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HENDERSON'S SUPERIOK KECLEANED 



CRIMSON OR SCARLET CLOVEK 



FOR SUMMER SOWING. 



Valuable as Pasture, Green Forage and Hay — A Good Crop of Cri-n-on Clover Plowed Under is Equal 



in Fertilizing Value t> 20 Tens of Stable Manure ) er Acre for Quickly 



Restoring Fertility to Worn-out Sous. 



The importance of this Annual Clover is realised more and more every year, not only as a pasture, 

 green forage and hay ciop, but as a cover crop and soil renovatoi. While it grows most luxuriantly 

 on fertile loam, yet it will thrive better on thinner and poorer soils than Red Clover and is more efficient 

 for green manuring than the latter. 



Crimson Clover forms an upright brarching plant 1 to 2 feet in height, according to soil, locality 

 and season. It roots very deeply and is a bountiful provider of nitrogen. 



As Hay — Cut when coming into full bloom, not later — and properly cured — it is even superior to 

 Red Clover. The yield of cured hay on average soils is 2 to 3 tons per acre, on lighter soils less and 

 on heavier, richer soils, phenomenally large crops have been produced. 



For Green Forage and Silage it is of high feeding value for dal.y stock and is much relished by 

 them. The average yield cut green befoie the flowers commence to mature s S to 15 tons per acre. 



As Pasture Crimson Clover makes one qf the best early spring pastures. 



As a Green Manuring Crop, Crimson Clover is of the greatest value, as its season of growth per- 

 mits it to be sown in summer or early autumn after a grain or vegetable crop has been removed and 

 it can then be plowed under the next spring. Thus it does not in any way interfere with other crops. 



It is the cheapest source of nitrogen, and has revolutionized the methods of farming in many 

 States having restored to profitable cultivation thousands of acres of poor land. 



As a Clover Crop and winter soil mulch it is peculiarly well adapted. It may be sown among corn, 

 tobacco, sorghum and other crops after the last cultivation and when the primary crop is removed the 

 Crimson Clover will come on and cover the ground fall, winter and early spring. It is one of the best 

 cover crops for orchards and small fruits, and also one of the best sources of nitrogen for them. 



Harvesting and Feeding. Crimson Clover should not be fed either cured or green after the flowers 

 begin to mature. 



Seeding. Sow at the rate of 15 pounds of seed per acre, either broadcast or drilled. Cover lightly 

 with a harrow. If sown too early, especially in Southern States, Crimson Clover, is apt to mature 

 and form seeds the same season without making full growth. In the latitude of New York City sow 

 from July 15 to September 15, and in the South as late as October. 



Price — Henderson's choicest new Crop Crimson clover seed of highest growing quality, thoroughly 

 recleaned and free from weed seeds. (See cut.) 14c. lb., $7.00 bushel of 60 lbs., S10.00 per 100 lbs. 



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CRIMSON CLOVER. 



MANGEL WURZEL AND SUGAR BEETS 



FOR SUMMER SOWING. 



Mangels are the most important of all root crops for feeding, yielding 20 to 30 tons per acre, and they may be grown 

 !n any part of the American continent on fairly good farm land. The best soil for Mangels is friable loam deeply 

 plowed. The ground should be well enriched and the seed sown in drills 24 inches apart in light soils, and 30 inches 

 apart in strong rich land. Thin out the plants to 9 inches apart in the former and 12 inches apart in the latter. Sow 

 6 to 8 pounds of seed per acre if sown with a drill, or double that quantity if sown by hand. Cultivate with a horse hoe. 



BEET. Mangel Wurzel. Sow 6 to 8 lbs. per acre. 

 Colossal Long Red (Henderson's). A valuable im- 

 proved and distinct variety. Extra large, long 



roots; blood-red, very nutritious. Price, \ lb., 15c; 



lb., 55c; 10 lbs., @ 50c. lb. (See cut.) 

 Champion Yellow Globe (Henderson's). Smooth, 



large, round roots; yellow flesh. Price, i lb., 15c; lb. 



55c; 10 lbs., @ 50c lb. 

 Giant Intermediate (Henderson's). Big yielder; 



handsome, large ovoid roots. Price, \ lb., 15c; lb., 



50c; 10 lbs., @ 45c lb. 

 Golden Tankard. Flesh yellow, thus differing from 



other varieties; sheep prefer it; heavy yielder. 



Price, \ lb., 15c; lb., 55c; 10 lbs. @ 50c. "lb. 

 Long Red. Largely grown; large roots of excellent 



quality. Price, \ lb., Ice; lb., 50c; lOlbs. @ 45c lb. 

 Long Yellow. Differs from the Long Red only in color. 



Price, i lb., 15c; lb., 50c/; 10 lbs., @ 45c. lb. 



Yellow Globe. Large globular roots; good keeper, 

 adapted for shallow soils. Price, J- lb., 15c; lb., 50c; 

 10 lbs. (3, 45c lb. 



BEET, SUGAR VARIETIES. Sow 6 to 8 lbs. per 

 acre. Valuable both for producing sugar and 

 stock feeding. 



White Sugar. Grows to a large size; very nutri- 

 tious. Price, \ lb., 15c; lb., 40c; 10 lbs. @ 35c. lb. 



Vilmorin's Improved White. Contains the highest 

 percentage of sugar; also valuable for stock. Price 

 i lb., 15c; lb., 45c; 10 lbs. fe 40c lb. 



Lane's Imperial. 



and productive. 

 @ 4Cc. lb. 



Klein Wanzleben. 

 Price, i lb., 15c; 



An improved variety; very hardy 

 Price, \ lb., 15c; lb., 45c; 10 lbs. 



Heavy yielder and easv to dig. 

 lb., 45c; 10 lbs., @ 40c lb. 



RUTA BAGAS, Russian or Swedish turnip. 



FOR SUMMER SOWING. 



Grow very rapidly, and yield fiom twenty-five to thirty-five tons per acre, in good, rich, deep soil, with proper 

 cultivation. The Ruta Bagas proper should be sown in this latitude from May 25 to June 25; while the smaller- 

 growing turnips can be sown from July 1 to the middle of August. Sow 2 to 3 lbs per acre. 



RUTA BAGA. RUSSIAN OR SWEDISH TURNIP. 



Calyer's Purple Top. This variety is as large and pro- 

 ductive as the Long Island Improved but differs 

 in form, being top-shaped and therefore more easily 

 dug; the bulbs are smooth and very attractive; 

 tops purple, lower part rich cream color; yellow 

 flesh, firm, sweet and of excellent quality. Price, 

 i lb., 20c; lb., 65c. 



Improved American Top. Popular both for stock 

 feeding and table use; hardy, productive, good 

 keeper; flesh yellow. Price, \ lb., 20c; lb., 55c. 



Large White French, Sweet German, or Rock. A 

 white-fleshed variety of large size and fine quality. 

 Price, i lb., £0c; lb., 65c. 



Golden Heart (Henderson's). Invaluable for garden 

 cultuie. It is entirely distinct from all other varie- 

 ties. The bulb grows as clean and smooth as a 

 Turnip. The flesh is remarkably fine in grain and 

 of delicious flavor; but the most distinct improve- 

 ment of all lies in its wonderful earliness, as it ma- 

 tures in 56 days from time of sowing. Price, lb., 

 30c; lb., 90c. 



Henderson's Long Island Improved. Bred from the 

 " American Purple Top." over which it is a great 

 improvement, being nearly double the size; an im- 

 mense vielder and good keeper; flesh rich yellow, of 

 fine quality. Price, \ lb., 20c; lb., 65c. 



FOR TABLE TURNIPS, SEE PAGE 20. 



HENDERSONS COLOSSAL LONG 

 RED MANGEL WURZEL. 



If Mangel Sugar Beet and Ruta Baga Seeds are desired by mail, add 8c. per pound for postage. 



