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Red Clover 
Red Clover. 
Mammoth Clover 
(Trlfolium pratense) 
Mammoth or Sapling Clover sometimes called 
Peavine Clover, is a variety of the common Red 
Clover, maturing about ten days later. The lar- 
l ger size of Mammoth Clover plants makes it of 
slightly greater value than Red Clover as a soil 
improver; as hay it is somewhat coarser. Sow 
in the same manner as Red Clover. 
White Clover 
(Trifolium repens) 
This variety of Clover is found generallv 
throughout the United States. It is hardy, and 
will grow on nearly any soil, but. docs best on 
heavy land. Its greatest value is for sowing with 
mixtures for lawns and pastures. The blossoms 
of this Clover are much sought by honey-bees. 
Sow 10 to 12 pounds to the acre. 
Japan Clover 
(Lespedeza striata) 
(Trifolium pratense) 
lied Clover is grown for both hay and 
pasturage, also when the roots and stubble 
are turned under for soiling purposes, as 
a gatherer of nitrogen it is of great value 
to land. Soil that will produce satisfac- 
tory yields of corn are best suited for Red 
Clover; boggy lands sometimes do not give 
good results. When lime is delicient 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 farmers believe 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 Sep- 
tember, or at any time sufficiently early to 
prevent its being caught by a freeze, or in 
the early Spring while the ground is freez- 
ing or thawing. Sow in the autumn 10 lbs. 
to the acre; if in the usual way in Spring, 
8 to rounds. 
Alsike Clover. 
Alsike 
(Trifolium hybridum) 
This Clover is valuable when sown 
alone, or with Red or Mammoth Clov- 
er. for hay. Is very hardy, and can be 
sown early in Spring. Seed is small, 
and should not be covered deeply. Be- 
cause of the smallness of the seed, a 
bushel of Alsike will sow more than a 
bushel of Red Clover. Some sections 
where lied Clover can no longer be 
grown satisfactorily, Alsike is used. 
Sow alone, f» to 10 lbs. to the acre, on 
wheat or rye. 4 to G lbs. to acre. 
I Japan Clover is a promising crop throughout 
| the middle and Southern States. It grows rapidly 
practically anywhere. Once started, it soon 
spreads and makes a steady growth of the finest 
I and most nutritious pasturage, much relished by 
all stock. On stony hillsides or waste lands it 
will grow well; also on low or wet lands, in com- 
bination with Red Top, making excellent grazing 
for this class of land. It is recommended for 
sowing in woods that are used for grazing, as it 
will do well in the shade where other grasses 
will not. 
It is not advisable to graze Japan Clover too 
continuously for first season, but after that it 
can be grazed at any time. This Clover is not 
recommended for lands that will grow other Clov- 
ers or grasses; but for poor, wornout soils it will 
make excellent pasturage and benefit the soil. 
Sow 10 pounds to the acre in March or April 
It does not make much showing the first year. 
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