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THE FARMERS' HANDBOOK. 



In addition to these varieties which are grown inland there are many 

 annual clovers which could he grown on the coast, or in the cooler parts of 

 the State. The most important are : — 



Egyptian or Berseem Clover (Trifolium alexandrinum) . 

 This is a clover best utilised for hay, which is highly palatable and 

 nutritious. It has proved its capability to do well in the coastal districts 

 and under irrigation in the interior. To obtain the best results it requires 

 to be sown early — in March, at the rate of 12 lb. of seed per acre. In a good 

 season it is possible to obtain as many as three good cuts. It is a valuable 

 rotation to employ betwen two summer fodder or grain crops. 



Crimson or Scarlet Clover (Trifolium incarnatum). 



This clover is well adapted to the coast and tablelands, though many 

 failures have been reported owing to faulty germination of the seed, which 

 must be fresh in order that a good stand may be obtained. It also suffers 

 severely in a dry spell. Owing to its slow growth under very cold conditions 



Crimson Clover (Trifoli 



camatutri). 



early sowing is essential, as otherwise the winter weeds, especially herbage, 

 will quickly smother it. The principal use of this clover is as a rotation 

 crop — the first cut being utilised for hay, and the afterrnath ploughed in to 

 provide humus. 



Subterranean Clover (Trifolium subterranexim) . 



Probably the most successfully grown annual clover under irrigation, or 

 in districts with a fair winter rainfall, Subterranean has proved an excel- 

 lent clover, to have in winter pastures at Yanco, and is doing so well on the 

 south-east tableland that it is spreading rapidly through the pastures. Quite 

 a lot of it can be seen around Holbrook and Culcairn. In "Western Australia 



