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BALDERSON COMPANY, Inc 
626 Indiana Ave., N. W. 
617 “C” Street, N. W. 
Washington, D. C 
CLOVERS 
ALFALFA is probably the most talked of, most widely grown, and 
the most profitable of all varieties of Clover grown in the South. It 
will produce from 5 to 7 tons of hay to the acre each year, and it can be 
cut four, and with favorable weather conditions, five times a year, 
and it does not exhaust the soil; its long roots penetrate 15 to 20 feet 
in the ground, and it therefore successfully resists droughts and gets 
moisture from this depth during dry spells, whereas any other crop would 
be a failure. Although Fall sowing is preferable, good results can be 
obtained from spring sowing, if sown in March or early April. It 
should be seeded on high and rather dry land, as it does not succeed 
as well on wet grounds. It should be seeded at the rate of about 20 to 
25 pounds to the acre broadcast. The soil should be thoroughly pre¬ 
pared and a plenty of lime applied, not less than 1,000 lbs. to the acre, 
and if your land has never had Alfalfa grown on it before be sure to 
Inoculate the seed with Mulford Culture (listed on page 32), for without 
inoculation your success is exceedingly doubtful. Alfalfa is adapted 
to almost the entire South, and is said to have the highest feeding 
value of any other Hay. Do not risk your crop of Alfalfa by 
sowing cheap or inferior seed. Our Alfalfa is the highest grade seed 
we can obtain, both in purity and germination. 
As the Argentine or South American Grown Alfalfa has proven very 
satisfactory in this section and the price is lower than North American 
Grown Seed, we are offering this year both stocks, although we recom¬ 
mend the North American Grown Seeds for this section. Prices fluc¬ 
tuate; quotations on request. 
RED CLOVER— This is the common Red Clover so popular and well 
known everywhere—the farmer’s friend and soil restorer, the bountiful 
feed plant. Can be sown in the Spring from February 15th to April 1st; 
also from July 1st to October 10th, and will be ready for mowing the 
following spring. Sow 12 to 15 pounds to the acre. Prices fluctuate; 
quotations on request. 
MAMMOTH, or SAPLING CLOVER— Very much like the com¬ 
mon Red Clover, but of heavier growth and about 2 weeks later in 
maturing. Especially recommended for thin soils. Sow 12 to 15 pounds 
to the acre. Prices fluctuate; quotations on request. 
ALSIKE CLOVER— This is probably the best variety to sow with 
other grasses for a good hay. On stiff, moist soil, mg.kes a good pasture 
and a very valuable hay. Stands cold well, on either wet or dry soils. 
Splendid for bees. Alsike is growing more in favor each year as its 
qualities becomes better known. Sow 10 to 12 pounds to the acre. 
Prices fluctuate; quotations on request. 
WHITE DUTCH CLOVER—Thrives in any soil or climate, and 
being of low, creeping growth, is especially valuable for pastures and 
lawns, also for bees as it probably makes better and clearer honey than 
any other blossoms. Prices fluctuate; quotations on request. 
WHITE BOKHARA, or SWEET CLOVER—This is a good clover 
to sow on poor or thin land as a soil improver and to prevent washing. 
It is very hardy and stands heat and drought remarkably well. It makes 
good grazing while young and also makes good quality hay if cut before 
it blossoms, but if allowed to grow tall or blossom it gets hard and 
woody. Is a good crop to sow to inoculate soil to be followed with 
alfalfa; is also valuable for bees; we recommend this Clover for poor 
soil. We recommend and offer only seed which have been scarified and 
thoroughly recleaned. Sow about 15 pounds to the acre. Prices fluc¬ 
tuate; quotations on request. 
CRIMSON, or ANNUAL CLOVER 
—Makes excellent green foliage, or if 
cut when in bloom will make good hay, 
especially valuable for improving the 
soil, making a quick, heavy and very 
valuable crop for soiling. May be sown 
to advantage in com, cotton and to¬ 
bacco at the last cultivation, and will 
afford a dense mat for plowing under in 
spring. Crimson Clover fallowed under 
makes an excellent preparation for com, 
as it keeps the soil in a mellow condition 
and helps to hold moisture. Sow 25 
to 30 pounds to the acre from July to 
November. Prices fluctuate; quotations 
on request. 
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Crimson Clover. 
JAPAN CLOVER, or LESPEDEZA—This is valuable to sow on poor 
worn-out fields, hillsides, thin woods, groves, and wet bottom lands for 
summer pasture and for improving the land. It does not produce 
enough hay in this section to make it of much value for this purpose, 
but it is particularly valuable for late summer grazing on land that can¬ 
not be used for other purposes. Sow 10 to 15 lbs. per acre broadcast 
in March or April and do not graze it early if you wish it to re-seed. 
While the plants winter-kill, it reseeds itself and thickens every year 
and will soon spread. Prices fluctuate; quotations on request. 
KOREAN LESPEDEZA 
An Early Drought Resistant Soil Builder 
Does Especially Well in High Altitudes 
The abundant growth, deep penetrating roots covered with nodules 
make Korean Lespedeza an outstanding grazing and soil building 
legume, especially for the mountain section. It makes a larger growth 
than ordinary japan clover, 15 to 24 inches, single plants having a 
spread of 3 feet; has larger leaves; furnishes pasturage about three 
weeks earlier. 
The strong root growth penetrates about 8 inches deep, making 
it highly drought resistant, and thriving on poor, wornout soils where 
alfalfa and clovers would fail. 
In feeding value it is about equal to alfalfa; has no woody stem; 
holds it leaves well and produces a full crop the first season. It is an 
annual, reseeds indefinitely although closely grazed. For a year round 
pasture sow a mixture of Korean Lespedeza, hairy vetch, orchard and 
herds grasses. 
It is quite a general custom to sow in grain crops about the middle 
of February or early in March. A harrowing before sowing is the only 
preparation necessary. When sown alone broadcast 20 lbs. to the acre 
during the late freezes after a light harrowing, but do not cover the 
seeds. 
KOBE LESPEDEZA— In sections where the season is longer, Kobe, 
which is two to three weeks later, makes a considerably larger growth 
than Korean. In tests by one of the state experiment stations Kobe 
outyielded other lespedezas in three of the four years the tests were 
made. Kobe is of spreading growth, but stands up well when the 
stand is thick. In February or March sow 20 lbs. to the acre either 
alone or on your grain, scarifying the land with a harrow before sowing. 
Dodder free. CERTIFIED—By mail postpaid, lb. 25c; 5 lbs. $1.00; 
10 lbs. $1.85; 25 lbs. $3.90; 50 lbs. $7.65. 
Not postpaid, lb. 18c; 5 to 24 lbs. 15c per lb.; 25 to 99 lbs. 13c 
per lb.; 100 lbs. and over 12c per lb. No charge for bags. 
OUR SALES ARE CONSTANTLY INCREASING—THERE IS A REASON 
