“ALSIKE CLOVER (Trifolium hybridum) — Swedish 
- CLOVERS OG 
In the northern United States and 
Canada the mark of the good farmer is his 
ability to grow. Clover successfully and 
profitably—profitably not only in respect 
of what he actually gets from his clover 
seed and hay crops themselves, but for 
what the careful and judicious growing of 
Clover means to his farm and to himself 
in crop rotation, feeding, soil fertilization, 
ete. It is an indispensable part#of a self- 
sustaining crop rotation, is probably the 
most important of all our hay plants, ex- 
cept Alfalfa in the west, forms an indis- 
pensable ingredient of balanced rations 
and after crops have been taken off can at 
little expense be turned under with im- 
mense manurial benefit to the land as it is 
one of the chief nitrogen gathering crops. 
This is the cheapest and surest way of 
enriching the ground. 
Clover pasture is well adapted to hog- 
raising and cattle thrive on it, if sufficiently 
restricted to avoid bloating. It should be 
sown in conjunction with some other grass 
such as Timothy or Awnless Brome Grass. 
Clover is unexcelled as a soiling’ crop and is 
much used for silage. The seed crop yields a 
profitable return, the seed reproducing about 30 
fold on the average, and can usually be taken from 
the second growth after the first has been cut for hay. 
We offer strictly high-grade, recleaned Clover seed 
of all varieties. Market prices this year are the highest 
ever known, caused by several seasons’ unfavorable con- 
ditions, short supply and heavy demand; our prices are higher 
accordingly, but are based on a reasonable margin of profit 
only. Do not be induced to buy cheap seed, as cheap seed is 
dear at any price, being certain to contain noxious weed seeds, 
likely to be detrimental to crops, farm and community. 
RED OR JUNE CLOVER, MEDIUM (Trifolium pratense)—The 
grade we offer is choice re-cleaned home-grown Seed, free 
from weeds and other impurities (60 lbs. per bushel). 
Per lb. 60c (by mail 67c); 10 lbs. $5.75; 25 lbs. $14.00; 
100 lbs. $55.00. 
MAMMOTH CLOVER (Trifolium pratense perenne)—A larger 
and coarser grower than the preceding, but with less ten- 
dency to die out afiter the second year. Should be used for 
pasture and fertilizing purposes. Per lb. 60c (by mail 67c); 
10 lbs. $5.75; 25 lbs. $14.00; 100 lbs. $55.00. 
Clover. 
The hardiest of all the clovers. It adapts itself to all kinds 
of soils, and is capable of resisting’ extremes of wet and 
drought alike. It makes a very fine, soft, dustless hay that 
really is better than Red Clover hay. Heavily seeded on 
good land it will make a dense, heavy cover, often two feet 
deep. (60 lbs. per bushel.) Per lb. 60c¢ (by mail 67c); 10 lbs. 
$5.75; 25 lbs. $14.00; 100 lbs. $55.00. 
CRIMSON CLOVER (Trifolium incarnatum)—A rapid and quick 
growing annual Clover. Sow for next season’s crop in late 
summer or early fall. 20 lbs. per acre (60 lbs. per bushel). 
Per lb. 40c (by mail 47c); 10 lbs. $3.40. 
LIST OF CHOICE FARM SEEDS FOR 1920. 45 
Field of “Currie’s Medium Red Clover.” 
BOKHARA .OR SWEET CLOVER (Melilotus alba)—White 
blossom. For many years this clover was considered valu- 
able only for the excellent honey which it yielded, its im- 
portance as a soil builder and inoculator for Alfalfa, as a 
green forage and hay crop and as a pasture plant, and its 
adaptability to generally unfavorable soils and conditions 
not. being recognized. Now, however, large acreages in 
some sections are devoted to this crop, and its true value is 
better known. Stock do not take to it readily at first, but 
soon learn to like it and thereatter eat it greedily. As a soil 
renovator it has no equal. Reports show 4 and 5 tons of 
hay at one cutting. Sow 10 to 16 lbs. per acre. 
Hulled Seed—Per lb. 40c (by mail 47c); 10 lbs. $3.75; 25 Ibs. 
$9.00; 100 lbs. $35.50. 
WHITE CLOVER (Trifolium repens)—Excellent for pasture 
and valuable for bee-keepers as it makes fine honey. (60 
lbs. per bushel.) Choice Seed, containing a small percent- 
age of Alsike Clover. Per lb. 65¢ (by mail 72c); 5 lbs. $3.15; 
10 lbs. $6.00. 
- WHITE CLOVER—Extra choice Seed for lawns. Per lb. 75c 
(by mail 82c); 5 lbs. $3.50. 
TIMOTHY-—See Page 46. 
Clovers inoculated with “Standard Inoculating Bacteria” 
will give best results. See Page 44. 
RAPE—DWARF ESSEX 
The easiest cultivated and most profitable plant for sheep, hog or cattle feed known. It can be 
sown in early spring along with Oats or Rye, and eaten off by sheep within a week or so after 
harvest. It can also be sown on Oats, Rye, or Wheat stubble, or on any vacant land up to the first 
days of August, and will yield an immense crop of green fodder in six to eight weeks from the time 
of sowing. As a fattener for sheep and hogs it is superior to clover. Should be sown in drills at 
the rate of 3 lbs. per acre, or broadcast, using 4 to 6 lbs. per acre, all through the summer months, 
so as to furnish a successive crop of sheep feed. One acre of Rape will pasture 36 sheep for two 
months. Per lb. 25e (by mail 35c); 10 lbs. for $1.80; 100 lbs. $14.00. 
SUGAR CANE 
Sorghum. 
Wisconsin Early Amber—The most widely used in the Northern States. Its distinctive features 
are earliness and great yield of syrup. Sow when the ground is warm so as to insure a good 
germination. If wanted for fodder sow from 50 to 60 lbs. of Seed broadcast to the acre. For 
syrup 25 lbs. is sufficient. If drilled in continuous rows so as to cultivate one way, 12 to 15 Ibs. 
re Reuined: Weight per bushel, 50 lbs. Per lb. 20ce (by mail 27c) 5 lbs. 60c; 10 lbs. $1.00; 100 lbs. 
Seren Amber Cane—-Recommended for fodder only. Per lb. 15¢e (by mail 22c); 10 Ibs. 80c; 100 Ibs. 
BROOM CORN 
Broom Corn is one of the best paying crovs and is adapted to any soil that will grow corn. It 
will make a crop with very little rain. One acre will yield 1 to 14% tons of cured brush and up to 
40 bushels of seed, which is nearly equal to oats in feeding value. Plant in drills 3% feet apart, 
and in rows about 8 inches apart; and cultivate the same as corn. About 5 to 8 pounds of seed will 
sow an acre. If planted the first of June, the crop will be ready to cut September 15th. Per lb. 
25¢e (by mail 35c); 5 Ibs. 85c; 10 Ibs. $1.50; 50 lbs. $6.00. 
All Seeds offered on this page are F. O. B. Milwaukee. 
Prices Subject to change without notice. Two bushel seamless bags 60c each, extra. 
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Evergreen Broom Corn. 
