. One Plant Crimson Clover. (Drawn from nature.) Alsike, or Swedisll (^Trifoliiun hybridian'). Hardiest of all clovers, and, on rich, moist soils, yields an enormous quantity of hay or pasturage. Lasts many years. Valuable for sowing with other clovers or grasses, as it forms a thick bottom and increases the yield of hay. Sow 6 pounds per acre when used alone. Lb., 25 cts.; by mail, 33 cts.; bu. (fiO lbs.), $; 100 lbs., $ Alfalfa, or Lucerne {Ah-dicago sativa). One of the best varieties, succeeding especially in the South and West,, and bearing heavy crops of forage, lor bringing up
. One Plant Crimson Clover. (Drawn from nature.) Alsike, or Swedisll (^Trifoliiun hybridian'). Hardiest of all clovers, and, on rich, moist soils, yields an enormous quantity of hay or pasturage. Lasts many years. Valuable for sowing with other clovers or grasses, as it forms a thick bottom and increases the yield of hay. Sow 6 pounds per acre when used alone. Lb., 25 cts.; by mail, 33 cts.; bu. (fiO lbs.), $; 100 lbs., $ Alfalfa, or Lucerne {Ah-dicago sativa). One of the best varieties, succeeding especially in the South and West,, and bearing heavy crops of forage, lor bringing up poor land it is one of the best of the clovers. Sow early in the spring to secure a. good stand before winter. 20 pounds to the acre. Lb., 20 cts.; by mail, 28' cts.; bu. (60 lbs.), $ ; 100 lbs., $ Bokhara Clover {lileiilotus alba). A tall, rapid-growing, white-flowered sort, excellent for bee food. Sow 10 pounds to the acre. Lb., 30 cts.; by- mad, 38 cts.; 100 lbs., $ Japan Clover {Lespedeza striata). A low-branching clover that does well in the South. It thrives on poor land and produces continual herbage. Not adapted to Northern latitudes, as it is only half-hardy. Sow 14 pounds to the acre. Lb., 30 cts.; by mail, 88 cts.; 100 lbs., $ White Dutch Clover {TrifoUum repens). The best variety for lawns,, as it forms a close herbage and remains green throughout the season. It is also valuable when mixed with grass seeds for pastiue. Sow in spring at the rate of 6 pounds per acre when sown alone, half the quantity when sown « ith other grasses. Lb., 25 cts.; by mail, 33 cts.; bu. (60 lbs.), $ ; 100 lbs., $20 00. ^ Yellow Trefoil [Afedtcago lupniina). 'ihis may be cultivated either alone or with other grasses. Requires about same treatment as Red Clover. ; pounds to the acre. Lb., 25 cts ; by mail, 33 cts.; 100 lbs., $ Sainfoin, Esparsette, or Holy Clover {Thdysarum ovobrychis). A. valuable clover for the Southern and Western States. In some
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