STOKES SEED FARMS COMPANY 



MOORESTOWN NEW JERSEY 



Clovers 



CLOVER FIELD IN NEW JERSEY 



MEDIUM RED CLOVER (Trifolium pratens, L.) 



One of the most widely grown plants belonging to the legumes. 

 In the northeastern states it is seldom sown alone, but usually in 

 combination with timothy. Its value is so clearly recognized that 

 the standard farm rotation in the East generally includes two 

 years of sod composed of timothy and clover. The increased yield 

 secured when corn follows the sod is very marked, and the influence 

 is apparent even :sx the year following. Where timothy and clover 

 are used in combination, the seed is sown with the preceding crop 

 of wheat or oats. The amount of red clover used varies from five to 

 ten pounds per acre. WTien the hay is cut the first year it wiU con- 

 sist mostly of clover with very little timothy. The second year's 

 hay crop will, however, consist mostly of timothy. The yields of 

 hay fsdll be very favorable, pro'S'ided the conditions are suitable. 



Red Clover is usually sown alone in the Corn Belt States, and 

 two crops are cut, the first being for hay and the second for seed. 

 The usual rate of seeding varies from ten to fourteen pounds per 

 acre. The seed is broadcasted on wheat in the late winter or early 

 spring, the wheat acting as a nm'se crop. 



As a forage crop there is scarcely anything superior in quaUty. 

 It cannot be recommended as a cover or green manure crop, because 

 of the high initial cost of the seed and the lack of sufficient growth 

 in the spring. Winter vetch is not only superior as a cover crop, 

 but is cheaper. 



We quote the following prices on clover, subject to change, and 

 with the request that all customers who wish large quantities write 

 for special prices, in case there is any change in the market at the 

 time the order is received. Indications point to higher prices rather 

 than lower. The situation is, of course, one entirely beyond our 

 control. 



Lb. 70(f, 10 lbs. S6.50, postpaid; 10 lbs. $6.00, 100 lbs. $58.00, 

 by exprefiS. 



M/JVIMOTH RED CLOVER (Trifohum Medium, L.) 



This, imdoubtedly, has been developed from Medium Red 

 Clover. It is a larger plant with a zigzag stem and a longer stalked 

 head. It is grown largely for pasture and for restoring depleted 

 soils. The hay is coarser than the Mediimi Red Clover, although it 

 is good if cut soon enough. ^Mammoth Red Clover makes very good 

 grazing for stock, sometimes yielding more seed than the Medium. 

 Being a rank grower, it is, of course, more valuable for fertihzing 

 purposes. The color of the fohage, flower and stem is darker than 

 the Medium Red Clover, and it will ripen later, making only one 

 crop. Eight pounds of good seed are .sufficient to sow an acre. 



Lb. 70^, 10 lbs. $6.50, postpaid; 10 lbs. $6.00, 100 lbs. $58.00, 

 by express. 



ALSIKE CLOVER (Trifohum Hybridum, L.) 

 A clover with a whitish blossom, native of the old world. It is 

 one of the hardiest sorts known, being perennial and standing over 

 winter without difficulty. It is noted for being more successful on 



poorly drained and acid soil than anj'^ other varietj', and is also 

 suitable for either hay or pasture. Alsike is usually so^ti with either 

 clover or grasses, forming a thick imdergrowth, which greatly in- 

 creases the jaeld. It is especially valuable as a combination ■with 

 timothy, and also with Medivun Red Clover. It is fine stemmed 

 and makes excellent hay. 



Lb. 70!^, 10 lbs. $6.50, postpaid; 10 lbs. $6.00, 100 lbs. S58.00, 

 by express. 



CRIMSON CLOVER (Trifohum incarnatum, L.) 

 A native of Southern Europe, which is grown very largely in this 

 country' as a cover crop, particularly in orchards. It is an annual, 

 attaining a height of about eighteen inches. _ It is especially valuable 

 as a soil improver, bringing an abundant supply of nitrogen. When 

 plowed under in the spring, it adds a large amoimt of hxmius and 

 other valuable plant food, and makes a suitable preparation for any 

 other crops. About twelve pounds per acre are required when seed- 

 ing. 



Lb. 25^, 5 lbs. $1.10, postpaid; 10 lbs. $1.80, 100 lbs. $15.00, 

 by express. 



WHITE DUTCH CLOVER (Trifolium Repens) 

 Introduced from Europe, but supposed by some to be a native 

 of North America as well. This is a low-growing clover, with round, 

 white heads, very often used in lawn mixtures. It stands close cut- 

 ting, and is very quick to throw up new leaves and blossoms. It is 

 scarcely ever sown except in mixture with other grasses. 



Lb. 80f^, 10 lbs. $6.60, postpaid; 10 lbs. $6.10, 100 lbs. $58.10, 

 by express. 



SWEET CLOVER (MeUlotus Alba) 

 The TMiite Blossom or Bokhara is the only variety which we 

 offer. The Yellow Blossom is not so desirable for hay or pasture. 

 Sweet Clover has not been gro'mi in this country commercially 

 until within recent j'ears. It is a biennial, h\'ing only two years, 

 the first season growing to one and one-half to three feet in height, 

 and in the second season attaining a height of from four to seven 

 feet. It bears flowers and seed the second season, and then the flower 

 dies. Sweet Clover is a legume ha\ing the same bacteria on its roots 

 as growing alfalfa. In fact, it is sometimes called alfalfa's twin 

 sister. It is especially valuable for building up worn-out soils, and 

 grows well on any variety of soils, except where there is an abun- 

 dance of acidity. It is especiallj' recommended as an alkali. In some 

 instances it has been a Uttle difficult for five stock to acquire a taste 

 for Sweet Clover, but, after a few trials, stock usually prefer it to 

 any other feed. One cutting of hay may be expected the first year 

 and two the second. In food value it is about equal to alfalfa. Seed 

 should be sown at the rat« of eighteen to. twenty pounds per acre, 

 either alone or in mixture. The month of April is ilie desirable time. 

 Seed should be covered very hghtly. 



Price, hulled, lb. 50^, 5 lbs. $2.30, postpaid: 10 lbs. $4.50, 100 lbs. 

 $40.00, by express. 



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