURE
Will make best quality hay every year, the mixture containing such grasses as produce a heavy growth, and mature together. We send out No. 1 mixture when not otherwise ordered, as it is adapted to medium or average soils. Sow 16 to 22 lbs. per acre.
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No. 1. $2.00. $4.50. $8.40.
No. 2. For high, dry land, light or gravely [gravelly] soils. 2.25. 4.75. 9.00.
No. 3. For high, dry land, heavy or clay soil. 2.25. 4.75. 9.00.
No. 4. For moist and rich soil subject to overflow. 2.00. 4.25. 8.00.
No. 5. For top seeding on marshes or swamps sow 10 lbs. per acre. 2.25. 4.75. 9.25.

PERMANENT PASTURE MIXTURE.
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 18 to 22 lbs. per acre.
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No. 6. For medium soils. 2.00. 4.50. 8.50.
No. 7. For high, dry, gravelly soils. 2.25. 4.75. 8.85.
No. 8. For high, dry, heavy soils. 2.25. 4.75. 8.85.
No. 9. For moist and very rich soil. 2.00. 4.25. 8.00.
No. 10. For wood pastures, orchards, shady places, for a top seeding, sow 10 lbs. per acre. 2.25. 4.75. 9.00.
No. 11. For Sheep Pasture.--Suitable for sandy soils and hillsides. Sow 20 lbs. per acre. 2.25. 4.75. 9.00.

No 12. Quick Result Pasture.--Not permanent, but when sown early will give full crop of hay, and good pasture until late in the fall. Desirable for both cattle and hogs. Sow 15 lb. per acre. Price 15 lbs. $1.50, 50 lbs. $4.60, 100 lbs. $8.50.
Permanent Hog Pasture.--Ready to use the first year, and many years thereafter. On any ordinary soil sow 15 lbs. per acre. Price, 15 lbs. $1.60, 50 lbs. $4.75, 100 lbs. $9.00.
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, Kentucky, 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.
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.

ROOT CROPS.
Successful farmers everywhere are finding that they can raise hogs, cattle and in fact all kinds of live stock much cheaper and keep them in better health by feeding Mangels, Ruta Bagas and Carrots. It costs very little to grow, harvest and store the crop for winter use, and we send printed directions when desired to every customer.
MANGELS AND SUGAR BEETS.--A list of all the best varieties will be found on page 6. There is a larger demand for the Dignity Long Red and Mammoth Golden Giant (called by some dealers the Gate Post Mangel) than for any others.
CARROTS.--A feed of carrots is claimed to be equal to a dose of condition powders for horses, and has a more lasting effect; also good for all kinds of live stock. See page 5, for description and price.
RUTA BAGAS.--A class of turnips grown largely for stock food, especially in the northern states and Canada. Produce immense crops. See page 22.
PUMPKINS.--Similar to above root crops in feeding value. Usually grown in corn. We furnish the Field Pumpkin seed @ 35c per lb. by mail, postpaid. By freight, 10 lbs. $1.75, bushel of 25 lbs. $3.00.

PRATT'S FOOD
Most popular condition food for horses, cattle, hogs, sheep and, in fact, all kinds of live stock. It is considered a perfect animal regulator. Price, not prepaid, small pkg. 25c, 7 lb. pkg. 50c, 12 lb. sack 75c.

VALUABLE FODDER PLANTS.
GIANT SPURRY.--Spurry is an annual plant, extensively cultivated in Europe as a winter pasture for cattle and sheep. It grows so well on poor, dry, sandy soil that it has been called "the clover of sandy land." It is of very rapid growth and is sown the latter half of March and in April or May at the rate of 10 pounds per acre, if wanted for hay. The seed is sown broadcast, and covered lightly by harrowing. It germinates quickly, and in 6 to 8 weeks is ready to cut. It is usually cut for hay the first time, and pastured afterwards for the rest of the summer. Per pkt. 5c, lb. 30c, 3 lb. 75c. By freight 10 lbs. (will sow one acre) $1.50, 25 lbs. $3.00, 100 lbs. $10.75.
TEOSINTE.--A fodder plant grown largely in some parts of the country. Somewhat resembling corn in appearance, but the leaves are much longer and broader, and the stalks contain sweeter sap. In its perfection it produces a great number of shoots, growing as much as twelve feet high; very thickly covered with leaves, yielding such an abundance of foliage that one plant is considered sufficient to feed a pair of cattle for twenty-four hours. Eighty-five stalks have been grown from one seed, attaining a height of eleven feet. Horses and cattle eat it as freely as young sugar corn. About three pounds of seed will plant an acre. Per ounce pkt. 10c, 1/4 lb. 35c, lb. $1.20, 3 lbs. for $3.00 postpaid.
PEARL MILLET.--Does not at all resemble the ordinary variety of millet. It is of tall growth, and yields an immense crop of fodder. Is highly recommended by the United States Agricultural Department, especially for the south. Per pkt. 5c, lb. 40c, 3 lbs. $1.00. By freight, 10 lbs. (will plant one acre) $1.50, 25 lbs. $3.00, 100 lbs. $10.50.