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ABOUT INOCULATION. 
The inoculation of Alfalfa and 
Clovers has been neglected because 
it has been understood that this was 
not necessary. Inoculation is not al- 
ways absolutely necessary, but it is 
always beneficial and profitable. 
Native bacteria may be present in 
the soil, but if you treat the seed be- 
fore sowing you are sure to get a 
strong, thorough inoculation, which 
means better developed plants and 
increased yields. 
Remember that the increase in 
yield is ALL PROFIT and it takes 
but a small increase to yield a hand- 
some profit on the very small invest-.. 
ment in Bacterial. (See page. 115.) 
For prices of field seeds see 
our pink list. Mailed free any 
time. 
For Your Land's Sake "Sow Clover" 
On account of the high prices that were realized during the 
war for wheat, corn and other grains, nearly every farmer 
grew tnese crops to the limit, and in doing this neglected crop 
rotation and soil preservation. This was enth^ely proper, as 
the world was certainly in dire need of grains at that time. 
But now conditions are getting back to normal, and it is 
high time to give a thought to the condition of your soil. Sow 
more clover and alfalfa, to build up the fertility of your soil. 
It is much easier to do this now than it will be after the soil 
has become entirely exhausted. 
in Clover Seed 
.It is of greatest importance that you know the quality of the clover 
seed which you sow. It takes an expert with a good magnifying glass 
to discover dodder and other vicious weeds in clover seed. A few cents 
saved in the price of the seed may cost you many dollars in getting rid 
of the weeds that may come to your farm with the cheap clover seed. 
Have your seed analyzed by your experiment station or buy the best 
grade of some reliable dealer on whom you can depend. We are always 
pleased to send samples for your inspection and any seed we ship you 
is with the understanding that you must be satisfied with it on arrival. 
You take no chance in buying from us. If the seed does not look good 
to you, send it back. 
The head of our field seed department has been with us for 30 years. 
His judgment and knowledge of field seeds gained by the experience 
of handling field seeds constantly is worth a great deal to you. It is 
such experience covering a period of many years that makes Barteldes 
Seeds so entirely reliable and trustworthy. 
RED CLOVER (Trifolium Pratensis). Red or. Medium Clover has 
long been considered the most important of the clover family. It is 
valuable both as a hay crop and a pasture crop and is also beneficial to 
the soil. It is a well known fact that grain crops will yield more when 
they follow clover. It is very valuable for enriching wornout soils but 
the trouble is that the soil is generally too much exhausted before the 
clover is sown. The better plan is to rotate your crops with clover so 
that the soil will not become too badly run down. The common mixture 
both for hay and pasture is eight pounds of clover and ten pounds of 
timothy per acre-. To get the best hay Red Clover should be cut when 
just past the blooming stage, but in consideration of a second crop it 
is often necessary to cut the first crop a little sooner. The selection of 
the seed is of greatest importance. Buekhorn is found in nearly all 
clover seed and is to be avoided whenever possible. Our best grade is 
.especially selected for purity and can be depended upon. Red Clover 
will grow on any good corn land and when sown by itself the soil should 
be put in first-class condition. It can be sown either in the spring or in 
the fall, but as.it is not drought resistant in the early stages the moisture 
should be conserved as much as possible. It is generally sown broadcast 
at the rate of 12 to 15 lbs. to the acre. Lb. s 30c. 
BURR CLOVER (Medicago Maculata). Is used mainly in the South- j 
ern States and California. Fills in the season when other forage plants^ 
have become dried by the summer heat. Stock of all kinds feed upon j 
the burrs, which contain a large portion of nutritious matter. Sow 15 j 
to 20 pounds per acre in August, September, or October. Lb., 30c. 1 
WHITE CLOVER (Trifolium Repens). White Clover is excellent for] 
pasture and is especially valuable for mixing with Kentucky Blue Grass 
both for lawns and pasture. A few pounds of White Clover should be 
in all permanent grass seed mixtures as it helps fill up the bare spots 
and is very nutritious. White Clover will disappear at the approach of 
very hot weather but will come back again with rains or seasonable 
weather. It is very hardy and is a perennial. - Sow five to eight pounds 
per acre. Lb., 60e. 
