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STANDARD SEED COMPANY 
INOCULATION 
of Red Clover 
One of the most important 
things in Red Clover growing 
is inoculation. Therefore, for 
safety’s sake, inoculate every 
new clover seedling. The cost 
is very small compared to 
crop value. See Page 18 for 
information and prices. 
MAMMOTH 
RED CLOVER 
This differs from Medium Red 
Clover in being about two weeks 
later to mature and in being un¬ 
der similar conditions larger and 
coarser. Only one crop of Mam¬ 
moth Clover can be harvested each 
season, since it does not recover 
quickly. On low ground, the stems 
are likely to become woody. Its 
coarseness, however, makes it less 
valuable for hay. It is preferred for 
soiling and plowing under. 
ALSIKE 
CLOVER 
This is also known as Swedish 
Clover. It is one of the hardiest 
varieties known as it is adapted to 
most any kind of soil. It is a peren¬ 
nial and does not winter kill very 
easily. It will do better on moist, 
wet soil, especially where it is sub¬ 
ject to overflow. Alsike Clover is 
not as coarse as Medium or Mam¬ 
moth Red Clover, it being fine 
stemmed, leafy and easily cured 
When Grown for Hay 
Alsike is generally mixed with 
Red Clover and grasses such as 
Timothy and Red Top; on account 
of its spreading growth it is liable 
to lodge if sown alone. When sown 
in mixtures, the stronger growing 
grasses and clovers support the Al¬ 
sike and the hay produced is of a 
finer quality. The common mixture 
is two pounds of Alsike, eight of 
Red Clover and four of Timothy to 
the acre. When grown alone, six 
to eight pounds of seed should be 
sown to the acre. 
PASTURE 
Alsike ia highly esteemed for pas 
ture on account of its high feeding 
value. Grazing can begin as soon 
as the plants have made a good 
start and it should never be de¬ 
layed long enough to let them bios 
som. 
WHITE DUTCH 
CLOVER 
This grows in practically every 
part of the United States where 
soil conditions are suitable. It is 
commonly known as “White Dutch” 
to distinguish it from “White Sweet 
Clover.” It is not adapted for hay, 
but is used chiefly for pastures and 
lawn purposes. It makes excellent 
pasture because it is high in pro¬ 
tein contents and is relished by 
stock. For pasture purposes, it is 
very seldom sown alone except on 
old pasture land already well pro¬ 
vided with grass, in which case it 
is scattered well on top of the soil 
in early spring. It thrives under 
trampling and does not cause bloat¬ 
ing. It should be sown at the rate 
of six pounds per acre. If wanted 
in lawns, the seed is best sown sep 
arate from the grass mixture. 
Saved $3.50 per 
bushel on Clover 
Dear Sirs: In answer to 
your letter regarding- seeds 
purchased from you I will 
say I got the best stand of 
Sweet Clover I ever saw. 
After cutting my wheat, I 
pastured horses and cattle on 
it until after it froze, with¬ 
out any other feed. The 
seed would cost me $10.50 
per bushel here, so I saved 
$3.50 per bushel. I will be 
interested in both Sweet and 
Red Clover this spring, so 
please send me samples and 
price list. Thanking you for 
past favors, I am, respect¬ 
fully.—J. O. Bryant, Alexan¬ 
dria, Mo., R. 1. 
