. Burpee's novelties for 1890. Nursery stock Pennsylvania Philadelphia Catalogs; Flowers Pennsylvania Catalogs; Vegetables Pennsylvania Catalogs; Seeds Pennsylvania Catalogs. GRASS AND CLOVER SEEDS. 87. ALSIKE CLOVER. LUCERNE. Lucerne, or Alfalfa. {Medicago sativa.) Early, pro- ductive, succeeds in nearly any good soil, and lasts for a number of years. Valuable for the South, as it thrives on dry, rich, sandy soil, producing 3 to 4 cuttings annu- ally, and even in seasons of severe drought is always fresh and green, because the roots extend so deep into the soil. It grows two to three feet hig
. Burpee's novelties for 1890. Nursery stock Pennsylvania Philadelphia Catalogs; Flowers Pennsylvania Catalogs; Vegetables Pennsylvania Catalogs; Seeds Pennsylvania Catalogs. GRASS AND CLOVER SEEDS. 87. ALSIKE CLOVER. LUCERNE. Lucerne, or Alfalfa. {Medicago sativa.) Early, pro- ductive, succeeds in nearly any good soil, and lasts for a number of years. Valuable for the South, as it thrives on dry, rich, sandy soil, producing 3 to 4 cuttings annu- ally, and even in seasons of severe drought is always fresh and green, because the roots extend so deep into the soil. It grows two to three feet high, with purple blossom. It yields an immense amount of green food for cattle, and should be cut when first commencing to bloom, or it can be cut''and used as ordinary clover hay. It increases fertility of the soil. Sow 8 to 10 fibs, per acre. Per ib 30 cts.; 10 fcs. or more at 25 cts. per lb. Red Clover, Medium. {Tri/olium j>ratense.) Prices on application. Alsike, or Hybrid Clover. {Tri/oliunt hydridum.) Even clover-sick lands will produce a good crop of this ; perennial and very hardy. Its strong, fibrous roots take a firm hold in the ground, and thus do not wash out. It is very valuable, both for pasturage and soiling ; very productive, sweet and fragrant. The flowers are a dis- tinct light pink, and much liked by bees. Sow in spring or fall, 6 lbs. per acre. Per fit) 30 cts.; 25 K)s. or more at 25 cts. per ft). White Dutch. {Tri/olium repens.) Thrives best in damp locations, and, while not a heavy producer, is valu- able in permanent pastures. In connection with Blue Grass it affords the most nutritious food for sheep and cattle. Per lb 40 cts.; 25 fibs, or more at 35 cts. per fit). Red Clover, Mammoth or Pea Vine. Grows five to six feet high, with large, coarse stalks, and is largely used for plowing under for manure. Prices vary with the market; at present, $ to $ per bushel of 60 ft)s. In small lots, 15 cts. per ft) (23 cts. by mail). Japan Cover. {Lespedeza s
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