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CLOVER 
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ALFALFA (Medicago sativa). Alfalfa is the mainstay of 
the cattle farmer, particularly of the dairyman. It re¬ 
quires a deep, fertile, well drained soil, rich in lime and free 
from weeds. The lack of any one of these may be the 
cause of failure. Well-rotted barnyard manure is a suit¬ 
able fertilizer. Do not use fresh manure as it produces 
too many weeds. The young plants are very tender and 
if weeds are plentiful they will kill them out. Special 
care should Ik* taken in preparing the soil. Land should 
be ploughed deep, harrowed ana brushed and allowed to 
settle for some time l>efore sowing. Alfalfa succeeds 
best if planted in late Summer and should be sown as far 
as possible in advance of what promises to be the most 
trying time for seedlings. Seed should be covered from 
three-quarters of an inch to one inch deep. Inoculation 
is one of the most favorable methods of securing a stand. 
(We recommend the use of “Mulford Cultures" for this 
inoculation). All of our seed is northern grown and 
domestic. We do not handle foreign Alfalfa in any way, 
as much of it contains dodder and trefoil, the worst 
enemies of this crop. For one acre, use 20 to 25 lbs. seed. 
Lb. 35c., 5 lbs. $1.50, 15 lbs. $4.35, 
50 lbs. $14.00. 
Grimm Alfalfa. The Northern Minne¬ 
sota Alfalfa which is recognized as the 
very best selected sort for New Eng¬ 
land. Lb. $1.00. 
ALSIKE (Trifolium hybridum). Inter¬ 
mediate in size between Red or White 
Clover, attaining 1 to 1F 2 ft. An excel¬ 
lent variety in mixtures for meadows or 
pastures. Never used for lawns. It is 
adapted to low, wet soils where other 
clovers cannot be grown with success. 
Very hardy and stands the extremes of 
our climate witn the minimum of winter 
killing. The hay is nearly equal to Al¬ 
falfa in feeding value. To seed an acre 
alone, use 15 lbs. Lb. 45c., 5 lbs. $1.95 
15 lbs. $5.55, 50 lbs. $18.00. 
CRIMSON CLOVER (Trifoilum incarna- 
tum). Although an annual that will not 
x stand the winters of New England, its 
uses are many and it is most valuable. 
It is excellent as a green manure crop, 
and is one of the very best crops for soil 
renovation. When used for hay it 
should l>e cut when coming into bloom. 
Properly cured it is richer in protein 
than Ited Clover, and is very desirable 
for growing stock. It makes a fine cover 
crop for orchards, it being estimated 
that a good crop plowed under is worth 
20 tons of stable manure per acre. 
While it makes its best growth on good 
loams, it will do better on poor soils than 
Red Clover. The best results are ob¬ 
tained from seed sown during July and 
August. 20 lbs. of seed are required 
per acre. Lb. 20c., 5 lbs. 80c., 15 lbs. 
$2.25, 50 lbs. $7.00. 
MAMMOTH CLOVER. A species of Red Clover com¬ 
monly known as "Salping." "Pea Vine,” "Bull,” or 
"Perennial" Clover. It matures alx>ut two weeks later 
than the ordinary Red variety and is the preferable sort 
for New England. Mammoth Clover and Timothy are 
useful for seeding together on account of their blooming 
at the same time, and for the increased weight per acre 
over the ordinary Red Clover. Blooming late as it does, 
it has an advantage over the Red on account of the insect 
pests which injure the early flowering Clovers, and when 
used on poor soils produces better results than either 
Red or Alsike Clover. When grown for hay, cutting 
should take place when in early bloom before the stems 
become woody. Particularly valuable as a soil improver 
because of the heavy growth that can be plowed under. 
Seed required for one acre, 15 lbs. 
Lb. 40c., 5 lbs. $1.70, 15 lbs. $4.95, 50 lbs. $16.00. 
RED CLOVER (Trifolium pratense). The principal legu¬ 
minous crop the country over, it being used for both hay 
and pasture. It can profitably be used as a soil improver, 
because of its ability to build up the supply of nitrogen 
in the soil through the bacteria w hich live on its roots. 
Red Clover will not succeed on poorly drained or boggy 
soil but will produce abundantly on any soil adapted 
to Corn. It grows poorly on soils deficient in lime. It 
may be seeded in the early Spring or in the Fall. If in 
the Spring, the best time for sowing is when the 
ground is freezing and thawing, while in the Autumn 
sow about six weeks before frost. It is frequently 
sown for hay with other grasses, a good combination 
being 5 lbs. of Red Clover, 15 lbs. of Timothy, and 5 
lbs. of Red Top. The best results to be obtained for 
hay is to cut when just past full bloom, containing at 
this time the maximum of protein and dry matter. 
Quantity required to seed one acre, 15 lbs. 
Lb. 40c., 5 lbs. $1.70, 15 lbs. $4.95, 50 lbs. $16.00. 
SWEET CLOVER (Melilotus albus). A biennial, whose 
great value as a soil renovator has only recently made it 
popular. Nothing can lx* grown as a 
crop previous to Alfalfa with better re¬ 
sults than White Sweet Clover, for it 
not only inoculates the soil but does 
much toward breaking up and aerating 
the subsoil. While it produces abun¬ 
dantly on good soils, it will thrive on 
most soils too poor for other crops. 
Where lime is deficient it should be sup¬ 
plied, however. While it has a value for 
cither hay or pasture, it does not com¬ 
pare with other varieties of Clover. As 
a honey plant it is much in favor, re¬ 
maining in bloom as it does for a long 
period. Sweet Clover succeeds best 
when sown alone at the rate of 30 lbs. 
per acre, either in the Spring or Fall. 
To eradicate, mow it when in full bloom 
that it may not reseed itself. 
Lb. 30c., 5 lbs. $1.35, 15 lbs. $3.90, 
50 lbs. $12.00. 
WHITE CLOVER (Trifolium repens). 
Also called White "Dutch” Clover or 
Lawn Clover. Essentially a pasture 
grass, but it is a favorite with many lx> 
cause of the l>eauty of its pinkish blos¬ 
soms that dot a lawn here and there 
when used in lawn mixtures. It makes 
its best growth during wet seasons and 
on heavy most soils, but it will thrive 
almost anywhere if not too dry. Ex¬ 
treme drought may cause it to disap¬ 
pear for a time but it usually makes a 
luxuriant growth again with the return 
of rains. Being of a low creeping habit, 
White Clover makes a dense, quickly 
spreading growth of a pleasing smooth¬ 
ness, but it cannot stand rough usage. 
Extensively used for bees, making 
the best quality of honey. As the seed is fine and the 
amount used by any individual is small, it is poor 
economy to try to save a few cents on its cost. Get the 
best. 8 to 10 lbs. will sow an acre. 
Lb. 80c., 5 lbs. $3.90, 15 lbs. $11.55, 50 lbs. $38.00. 
Clovers are a Necessity on Every Farm. 
Clovers enrich the soil, for their roots gather im¬ 
mense quantities of nitrogen fixing bacteria, which take 
nitrogen from the air and leave it in the soil in a form 
readily available for growing crops. Nitrogen is the 
most expensive chemical to buy in fertilizer. Why 
not make use of this cheap source and encourage their 
growth by the use of MULFORD CULTURES. 
The standard brand that improve your crops, 
acre size 75c., acre size $1.50, 5 acre size $5.00. 
