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Advise Early Ordering Clovers and Grass Seed. (Prices Su'bject to Change.) 
Clover-Sand Vetch-Reed Canary Grass 
The Highest Quality Farm Seeds are Always Cheapest in the Long Run. 
You get a much better germination, requiring less seed per acre—and your land 
is free from foul weeds. Even $2.00 a bushel more on Clover for the Best is 
Less Expensive in the end. We offer only the Very Finest Quality. Sold on a 
Guarantee of Satisfaction or seed may be returned. 
Don’t be misled by flattering offers of Low Grade Seed. 
Medium Red or June Clover 
This is the most valuable clover in general use. Splendid for 
hay, pastures, soiling or plowing under. Especially desirable for 
dairy cows on account of its high percentage of nitrogenous ele¬ 
ments. It is the standard everywhere for hay and pasture. Two 
cuttings may be made in a season. Northern Illinois grown Medium 
Red or June clover has become widely known for its purity, strong 
vitality, vigorous growth and stooling qualities. The best is the 
cheapest when it comes to clover seed. We handle only one grade, 
“The Very Best Obtainable.” % lb., 24 cts.; lb., 40c; 3 lbs., $1.15, 
postpaid. 
Mammoth Red or Sapling 
Mammoth Red Clover is quite distinct from Medium, being larger, 
of coarser and more robust growth, and two to three weeks later. 
On rich, loamy soils it attains an immense growth, yielding much 
more bulk than medium clover, but makes only one crop, and pas¬ 
ture after that. It grows well on land too poor and on soil too 
low for Medium Red, and is, therefore, largely used to restore 
fertility to worn-out soil. % lb., 24 cts.; lb., 40 cts.; 3 lbs., $1.15, 
postpaid. 
Alsike, or Swedish Clover 
Alsike seems to be especially adapted for the Northern States; it 
is a perennial clover and lives longer than Medium Red; it is also 
more hardy; in fact, it is the hardiest of all clover ; it does not heave 
out of the ground in Winter and the severest cold does not injure 
it and it resists the extremes of drought and wet. It is the only 
clover that will thrive on moist soil, but it will also grow fairly 
well in stiff clays. It is mostly grown in bottom lands and quite 
often mixed with Timothy; these varieties seem to be well adapted 
for this soil and ripen at the same time, % lb., 28 cts.; lb., 50 cts.; 
3 lbs., $1.35', postpaid. 
White Dutch Clover 
A low, close-growing Clover; round, white heads; very fragrant; 
best adapted to moist soils, but does well on dry land; excellent as 
an addition to mixtures for permanent meadows and pastures. For 
lawns it is also splendidly adapted; indeed, no lawn is considered 
“quite right” unless it contains a good sprinkling of this sweet, 
pure, white-blooming, low growing “soft as velvet,” hardy White 
Dutch Clover. ^ lb., 33 cts.; lb., 60 cts.; 3 lbs., $1.70, postpaid. 
Crimson Clover or Giant Incarnate 
South of the Ohio River this wonderful- annual clover leads them 
all for hay, for pastures and fertilizer. Sow 15 pounds per acre in 
spring or fall. In the North sow in April, ready to cut and pasture 
July 10th. Every farmer ought to sow at least one acre for his 
hogs. IT’S A BIG MONEY MAKER. % lb., 22 cts.; lb., 38 cts.; 3 lbs.. 
$1.00, postpaid. 
The Great Sand or Hairy Winter Vetch 
The Greatest Fertilizing Plant Known for Poor, Worn Out, Sandy Soil or Sick Clover Land 
For pasture and hay crop fully equal to Alfalfa. Does better on poor, worn out soils than any other 
forage or legume crop. Sow in spring or fall, 30 pounds per acre, with half bushel Oats or Barley to 
hold vines off the ground. Highly relished by all classes of stock, Vz lb., 20 cts.; lb., 35 cts.; 3 lbs., 96 
cts., postpaid. 
692 ALSIKE CLOVER 
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Reed Canary Grass 
Excellent for Pasture and grazing—makes 2 cuttings a season— 
yielding 5 to 7 tons per acre. A very valuable new perennial haj’’ 
and pasture crop especially desirable for low, marshy land. Nothing like it has been thus far pro¬ 
duced as it puts land that is just a dead waste into production of valuable forage. Continues to grow 
without care or attention. Very highly recommended by the Wisconsin and Minnesota Experiment 
Stations. CULTURE. Sow in early spring, alone or with grain, 4 to 6 pounds of seed per acre broad¬ 
cast, or 2 to 3 pounds with drill. Late summer and late fall seeding are also recommended. It makes 
a permanent grass when once established. Vs lb., 49 cts.; lb., 75 cts.; 3 lbs., $2.09; 6 lbs., $3.09, postpaid. 
See Wholesale Red List Enclosed for Low Prices on Larger Quantity. 
