C. ('. Mouse & Co. 
SEEDS 
San Francisco, Ca*L. 
COVER CROP AND GREEN MANURE CROPS 
There is no way so good to i 
plant and then to plow it under 
spring rains. This growing of 
orchards in the South and each 
planting Melilotus and Burr Clo 
nprove soils as to grow a cover crop of some leguminous 
when just c ing into flower, or at the time of the last 
cover crops is being done very largely in, the orange 
year more of the /Northern progressive orchn relists are 
er in tile fall and plowing it under in April or before. 
For orchard work the best time to 
hint 
crops 
Inoculate this 
Seed with 
FARMOGERM. 
. is in the fall, the best, way to 
get a tine healthy growth of plants is by inoculating the seed at the time of sowing with 
Parmogerm. The highest returns, in nitrogen added, come from crops inoculated. "Nitro- 
gen is fertilizer when added as above, improving your soil and adding dollars to your 
crop. This is no experiment; it has been attested a hundred times, liven now it is only 
the progressive who are awake. 
We give below the best winter growing cover crops for California, desirable in the 
order named, lie advanced and scientific and add fertility to your 
soil in the cheapest way by growing each year some of these crops. 
Prices fluctuate: 100 lb. and ton prices gladly quoted on application. 
Write for prices in quantity. Lb. anil 10-lb. prices below are 
postpaid to the 4th Zone. AH prices subject to market. 
MI1E1EOTUS INB-ICA (Bitter Clover). Starts very early and makes a good growth dur- 
ing the winter, being 3 feet tall when ready to plow under. The crown of the plant has 
many stalks leading out from the crown. Not good for hay or forage. Sow shallow, 
inch if the soil is right. Use 20 to 25 lbs. of seed per acre. Flowers yellow. Per lb 
25c. 10 lbs. $3.00. 
BUB II ChOVEB (Medic.aKo Denticulata). Burr clover is among the best cover crops and 
in some localities is accounted the very best. Purr clover is native to our hillsides, 
forming line dry forage (luring the summer. Requires very little water. Sow with the 
first rains, using 15 to 20 lbs. of seed per acre. Per lb. 35c, 100 lbs. $11.50. 
SPUING VETCH (Vicia Saliva). Carloads of this are planted for a cover crop each year. 
Vetch is perfectly hardy and does well. The seed is large and requires 60 to 70 pounds 
per acre. Vetch does not grow luxuriantly until the coldest weather has passed. Greatly 
needs inoculating. Per lb. 15c, 10 lbs. $1.00, 100 lbs. $5.50. 
Hairy Vetch (Vicia Villosa). We cannot supply seed this year. 
CANADA FIEED PEAS. Excellent for a cover crop or for forage for cattle. Makes a 
good growth even if planted late. Sow TO to 80 lbs. per acre. Inoculated soils are es- 
sential. Per lb. 15c, 10 lbs. $1.00. 
SWEET CLOVER or BOKHARA (Melilotus Alba). This is biennial and white dowering. 
Sweet clover is especially noted for the depth which it sends its roots, S oin« through 
the subsoil and leaving openings after the plant has died. Grows well on the poorest 
soil and improves all soils. Does not yet started" so quick Iv as the Melilotus Indies 
but is probably better for a summer growth. Sow ]() lbs. per acre 1'er lb 85c 10 
lbs. $3.00. ' 
Inoculation by Farmogerm 
A leguminous crop like any of the above, and also alfalfa and all clovers, does hot 
have its best chance to get well established unless inoculated, with Farmogerm. 
PARMOGERM is pure, high bred bacteria and good 
only for the crop for which it is bred. Be sure to say 
on your order for what crop the Farmogerm is \ 
PARMOGERM makes nitrogen (from the air) 
say 
wanted. 
• ciii ) avail- 
le tor the, plant, enabling it to get a good start and 
thrive a Iter ward. This same nitrogen will in part 
and will aid the next crop. 
Scud for Farmoger 
in the 
PARMOGERM lias added to the fertility of your soil 
which can be measured in actual dollars and at the 
same time has aided the growing crop. 
PARMOGERM comes as follows 1 : '/,-acre bottles, 50c 
(postpaid 60c); 1-acre bottles, $1.50 (postpaid SI. 00) ; 5- 
aere bottles, $5.00; 50-acre (10 bottles in case), $45.00. 
(Cannot be mailed but must go toy express.) 
booklet telling more about it. 
ALFALFA 
Inoculate tnis 
Seed with 
FARMOGERM. 
Alfalfa can be either d 
sow in the fall, after the I 
ever possible. 
Extra Choice Recleaned Alfalfa. The best acclimated 
sort, and recommended for all-round growing. We 
11 ' ' of alfalfa last year, and are ai- 
led or broadcasted in, and from 15 lbs. to 25 lbs. per acre is required. It is best to 
t rain, but can also be sown in the spring; but fall sowing is recommended wheu- 
prepa 
Tub. 
30c ; 
ire. 
o quote the lowest market prices for 
larger quantities at market price; 
It has 
of Mi 
seed | 
the hardiest strain of alfalfa there is. 
■veloped to stand the cold winters even 
Ours is the genuine stock. 12 lbs. of 
is sufficient, Lb. $i.oo, 10 lbs. $9.50, 100 
Hairy Peruvian. Makes fine hay of extra tender qual- 
ity. One more cutting than ordinary sorts. Supply 
doubtful. Write for prices. 
Turkestan or Dry-land Alfalfa. We make direct impor- 
tations of this seed, and we can recommend it for sit- 
uations where water is not abundant. We suggest 
that it be seeded a little heavier than the ordinary 
type, as it is inclined to become coarse and woody, 
and thick sowing will produce liner plants. We can 
supply this in original package, or in smaller quan- 
tities. Eh. 35c, 10 lbs. $3.50, 100 lbs. $30.00. Write or 
wire us for present prices. 
Alsike 
ennii 
it is 
The 
ceed: 
S to 
Write for samples 
■ Swedish Clovi 
CLOVER 
Hid special prices before ordering 
SEEDS 
ariety, soi 
generally line 
blossoms are . 
5 on wet, cold 
10 lbs. per acr 
(Trifolium Hybridum). A per- 
i Red Clover, as 
hay for horses, 
ies. Alsike suc- 
i used alone sow 
$30.00. 
ed t 
Hid makes bette 
o valuable for 1 
still' soils. Whe 
Eh. 35c, 100 lbs 
large quantities. 
Red Clover (Trifolium 
for all purposes. Yield 
Inoculate this 
Seed with 
FARMOGERM. 
Pratense). Standard clover 
the heaviest crop of any va- 
riety except alfalfa; makes superior hay, especially if 
mixed with Timothy. Sow from 12 to 15 lbs. per acre. 
M>. 35c, 10 lbs. $3.00, 100 lbs. $36.00. 
GRASS SEEDS 
Awnless Brome Gras 
droughts and produ 
on poor soils where 
the hardiest grasses 
Sow .'15 lbs. per acr 
(Br 
e he; 
Jthei 
Inermis). Will stand 
eavy crops in dry sections and 
•>• grasses perish. It is one of 
succeeds on our dry hillsides. 
,b. 30c, 100 lbs. $19.00. 
Orchard Grass. Excellent for hay and pasture. Sow 
early. 35 lbs. per acre. Lb. 35c, 100 lbs. $37.00. 
Perennial Rye Grass. One of the three best hay and 
1 pasture grasses. (iO lbs. per acre. Lb. 30c, 100 lbs. $11.00. 
Timothy. Excellent hay grass. Eb. 30c, 100 lbs. $13.00. 
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