Red Clover 
(Trifoliinm pratense) 
Red Clover is grown for both hay and 
pasturage, also when the roots and stubble 
are turned under lor soiling purpose. As a 
gatherer of nitrogen it is of great value to 
land. Soi) that will produce satisfactory 
yields of corn are best suited for Red 
Clover; boggy lands sometimes do not give 
good results. When lime is deficient it 
should be supplied. Throughout central 
Kentucky, where stands of Red Clover 
have not been giving satisfaction, Alsike 
has been sown to advantage. Red Clover, 
when sown in the spring, on winter grain 
after the late frosts, will usually have a 
natural covering. When this covering is 
lacking the Clover seed should be sown by 
drilling or harrowing in. Many tanners be- 
lieve in two sowings in central Kentucky. 
This is done by sowing one-half the amount 
of seed in February, the balance during the 
last part of March or first of April. It can 
also be sown in autumn, during September, 
or at any time sufficiently early to prevent 
its being caught by a freeze, or in the early 
spring while the ground is freezing or 
thawing. Sow in the autumn, 10 lbs. to 
the acre; if in the usual way in spring, 8 to 
10 pounds. For prices see colored pages. 
Mammoth Clover 
(Trifollum prateuse) 
Mammoth or Sapling Clover, sometimes 
called Peavine Clover, is a variety of Un- 
common Red Clover, maturing about ten 
days later. The larger size of Mammoth 
Clover plants makes it of slightly greatei 
value than Red Clover as a soil improver: 
us hay it is somewhat coarser. Sow In the 
same manner as Red Clover. For prices 
see colored pages. 
White Clover 
(Trifolium repens) 
This variety of Clover is found generally throughout 
the United States. It is hardy, and will grow on 
nearly any soil, but does best on heavy land. its 
greatest value is for sowing with mixtures lor lawns 
and pastures. The blossoms of this Clover are much 
sought by honey-bees. Sow 10 to 12 pounds to the 
acre. For prices see colored pages. 
Florida Clover or Beggar Weed 
(Desmoeium Molle) 
Beggar Weed is especially recommended as forage 
crop and a soil improver for the thin sandy lands 
and pine barrens of the South. Makes a vigorous 
growth, i to 5 ft. high, makes a large yield of pas- 
turage and hay, nearly equal in nutritive value to 
vow pea hay. May be sown any time after frosts are 
over until middle of June. Sow in drills 3 ft. apart. 
3 to 4 pounds to the acre or broadcast 10 to 12 pounds 
per acre. Cover 1 to 2 inches. May be cut for hay or 
green feed when 2 ft. high and will produce suc- 
cessive crops branching from roots. For puces see 
colored pages. 
Alsike 
(Trifolium hybridum) 
This Clover is valuable when sown 
alone, or with Red or Mammoth Clover, 
lor hay. Is very hardy, and can be sown 
early in Spring. Seed is small, and 
should not be covered deeply. Because 
of the smallness of the seed, a bushel of 
Alsike will sow more than a bushel of 
Red Clover. Some sections where Red 
Clover can no longer be grown satisfac- 
torily. Alsike is used. Sow alone. 6 to 
10 lbs. to the acre, om wheat or rye, 4 to 
G lbs. to acre. For prices see colored 
pages. 
Red Clover 
Bokara or Sweet Clover 
Of the three varieties of Sweet Clover known, the 
Biennial White (Melilotus Alba) is considered the 
best for this section. The Biennial Yellow is also 
used. The Annual Yellow is not so desirable. 
Sweet Clover can be grown In all sections of the 
United States, and it has been proven that in many 
sections it Is of value as a farm crop. It thrives 
on poor clay and poor sandy soil, but does best on 
limestone soil. On poor soils and where It is un- 
common. the seed should be Inoculated at the time 
of sowing. As the bacteria of the roots of the Sweet 
Clover can inoculate Alfalfa, It makes it a valuable 
crop where Alfalfa is to be sown later. 
Sweet Clover must have a firm, well-prepared seed- 
bed. It does best after corn on ground that does not 
need to he plowed, using a disc or spllte-tooth harrow 
to cover the seed. It can he sown either in spring 
or fall and does best when sown alone: 20 to 30 
pounds of hulled seed, or 30 to 40 pounds of unhulled, 
are sown to the acre. It is a vigorous grower and 
soil-improver, especially on poor, wornout land, where 
an ordinary crop will not grow. As with Alfalfa and 
Cow peas, stock may not eat it readily at first; but. 
from the amount that is being fed In many states, 
it Is apparent that their dislike is overcome, sweet 
Clover disappears under ordinary mowings, as it lasts 
onlv two years under such conditions, but if left 
to seed itself, will last ten to fifteen years. For prices 
see colored pages. 
Sanfoin 
(Esparcette Clover) 
A little known variety of special value for light, 
dry, sandy or limestone soils. Is a good fodder Plant. 
Usually sown with oats or barley, using 30 or 40 lbs. 
of seed to an acre. For prices see colored pages. 
Flax 
Flax should be sown late enough in the Spring to 
avoid frost, but as early as It Is possible to do so. in 
order to secure the early Spring rains. When grown 
for the fibre, about are bushel should he sown to the 
acre: but If for seed alone, usually one-half is suf- 
ficient. For prices see colored pages. 
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