4 CLOVERS 



and burr varieties can best endure heat. The small 

 white, Japan, burr and sweet clovers stand highest in 

 ability to maintain a hold upon the soil. 



The minor points of difference are such as relate 

 to the shape and color of the leaves, the tints of 

 shade that characterize the leaflets, the shape and 

 size of the heads and the distinguishing shades of 

 color in the blossoms. 



The characteristics which they possess in com- 

 mon are the high protein content found in them, the 

 marked palatability of the pasture and hay, unless 

 in the sweet and burr varieties, the power which 

 they have to enrich and otherwise improve soils, and 

 the honey which they furnish. 



Plan of Discussion — Chapter I., that is, the 

 present chapter, as already indicated, is introduc- 

 tory, and outlines the nature, scope and plan of the 

 work. Chapter II. deals with the general princi- 

 ples and facts which relate to the growing of 

 clovers. A close study of these will, in the judg- 

 ment of the author, prove helpful to those who en- 

 gage in growing any of the varieties of clover dis- 

 cussed in the book. Chapters III. to XI. inclusive 

 treat of individual varieties, a chapter being devoted 

 to each variety. It has been the aim of the author 

 to discuss them in the order of the relative impor- 

 tance which they bear to the whole coimtry and to 

 devote space to them accordingly. 



The following varieties are discussed and in the 

 order named : Medium Red clover, Alfalfa, Alsike, 

 Mammoth, Crimson, Small White, Japan, Burr and 

 Sweet. All of these varieties will be found worthy 



