THE C. S. BRENT SEED CO. Inc 
Alfalfa or Lucerne 
Field of Alfalfa 
face, as other clovers and grasses. After sow- 
ing broadcast, lightly harrow and always roll. 
Depth to sow depends on the soil from three- 
fourths to one inch Is generally sufficient. 
Inoculation is generally recommended, but 
in all cases is not necessary. Where Sweet 
Clover grows wild, artificial inoculation is not 
generally necessary as the same germs grow on 
Sweet Clover as on Alfalfa. 
Alfalfa will yield three to five cuttings when 
well established, ft should not be grazed. Let 
it wilt a little before feeding green. If cut for 
hay, cut closely when in bloom, let lie for 24 
hours, then rake in windrows. When dry, stack 
in field with straw covering or put under cover. 
Handle as little as possible to prevent shat- 
tering of leaves. 
BRENT’S PREMIUM AMERICAN 
Alfalfa Seed 
This seed is selected from the best American 
seed we can secure, grown on non-irrigated 
land. It is plump, fine colored, of high germi- 
nation and purity. For prices see colored Pages. 
GRIMM ALFALFA 
This veriety was originated in the northwest 
by a man named Grimm. In appearance of the 
seed and bloom it cannot be distinguished from 
other varieties. It is charactized by spread- 
ing roots instead of one main tap root, by wide 
growth and heavy stooling qualities. On account 
of its peculiar root formation it is claimed 
it will withstand winter killing. For prices see 
colored pages. 
SPRING VETCH 
(Vicia sativa) 
The Vetches do not do so well in the Spring 
as in the Fall. In some sections, Spring Vetch 
seems, however, to give very good results. When 
sown in Spring, the Spring Vetch makes a 
quicker growth than the Hairy Vetch. It is 
best always to sow with some grain — beardless 
barley or oats a bushel of barley or oats and 
30 pounds of Vetch to the acre. For prices see 
Colored pages. 
Alfafa is the most valuable crop that can be grown 
on any farm. The United States Department of Agri- 
culture says: “In addition to the hay crop, Alfalfa at 
two years adds $100.00 to the value of every acre on 
which it grows.” 
Alfalfa Is sown in this section in the Spring, but 
more generally in August and early September to 
avoid weeds. When sown at this time, two cuttings 
may be made the following season. All’afa does best 
on a deep loose limestone soil. Where lime Is lacking, 
it should be supplied. The Kentucky State Experiment 
Station recommends four tons of ground limestone to 
the acre It will not do well on many clay soils nor 
where the water table is within six inches of the 
surface. 
The soil should be thoroughly prepared, fine on 
top, but well settled. Plow deeply and disk and har- 
row thoroughly, right after plowing. Then roll to 
make it firm. 
The soil should be fertile. Barnyard manure at the 
rate of 8 to 10 tons to the acre, if applied the year be- 
fore Alfalfa is sown and the weeds that grow from 
the manure are eradicated, makes a most satisfac- 
tory fertilizer turning under green crop also helps. 
The plant, when young, is weak and must have 
plenty ol available food the first year to make its 
growth, then when established, it is a strong grower. 
It will then develop a strong tap root, enabling it 
to stand the winter well, and start vigorously the fol- 
lowing year. 
Sow at the rate of 15 lbs. in drills or broadcast 20 
lbs. to acre. It is advisable to sow the seed half one 
way and the other half across to secure a uniform 
stand. Alfalfa must be covered not sown on the sur- 
VVTNTER VETCH 
(Vicia villosa) 
Hairy or Winter Vetch is increasing in popularity 
wherever grown, and is proving to be one of the most 
valuable crops for Fall planting. It not only makes the 
most nutritious hay, but Improves the condition and 
productiveness of the land for crops to follow. Winter 
or Hairy Vetch occupies first place in this respect it 
being among the few plants grown during the Fall and 
Winter months that are able to gather nitrogen from 
the air and deposit it in the soil for future use of 
other crops. The forage is greatly relished by horses 
and cattle, and is very nutritious; it is also a fine 
milk producing food. 
Vetch can be sown from July to November, and 
should be sown broadcast at the. rate of 20 to 30 pounds 
to ihe acre, with one bushel of rye or wheat. The rye 
or wheat helps to hold the Vetch off the ground, 
enabling it to make a better growth, and making 
it more easy to harvest and cure properly. For a hay 
crop, Vetch should be cut just after the rye or wrear 
has headed out, and before the grain matures. If 
Vetch is sown alone, without being put in with rye or 
wheat, It should be sown at the rate of 35 to 40 pounds 
to the acre. It Is much better, however to sow it with 
rye or wheat. For prices see colored pages. 
