Clovers 
H!^' Subject to change of price. Our quotations are. thosa ruling at this time. 
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CRIMSON, 01- .SCAKL12T CLOVEft (TrifuliuiH incarnalum) . 
ALFALFA, or LUCERNE {Medicago aativa). One of tlie iiiOMt valuable and largely grown forage plants. 
requires a deep, ricli, well-draiued soil. II: roots very deeply, the tap-root deseending often to a depth of 
or 15 feet in loose soil. It is consequently capable of 
resisting great droughts. In the west it is the liest 
crop for hay or for soiling. It should be sown alone, 
in thoroughly prepared deeply plowed soil, at rate of 
15 to 25 lbs. to the acre. The crop should be cut when 
the plant is coming into bloom. In suitable .soil the 
plant is perennial, and several crops may be cut everv 
year. Height, 1 to 3 feet. Per lb., 20c. ; 100 lbs., $15. 
ALSIKE, or HYBRID CLOVER (Trlfolinm lujbridum). 
A perennial 1 to ;i feet high, succeeding best in cold 
and stiff soils, and in marshy lands which are too wet 
for other species. It grows well in the far north and 
in high altitudes, and can withstand severe cold. It is 
recommended as a honey plant for bees. 12 lbs. to the 
acre. Per lb., 22 cts. ; 100 lbs., $18. 
BOKHARA CLOVER (3[i:liloluii ulba). A most valuable 
sort for soiling. It grows from :-! to 5 feet high, and if 
sown in rich soil may be cut three times ; lasts two 
years or more if cut before flowering; good for ensi- 
lage and bees. 10 lbs. to the acre. Per lb., 25 cts.; 
100 lbs., $20. 
EGYPTIAN CLOVER {Trifolium Alexandrinnm) . 
Yields heavily in Egypt, and would likely do well on 
irrigable land in warm countries. It is as productive 
as Lucerne, and grows a little taller. 10 lbs. to the 
acre. Per lb., 35 cts. ; 100 lbs., $30. 
CRIMSON, or SCARLET CLOVER (Trifolium. incar- 
■nalAim). Erect annual, 1 to 2 feet high, with bright 
scarlet flowers. It is a native of southern Europe, and 
is now largely grown in our southern states for improv- 
ing the soil by turning under. In Virginia and south- 
wards it is sown in the autumn for winter and early 
spring forage. It will not stand severe frost and can- 
not be depended upon to stand the winter north of 
New Jersey. It makes a very valuable crop for soil- 
ing, pasturage or gi-een manure. For hay it should be 
cut when in full bloom. Sow 20 lbs. to the acre. Price vai-iable. 
JAPAN CLOVER {Lespedeea striata). A perennial, growing about 12 inches high ; valuable only in southern 
localities, where it thrives in any soU and in the driest season ; it makes a fair hay, and stock eat it readily 
when' green. It is also valuable for turning under as green manure. Sow in spring broadcast at rate of 
30 lbs. to the acre. Per lb., 30 cts. ; 100 lbs., $25. 
KIDNEY VETCH, or SAND CLOVER {Anlht/lHs vulnarnria). A deep-rooted, herbaceous hardv perennial 
plant, valuable tor dry sands and inferior soils, upon which Ked Clover will not thrive. Eaten with avidity 
by sheep, cattle and horses; useful in^mixture for dry soil. Produces abundantiv of hav and seed. Sow 
20 lbs. to the acre. Per lb., 25 cts. ; 100 lbs., $22. 
RED CLOVER, MEDIUM {Trifolium jyratense). One of the most valuable farm crops of the eastern -states 
for pasture, soiling, hay, or for turning under for green manure. It requires a deep, rich soil, and yields 
two hay crops in the season. In this section it should 
lie sown in tlie spring at rate of 12 to 15 lbs. to the acre. 
Price variable. 
MAMMOTH RED,or PEA VINE CLOVER {The Eng- 
lish Cow Grass). Grows much largef and lasts longer 
than the common Red Clover ; most valuable for plow- 
ing under. 10 lbs. to tho acre. Price variable. 
WHITE CLOMER (Trifolium reptiis). Some White Clover 
is usually included in lawn grass mixtures. It makes an 
excellent turf that stands constant trampling. It is of 
dwarf habit, the stems creeping and rooting at tho joints. 
It spreads rapidly, and is very hardy, resisting extremes 
of lieat atid cold, dryness and humidity, and aceonmio- 
dating itself to all kinds of soils. It is valuable in mix- 
tures for pernianenh jiastures, its forage being very sweet 
and nutritious and much relished by cattle. The seed 
should be sown in the spring. In mixtures, 1 or 2 lbs.; if 
alone, 8 or 10 lbs. 1o iheacre. Per lb. , 25 cts. ; 1001bs.,$20. 
YELLOW SUCKLING CLOVER {Trifolium filiforme). 
Native of northern Europe. I'refei's sandy clay soils; val- 
uable for sheep pastures ; recommended in grass mix- 
tures for wet, sandy meadows. Per lb., 35c. ; 100 lbs., $30. 
YELLOW TREFOIL (Medicago lupuliua). An annual 
oi' l)iennial suitable for pasture in wet meadows or for 
still', clayey soils which are too poor for Red Clover. 
15 lbs. to the acre. Per lb., 20 cts.; 100 lbs., $12. 
KIDNEY VETOU, Or sANn CLOVliu [AnthijlUs Dalmrwna). 
