Strawberry Clover 
strawberry Clover—(Trifollum frag-lferum) is somewhat 
similar to White Dutch Clover, which is frequently planted 
with Blue Grass in lawns. It is primarily a pasture crop, 
capable of spreading- and establishing itself by its stout, creep¬ 
ing runners and through the scattering of seed by cattle graz¬ 
ing on a field of the clover which has matured seed. The 
flowers are pink and the flower-heads, when beginning to 
mature, closely resemble a fruiting strawberry in appearance. 
Strawberry Clover is, apparently, more resistant to alkali 
than any clover grown in the United States. It thrives on 
wet, seepy ground, which may be crusty with alkali, and seems 
to be able to establish itself in a heavy salt grass sod by transplanted runners or from seed, scattered 
by grazing cattle. Although Strawberry Clover thrives best with “wet feet”, it will survive under 
periods of drouth better than white Dutch Clover. This clover has been observed to survive after being 
covered for weeks with sludge and debris from a flood, a characteristic indicating possibilities for this 
crop in heavily Irrigated hay meadows on mountain ranches. 
Culture—Due to the scarcity of Strawberry Clover seed, a farmer or ranchman can afford to expend con¬ 
siderable effort to get a small acreage or foundation plot established on the farm or ranch. Once estab¬ 
lished on the smaller area, the clover can be scattered in desired fields or pastures by transplanting 
runners or by scattering seed. A few scattered plants, once established throughout a pasture, can suc¬ 
cessfully compete with salt gras® or wire-grass and the spread of the clover will be rapid. Best results 
can probably be secured on most farms by planting Strawberry Clover seed on well-prepared land, adja¬ 
cent to an alkaline seeped area or meadow which it is desired to seed. 
A firm seed bed is essential to success in seeding any small seed. Also, moisture is necessary near the 
surface of the soil to insure germination of the seed and establishment of the small plants. There are 
250,000 seeds in a pound of Strawberry Clover seed so that 2-3 pounds per acre of good quality seed, care¬ 
fully planted, should give a stand. 
The seed should be drilled like alfalfa or sweet clover for best results, though, under favorable con¬ 
ditions, broadcasting and harrowing in may be satisfactory. Moisture must be maintained near the soil 
surface for ten or fifteen days after planting to insure germination and survival of the seedlings. This 
may require an irrigation before seeding and one or two quick irrigations after seeding. In certain areas, 
irrigation in corrugations or furrows may be best after the field has been seeded. 
A light nurse crop may be planted for shade and to break any crust which may form. Spring planting 
is believed to be best, though, under certain conditions, fall planting (late August) may prove satisfactory. 
Reprint from Colorado Agrlcnltnral College Clrcnlar. 
By Rxtensiou Soil Conservationist, T. G. Stewart. 
Reed Canary Grass 
se?uS^s^of“^e%“nitId^^^a!p^^® thoroughly tested and found suitable in most all 
grown successfiillvWnwptl^^^^ A. recommended for wet soils where no other crops can be 
grown successruiiy. ±io\veyer, it makes a very good permanent pasture or meadow on almost nnv tvne 
of land, and gives especially fine results on peat or muck soil. The yields of pasture and hav from Reed 
well^Sa^ed^so^iL proved as valuable as the forage crops harvested from adjoining acres of 
a® a perennial and will live twenty years or more. The plants are 
but^would\"e‘ 
beginning early in the spring. About the first week in June the heads begin 
four wceks lutcr sccd is ripe. The leaves are broad and light green in color. The 
plants may grow five to six feet in height. 
Seeding Sow the seed as oarly as possible for spring seeding so that the seedlings of the Reed Canary 
Grass may be well establis^hed before weeds begin to grow. Excellent results have been obtained by sow- 
seed just before the frost is out of the ground. If the land is too weedy, then seeding may be done 
In ^e last w&ek in June or first week in July, or in late August or September. This gives an opportunity 
to disk the land in the spring in order to kill the weeds. 
Late ^11 seeding may be done just before freezing up time. Sow 6 pounds Reed Canary mixed with 5 
pounds Timothy or 6 pounds of Bromus per acre. Harrowing not necessary. 
On small areas seed may be sown in drill rows and weeds killed by cultivation. 
Seed should be sown at the following rate®: Broadcast, 6 to 6 pounds per acre; drilled, 2 to 3 pounds 
per acre in 16 to 18-inch rows. Cover the seed lightly. A roller can be used to advantage on peat soils 
before and after seeding. 
Reed Canary Grass will produce an abundance of pasture from early spring until fall. One acre will 
pasture 3 to 4 dairy cows throughout the season where moisture is plentiful. The grass should be kept 
grazed fairly close except in the fall. 
Hay and Seed Production—The first crop should be cut for hay 
as soon as the panicles (heads) begin to appear as the hay con¬ 
tains the highest nutritive value and is finest at this stage. Two 
to three crops of hay and some fall pasture may be obtained by 
such a practice. Panicles are usually not produced during the 
same season after the first cutting. The first crop may be pas¬ 
tured and hay cut later. Reed Canary Grass will yield 4 to 6 tons 
or more per acre. 
There is no danger of spreading like quack grass, for Reed 
Canary Grass may be easily eliminated by deep plowing. 
SEB BLUE SHEET FOR OUANTITT PRICES ON FIELD SEEDS 
