Oct., 1917.] 



Journal of Agriculture, Victoria. 



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LUCERNE 



The King of 

 Fodder Crops 



THE cultivation of Lucerne and its unsurpassable value as a 

 Fodder Plant, with irrigation, has become generally recognised 

 during the past (ew years, and is now being extensively cultivated 

 m Victoria. It can be cut five or six limes during a season, and, being 

 perennial, will yield good crops for many years, but it requires regular 

 manuring every year, to return to the soil the substance withdrawn by 

 roots and growth. Lucerne will fatten cattle, sheep, pigs, &c., better 

 than any other feed, and with less expense. All our Lucernes are 

 specially machine cleaned, hand sieved, free from dodder, and true to 

 name, and have passed the Government test. 



HUNTER RIVER— Austrahan Grown — 19 per lb.; 175,'- in cwt. 

 lots. Special price i-ton lots. 



FRENCH PROVENCE'-Improved. Best, 1 6 per lb. ; 140/- per cwt. 



EGYPTIAN or BERSEEM CLOVER 



A strong-growing annual, with succulent, fleshy stems and broad soft 

 leaves. The first cut is available from 45 to 60 days after sowing, 

 followed by a second and third cut, and sometimes a fourth, although 

 the latter is never heavy, and is usually reserved (or seed. All kinds 

 of stock eat it readily, and it may be given to them at any stage of 

 growth. Does not taint milk in the slightest degree. Sow 20 lbs. 

 to 30 lbs. per acre. 1/6 per lb. ; 150/- per cwt. 



LAW, SOMNER & CO. 



BRITISH AND COLONIAL SEED MERCHANTS 



139-141 Swanston Street, Melbourne 



Established 1S50 



Tel. Central 729 



Nurseries — Orrong Rd., Armadale, Adjoining Toorak Rly. Station 



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