CLOVE MS 
MEDIUM RED 
CLOVER 
Trifolium pratense—8 to 12 pounds per 
acre 
The most important of all clovers. Valuable as 
a hay and pasture plant and as a seed crop. 
Prefers the heavier types of soil and produces 
both a hay and a seed crop the same season. 
Blooms two weeks earlier than timothy. The 
normal life of the plant is two years, after which 
the stand deteriorates. We can supply two grades 
of seed—Lilly’s Best 99|/£% pure and Ever¬ 
green brand 98% pure. 
ALSIKE or SWEDISH 
CLOVER 
MAMMOTH RED 
CLOVER 
Trifolium pratense perenne—8 to 12 
pounds per acre 
A distinct variety known also aS sapling clover, 
bull clover and pea-vine clover. The seed can¬ 
not be told from Medium Red Clover. Makes 
a rank growth and has a branching root system, 
later than Medium Red and is preferred for poor 
or sandy soils. We handle only verified seed. 
The genuine article. 
A serious enemy in the Western 
States is the Clover Root Borer. 
This insect is widespread, but with 
rare exceptions it damages clover 
only in the late summer of the 
second year. Its presence makes 
it inadvisable to keep the field 
over. 
SWEET CLOVER 
Trifolium hybridum—8 to 10 pounds per acre 
Most at home in northern latitudes or at high altitudes. 
It thrives best in a cool, moist climate and is used mostly 
in mixtures with timothy or other grasses. In such mixtures 
it improves the hay and increases the yield. Alsike Clover 
will endure overflow that would kill most crops, but is 
just as drought-resistant as Red Clover and will thrive on 
acid soils. One seeding lasts 4 to 6 years. We handle three 
grades of seed—Lilly’s Best 99% pure. Evergreen 98% 
pure, and Pasture Grade. 
WHITE CLOVER 
Trifolium repens—6 to 8 pounds per acre 
An excellent plant for lawns and pastures and in some 
sections a valuable seed crop. Germinates quickly, makes 
a fast start and has rapid recovery after cutting or pas¬ 
turing. Has a high-feeding value and thrives best on lands 
containing an abundance of lime. We have three grades 
of seed—Lilly’s Best 99% pure, Fancy 98% pure and 
Pasture Grade. 
CLOVER FAILURES 
The U. S. D. A. Farmers' Bulletin No. 1365 defines 
clover failures as follows: 1. Unsuitable soil conditions; 
2. Unadapted or poor seed; 3. Poor methods of seeding; 
4. Diseases and insects: 5. Wrong fall treatment the 
first year. 
LILLY’S BEST RED CLOVER 
LADINO CLOVER 
LILLY'S BEST WHITE CLOVER 
Trifolium repens latum—6 to 8 pounds per acre 
A mammoth type of White Clover. It is a surface feeder and does well on shallow soil 
where moisture is plentiful, and spreads somewhat by surface runners and roots at 
the stem-joints; it will, however, run out in 4 or 5 years unless allowed to reseed itself 
or new seed is added. It bloats stock badly if fed alone and should therefore be mixed 
with grasses for pasture. We handle only one grade of seed certified to be true Ladino. 
SWEET CLOVER - YELLOW BLOSSOM 
Melilotus officinalis—12 to IS pounds per acre 
A biennial variety especially recommcndeo fo- use as pasture, either alone or mixed with 
grasses on dry land or on land that is so alkaline that other crops will not catch. Makes 
a good growth early in the season, branches close to the ground and reaches a height 
of 3 to 7 feet. We handle only scarified seed, which germinates quickly. 99% pure. 
SWEET CLOVER- WHITE BLOSSOM 
Melilotus alba—1 5 to 20 bounds per acre 
Being a biennial, this crop lends itself readily to short rotations and because of its rank 
growth and extensive root development, is a profitable soil-improving crop. Makes a 
sparse growth the first season. Useful also as a pasture, hay and ensilage plant. The 
seed we offer is scarified to insure uniform quick germination. 99% pure. 
Endive affords a good supplement to lettuce; essentially a summer and fall crop; thrives when lettuce is difficult to grow. 
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