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H. G. Hastings & Co., Seedsmen, Atlanta, Georgia. 
ALFALFA OR LUCERNE CLOVER 
Alfalfa or Lucerne Clover 
We want to call your attention especially to the illustration of alfalfa on this page for it 
illustrates the wonderfully deep-rooting qualities of this most valuable clover plant, after it 
has been established several years. Alfalfa is the most talked about and most widely planted 
of all the varieties of clover in the world. If your land has never had alfalfa growing on it 
before, be sure and inoculate the seed with Farinogerm for alfalfa, for without inoculation suc- 
cess is exceedingly doubtful. This inoculation insures the presence of the nitrogen gathering 
bacteria necessary to bring the alfalfa plant to full success. Farmogerm for alfalfa, in one- 
acre bottles $2.00 per acre. Trial bottle for about % of an acre, 50 cents, postpaid. Full direc- 
tions for use with every bottle; see page 79. When once established alfalfa is the most valu- 
able permanent clover that can be grown, adapted to almost the whole South and once well 
established it is perpetual, furnishing from 3 to 5 cuttings a year. Its feeding value is of the 
very highest. After becoming established the growth is remarkably strong, the roots often 
penetrating 20 to 30 feet into the sub-soil, bringing up plant food invaluable for any other 
crop. This deep-rooting puts the plant beyond reach of drought after the first season. No 
farmer in the South with stock can afford to let alfalfa go without trial. Sow in thoroughly 
prepared soil at the rate of 15 to 20 pounds per acre either broadcast or in drills. Although 
fall sowing is preferable, yet good results can be obtained from early spring sowing and it is 
well worth a careful trial and attention, especially the first year, until it becomes thoroughly 
established. But one cutting should be made the first year. Cut when coming into bloom as 
the hay is better at that period. Do not sow on wet land. High and rather dry is preferable 
to any other. Highest grade seed, 98% purity or over, pound, 40 cents; postpaid. Peck and 
bushel prices subject to market changes. When ready to buy write for prices. 
DAfI valuable farm crop in the Northern part of the' Cotton Belt. Equally 
good for pasture, hay or soil improvement. First crop makes rich feed 
and is the most valuable fc? hay. Red clover is a nitrogen gathering plant and one of the 
best soil renovating crops. Clover intelligently used is one of the farmers’ best friends and 
should be used as a rotation crop. Sow every year in the fall or spring, September and March 
being the best months. Pound by mail, postpaid, 45 cents. Prices in quantity subject to 
market changes. Write for prices when ready to buy. 
CloVAf most lands in the Central South, but prefers a rather 
WWMIICC 2ow, moist land for best results. Sow either in the fall or spring, 5 to 6 
pounds per acre. Best grade seed 55 cents per pound; postpaid. 
lanan ai* I AcnArlAva O^ie of our most valuable Southern clovers, 
JdfJcin ^IUV«?r wr growing well on either rich or poor soil. On 
poor land it has a creeping habit ; on better quality of land a bush lorm, making a vigorous 
plant growing 12 to 18 inches high. Sow in either spring or fall about 15 pounds per acre. 
Harrow in to the depth of li^ to 2 inches according to character of soil, then roll or firm the 
soil in the most convenient way. Makes better grazing than any other except Bermuda. Well 
adapted to fertilizing and soil enrichment and to prevent “washing” of hill lands. Its abund- 
ant long taproots and laterals decaying make the soil porous and leave in it much valuable 
nitrogenous matter to be used by the plants in succeeding crops. Roots penetrate deeply 
enabling the plant to bear severe dry spells, also bring up from the sub-soil valuable plant 
food. In Florida sow in the fall for best results; Georgia, Texas, Alabama and Mississippi 
sow in March or early April. 4-ounce packet, 15 cents; pound, 45 cents; postpaid. 10 pounds 
by freight or express not prepaid, $2.75. Larger quantities, 25 cents per pound. 
Bermuda Grass 
While looked 
upon by many 
as a pest it is really one of our most valua- 
ble grass plants for the South and in the 
Lower South especially. Is the only sure 
pasture grass for the sandy soils; grows on 
all kinds of soil from heaviest clay to the 
lightest sand and furnishes abundant and 
nutritious pasture. No pasture grass will 
give you so great returns with as little fer- 
tilizer and care. Seed should be sown at the 
rate of 5 to 6 pounds per acre between 
March 1st and June 1st. Seed will not ger- 
minate when ground is cold. Under favora- 
ble conditions it requires from 20 to 30 days 
to germinate. New crop seed arrives during 
the month of February from Australia and 
no orders will be filled before that time. 
Packet (2 ounces), 25 cts. ; % lb., 45 cts. ; 
lb., $1.50; postpaid. Special price on lots of 
10 pounds or over. 
Red Top or Herd's Grass 
Most excellent hay and pasture grass. Suc- 
ceeds on most kinds of soil, but does best 
on heavy or low, moist, stiff soils. Extra 
fancy clean seed of best grade : Pound, post- 
paid, 40 cts.; not prepaid, bushel (14 lbs.), 
about $3.00. Write for closest market price. 
Kentucky Blue Grass 
that it'needs no description. Our seed is the 
best that Kentucky produces— clean, pure 
and of highest vitality. For spring planting 
sow in February and March. Seed crop this 
year extra fine quality. Fancy, recleaned 
seed: Lb., 35 cts.; 3 lbs., $1.00; postpaid. 
Bushel (14 lbs.), not prepaid, about $2.50. 
Bed Top or Herd’s Grass 
Burr Clover, Crimson Clover, Hairy, Winter or Sand 
Vetch, Rescue and other standard grasses not listed 
are for summer and fall plantings only. For descrip- 
tion and prices see Hastings’ Summer and Fali Cata- 
iogue, issued in Juiy of each year. 
