GERMAIN’S CLOVER SEEDS 
Quantity Prices and Samples Sent on Request. 
Inoculate Clover Seeds with NITRAGIN. 
The expense, time and labor involved in raising a crop is the same whether your crop be large or small. Any increase in tonnage is 
therefore a net profit. We recommend that all Clover Seeds be inoculated with Nitragin before plantii^. By inoculation with Nitragin 
at a cost of only 33c per acre, you can get a 50% larger tonnage in Clover crops. For particulars see Page 67. 
lin II/-\Ti ic AIR A Melilotus Alba Clover is the only real rival to 
MELILOTUb ALBA. Alfalfa and has been recognized as one of the 
leading summer cover crops. It is a biennial and develops a 
tremendous tap root which penetrates the very hardest soil. It 
stands excessive moisture and also extreme drought. The flowers 
of the plant furnish excellent food for bees and the plant itself 
furnishes excellent pasturage for all kinds of live stock. A great 
many 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 in 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 rains, 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. 
MAMMOTH RED CLOVER OR COW GRASS (Trlfolium Pretense 
n \ This plant is a mammoth strain and therefore a taller 
rerennej. grower than Red Clover as described above. Price per 
pound, 70c; 10 lbs., $6.50, postpaid. 
Aicii/c IT -1 !• Lj L -j._ \ Very hardy, adapted for sowing on 
ALSIKE (Tnfolium Hybndum). la^d. Planted at rate of 8 
to 15 pounds per acre. It yields a large amount of hay or pasture 
and makes a good bee plant. Price per pound, 75c; 10 lbs., $7.00, 
postpaid. 
— It *£ 1 * D ^Furnishes an excellent feed for 
RED CLOVER (Tnfolium Pretense), pasture 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 rotation. It 
will withstand colder temperatures than most varieties of Alfalfa 
and also will thrive in slightly wetter land than Alfalfa. We 
therefore recommend its use in the higher altitudes and colder 
sections. Plant 15 pounds to the acre. Price per pound, 70c: 10 
lbs., $6.50, postpaid. 
\»/Ljixc /^i/^\/co IT't I* D_ \ Used in this section practically 
WHITE CLOVER (Tnfolium Repens ]. exclusively for lawn purposes. 
See page 65. Price per pound, 55c; 10 lbs., $5.00, postpaid. 
RiiD m nupp Strongly resembles Alfalfa. It is a great nitrogen- 
DUK v.<n..ivPK, gatherer. 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. 
MELILOTUS INDICA (Sour Clover). 
tion and prices. 
An excellent cover crop. See 
page 69 for detailed Informa- 
uiiRAM /^i nvcD This plant differs from Melilotus Alba only in 
nuDAM ^.^LVJVcK. that it is an annual rather than a biennial. 
Therefore it will make more growth over a short period of time. 
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. 
I AniWO Ul OVFR This is a mammoth white clover growing very 
L/MJiiNi-/ rapidly and furnishing an abundance of ten¬ 
der green feed, making it especially desirable for feeding young 
poultry. A new introduction but its increase in popularity amongst 
poultrymen 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 HAYGRASSES 
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. 
Al Fll ARIA fFIl ro 1 hardy wild California grasses that 
ALriL/*iKi/\ jriiareej. n^akes 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., $9.00, 
postpaid. 
AWNLESS BROME GRASS (Bromus Inermis). pasturf^iss under 
conditions of drought. Plant 20 pounds to the acre. Price per 
pound, 60c; 10 lbs., $5.50, postpaid. 
BERMUDA SRASS (Cyodon D.ct,lon|. Sl'tesf and a’'rl"st“wefthe'’a 
Also it does well in any soil that is not too wet, and recovers 
quickly when grazed down. It is a very vigorous grower and is 
practically impossible to eradicate when once established. Plant 
only 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. 
DALLAS GRASS (Paspalum Dilatatum). J^k®sse°sSo?1t nof onWu?- 
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 for 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. 
CHEWINGS FESCUE fFesluca Soeciesl A stiff upright grower com- 
ii-estuca ipeciesj. nionly used in mixture with 
Clover and Red Top for pasture purposes. Does well on most any 
kind of soil and also in shady places. Plant 15 to 20 pounds per 
acre. Price per pound, 75c; 10 lbs., $7.00, postpaid. 
MEADOW FESCUE (Feshc. Prot,n,is|. 
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. 
HARDIMF; c;RA<tq excellent pasture grass and it will with- 
nAi\uiiNv=7 wnAoo. stand 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 but can easily be 
eradicated if desired. The growth is tender and sweet and will 
furnish grass all winter. Under good conditions this grass will 
pasture Fone 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. 
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Prices given in this section are necessarily only for small 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. 
lulF<;oiliTC Should be sown on burned over, vir- 
MESgUITE (Holcus Lanatus). g^jig cultivation is neces¬ 
sary. Plant at the rate of 15 pounds per acre. Price per lb. 60c; 
10 lbs. $4.50, postpaid. 
ORCHARD GRASS OR COCKSFOOT (Dactylis Glomerata). 
ed 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 soil. Price per 
pound 45c; 10 lbs. $4.00, postpaid. 
RED TOP fAflro«+i« ViiloarUl ^ perennial grass generally sown 
Ktu lur lAgrostis vulgaris), for permanent pastures. Does best on 
moist or even marshy land. If the ground is not overflow land mix 
with Meadow Fescue, Orchard Grass or Alsike Clover. Sow 14 
pounds of seed to the acre. Price per lb. 40c; 10 lbs., $3.50, postpaid. 
ITALIAN RYE (Lolium If.licum). 
slrable 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 and 
sweetest hay imaginable. Sow 40 pounds per acre. Price per lb. 
25c; 10 lbs. $2.00, postpaid. 
AUSTRALIAN GRASS (Lolium P„enn,). ' 
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. 
PACFY'q RYF iZRACC Valuable as a green foliage plant for growing 
oci 3 nic lands not easily cultivated. Broadcast 
seed at the rate of 40 pounds per acre. Price per lb. 35c; 10 lbs. 
$3.00, postpaid. 
RHODES SRASS (Ohio,is C„.aa|. 
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. 
TIMOTHY (Phleum Pra+ensel valuable of all 
iiwv-imi irnieum rratensej. grasses for hay. Thrives best on 
moist, loamy soil. Sow early in the spring or fall. Sow 16 to 20 
pounds per acre. Price per lb. 30c; 10 lbs. $2.50, postpaid. 
