. Annual catalogue. Commercial catalogs Seeds; Nurseries (Horticulture) Catalogs; Seeds Catalogs; Flowers Catalogs; Vegetables Catalogs; Agricultural implements Catalogs; Poultry Equipment and supplies Catalogs. 5S THE CKAS. H. LILLY CO. Grass Seeds, Recleaned—Continued Lilly's Best Timothy Timothy (Phleum Pratense). A native of Europe, but long ago naturalized in America, where it ranks as by far the most important of hay grasses. Its popular name, by which it is now known the world over, refers to Tim- othy Hanson, who did most to make it known and appreciated. On moist, loamy or clayey soil
. Annual catalogue. Commercial catalogs Seeds; Nurseries (Horticulture) Catalogs; Seeds Catalogs; Flowers Catalogs; Vegetables Catalogs; Agricultural implements Catalogs; Poultry Equipment and supplies Catalogs. 5S THE CKAS. H. LILLY CO. Grass Seeds, Recleaned—Continued Lilly's Best Timothy Timothy (Phleum Pratense). A native of Europe, but long ago naturalized in America, where it ranks as by far the most important of hay grasses. Its popular name, by which it is now known the world over, refers to Tim- othy Hanson, who did most to make it known and appreciated. On moist, loamy or clayey soil it produces a larger hay crop than any other grass. It is not so well suited for light, sandy soils. Though preferring a moist, tem- perate climate, it withstands drought and ex- treme heat and cold. Its hay is very nourish- ing and can be preserved for a long time. It should be cut when flowering, as, if left later, the hay becomes hard and coarse. It is often sown along with red clover, and the nutritive value of the hay is greatly increased by the mixture. Height, 2 to 3 feet. If sown alone, at least one-half bushfel to the acre should be used. The seed weighs 45 lbs. to the bushel. Several grades are always on the market, dif- fering in purity and vitality. It is always most economical to buy the highest grade. Lilly's Best, 10 lbs., sealed bags, 90c; 100 lbs., sealed bags, $ Prices on other grades will be quoted on If Grass Seeds are to be sent by mail, add 8 cents per pound to prices quoted. Millet. It will pay you to read THE FARMER'S CYCLOPEDIA OF AGRICULTURE. See Page 62 MILLETS Various Kinds Best for the West Hungarian. This popular and well- known catch crop for hay is extremely use- ful to follow some early harvested crop when hay is short. Price per lb., 10c; 100 lbs., $ German. We can strongly^ recommend this particular variety grown especially for us, and we can recommend it being first- class and positively free from weeds. It grows a larg
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