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GERMAIN FRUIT COMPANY’S 
Clover and Grass Seeds. 
For Lawns, Meadows, and Permanent Pastures. 
Express or freight charges always to be paid by the purchaser. If wanted to be sent by mail, postage 
must be added at the rate of 10 cents per pound. As market is apt to fluctuate, quotations on 100 lb. 
lots of the following varieties of seeds given on application, and samples mailed free. 25 lbs. charged 
at 100 lb. rate. 
CLOVER SEEDS. 
Italian Crimson, or Scarlet Clover. 
Alsike, or Swedish (Trifolium hvbridum.) — 
A hybrid between the Red and White Clovers, but of 
much stronger growth than the latter, and will yield a 
heavy crop on any soil. Stands drouth well, yields a 
large return in hay, and is unsurpassed for bees. Sow 
early in spring. Per lb. 20c. 
Alfalfa, or Ijucerne (Medicago sativa.) — This 
valuable species is too well known in California to need 
description. Per lb. 15c; 100 lbs. market price. 
Bokhara, or Sweet Clover (Melilotus alba.) 
—Very valuable for soiling. It grows from 4 to 6 feet 
high, and may be cut 3 times or more if sown in good 
soil. Should be cut before flowering. Very good for 
bees. Per lb. 40c. 
Burr Clover (Medicago maculata.)—California 
Burr Clover, Spotted Medick. An excellent fodder plant 
for the South. Flourishes in dry soils. About 12 lbs. 
of the burrs should be sown to the acre, and on good soil, 
lightly covered, will soon cover the entire surface. Per 
lb. 15c; 100 lbs., market price. 
Italian Crimson, or Scarlet Clover (Tri- 
folium incarnatum.—See cut.) A very valuable forage 
plant. As a "stolen crop” it is unsurpassed, for it can 
be sown in the fall and cut in the spring in time to plant 
another crop on the same ground. The yield of gfeen 
fodder ranges from 10 to 13 tons to the acre. In ad¬ 
dition to its valuable qualities as a forage plant it is no 
less desirable as a green manure, absorbing as it does, 
large quantities of nitrogen from the atmosphere, which, 
in its capacity as a fertilizer, it transfers to the soil. Sow 
12 pounds to the acre. Per lb. 15c; 100 lbs. $10.00. 
Mammoth Red, or Cow Grass (Trifolium 
pratense perenne.) Quite distinct from the common 
