112 BEE CULTURE. ‘ 
The blossoms at first are white, but soon change to a beauti- 
ful pink, and emit considerable fragrance. It ripens in the 
latitude of Chicago in the latter part of July, but need not 
be cut till August, if the weather be unfavorable. The crop 
of seed is always obtained from this cutting, in which respect 
it is unlike the common red. It is not advisable to cut this 
FIG. 82.—Alsike Clover Root and Crown FIG. 83.—Red Clover Root 
averuge size, one yeur old. and Crown, one year old. 
clover more than once each season, but it may be pastured 
moderately during the fall. When sowed by itself, four 
ounds of seed is sufficient for an acre ; but this is not the 
best plan to pursue, especially on dry western prairie land. 
Tt is much the best to mix it with timothy or common red 
clover, or both. When thus mixed they are a help to each 
