JUST WHAT IS CROWNVETCH? 



A blooming permanent ground cover — the result of 

 more than 20 years of research and experimenting by 

 private, state and federal agronomists. 



WHEN DOES IT BLOOM? 



During the summer Crownvetch is a brilliant sea of 

 lavender, pink and %vhite flowers. And, thouBh it is not 

 classified as an evergreen, it remains green year round 

 unless there is a heavy frost. Crownvetch turns brown 

 in a killing frost but surges back to green when the 

 temperature goes above 50°. Crownvetch is winter- 

 hardy, too. It will survive through the winter regard- 

 less of how cold it gets. It will grow in any climate. 



IS IT EASY TO PLANT? 



Absolutely! You plant the crowns quickly and effort- 

 lessly in almost any kind of soil. Neutral to alkali 

 soils are preferred and very acid soils should be 

 limed. Crownvetch grows in full sun or semi-shade— 

 but not delist' shade. 



HOW QUICKLY DOES IT COVER? 

 HOW HIGH DOES IT GROW? 



Crowns planted two feet apart will spread out, pro- 

 viding complete coverage in 18 to 24 months— Closer 

 spacing assures even quicker coverage. The plants 

 grow to an average of 12" high. 



WHAT ABOUT MAINTENANCE? 



We were hoping you'd ask that. CrowTivetch is vir- 

 tually maintenance free. It requires no special feeding 

 and needs only occasional watering for the first few 



weeks. It resists in acts, disease and rodents. Because 

 it adds nitrogen, l actually improves whatever soil 

 it's planted in. 



NAME S )ME OF THE 

 LARGER USERS. 



Gladly. Missouri, 

 many other state 

 is also growing s' 

 on the Sunset Ma 

 mended by the i 

 Crownvetch has 

 Department of Ai: 

 cultural experimei 



Illinois, Hawaii, Pennsylvania and 

 highway departments. Ci-ownvetch 

 ;cessfully in Menio Park, California 

 azine test plots and is highly recom- 

 assachusetts Horticultural Society. 

 een successfully tested by the U.S. 

 riculture and practically every agri- 

 ital station throughout the country. 



GOOD. 

 HOW SOON CAN I GET SOME? 



You can expect your plants to be delivered at the 

 earliest planting time for your area. In other words, 

 we see to it that you have your crowns at the best 

 time for planting By the way, sometimes the crowns 

 will show a white discoloration on arrival. Just wash 

 them off and plant them according to directions. They 

 will not be defective in any way. (We can ship to 

 Canada and other countries outside the U.S. if you 

 send import papers and permits along with your 

 order.) Crownvetch may be planted any time except 

 when the ground is frozen or baked dry. 



IS CROWNVETCH GUARANTEED? 



It certainly is! If the plants fail to grow, notify us 

 within three months after planting and we'll send you 

 replacement plants at no cost. We want you to be 

 happy with your purchase and enjoy the benefits of 

 Crownvetch. 



ANYTHING ELSE? 



Just a reminder that once you plant Crownvetch, your 

 work is really done. Crownvetch is truly a beautiful, 

 carefree ground cover. 



