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AGRICULTURAL SEEDS 



ALFALFA, Grimm 



The Hardiest Alfalfa Known 



This strain of Alfalfa seed endures extremely low temperature, 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, and will yield from ten to fifteen 

 per cent, more, will start and thrive in moist locations, where the 

 ordinary sort was tried unsuccessfully. 



Sow broadcast 30 lbs. per acre, 25 lbs. if drilled. 



Price (Domestic grown), 65c per lb.; S33.00 per bushel of 60 lbs.; 

 $50.00 per 100 lbs. 



Write for our pamphlet. "Alfalfa on Northern Farms." free to all 

 applicants. 



ALFALFA, Northern Grown 



Henderson's Recleaned 



Our strain of Alfalfa seed is grown in far Northern regions where 

 plants have to endure extreme cold and still thrive in those high alti- 

 tudes. Our experience — and that of our customers — has shown that 

 such seed is undoubtedly the best for the Northern and Eastern 

 States, and that it excels all others in hardiness. Before offering this 

 seed to our customers for sale, it is thoroughlv recleaned by the most 

 modern seed cleaning machinery in America. Sow in the Northern 

 .States during June, July and August, 30 to 40 lbs. of seed per acre if 

 broadcast, 25 to 30 lbs. if drilled. In the South sow in February or 

 September. 



Price, Henderson's Recleaned Seed (Domestic grown), 60c per lb.; 

 $27.00 per bushel of 60 lbs.; $40.00 per 100 lbs. 



CLOVER— HENDERSON'S SUPERIOR 



Natural Soil Improvers — Unexcelled for Stock Feeding 



ALSIKE or Hybrid (TrifoUum Hybridum) 



Alsike is a perennial and one of the hardiest of all Clovers, thriving 

 in the coldest climates, making hay of fine texture. Height, 1 to 2 

 feet. 



We advise farmers to add 2 to 3 lbs. per acre to their usual seeding 

 of Red Clover and Timothy. Sow (if alone) 8 lbs. per acre. 



Price, 60c per lb.; $27.00' per bush, of 60 lbs.; $40,00 per 100 lbs. 



CRIMSON or Scarlet (TrifoUum Incamatum) 



Plowing under a crop of Scarlet Clover is equivalent to 20 tons of 

 stable manure per acre and even if the Clover be harvested or pas- 

 tured, the benefits derived from the nitrogenous root formation will 

 many times repay the cost of seed and labor. 



Sow at the rate of 15 lbs. of seed per acre, either broadcast or drilled. 



Cover lightly with a harrow. In the latitude of New York City 

 sow from July 15 to September 15, and in the South as late as Octo- 

 ber. Time of flowering is June: height, 2 feet. 



Price, 40c per lb.; $18.00 per bush, of 60 lbs.; $25.00 per 100 lbs. 



JAPAN {Lespedeza Striata) 



An annual plant grown as a summer pasture, green forage, 

 hay crop and also for plowing under as green manure. 

 It will flourish on poor soils. Sow 14 lbs. per acre 



Price, 60c per lb.; $10.00 per bush, of 20 

 $45.00 per 100 lbs. 



MEDIUM RED (TrifoHum Pralense) 



Domestic Grown 



Red Clover grows 1 to 2 leet in height 

 and usually makes two crops a year, 

 yielding two to three tons of cured hay 

 per acre. Stock fed on it requires less 

 grain; chopped and steamed it is a good 

 substitute for green food for poultry dur- 

 ing the winter. As pasturage all animals 

 thrive on it, particularly cattle, sheep and 

 pigs, and as a green manuring and .soiling 

 crop it is very valuable, adding humus and 

 nitrogen to the soil. In Northern States 

 Red Clover seed is usually sown in the 

 spring; the earlier the better. If grown alone, 

 use 12 to 14 lbs. of seed per acre if broadcasted, 

 and cover not over half an inch deep. 



Price, Henderson's (Domestic Grown) (extra re- 

 cleaned) 60c per lb.; $27.00 per bush, of 60 lbs.; 

 $40.00 per 100 lbs. 



(Purchaser pays transportation charges) 



MAMMOTH RED {TrifoUum Pratense perenne) 

 Pea Vine Domestic Grown 



Quite distinct from the common Red Clover. Of very robust 

 growth, yielding enormous bulk, valuable for reclaiming exhausted 

 lands. Perennial. Time of flowering, July. Height, 2 to 3 feet. 

 Sow (if alone) about 12 lbs. per acre. 



Price (Domestic grown), 65c per lb.; $30.00 per bushel of 60 lbs.; 

 $42.50 per 100 lbs. 



WHITE (TrifoUum repens) 



Dutch or Honeysuckle 



A valuable addition to permanent pastures, as it furnishes plant 

 food to the other Grasses. Perennial. Time of flowering. May to 

 September. Height, 6 inches (creeping). In mixture for lawns 

 White Clover is used to prevent washing out of soil during heavy rains. 

 Sow (if alone) 8 lbs. per acre. 



Price, 90c per lb.; $45.00 per bushel of 60 lbs.; $70.00 per 100 lbs 



WHITE BOKHARA (MelHotus alba) 

 Sweet Clover 



Grown as a forage plant, and often for bees; the numerous 

 .small white flowers possess a sweet, honey-like fragrance. 

 It is of great value for plowing under for green 

 manuring. Height 3 to 5 feet. Sow 10 lbs. per 

 acre. 



Price, 35c per lb.; $15.00 per bushel of 60 

 lbs.; $20.00 per 100 lbs. 



MIXED PERMANENT 

 CLOVERS 



Do not omit to sow Clovers with the 

 Grasses, as they add to the yield of hay 

 and pasture, collect atmospheric nitro- 

 gen and store it in the root nodules, 

 assist the growth of the Grasses and 

 are of benefit to subsequent crops. 

 Permanent Clovers, on account of their 

 greater weight, should be sown sep- 

 arately but at the same time as the 

 ^ Grasses. This Mixed Clover comprises 



White, Mammoth Perennial or Cow 

 Grass, Alsike, etc. Sow 10 lbs. per acre. 

 Price, 60c per lb.; $5.00 per 10 lbs.; $40.00 

 per 100 lbs 



Do not omit sowing Henderson's Mixed Permanent Clovers with Pasture Grasses. See page 61. 



