GERMAIN'S CLOVER SEEDS 
Quantity Prices and Samples Sent on Request. 
Inoculate Clover Seeds with NITRAGIN. 
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The expense, time and labor involved in raising a crop is the^ same whether y°^ r cr °P b< ;^f^re S ^anting." y latin^with 
Si5®“J a" cost rtiylc Clover crops. For particulars see Page 78. 
.._. . 1DA Melilotus Alba Clover is the only real rival 
MELILOTUS ALBA. to Alfalfa and has been recognized as one of 
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the leading summer cover crops. It is a biennial and develops a 
tremendous tap root which penetfates the very haidest soil. It 
stands excessive moisture and also extreme drought. The flower 
of the plant furnish excellent food for bees and the plant itself 
furnishes excellent pasturage for all kinds of live stocky A great 
manv of the large ranchers are planting this clover to build up 
their land, and as it makes several crops through both winter and 
summer, during the two years of its growth, thousands of head 
of stock are being pastured on it during this time. It will grow 
on any kind of soil, from light sandy soil to heavy clay soil, and 
when once established requires very little water; in fact m some 
of the foothill sections of California the plant grows wild, re¬ 
seeding itself every two years and depending entirely on the an¬ 
nual rainfall for its growth. In California the seed is generally 
sown in the fall of the year for the first rams, using on an average 
of 20 pounds of seed per acre. The seed should be covered very 
lightly in a well-prepared seed bed for best results. Prices. Per 
lb. 35c; 10-lb. lots $3.00, postpaid. Write for prices in larger 
quantities. 
D , i Furnishes an excellent feed for 
RED CLOVER (Trifolium Pratense). paa ture or hay purposes and is 
used to a very great extent throughout the country on lands un¬ 
suited to the growing of Alfalfa, and also in crop rotaUon. I 
will withstand colder temperatures than most pieties of AlfaJfa 
and also will thrive in slightly wetter land than Altana. vv® 
therefore recommend its use in the higher altitudes and colder 
sections. Plant 15 pounds to the acre. Price per pound 60c, 10 
lbs. $5.50, postpaid. 
,-r .r ,■ n i Used in this section practically 
WHITE CLOVER (Trifolium RepensJ. exclusively for lawn purposes. 
See page 2. Price per pound 55c; 10 lbs. $5.00, postpaid. 
dt- j-atistIv resembles Alfalfa. It is a great nitrogen- 
BUR CLOVER. f££e?e? valuable as a green fertilizer and thrives 
in shade Also used on hill lands with other clover or grasses 
for pasturage. Plant at the rate of 15 pounds per acre. Price 
per pound 40c; 10 lbs. $3.50, postpaid. 
„ \ An excellent cover crop. See 
MELILOTUS INDICA (Sour Clover). page g0 for detailed informa¬ 
tion and prices. 
This plant differs from Melilotus Alba only in 
HUBAM CLOVER, that it is an annual rather than a biennial. 
MAMMOTH RED CLOVER OR COW GRASS (Trifolium Pratense 
_ \ This plant is a mammoth strain and therefore a taller 
Perenne). grower than Red Clover as described above. Price per 
pound 60c; 10 lbs. $5.50. postpaid. 
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Therefore it will make more growth over a short P erl 2“ 
It is popular among apiarists because it blossoms the first season 
planted and the blossoms provide ample supplies of food for the 
bees It is very valuable for a cover crop and an excellent forage 
and hay crop. It is a heavy yielder and very drought resistant. 
Twelve pounds of seed will plant an acre of land and give maxi¬ 
mum returns. Price per lb. 45c; 10 lbs. $4.00, postpaid. 
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1 *niKir> emvcii This is a mammoth white clover growing very 
, . ■ > Verv hardy, adapted for sowing on LADINO CLOVER. rapidly and furnishing an abundance of ten- 
ALSIKE (Trifolium Hybndum). co id W et land. Planted at rate of 8 der green feed, making it especially desirable £ °r 
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to 15 pounds per acre. It yields a large amount of hay or pasture 
and makes a good bee plant. Price per pound 55c, 10 lbs. $5. 0, 
postpaid. 
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der green feed, making it especially desirable for feeding young 
poultry. A new introduction but its increase in popularity amongst 
noultrymen indicates that it is a very valuable addition. Plant 8 
pounds per acre. Price per lb. $1.25; 10 lbs. $12.00, postpaid. 
GERMAIN’S PASTURE and HAY GRASSES 
Write for quantity prices. 
We have tried to list hereunder the chief varieties that have 
been successfully used in this section of the country. However, as 
a complete list of grasses will be too long to publish in this catalog 
we would appreciate your writing us for information and prices on 
any variety that you do not find listed herein and in which you may 
be interested. 
Prices given in this section are necessarily only for smaU quan¬ 
tities as the market prices of field seeds vary considerably through¬ 
out the year. Therefore if you are in the market for larger quan¬ 
tities please write us for quotations and we will at all times quote 
you the lowest possible prices consistent with the prevailing mar¬ 
ket conditions and the quality of the seed offered. 
,, A _ . . (r ... , One of the hardy wild California grasses that 
ALFILARIA (Filaree). makes very good pasturage and will grow 
most anywhere with practically no care. Plant 10 pounds per acre 
and let the rains drive the seed in. Price $1.00 per lb., 10 lbs. $9.0 , 
postpaid. 
, , ,i Should be sown on burned over, vir- 
MESQUITE (Holcus LanaTus). gin SO ii s> No cultivation is neces- 
sary. Plant at the rate of 15 pounds per acre. Price per lb. 50c; 
10 lbs. $4.50, postpaid. 
._ , .i Is unexcelled as a pas- 
AWNLESS BROME GRASS (Bromus Inermis). ture grass under con¬ 
ditions of drought. Plant 20 pounds to the acre. Price per pound 
60c; 10 lbs. $5.50, postpaid. 
ORCHARD GRASS OR COCKSFOOT (Dactylis Glomerate). ^pkSited 
alone or mixed with other grasses. Very often mixed with White 
Clover Red Clover and Rye Grass. Seed should be broadcasted at 
the rate of 30 pounds per acre on well prepared sou. Price per 
pound 45c; 10 lbs. $4.00, postpaid. 
j n xi l This grass will stand the 
BERMUDA GRASS (Cynodon Dactylon). hot test and driest weather. 
Also it does well in any soil that is not too wet. and recovers 
auickly when grazed down. It is a very vigorous grower and ^ 
nractically impossible to eradicate when once established. Plan 
onfy in hot weather, and give plenty of water, as seed will not 
germinate in cool temperatures. Price per pound 60c, 10 lbs. $5.50, 
postpaid. 
_ rr , T _„ , . , . i A good perennial grass generally sown 
RED TOP (Agrostis Vulgaris). for pe rmanent pastures. Does best on 
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„ A i i One of the best pasture 
DALLAS GRASS (Paspalum Dilatatum). grasses for it not only fur- 
nishes a highly relished stock feed, but it is very hardy. It grows 
on poor as well as rich soils and will not die out under conditions 
of drought. It is also adaptable f<pr growth in swampy lands and 
supplies thick matted roots that will support cattle on soft ground. 
Is a vigorous grower and will choke out weeds. Plant 10 pounds to 
the acre. Price per pound 90c; 10 lbs. $8.50, postpaid. 
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moist or even marshy land. If the gTound is not overflow land mix 
with Meadow Fescue, Orchard Grass or Alsike Clover. Sow 14 
pounds of seed to the acre. Price per lb. 50c; 10 lbs, $4.50, postpaid. 
I A quick-growing grass attaining 
ITALIAN RYE (Lolium Italicum). a height of 2y 2 to 4 feet; very de¬ 
sirable for temporary meadows or pastures. Thrives best on soils 
that are slightly moist, and will even stand considerable over¬ 
flow Grows easily and supplies an abundance of the best ana 
sweetest hay imaginable. Sow 40 pounds per acre. Price per lb. 
20c; 10 lbs. $1.50, postpaid. 
AUSTRALIAN RYE GRASS (Lolium Perenne). hardy perennial grass, 
noted for its nutritive qualities. Is equally valuable for both graz¬ 
ing and hay. Plant forty pounds per acre. Price per lb. 30c; 10 
lbs. $2.50 postpaid. 
- , c • i A stiff upright grower 
CHEWINGS FESCUE (Festuca Species). CO mmonly used in mix¬ 
ture with Clover and Red Top for pasture purposes. Does well on 
most any kind of soil and also m shady places. nn P1 ®-^l 5 0 
pounds per acre. Price per pound 65c, 10 lbs. $6.00, postpaia. 
a a eve DVC cdacc Valuable as a green forage plant for growing 
PACEY o Kit fc>KAbb. on j an( j s no t easily cultivated. Broadcast 
seed at the rate of 40 pounds per acre. Price per lb. 35c; 10 lbs. 
$3.00, postpaid. 
n , . , This is a very valuable 
MEADOW FESCUE (Festuca Pratensis). spec ies for permanent grass 
lands and is relished by live stock both in hay and pasture. Sow 
15 to 20 pounds per acre on well prepared soil. Price per pound 
40c; 10 lbs. $3.50, postpaid. 
u . Dn i.,_ ,-dacc An excellent pasture grass and It will with- 
HARDING GRAbb. s tand much hard usage and heavy tramping 
of stock. It is a perennial grass, originally coming from Africa, 
and will furnish an excellent feed for years b “* e asily be 
eradicated if desired. The growth is tender and sweet and will 
furnish grass all winter. Under good conditions this grass will 
pasture one cow per acre per year, and it never bloats. Plant in 
the early Spring at the rate of 2 to 4 lbs. per acre. Price per lb. 
$2.00, postpaid. 
n . r , ,^. LI . - % This grass bears pasturing 
RHODES GRASS (Chloris Cayana). very well, recovering quickly 
after it is eaten down; and is relished by all kinds of live stock. 
In favorable locations Rhodes Grass will support two steers to 
the acre nine or ten months out of the year, and in the more 
favorable parts of the year it will support double that number. 
It grows very thickly, producing from 5 to 10 tons of fine quality 
hay per acre. The hay contains a very large proportion of leaves 
while the stems are slender, tender and sweet so that the hay 
is eaten with very little waste. Broadcast 12 pounds of seed per 
acre. Price per pound 90c; 10 lbs. $8.50, postpaid. 
Tl ., - Tuv , BL , o . This is the most valuable of all 
TIMOTHY (rhleum rratensej. grasses for hay. Thrives best on 
moist, loamy soil. Sow early in the spring or fall. Sow 15 to 20 
pounds per acre. Price per lb. 30c; 10 lbs. $2.50, postpaid. 
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