rkestan Alfalia or Lucerne 
MEDICAGO SATIVA VAR. TURKESTANICA,. 
lectly Hardy. Withstands Drought, Heat and Cold. Yields 
| the Heaviest and Richest Crops of Fodder. The Best 
Clover for Permanent Hay and Pasture. 
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‘ye importance of forage crops has oecupied our attention many years, and we are 
vntly on the alert for new varieties. Turkestan Alfalfa we believe to be the most 
#tant introduction in late years. Its value can hardly be estimated, but without 
| it will add millions of dollars to the annual hay crop of the United States. 
ie seed was first secured from Russian Turkestan by Prof. N. E. Hanson, while 
3)ed as agricultural explorer for the Department of Agriculture, Washington. In 1898 
899, 1,101 packages of the seed were distributed by the Secretary of Agriculture 
#)zhout the United States, and upon careful investigation it has proved vastly superior 
{| common Alfalfa, inasmuch as it withstands extreme drought and cold much better, 
ne asa ,_...lne climate of Turkestan is not unlike that of our interior States, 
| being far removed from the ocean and surrounded by wide expanses of 
er Plant dry land. The summers are very hot and long, and in many places the 
) Dry evaporation exceeds the quantity of moisture that has fallen during the 
1 Soils. Y°2"- The inhabitants are mainly employed raising cattle, and here it is 
| * this Alfalfa grows and flourishes. We have every reason to believe it 
rove equally as valuable in this country. 
lhstands At the Experiment Station, Brookings, S. Dak. with a minimum 
temperature last winter of 40 degrees below zero with the ground bare : ‘ TAY f Zh 
treme common Alfalfa was killed, while Turkestan came *4.ougb unharmed. At “We Zed); Zo aS \\ 
Without the Wyoming Experiment Station the Turkestan Alfalfa was exposed to a Ez gs £ZZ, 4 . 
minimum temperature of 45 dezzees below zero without harm. 
The Director of the Russian Department of Agriculture writing about 
ijpstan Alfalfa, says: ‘‘ Medicago sativa var. Turkestanica is the chief forage in use 
ghout Central Asia, and is of the highest importance, since during the summer it forms 
jnief, and in winter prepared in the shape of hay, the only fodder for cattle. There are 
2adows in certain parts, as soft herbs and grasses that grow up in early spring are 
ly dried by the hot rays of the sun. The native Alfalfa would seem to be a cattle 
ir that cannot be replaced ir countries as dry and fot as Turkestan. Parallel 
timents have been made in the Merv Oases in growing Tuzkestan and common Alfalfa 
ic widely different conditisns, and the results have show thatthe Turkestan is greatly » S\ a J SSess Gwe. XY | 
Jior to the common in the crop it yields, and is able w «ow satisfactorily with a P VT aN eer Srey V/A) Fi 
jaum supply of waiter, a supply so small that the commor alfalfa would perish with : ON AG nt AS 
ht. Turke-tan Alfalfa has a very large root system, and its Jeaves are covered with j she 4 W" SUZ 4 
| down. nis in conjunction with the deeply channeled leai enables the plant on the 
‘and to imbibe tae moisture from the deeper layers of the soil, and on the other hand 
jhale it in very small quantities.’’ 
; The introduction of Turkestan Alfalfa permits of a great extension of 
a the area heretofore devoted to the cultivation of Alfalfa, and this, too, in 
hii Soils sections where climatic conditions have almost prohibited the growing of 
*leguminous forage crops. Not only does it endure extreme drought and 
but excellent crops of it have been raised on strongly alkaline soils. TURKESTAN ALFALFA. 
fon in our experience Turkestan Alfalfa has proved infinitely better than the common variety, the seed germinates quicker and the plants start 
mmon _ ito growth earlier and grow more rapidly under similar conditions. Sown alongside the common Alfalfa last summer in our own neighborhood 
falfa the Turkestan made a top growth averaging 18 inches in height, with a correspondingly large root growth. while the common only grew about 3 
z inches high. The plants grow strong, more leary with slender and less woody stems than the common sort, thereby making a finer and more 
tious hay. For its cultivation follow the general directions given for common Alfalfa. The seed we offer was imported by us direct from Russian Turkestan. 
Pkt. 10e ; 1 1b. 40¢; (by mail, 1 1b. 50c;) 10 los. $3.00; 25 Ibs. $6.75; 100 lbs. $25.00. 
‘ALFALFA OR LUCERNE. 
The chief merit of Alfalfa lies in the fact that it may be cut 3 or 4 times a season, each cutting 
pringing enormous yields of sweet and nutritious forage which is much relished by all kinds of stock. 
Care should be taken when cattle are first turned in not to allow them to overfeed, as it is liable to 
cause bloating. It is an excellent soiling crop and makes the best of hay when properly treated. In 
hay making it should be put in cocks instead of windrows, which will tend to prevent the shattering of 
the leaves. The seed should be sown broadcast at the rate of 20 to 30 Ibs. per acre about the middle of 
April or earlier, should the ground be in good condition, without a nurse or cover crop. The soil must 
be deep, rich, well prepared and well drained. Itshould never be sown on heavy sticky clay land where 
water stands a short distance below the surface. A large crop need not be expected the first season as 
this plant is a slow grower to begin with, but when once established, the results are wonderful—three 
cuttings a year being the regular thing, averaging 10 tons green fodder to the acre. Not only this, 
but it will continue to give 10 tons to the acre for 10 to 15 years. As a land enricher it is unsurpassed. 
The long roots 10 to 15 feet under ground bring up lots of buried mineral fertilizer, while like all the 
clover family, itis a great nitrogen gatherer. No farmer snould be without an acre or two of this. 
Per lb. 15c; per bush. $6.50; per 100 lbs. $10.50. 
Red or June Clover, Medium (Trifolium pratense)—The grade we offer is choice recleaned 
Wisconsin-grown seed, free from all weeds and other impurities. (60 lbs. per bush.) Per lb. 15c. 
Choice recleaned seed, per bush. $6.75; per 100 lbs ee 
Prime seed, per bush. $6.25; per 100 IDS..........-.-------------0--2-e0 eee eeee tennessee cere eee nnn eeeeeee eeee 
Alsike Clover (Trifolium hybridum)—This is the hardiest of all the clovers and never winter 
kills, even in our severe winters. It adapts itself to all kinds of soils, and is capable of resist- 
ing extremes of wet and drought alike. It makes a finer and better hay than red clover, and 
is much relished by stock. (60 lbs. per bushel.) Per lb. 20¢c; per bush. $10.00; per 100 Ips 16.06 
Mammoth Clover (Trifolium pratense perenne)—Valuable for hog pastures and for plowing 
under asa fertilizer. (60 lbs. per bushel.) Per lb. 15c; per bush. $6.75; per 100 lbs ..._.......... 11.00 
White Clover (Trifolium repens)—A valuable clover for sowing in lands intended for pasture. 
Will do in almost all kinds of soil, except wet or moist ground. (60 lbs. per bushel.) Pez lb. 
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White Clover—Extra choice seed forlawns. Per lb. 30c; 5 lbs for._.____.. -------.-------22--eeee eee eee 1.25 
White Bokhara (Melilotus alba)—Excellent bee food. (60 Ibs. per bushel.) Per 1b. 25c; per 
bush. $12.00; per 100 lbs 
Serradella (Ornithopus sativus)—An annual forage, especially valuable during the hot, dry 
months of summer. Yields heavy crops on poor soil. Sow 50 lbs to the acre. Per lb. 15c; 
FOS a KOO) 0 = ESS 10.00 
Sainioin, or Esparsette—(Onobrychis sativa)—A deep.rooting perennial, desirable for feed- 
ing, either green or dry, to mileh cows. Increases quantity and improves quality of milk. 
SARSIROUNs Sow 2 bushels to the acre. (20 lbs. per bushel.) Per lb. 10¢c; per bush. $1.75; per 100 Ibs.......... 7.50 
ces Subject to Market Fluctuations Without Notice. Write for Market Prices on Clover and Timothy. When Wanted by Mail, Add 8c per ib. for Postage 
