Pield of Alfalfa grown by David Roberts, Moorestown, N. J. It was sown in August and the above photograph was taken m June 



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Stokes* Superior Clover and Grass Seed 



Prices Subject to Market Changes — Write for Latest Quotations. If wanted by mail, add 8 cents per pound 



Alfalfa Clover, or Lacerne. Every farmer should endeavor to 

 have at least a few acres of Alfalfa Clover. Sow in the spring or in 

 August, as preferred, at the rate of 25 to 40 pounds per acre ; see 

 that soil is sweet and well manured. If your soil does not contain 

 the proper bacteria, it can be assisted by the use of Farmogerm, 

 see below. Lb. 25 cts., bus. about S12.50 ; write for prices. 



Alsike ( Trifolium hybridinn) . Very hardy perennial. Well adapted 

 for mixing with other grasses. Tallerthan red clover and good for 

 growing with timothy for nii.xed hay. Blossom heads valuable as 

 bee food. Lb. 25 cts., bus., about $14; write for prices. 



Crimson, or Scarlet Clover ( Trifolium incarnatuni) . An annual 

 of strong, erect growth, i to 2 feet high; yielding 8 to 15 tons of 

 green, or 2 to t, tons of cured forage per acre. As a winter cover 

 or soiling crop it is of great value, adding humus and nitrogen. Sow 

 in fall at the rate of 12 to 15 lbs. of seed per acre, either broadcast 

 or drilled in. Sown in spring, it is apt to flower and mature before 

 making full growth. Lb. 15 cts., bus. about S8 ; write for prices. 



White Dutch, or Lawn Clover. Largely used on lawns, and for 

 use on pasture lands it is extremely valuable. Sow 10 to 12 lbs. per 

 acre on land seeded with grass or other grain from April 1 to 

 September i. Lb. 50 cts. (by mail, 60 cts.), 5 lbs. $2.35, 10 lbs. $4.50, 

 bus. (60 lbs.) $25, 100 lbs. $40; prices subject to change. 



Bokhara Clover, or Honey Plant {Melitotus alba). A strong- 

 growing perennial of value for green manuring, especially South, 

 also largely grown for the excellent food it aft'ords throughout its 

 season for bees. Lb. 30 cts., 10 lbs, and over, 25 cts. per lb. 



Mammoth Red, or Pea-Vine Clover ( Trifolium pratense per- 

 enne). Lb. 30 cts., bus. about $15 ; write for prices. 



Red Clover, Medium ( Trifolium pratense). Seed is of high ger- 

 mination, pure and free from weed seeds. Every care should be 

 exercised in buying Red Clover, for there is always on the market, 

 at a cheap price, large quantities badly infested with weed seeds 

 and seed adulterated with Yellow Trefoil. Prices subject to change 

 without notice. Lb. 30 cts., bus. about $15 ; write for price. 



I£ you ever fail in getting a stand of Clover or Alfalfa, it is probably because your soil is lacking in bacteria. 



This is supplied by 



FARMOGERM 



HIGH-BRED NITROGEN- 

 GATHERING BACTERIA 



It is well-known that nitrogen is the most expensive of fertilizing elements. In the new 

 " Farmogerm " we have a new bacteria culture, scientifically prepared, and unlike the 

 other preparations that were offered, it needs no treatment or development before using. 

 It comes in sealed bottles in wliich the bacteria is placed on a jelly-like medium, and is 

 ready for use simply by the addition of a little water, according to directions. 



By moistening the seed of any leguminous crop with the "Farmogerm" mixture not 

 ■only is the immediate crop benefited, but the soil is enriched in nitrogen^which will be 

 available for future crops for two or three successive seasons. " Farmogerm " is appli- 

 cable to the following crops, and when ordering be sure to state for what crop " Farmo- 

 germ" is wanted : Alfalfa, Alsike, Crimson Clover, Red Clover, White Clover, Canadian 

 Field Peas, Cow-Peas, Soy-Beans, Velvet Beans, Vetch, Peanuts, Garden Beans, Garden 

 Peas, Sweet Peas and other legumes. 



PRICE-LIST— Be sure to tell us for what crop it is wanted 



Farmogerm is put up in bottles and is sent prepaid by mail as follows : 

 Bottles to treat seed for i acre, $2; 5-acre bottles, $9. Be sure and state whether for 



Red Clover or Alfalfa as the germs are different. 

 Bottles for i acre Garden Peas, Beans, Cow-Peas or Vetch, $2 each. 

 Bottles for garden size. Peas, Beans and Sweet Peas, 50 cts. each; Hsize, 25 cts. each. 



Root of Soy Beans treated with Farmogerm 

 showing Nitrogen Nodules 



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