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Bolgiano's "Capitol Brand^^ Clover Seed 



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A Field of Alfalfa Grown from Bolgiano's "Capitol Brand" Alfalfa Seed 



ALFALFA (Medicago sativa) 



Considered the most valuable of clovers and is capable of 

 resisting droughts. It should be sown alone in thoroughly 

 prepared soil either in the Spring or Fall at the rate of 20 

 to 25 pounds to the acre. Height, 1 to 3 feet. 



ALSIKE, OR HYBRID (Trifolium hybridum) 



Alsike Clover grows thicker and is finer in growth than 

 Red Clover, making better hay and grazing. It is also the 

 hardiest of clovers, resisting extremes of heat and drought 

 as well as severe cold weather. When sown with other 

 grasses, it forms a quick undergrowth and greatly increases 

 the yield. Sow 8 pounds to the acre. 



CRIMSON OR SCARLET (Trifolium incarnatum) 



The Great Nitrogen Gatherer. The best crop for hay, soil- 

 ing and green manuring; Fall, Winter and Spring pasturing. 

 Crimson Clover furnishes an abundance of nutritive forage 

 at seasons when pastures are dead. Improves poor land, re- 

 stores to fertility those that have been worn down by exces- 

 sive cropping. May be planted in the Spring, Summer or Fall. 

 Splendid for reseeding Red Clover that has been Winter killed. 

 Sow 15 pounds to the acre. 



MEDIUM RED OR JUNE 



(Trifolium pratense) 



This is regarded the most popular of clovers for hay 

 crops. It makes two crops each year and can be sown with 

 Orchard Grass and Timothy. Sow in Spring or Fall, and if 

 no other grasses are used, at the rate of 8 to 12 pounds per 

 acre. Use best quality seed only (Bolgiano's Recleaned). 



MAMMOTH OR SAPLING 



(Trifolium pratense perenne) 



Is similar to Red Clover in appearance of seeds and habits 

 of growth, the difference being larger growth and later ma- 

 turing. As a soil improver, it is considered superior because 

 of its extra growth. It is a good variety for thin soils. Sow 

 10 to 12 lbs. per acre. 



WHITE DUTCH CLOVER (Trifolium repense) 



Some White Clover is usually included in Lawn Grass 

 Mixtures. It makes an excellent turf that stands constant 

 trampling. It is of dwarf habit, spreads rapidly and is very 

 hardy. It is valuable in permanent pastures, being sweet and 

 nutritious. Sow in Spring. In mixtures, 1 to 2 pounds; if 

 alone, 8 to 10 pounds to the acre. 



WHITE SWEET CLOVER (Melilotus alba) 



Valuable sort for soiling, ensilage and bees. Grows from 

 3 to 5 feet high; sown in rich soil, may be cut three times; 

 lasts for years if cut before flowering. Ten pounds to the 

 acre. 



KOREAN LESPEDEZA 



This popular new type of Clover is coming into large 

 demand. "Korean Lespedeza" makes the best and prettiest 

 of hay, equal to Alfalfa in analysis and feed value. Grows 

 20-24 in. tall and very thick on good land, producing 2 to 3 

 tons of hay per acre each year and reseeds itself if cut prop- 

 erly, even with closest grazing. It grows readily in acid 

 soil. It requires no land preparation for sowing; does not 

 cause slobber nor bloat when pastured. Korean makes the 

 best and cheapest midsummer pasture from June through 

 September, is drought resistant and is cut for hay in August 

 when least likely to be lost from wet weather. It may be put 

 in the bam 36 hours after cutting. It permits use of land 

 for small grain crops, increases soil fertility and costs less 

 to get and keep a stand than other important legumes. Sow 

 from Feb. 1st at the rate of 20 to 25 lbs. per acre. 



SERICEA LESPEDEZA 



Perennial. This variety enjoys many advantages over the 

 annual types. Thrives on poorer soils, furnishes two or more 

 cuttings per season and withstands severe droughts due to 

 its deep vigorous root system. Sow 20 lbs. hulled seed per 

 acre. 



Additional Grass and Forage Seed Listed on Page 36 



