Write tor prices on Melilotus Indica and Ladino Clover for quantities larger than quoted in this catalog. At the time our fall catalog 
goes to press prices on these two items are not well established. Always being able to quote the lowest current market prices, we 
should be most appreciative of your inquiry at time of desired purchase so that we may take care of any price fluctuations. Prices 
quoted are postpaid to the fourth zone. 
LADINO CLOVER — Unexcelled for Pasture 
LADING AN ALL-PURPOSE CLOVER FOR PASTURE, HAY OR SEED 
The above illustration brings out the invaluable use of Ladino particularly as a pasture 
crop. As such, Ladino produces a very heavy tonnage of rich succulent feed highly relished 
by all types of livestock. Chemical analysis shov/s a very high protein content, particularly 
in the immature or grooving stage. For this reason, of wonderful value as a pasture for dairy 
cattle or sheep which require feed high in proteinaceous materials, especially the former for 
high milk production. 
Ladino hay is similarly of excellent quality. If considerable acreage is grown, use Ladino 
both for pasture and hay. The spring growth can be used entirely for pasture, the summer 
growth for hay, and the later growth for either pasture or hay, or as a seed crop—a practice 
now being considered by many of our California farmers. While the tonnage per acre for hay 
is not large for any one cutting, because of the hay consisting mostly of leaves and leaf stems, 
the feeding value as stated is very high. 
Consider this high value of ladino together with its easy adaptability and culture: Grows 
on soil too heavy or too shallow for alfalfa; likewise, on soils too wet for the former; competes 
v/ith sod-forming and pernicious grasses on fowl areas; grows on alfalfa-sick soil. Does this 
not give some idea of the ever-increasing importance of Ladino as a forage crop in this state? 
During the past few years the increas¬ 
ing use and widespread planting of Ladino 
Clover for forage and pasture purposes 
has been so phenomenal that Ladino is 
now of major importance as a forage crop 
in California. It has aptly been termed a 
crop which is turning our central valleys 
into a paradise of wealth. Ladino is prov¬ 
ing indispensable because it is adaptable 
to unlimited acreages where alfalfa is not 
suitable. 
There are many soils too heavy or too 
shallow for alfalfa. Ladino, having a very 
shallow root system, does not need a 
great depth of soil. Heavy soils are, in 
addition, more retentive of moisture which 
makes an ideal condition for Ladino. Hard- 
pan close to the surface of the soil is bene¬ 
ficial rather than detrimental, for it keeps 
the water within the reach of the plant 
roots for a longer period of time. 
Again, areas foul with sod forming 
weeds rapidly thin out alfalfa stands. 
Ladino, due to its tremendous spreading 
ability by means of its elongating stems 
next to the ground, is able to compete with 
all such grasses. Even in sections infested 
with Bermuda, Ladino gives complete sat¬ 
isfaction if given plenty of water. 
Alfalfa wilt and dwarf diseases are be¬ 
coming increasingly serious in California. 
These diseases do not affect Ladino, which 
can be grown on such lands where alfalfa 
Individual plant of Lago Brand Ladino Clover showing 
vigor and prolific branching habit. 
proves no longer profitable. On all such difficult areas and under the 
adverse conditions as mentioned above, with adequate irrigation 
Ladino prospers and succeeds, forming a long-lived pasture. Coupled 
with this also, its pasture value has been found unsurpassed, for the 
part of the plant available to the grazing animal consists mostly cf 
the highly nutritious leaves. 
Lago Brand Ladino is a pioneer in the Sacramento and San Joaquin 
Valleys where it has a long reputation of the highest merit. Sow 5 to 
6 lbs. per acre. Lago Brand Genuine Ladino Clover in 1 to 5-lb lots, 
$1.00 per lb.; 6 to 10 lbs., 85c per lb. 
CULTURAL SUGGESTIONS FOR LADINO CLOVER 
May growers have become discouraged with Ladino on first plant¬ 
ing attempts, or disappointed, due often to the slow growth or poor 
showing of new Ladino stands. Such results, in most instances, can be 
avoided if necessary cultural requirements are given proper attention. 
In the preparation of the land prior to planting, two important fac¬ 
tors must be given due consideration. First, Ladino seed, because of 
its very small size, must be sown on a very firm seed bed. Second, 
careful levelling and preparation of the land for thorough and easy 
irrigation is essential. 
MELILOTUS INDICA 
(Yellow Annual Melilot or Sour Clover) 
Melilotus Indica Develops Luxuriant Tonnage of Growth for Cover or Green Manure Crops 
Melilotus indica is another annual clover, being more exten¬ 
sively used each year for cover crop purposes. Proves outstand¬ 
ing because of its extremely high fertilizing value and the large 
tonnage of growth produced for incorporation into the soil. 
The well defined tap root penetrates deep into the soil and 
the numerous lateral roots spread in all directions. In common 
with other legumes, this extensive root system is covered with 
nitrogen fixing bacterial nodules which utilize atmospheric nitro¬ 
gen, and place this in a form usable by succeeding crops. 
Melilotus indica succeeds on most any type soil, even on wet 
or poorly drained soils, making a very vigorous growth during 
the winter months. Orchardists have found particular favor with 
this crop, using it extensively as a cover crop in peach, walnut, 
citrus, etc., orchards. Equally as good for any open type land. 
For best results, plough under when in full bloom. Has limited 
use furthermore as a feed for livestock. Can be pastured off 
during the early part of the growing season, and then permitted 
to grow again for a good growth for turning under. While all 
portions of the plant contain a bitter tasting compound known as 
"Cumarin"—which has a sweet vanilla-like odor—this flavor is 
not objectionable to livestock if pastured while plants are still 
young and tender. Lb. 25c; 10 lbs. $2.00. 
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