. Annual illustrated seed catalogue. GRASSES AND CLOVER L5. TALL MEADOW OAT. [Red Clover Continued.] more cultivated for hay pasture and as an enricher of the soil than any other. ?Best adapted to stiff soils, but does well on any land rich enough to sustain Lit. It is perennial. Should be cut when in full bloom. It should not be cut ' more than twice, that seed might mature and drop, thus keeping up a good stand. A writer of prominence says: "No matter how mismanaged, Clover is a benefit; and whatever else he may do, the farmer who sows Clover is making his farm ; Plow up the
. Annual illustrated seed catalogue. GRASSES AND CLOVER L5. TALL MEADOW OAT. [Red Clover Continued.] more cultivated for hay pasture and as an enricher of the soil than any other. ?Best adapted to stiff soils, but does well on any land rich enough to sustain Lit. It is perennial. Should be cut when in full bloom. It should not be cut ' more than twice, that seed might mature and drop, thus keeping up a good stand. A writer of prominence says: "No matter how mismanaged, Clover is a benefit; and whatever else he may do, the farmer who sows Clover is making his farm ; Plow up the land in the Fall, and then the corn crop following will make you happy. If you want to make rich farms and make money, grow clover, corn and ; It should be sown, alone or with grain, in the Fall or early Spring months, and is frequently used in combination with Orchard Grass and Red Top, as they flower and are ready to cut about the same time. Weighs GO lbs. to bushel, and 15 to 20 lbs. will seed an acre. Price, 1 lb., 15c; if by mail, 1 lb., 25c; 4i lbs. for $1, postpaid. Japan Clover (Lespedeza Striata)—It is an annual, but perpetuates it- self when once set. Makes its appearance in early Spring; is not ready for grazing before June, but grows rapidly after, and continues its growth until killed by frost. Eaten greedily by all stock. While it does best on lime soil, it will also do well on red clay hills, where Red Clover will fail. Weighs 20 lbs. to bushel. Sow, in Fall or Spring, 1 bushel to acre. Price, 1 lb., 25c. If by mail, 1 lb., 35c; 3 lbs. for $1, postpaid. White Clover (Trifolium Bepens)—This is a smaller growth than the Red, but is quite vig- orous on good soil, does better on poor soil than the red, and is an essential constituent of every pasture; all cattle relish it; is of special value in fattening sheep. It is advisable to combine Perennial Rye with other grasses in making a pasture. Largely used in making "Lawn" Mixtures, and is high
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