. Burpee's farm annual 1893. Nurseries (Horticulture) Pennsylvania Philadelphia Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs. GRASS AND CLOVER SEEDS. ii3 Red Clover.—Medium (Trifoliumpratense). Prices on application. Alsike, or Hybrid Clover {Trifolium hybridum). Even clover-sick lands will produce a good crop of this; perennial and very hardy; thrives equally well on wet or dry soil. 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 pro- ductive, sweet, and f
. Burpee's farm annual 1893. Nurseries (Horticulture) Pennsylvania Philadelphia Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs. GRASS AND CLOVER SEEDS. ii3 Red Clover.—Medium (Trifoliumpratense). Prices on application. Alsike, or Hybrid Clover {Trifolium hybridum). Even clover-sick lands will produce a good crop of this; perennial and very hardy; thrives equally well on wet or dry soil. 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 pro- ductive, 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 lb 30 cts.; 25 lbs. or more at 20 cts. per ft), by freight or express. White Dutch (Trifolium repens). Thrives best in damp locations, and, while not a heavy producer, is valuable in permanent pastures. In connection with Blue Grass it affords the most nutritious food for sheep and cattle. Per ft) 45 cts.; 25 lbs. at 30 cts. per ft). Red Clover, Cow Grass, Mammoth, or Pea Vine (Trifolium pratense perenne). Grows five to six feet high, with large, coarse stalks, and is largely used for plowing under for manure. Prices on application. Japan Clover (Lespedeza striata). Very valuable for the South, as it thrives on the poorest soils and withstands extreme drought. It is a low perennial of spreading growth, but hardy in localities north of Virginia. Per ft) 50 cts.; by express or freight, 10 ft>s. or more at 35 cts. per ft). SAINFOIN (Onobrychis sativa)—Called also French Grass (Holy Hay). This might be described as aland- enriching, luxuriant, heat-resisting clover. It thrives best on chalky and sandy soils, dry gravel, etc.; also loams and clays, if not too stiff or too deep. Flowers about the same time as red clover. It is usually sown in early spring. It is a perennial, and the stand im- proves by age. Sow four bushels to the acre. 26 lbs. per bushel. By m
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