CLOVER SEED. 



The largest number of weed seeds found in one ounce of clover seed 

 was 9,080 : and over 200 weed seeds to the ounce were found in 12 out 

 of the 60 samples. Such figures ought surely to be a warning to all who 

 purchase either grass seed or clover seed for use on their farms. Those 

 who want seed should never fail to make a very thorough examination 

 with an ordinary eye-glass or otherwise before purchasing, in order to 

 satisfy themselves that the samples submitted are true to name and free 

 from impurities, always bearing in mind that the cheapest seed is almost 

 invariably the dearest very much the dearest in the end. 



COLLECTION AND IDENTIFICATION. 



Not only every seedsman, but every farmer, and every teacher in a 

 rural school, should have a collection of weed seeds for reference and 

 comparison, in order that he may be able to detect and identify such 

 seeds when they are in grass seed, clover seed, rape seed, or any other 

 kind of seed which is sold or offered for sale. A good collection can be 

 easily made in the summer months. All that is necessary is a number of 

 small bottles and a little attention at the right time. The so-called 

 homeopathic vials of one drachm capacity are suitable for the purpose, 

 but they should be carefully and plainly labelled. If they are not so 

 labelled, the collection will be valueless. 



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