Clovers and Peas for Soil improvement 
White Flowering Sweet 
Clover v 
(Melilotus Alba) 
INOCULATE SEED WITH NITRAGIN “A” 
White Flowering Sweet Clover is a biennial 
and, as a rule, does not bloom the first year 
after planting: the growth is much more 
rapid the second year. 
The first year's growth of this plant should 
be used for pasturage. The second year’s 
growth can be used for pasturage as early 
as March—before most summer plants are 
available—and may be pastured throughout 
the early summer. To keep the plants from 
becoming too coarse in their second year and 
to prolong the grazing season, Sweet Clover 
pastures should be clipped before the plants 
bloom freely. 
In Texas, this great Clover is especially 
adapted to the stiff lands, and even clay 
soils, that are too poor in organic matter to 
support a thrifty growth of Alfalfa or other 
clovers and grasses. Such soil will increase 
greatly in value with each year's growth of 
Sweet Clover. 
For spring sowing, soil that has been 
ploughed in the fall is usually in the proper 
shape. Land should be ploughed several 
months or more in advance of sowing of 
Sweet Clover. Should the seed be sown on soil 
that appears to be a bit loose, it will be wise 
to roll the field after sowing. 
Sow in the fall and spring at the rate of 
15 pounds per acre. 
Scarifying of seed hastens the germination. 
Nicholson's Tested White Flowering Sweet 
Clover seed is hulled and scarified, both of 
which help and hasten germination and insure 
you a good stand. 
Sweet Clover is useful for soil improve¬ 
ment, for hay, for pasturage, and as a honey 
plant for the bees. For soil improvement it 
is very valuable to lime and heavy clay and 
black lands, not only on account of the 
luxuriance of stems and foliage, hut also be¬ 
cause the thick roots, on decaying, improve 
the drainage and texture of the soil. Lb.. 
30c; 2 lbs., 50c, postpaid. Ask for prices in 
larger quantities. 
A Field of White Dutch Clover 
SUBTERRANEAN CLOVER 
(Trifolium Subterraneum) 
INOCULATE SEED WITH NITRAGIN “B” 
Cattle and sheep are extremely fond of 
Subterranean Clover. 
Subterranean Clover is an annual which, 
on account of re-seeding itself, is permanent 
when once established. 
The lower shoots force their seed pods into 
the soil, from which the Clover probably de¬ 
rives its name. 
It is also known as “Self Sown” Clover 
and “Carpet Forming” Clover and is classed 
in Texas as a low growing running annual. 
Sow 20 pounds of seed to the acre. As the 
seeds are reasonably large, can be planted 
with an ordinary grain drill. When planted 
in mixture, sow one-quarter the above amount. 
Plant in fall or spring. 
For more information on this clover, we 
suggest that you write the Texas Agricultural 
& Mechanical College, College Station, Texas, 
and ask for Circular No. 37. Lb., 90c; 2 lbs., 
$1.75, postpaid. Ask for prices in larger quan¬ 
tities. 
WHITE DUTCH CLOVER 
(Trifolium Repens) 
INOCULATE SEED WITH NITRAGIN “B” 
This wonderful clover is a native of Europe, 
but was introduced into this country many 
years ago. It is a low-growing plant and is 
usually seeded in mixture with other clovers 
and grasses. 
This character clover is valuable for seed¬ 
ing on embankments and cuts, to reduce soil 
washing and to provide a green cover for 
otherwise bare soil. 
White Dutch Clover is a long-lived peren¬ 
nial. It is very valuable as a grazing plant; 
incidentally, valuable as a honey plant, and 
for soil improvement. Yon will also find this 
same Clover planted with grasses for a winter 
lawn—and in heavily shaded spots, through 
the summer. It requires a fairly moist soil, 
with a preference for loamy, fertile soils. 
Does well in Bermuda and mixed pastures, 
furnishing grazing in late winter and early 
spring—long before the Bermuda starts. 
When sown alone, use 10 to 12 pounds to 
the acre; when planted with other grasses, 
one-fourth the above amount is sufficient. 
Plant in fall or spring. Lb., 50c; 2 lbs., 90c, 
postpaid. Ask for prices in larger quantities. 
A Field of Sweet Clover 
COW PEAS 
There is no cheaper means of improving our soils than by sowing Cow 
the soil. More economical to cut off the vines and cure them as a hay crop, 
of the largest yielding and most nutritious forage crops grown. 
Sow broadcast in April, May, June or July, at the rate of 1 to 1% 
to 12 pounds per acre. 
Peas. It is not necessary to turn under the crop of vines to improve 
and then turn under the stubble and roots. Cow Peas make one 
bushels per acre, or they may be planted in drills, using from 8 
BROWN CROWDER. This is a very fine, 
large variety of Peas and is getting popular 
as a table Pea throughout Texas and the 
Southwest. Lb., 25c; 2 lbs.. 45c, postpaid. 
Not prepaid, lb., 15c; 20 lbs., $1.85. Ask for 
prices on larger quantities. 
CLAY. The seeds of this variety are me¬ 
dium sized and cream or clay colored; vines 
grow long and very leafy. One of the best 
for enriching soil. Lb., 20c; 2 lbs., 35c, post¬ 
paid. Not prepaid, 20 lbs., $1.25. Ask for 
prices on larger quantities. 
SPECKLED CROWDER PEAS. Ask for 
prices. 
WHITE, BROWN EYE PEAS. Ask for 
prices. 
If you want larger quantities of Peas, 
write us, stating quantity wanted and we will 
quote you lowest prices. 
WHITE BROWN EYE CROWDER. Has 
grown in popularity in recent years.. Lb., 
25c; 2 lbs., 45c, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10 
lbs., $1.00. Ask for prices in larger quantities. 
BRABHAM. Seeds are similar in appear¬ 
ance to Whippoorwill, only much smaller and 
do not require to be seeded as thickly as other 
kinds. Are very resistant to disease, practi¬ 
cally free from nematode, vigorous growth, 
holding their foliage well. Lb., 20c; 2 lbs., 
35c, postpaid. Not prepaid, 20 lbs., $1.50. 
WHITE CROWDER. A delightfully fla¬ 
vored variety for table use. We have a lim¬ 
ited supply this year. Lb., 30c; 2 lbs., 55c, 
postpaid. Please ask for prices on larger lots. 
LARGE WHITE BLACK EYE. The large 
Black Eye Peas are more prolific, better fla¬ 
vored and bring a higher price than most any 
other variety. Lb., 25c; 2 lbs., 45c, postpaid. 
Not prepaid, 20 lbs., $2.00. Ask for prices on 
larger quantities. 
CALICO (Polecat). A heavy viner, free 
from nematode.. Lb., 20c; 2 lbs. r 35c, postpaid. 
Ask for prices in larger lots. 
CREAM OR LADY. This is a very fine 
variety for table use; is also a great soil 
builder. Lb., 30c; 2 lbs., 55c, postpaid. Ask 
for prices on larger quantities. 
WHIPPOORWILL. A favorite early, up¬ 
right-growing variety, more largely used and 
sold than any other kind. Lb., 20c; 2 lbs., 
35c, postpaid. Not prepaid, 20 lbs., $1.25. Ask 
for prices on larger quantities. 
CHINESE RED. An excellent variety for 
soil improvement. Lb., 25c; 2 lbs., 45c, post¬ 
paid. Not prepaid, 20 lbs., $1.75. Ask for 
prices in larger lots. 
MIXED COW PEAS. A great many people 
prefer to plant mixed Peas. Lb., 25c; 2 lbs., 
45c, postpaid. Not prepaid, 20 lbs., $1.15. Ask 
for prices on larger quantities. 
BLACK PEAS. Ask for prices. 
IRON PEAS. Ask for prices. 
WONDERFUL OR UNKNOWN PEAS. Ask 
for prices. 
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ROBERT NICHOLSON SEED CO. —45— DALLAS, TEXAS 
