Henderson's midsummer catalogue : 1913 . dapted. It may be sown among corn,tobacco, sorghum and other crops after the last cultivation and when the primary crop is removed theCrimson Clover will come on and cover the ground fall, winter and early spring. It is one of the bestcover crops for orchards and small fruits, and also one of the best sources of nitrogen for them. Harvesting and Feeding. Crimson Clover should not be fed either cured or green after the flowersbegin to mature. Seeding. Sow at the rate of 15 pounds of seed per acre, either broadcast or drilled. Cover lightlywith a harrow.
Henderson's midsummer catalogue : 1913 . dapted. It may be sown among corn,tobacco, sorghum and other crops after the last cultivation and when the primary crop is removed theCrimson Clover will come on and cover the ground fall, winter and early spring. It is one of the bestcover crops for orchards and small fruits, and also one of the best sources of nitrogen for them. Harvesting and Feeding. Crimson Clover should not be fed either cured or green after the flowersbegin to mature. Seeding. Sow at the rate of 15 pounds of seed per acre, either broadcast or drilled. Cover lightlywith a harrow. If sown too early, especially in Southern States, Crimson Clover, is apt to matureand form seeds the same season without making full growth. In the latitude of New York City sowfrom July 15 to September 15, and in the South as late as October. Price—Hendersons choicest new Crop Crimson clover seed of highest growing quality, thoroughlyrecleaned and free from weed seeds. (See cut.) 14c. lb., $ bushel of 60 lbs., per 100 r^tsg-^^* ** CRIMSON CLOVER. MANGEL WURZEL AND SUGAR BEETS FOR SUMMER SOWING. Mangels are the most important of all root crops for feeding, yielding 20 to 30 tons per acre, and they may be grown!n any part of the American continent on fairly good farm land. The best soil for Mangels is friable loam deeplyplowed. The ground should be well enriched and the seed sown in drills 24 inches apart in light soils, and 30 inchesapart in strong rich land. Thin out the plants to 9 inches apart in the former and 12 inches apart in the latter. Sow6 to 8 pounds of seed per acre if sown with a drill, or double that quantity if sown by hand. Cultivate with a horse hoe. BEET. Mangel Wurzel. Sow 6 to 8 lbs. per Long Red (Hendersons). A valuable im-proved and distinct variety. Extra large, long roots; blood-red, very nutritious. Price, \ lb., 15c; lb., 55c; 10 lbs., @ 50c. lb. (See cut.)Champion Yellow Globe (Hendersons). Smooth, large, round roots;
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