Alfalfa 
Henderson’s 
Recleaned 
Domestic Grown 
GRIMM 
The Hardiest Alfalfa Known 
The attention of the Minnesota experiment station was called 
to this Alfalfa in 1901, and by careful experimentation Grimm 
Alfalfa was found to be far superior to common kinds in with- 
standing unfavorable winters. This strain of Alfalfa seed not 
only endures extremely low temperature, but it can be cut with 
greater safety in the fall, and will bear more abuse in the way 
of pasturage than any other forage plant. Grimm Alfalfa has 
larger crowns, and a more spreading root system than the 
ordinary Alfalfa. One of the characteristics of the Grimm 
Alfalfa is that some of the plants produce peculiar greenish- 
yellow flowers. Sow 30 Ibs. per acre. 
Pieces db: 169C.2 110) lbs) $7250.25) alse plypo0s 
100 lIbs., $65.00. 
NORTHERN GROWN (Aledicago saliva) E. 
sree clover-like leguminous plant of great importance as a hay and forage crop, nutritious and 
rich in protein elements. It grows 2 to 5 feet high and sends roots, 5, 10, 20, and sometimes 
30 feet into the subsoil. It needs one season to become established, after which it yields enor- 
mous crops annually for many years. 3 or 4 cuttings per season, aggregating 4 to 6 tons cured 
hay per acre, are harvested, according to conditions and locality. It does well on all good, 
rich soils (except heavy clay), if well drained, or overlying a permeable subsoil; on calcareous 
soil it thrives especially well. Alfalfa is one of the best cover crops for orchards. Our strain 
of seed is grown in far Northern regions, where plants have to endure extreme cold and still 
thrive in those high altitudes. Our experience—and that of our customers—has shown that 
such seed is undoubtedly the best for the North and Eastern States. Before offering this seed 
to our customers for sale, it is thoroughly recleaned by the most modern seed cleaning machin- 
ery. By this process we separate the sound, perfect seeds from all rubbish and light, imperfect 
seeds. Sow in the Northern States during June, July or August. 30 to 40 Ibs. of seed per acre 
if broadcasted, 25 or to 30 Ibs. if drilled. In the South sow in February or September. 
Price, Ib. 75c.; 10 Ibs., $7.00; 25 Ibs., $15.00; 100 Ibs., $55.00. 
TRUE DWARF ESSEX RAPE VETCH, SAND OR WINTER 
Sow in the North From April to End of (Vicia villosa) 
August and in the South During The Best Legume for Sandy Soils 
September and October Although Sand Vetch succeeds on poor, shady soils, 
_Rape is ready for pasturing sheep or cattle within iS nat: Tie a eeeaea Or Better jande Under 
six weeks from time of sowing, and on an average | 30> COBCHIGNS PS es Ue at a ae Se eee 
ak iin Siete ie fig “ae 3 to 6 feet long. Sand Vetch is hardy all over the 
cre will carry twelve to iiteen sheep six weeks United States, and in most places remains green all 
to two months. When on the Rape they should at all winter. The crop may be seeded, either from the 
ames have access to salt ; but water is not necessary. middle of August to the middle of September, or in 
here are several varieties of Rape, but care should | the spring from the middle of April to the middle of 
be taken to procure the DWARF ESSEX, or Eng- May. 
lish, as it is sometimes called, which does not seed the Sown in the fall it should be mixed with Mammoth 
same season as sown, unless in some exceptional cases, Red Clover or Rye to serve as a support for the 
as when sown too early and the young plant is vines, thus keeping the forage off the ground. 
touched by frost. In northern States it should be If sown in the spring it may be mixed with Oats or 
sown from April to end of August for fall pasturing, Barley. Fall sown crops furnish some forage before 
but as it thrives best in cool weather, it should not be winter comes. and as growth starts very early in the 
sown in the Southern States until September or spring it can be pastured, cut for hay, or turned 
October for winter pasture. In the latitude of New under to renovate the soil. 
York it should be sown in April, or in July or The foremost orchardists highly recommend Sand 
August. Its fattening properties are probably twice Vetch as a cover crop. Soluble plant food in porous 
as good as those of Clover, and for sheep the feeding soils leaches away in considerable amounts during the 
value of Rape excels all other plants we know of. late fall and early spring. when the roots of trees are 
To secure the best results, the Rape should be sown not actively foraging for it. 
in drills. Sow 4 lbs. per acre broadcast, 2 to 3 Ibs. Sow 50 lbs. per acre, with one-half bushel of Rye 
per acre in drills. or Wheat. 
nee; lb, S08 IO tls SASS 25) Ills, Prices alee 1S 5C.caol Onallbss pS: 00250 mal nss, 
$5.00; 50 Ibs., $8.00; 100 lbs., $15.00. $14.00; 100 lIbs., $24.00. 
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