GERMAIN'S CLOVER SEEDS 
Quantity Prices and Samples Sent on Request. 
Inoculate Clover Seeds with NITRAGIN. 
The exnense time and labor involved in raising a crop is the same whether your crop be large or small. Any increase m tonnage is 
therefore a net profit We recommend that all Clover Seeds be inoculated with Nitragin before planting. By inoculation with Nitragm 
at a cost of only 33c per acre, you can get a 50% larger tonnage in Clover crops. For particulars see Page 67. 
wcm rvrnc aida Melilotus Alba Clover is the only real rival to 
MfcLILvJI Uo 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., 30c; 10-lb. lots, $2.50, postpaid. Write for prices in larger 
quantities. 
MAMMOTH RED CLOVER OR COW GRASS (Trifolium Pratense 
, This plant is a mammoth strain and therefore a taller 
PerenneJ. gro wer than Red Clover as described above. Price per 
pound, 50c; 10 lbs., $4.50, postpaid. 
Den r 'i nwr D it i* d i i Furnishes an excellent food for 
RED CLOVER (Trifolium Pratense). 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 will also 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, 50c; 10 
lbs., $4.50, postpaid. 
WHITE CLOVER (Trifolium Repens). Scfei,” e? y '^w„ P pSoS 
See page 65. Price per pound, $1.15; 10 lbs., $11.00, postpaid. 
RI1R Cl OVFR Strongly resembles Alfalfa. It is a great nitrogen¬ 
ous LrLwvcs. 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, 30c; 10 lbs., $2.50, postpaid. 
MELILOTUS INDICA (Sou, Clover). M P orm!- 
tion and prices. 
a i ni/r iT-r i- lj LO \ Very hardy, adapted for sowing on 
ALSIKE (Trifolium Hybridum). cold wet land 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, 50c; 10 lbs., $4.50, 
postpaid. 
wiiram m nv/CD This plant differs from Melilotus Alba only in 
nuBAM t,LUVtK. 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., 40c; 10 lbs., $3.50, postpaid. 
I adiwo n dvcb This is a mammoth white clover growing very 
lalminlu rap j d i y 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 ..d 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. Howver, 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. 
EVERGREEN PERMANENT PASTURE MIXTURES, 
California is increasing in a rather startling manner. Dairymen 
and livestock owners are learning that permanent pastures, grown 
from high quality seeds properly selected and blended so that they 
will produce a balanced ration, are extremely profitable. We offer 
the following Evergreen Permanent Pasture Mixtures which have 
been tried, proven, and tested. If further information is desired, 
write for special booklet. 
Mixture 
No. 
Type of Soil 
Kind of Livestock 
Weight 
per Acre 
size bag 
Price per 
Bag 
1 
Loam to heavy 
Cattle, Sheep, and 
Horses 
30 lbs. 
$13.00 
2 
Loam to heavy 
Hogs and Lambs 
16 lbs. 
10.50 
3 
Sandy 
Cattle, Horses, and 
Sheep 
33 lbs. 
12.50 
4 
Sandy 
Hogs and Lambs 
20 lbs. 
9.00 
5 
Extra heavy or 
Cattle, Horses, and 
Bermuda Grass 
Sheep 
40 lbs. 
19.00 
Sod 
6 
Extra heavy or 
Hogs and Lambs 
24 lbs. 
15.00 
Bermuda Grass 
7 
Sod 
Alkali 
Any kind of Live- 
stock 
32 lbs. 
17.00 
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. 
CRFSTFri wheat liDACC A native of southwestern Siberia, which 
Lsrccdicu wntAi toKASi. j g a re gj on 0 f i ow rainfall and poor soil; 
it has demonstrated its ability to withstand drought in this coun¬ 
try; has a very extensive root system, and smothers out any other 
crop growing on the same land. It is a perennial and long lived, 
and is adapted to most any kind of soil. Plant lty inches deep at 
the rate of 10 lbs. per acre when broadcasted or drilled. Price: 
per lb. 50c; 10 lbs. $4.50, postpaid. 
DALLAS GRASS (Paspalum Dilate). g£ se »' f0 ?!t S'cnlffS™ 
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, 80c; 10 lbs., $7.50, postpaid. 
MEADOW FESCUE (Festuca Pratensis). 
This is a very valuable 
species 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 
45c; 10 lbs. $4.00, postpaid. 
a i r-n a m a ir j- . • \ One of the hardy wild California 
ALFILARIA (Erodium Circutarium ). g rasses that 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., $9.00, postpaid. 
aiictdaiiam cait diicu A valuable pasture grass for districts 
AUbl KALIAN bALI bUbn. having sa lt or alkaline soils. Plant 10 
lbs. per acre. Price: per lb. 80c; 10 lbs. $7.50, postpaid. 
AWNLESS BROME GRASS (Bromus Inermis). coS 
tions of drought. Plant 20 pounds to the acre. Price per pound, 
50c; 10 lbs., $4.50, postpaid. 
BERMUDA GRASS (Cyodon Daemon). jSL/S&lE? 
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, 50c; 10 lbs., $4.50, 
postpaid. 
CHEWINGS FESCUE (Faatuca Spacias). *$$$&£$££&'%& 
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, $1.10; 10 lbs., $10.50, postpaid. 
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HARDINFi CRA<;<; An excellent pasture grass and it will with- 
nMKL/n'n=> tFKAoo. s t and m uch 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 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. 
$1.75, 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 boardcasted at 
the rate of 30 pounds per acre on well prepared soil. Price per 
pound 50c; 10 lbs. $4.50, postpaid. 
RED TOP f Aarostis Vulaarisl A "°° d P ere nnial grass generally 
kcu ivjr lAgrosns vuigarisj. sown f or 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. 
ITAIIAN RYF fl nlinm l+allrnml A quick-growing grass attaining 
IIALIAN Kit ILolium Italicumj. a he ight 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 and 
sweetest hay imaginable. Sow 40 pounds per acre. Price per lb. 
25c; 10 lbs. $2.00, postpaid. 
