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H. G. Hastings & Ce., Seedsmen, Atlanta, Georgia. 
ALFALFA OR LUCERNE CLOVER 
We are using this illustration of Alfalfa, not because of any special beauty, but because it illustrates 
the wonderful deep rooting qualities of this most valuable plant after it has been established three or 
four years. 
Alfalfa la more talked about and more widely planted now than almost any other clover In the 
world. If your laud has never grown Alfalfa be sure and inoculate the seed with Farmogerm for Al¬ 
falfa. This Insures the presence in the soil of the mitrogen gathering bacteria necessary to bring this 
plant to full success. (Farmogerm for Alfalfa la 1 acre bottles S2.00 per acre. Full directions for use 
with every bottle). (See page 79). 
Alfalfa la the most valuable permanent clover that can be grown. Adapted to the whole of the 
South except Peninsular Florida, where Its success Is doubtful, from climatic conditions. Once well 
established It Is perpetual, furnishing from S to 6 cuttings a year. Its feeding value Is of the highest. 
The growth is remarkably strong, and the roots often penetrate 20 to 30 feet Into the subsoil, bringing 
up valuable plant food that would never be available otherwise. This deep rooting puts the plant for¬ 
ever beyond the reach of drought after the first seasonT No farmer In the South, with stock, can aflford 
to let Alfalfa go without trial. Sow In thoroughly prepared soli at rate of 15 pounds per acre, broad¬ 
cast. Although fall sowing Is preferable, yet good results can be obtained from early spring sowing. 
It is well worthy a faithful trial and careful attention the first year until it becomes thoroughly estab¬ 
lished. 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)1 pnritF or over. Pound, 40 cents; postpaid. PeoK and bushel prices sub¬ 
ject to market fluctuations. Write for close market prices when ready to buy. 
TIaiI UlnirAf -A- valuable farm crop, largely used for pasturage and soil Improvement. Yields 2 
Aacu Vd to 8 cuttings peryear. First crop makes rich feed and Is the most valuable for hay. 
Clover draws nitrogen from the air largely, and is one of the best soil renovating crops. Clover Intel¬ 
ligently used Is the farmer’s best friend. Should be used as a rotation crop. Sow either in fall or 
spring. September and March are the best mouths. Pound, by mall, postpaid, 40 cents. Subject to 
fluctuations In market prices. Write for prices when ready to buy. 
r’lAvjAi* almost all lands of the Central South, but prefers moist land. 
TV line uiuvci Thrives better than other clover on land containing iron. Sow either In fall 
or spring, 6 to 6 pounds per acre. 60 cents per pound, postpaid. 
aTuTiyiTI ^^"1 T A valuable Southern Clover. Grows well on either 
<1 JJclAl. V t? JT OA poor or rich soil. On poor land It assumes a creep¬ 
ing habit; on rich land a bush form, making a vigorous plant, growing 12 to 18 Inches high. Sow either 
in spring or fall, 10 to 16 pounds per acre, harrow In to a depth of 1/4 to 2)4 Inches, according to char¬ 
acter of soil, then roll or firm the sollin most convenient way. Males better grazing than any other 
except Bermuda. Well adapted to fertilizing and soil enrichment. Its abundant long tap roots and 
laterals decaying, render the soil porous and leave In It much valuable matter. The rootspenetrate sev¬ 
eral feet deep, enabling the plants to bear severe dry spells, also bring up from the subsoil valuable plant 
food. Sow in fall In Florida. In Georgia, Texas, Alabama and Mississippi sow in. March. 4-ounoe 
packet, 16 cents; pound, 46 cents; postpaid. 10 pounds by freighter express, $2.76; 100 pounds, $25.00. 
Bermuda Grass ^pon®as^rpeft 
by many on account of its persistent effort to 
spread through its underground and surface run¬ 
ners, It is the best summer pasture grass for 
the central and lower South. It grows on all 
kinds of soil from the heaviest clay to the light¬ 
est sand, and furnishes abundant and nutritious 
pasture. No pasture grass will give you so great 
returns when given as little fertilizer as will 
Bermuda. Seed should be sown at the rate of 5 
to 6 pounds per acre between March 1st and 
June 1st. Seed will not germinate when ground 
Is cold, end under favorable conditions requires 
20 to 30 days to germinate. New crop seed ar¬ 
rives during the month of February from Aus¬ 
tralia and no erders will be filled before that 
time. Packet (2 ounces), 16 cents; 54 pound, 2» 
cents; pound, 85 cents; postpaid. Special prices 
on lots of 5 pounds or over. 
Red Top orBCerd’sGrass 
An excellent hay and pasture grass. Succeeds 
on a great variety of soils, but does best on heavy 
or low, moist, stiff soils. We handle none but 
fancy cleaned seed of best grade. Per pound, 
postpaid, 40 cents. Not prepaid, bushel (14 lbs.), 
about $3.60. Write tor closest market prices 
when ready to buy. 
Kentucky Blue Grass 
So well known that It needs no description. 
Our seed Is the best that Kentucky produces, 
clean, pure and of highest vitality. February 
and March are the best spring months for suw- 
ing. Seed crop very short. Fancy re- 
oleaned seed. Pound, 45 cents, postpaid. 
Bushel (14 lbs.), not prepaid, about $4.60. 
Burr Clover, Crimson Clover, Hairy, Winter or 
Sand Vetch, Bescue and other standard grasses 
not listed are for summer and fall plantings only. 
For description and prices see Hastings’ Summer 
and Fall Catalogue, issued in July of each year. 
Hed Top or Herd*® Grass 
Alfalfa or T«iioexiae Glover 
