soil that contains lime, and although it is an annual, it seeds itself so 

 freely that it may almost be classed as perennial. Stock of all kinds 

 like it, and it should be included in mixtures for all inferior soils 

 except such as are absolutely devoid of lime. 20 Ibs. required to sow 

 an acre. 



BIRDSFOOT TRKFOIL (Lotus corniculaius). Excellent for dry 

 and sandy soils. It is greatly liked by cattle and sheep. Very pro- 

 ductive. Perennial. 



JAPAN CLOVER (Lcspedcza slrintti). This variety is said to suc- 

 ceed well in any kind of soil rich or poor, clay or sandy, dry or wet, 

 and is deep rooted. It is also wonderfully fattening. Very distinct. 



Cow GRASS, OR PERENNIAL RED (Trifolium pratcnse pcrennc). 

 This is distinct from the common red clover, possessing a strong and 

 more penetrating root, and is less affected by either drought or frost. 

 It is of quicker growth than the other varieties, and yields an immense 

 crop, which is highly nutritious. This should be introduced into all 

 permanent pastures. 20 Ibs. required to sow an acre by itself, or 

 4 Ibs. if mixed with other grasses. 



I\KD, OR BROAD CLOVER (TrifoUitni pralcnse). This variety yields 

 an immense crop, but is only of biennial duration. 20 Ibs. required 

 to sow an acre by itself, or 4 Ibs. if mixed with other grasses. 



WHITE CLOVER (Trifoliuin rcpens). Its proper place and treat- 

 ment are prominence among the grasses of a long continuance of 

 artificial pasture, and intermixture with the seeds of those grasses at 

 the time of their being sown. Though creeping, and of low growth, 

 it luxuriantly intertwines with the grasses so as to form a thick and 

 massive mat of herbage ; and is at once so sweet and so very nutritive 

 as to serve in the highest manner all the immediate purposes of 

 pasturage. Another recommendation in its favour is that it thoroughly 

 withstands the attacks of caterpillars. 14 Ibs. required to sow an 

 acre by itself, or 2 Ibs. if mixed with other grasses. 



EGYPTIAN CLOVER (Trifolium alexandrinum). A white flowered 

 variety especially adapted for dry districts. Yields heavy crops. 



ALSYKE, OR HYBRID CLOVER (Trifolium hybridum). A perennial 

 variety, hybrid between the red and white, but of much stronger 

 growth than the latter, and will do well on all kinds of soil, yielding 

 a heavy crop where no other clover will succeed. Alskye clover is 

 highly valuable for permanent pasture. 12 Ibs. is required to sow an 

 acre by itself, or 2 Ibs. if mixed with other grasses. 



BOKHARA CLOVER (Melilotns leiicantha). This variety is greatly 

 cultivated for bees. It attains a height of six feet when in bloom ; 

 is very productive, and useful for ensilage. 10 Ibs. required to sow 

 an acre. 



ITALIAN SCARLET CLOVER (Trifolium incarnatum), It yields an 

 abundant supply, and makes a capital hay, which is much relished 

 by all kinds of stock, especially horses. Excellent for an early crop. 

 14 Ibs. required to sow an acre by itself, or 4 Ibs. if mixed with other 

 grasses. 



