MAMMOTH 
RED CLOVER 
This differs from Medium Red 
Clover in being about two weeks 
later to mature and in being un¬ 
der similar conditions larger and 
coarser. Only one crop of Mam¬ 
moth Clover can be harvested each 
year, since it does not recover 
quickly. On low ground, the stems 
are likely to become woody. Its 
coarseness, however, makes it less 
valuable for hay. It is preferred for 
soiling and plowing under. 
ALSIKE Clover 
This is also known as Swedish 
Clover. It is one of the hardiest 
varieties known as it is adapted to 
most any kind of soil. It is peren¬ 
nial and does not winter kill very 
easily. It will do better on moist, 
wet soil, especially where it is sub¬ 
ject to overflow. Alsike Clover is 
not as coarse as Medium or Mam¬ 
moth Red Clover, it being fine 
stemmed, leafy and easily cured. 
When Grown for Hay 
Alsike is generally mixed with 
Red Clover and grasses such as 
Timothy and Red Top; on account 
of its spreading growth it is liable 
to lodge if sown alone. When sown 
in mixtures, the stronger growing 
grasses and clovers support the Al¬ 
sike and the hay produced is of a 
finer quality. The common mixture 
is two pounds of Alsike, eight of 
Red Clover and four of Timothy to 
the acre. When grown alone, six 
to eight pounds of seed should be 
sown to the acre. 
PASTURE 
Alsike is highly esteemed for pas¬ 
ture on account of its high feeding 
value. Grazing can begin as soon 
as the plants have made a good 
start and it should never be de¬ 
layed long enough to let them blos¬ 
som. 
WHITEDUTCH 
CLOVER 
This grows in practically every 
part of the United States where 
soil conditions are suitable. It is 
commonly known as “White Dutch” 
to distinguish it from “White Sweet 
Clover.” It is not adapted for hay, 
but is used chiefly for pastures and 
lawn purposes. It makes excellent 
pasture because it is high in pro¬ 
tein contents and is relished by 
stock. For pasture purposes, it is 
very seldom sown alone except on 
old pasture land already well pro¬ 
vided with grass, in which case it 
is scattered well on top of the soil 
in early spring. It thrives under 
trampling and does not cause bloat¬ 
ing. It should be sown at the rate 
of six pounds per acre. If wanted 
in lawns, the seed is best sown sep¬ 
arate from the grass mixture. 
STANDARD SEED COMPANY 
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