Northern Grown Seeds.Plants and Nurseru Stock 
Importance 
-- of -- 
Red Clover 
Red Clover is the 
principal legumin- 
ous crop of the 
United States, al- 
though the cultiva- 
tion of alfalfa is 
increasing rapidly. 
At the time of the 
last season census 
ther». were approx- 
imately four mil- 
lion acres in red 
alover and two 
million acres in al- 
falfa. Red clover, 
ippearing as it 
does in rotation at 
intervals of three 
to five years on the 
greater part of the 
best agricultural 
The SEED 
QUALITY 
land oAhVsTOunTry. plays a most important part in the maintenance of 
StoSw««riculSire, and consequently special attention should be given 
colored or shriveled brown seed with a lar 
ing dodder and many other noxious weeds 
sented by the analysis of the two following 
Red Clover Seed 
of good quality is 
of large size, dark 
colored, has a de- 
cided luster, audi* 
practically free 
from weed seeds. 
Red clover seed is 
sold in more grades 
than any other 
seeds, all of the 
large dealers offer- 
ing from five to ten 
qualities at a time. 
Among these grad- 
es will b e found 
seed that is practi- 
cally free from 
weeds and dirt, 
germinating 9S to 
98 per cent, as well 
as screenings made 
up of small, liglit- 
e percentage of weeil seeds, includ- 
, These extremes are well repre- 
samplcs: -:- 
Sample No. 
Price paid per 
cwt. 
Percentage of 
weed seeds 
Percentage of dirt, 
sticks and stones 
Percentage of 
Red Clover 
seed 
Percentage of Red 
Clover seed that 
germinated 
No. of w eed 
seeds per lb. 
Actual cost per 100 lbs. 
of Red Clover seed that 
germinated 
$ 5.20 
15.00 
25.00 
.09 
26.16 
1.08 
48.06 
98.83 
18.26 
95.86 
139,727 
150 
$28.48 
15.65 
• would grow, and most oi tnts was smuii. ngui 
imported. The quality of such seed is so poor that 
in.- _# 1 None of this poor seed is 
„,™JJ?Vi l„ L w-isteil but it is mixed in varying proportions with better seed and sold to the farmers, 
were sown with the good sample, 7J3.567 weed seeds would be sown with the poor one. 
The above statistics compiled by the United States Dept. of Agriculture will give you some idea as to the value of pure, clean 
seed WE GUARANTEE our Star Grade in grass seeds to prove of high germination and purity, or they may be returned to 
us at our expense within ten days, and the money sent for same cheerfully refunded. 
Our Star Grades represent highest possible merit and are only shipped out in seamless sealed bags. 
PRICES Clover and Grass seeds are sold at a very close margin of profit, consequently our prices are subject to market fluc- 
tuation. If you wish to purchase a quantity or should our prices on any item appear high, write for samples and speci al quotations. 
m»T*r»iTT»» Dirn ri mrPB (Trifolium Pratense) Also listed »s 
MEDIUM KM) LLUVE.K. J une clover. The most valuable vari- 
Pratense Perenne) 
ling or Pea Vine Clover. 
Also 
This 
Mammoth Red Clover ffisZSii 
greatly resembles the Medium Red. but is of much taller and more vigor 
ous growth. Nothing equals it for hog pasture as itwil produce an cnor 
mous yield and is of the highest feeding quality. It g,ves quick results 
Saking an unequaled crop. and. is usually considered an excellent pasture 
grass. If your soil is poor and needs enriching there i s no fertilizer as 
rhe in and good as sowing Mammoth clover and plowing the crop under. 
Star Grade; lb 50e^ postpaid; pk $5.00. bu. (60 lb.) $19.00. 100 lbs. 
$80.00. Sold only in sealed bags. .„.,_ 
CHOICE. Lb. 45e,pk. $4.50. bu. $16.00, 100 lbs. $25.00, 
ety of the clover family and is becoming indispensable to the farmer, as 
a rotation crop. It makes two crops a year. The first, as a rule, is cut 
when in blossom for hay, the second crop is used for seed, hay or plow- 
ed under as a fertilizer. Star Grade, lb, SOc, postpaid; pk. $5.00, bu. 
60 lbs $19.00, 100 lbs. $30.00. Sold only in sealed bags. 
CHOICE. Lb, 45c, postpaid; pk. $4.50, bu. $16.00. 100 lbs. $25.00. 
/*• _i r_l~ nnn riniTor (Trifolium Inearnatum) This an annual variety 
Uiant LnmS0Il l/10Ver immense, and after cutting, it at 
i 
AUike or Swedish 
'it- 1 ** 
The yield in fodder is 
_ once commences to grow and continues until 
severe freesing weather and makes good hay. Sow in April or 
May, to pounds of seed per acre. The only objection to this is that 
it winter kills in this latitude. Desirable as a soiling crop.. Star- 
Grade, lb. 26e, postpaid; pk. $2.50 bu. $9.50. 100 lbs, $15.00. 
Sold only In sealed bags. 
uri,; t . ri n , ro r (Trifolium Bepens) A small headed -white 
YTllllC V/lUVCl species that Is very fragrant and exceeding- 
ly desirable for mixing with lawn grass seeds. Although it is not a 
heavy producer, it is of great value for use in permanent pastures, 
as it affords a most nutritious food for sheep and cattle. This vari- 
ety will succeed in almost any soil. Usually about 6 pounds are 
sown to the acre. Star Grade, lb. 60e. postpaid; 10 lb. lots 45e, 
a lb., by express. 
Alsike or Swedish Clover ^n^^Ty^i;. 
Perennial. On rich, moist soils it yields an enormous quantity of 
hay or pasturage, but its greatest value is for sowing with other 
clovers and grasses as it forms a thick bottom and greatly increases 
Ihe yield of hay: cattle prefer it to any other forage. The heads 
are globular, fragrant and much liked by bees, which obtain a 
large aroout of honey from them. Sow in spring or fall at the rate 
of a pounds per acre, when used alone. Star Grade, lb. 45e. Post- 
paid; pk. $4.00, bu. $16.00, 100 lbs. $26.00. Sold only in 
sealed bags. 
XTfYTT? At pound prices, we send by mail postpaid. Inlarg- 
1> 1 JO er quan tities the prices arc for seed sent by express or 
freight (sack Included) at purchaser's expense. :: » 
Crimson Clover 
