. Burpee's farm annual written at Fordhook Farm. Nurseries (Horticulture) Pennsylvania Philadelphia Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs. CLOVERS. At prices p*>r pound, by mail, postj)aid. Alfalfa, or Lucerne {Jfedicaao satira). A perennial clover-like plant, growing from two to three feet high, adapted especially to dry cli- mates and soils, it resembles clover in habit of growth and feeding value, but withstands drought much better. Al- falfa thrives on light, sandy, and loamy soils, making rapid, early growth, and yielding immense crops
. Burpee's farm annual written at Fordhook Farm. Nurseries (Horticulture) Pennsylvania Philadelphia Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs. CLOVERS. At prices p*>r pound, by mail, postj)aid. Alfalfa, or Lucerne {Jfedicaao satira). A perennial clover-like plant, growing from two to three feet high, adapted especially to dry cli- mates and soils, it resembles clover in habit of growth and feeding value, but withstands drought much better. Al- falfa thrives on light, sandy, and loamy soils, making rapid, early growth, and yielding immense crops of nu- tritive food for cattle. When once established it furnishes each season from three to five cuttings of forage which cures into excellent hay. Alfalfa gathers large amounts of ni- trogen from the air and lower soil, and is therefore very valuable in rotations as a soil enricher. Sow from 15 to 25 ibs. per acre. Per ft 30 postpaid; by express or freight, per ft 20 cts.: 10 lbs. or more at 15 cts. per ft. Yellow Trefoil [Medicago lupulina). Flowers from May to August: biennial; an excellent fodder plant when mixed with grasses. Per ft 30 cts., postpaid. White Dutch Clover {Trifolium repent). Thrives most everywhere. Valuable in mixtures both for lawns and permanent pastures. In connection with Blue Grass it affords the most nutritious food for sheep and cattle. Per ft 40 postpaid ; by express, at 30 cts. per Alsike, or Hybrid Clover (Trifolium hybridum). Even clover-sick lands will produce a good crop of this ; per- ennial and very hardy : thrives "equally well on wet or dry soils. Its strong," fibrous roots take a firm hold in the ground, and thus do not wash out. It is very valu- able, both for pasturage and soiling ; very productive, sweet, and fragrant. The flowers "are a distinct light pink and much liked by bees. Sow in spring or fall, 6 to 12 fts. per acre. Per ft 30 cts., postpaid; 10 lbs. or more at 15 cts. per ft, by freight or exp
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