ROYAL QUALITY SEEDS BEST BY EVERY TEST 
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GRIMM ALFALFA 
GRIMM ALFALFA — Was introduced into 
Minnesota by a German immigrant by the* 
name of Grimm, in 1837. Since that time its 
culture under rigorous climatic conditions has 
resulted in a very hardy strain, says U. S. Gov¬ 
ernment Bulletin 757: “On account of its su¬ 
perior hardiness, the variety is particularly 
recommended for the northern part of the 
great plains region and all parts of the North¬ 
west, where little protection is afforded by the 
snow. The greater cost of the Grimm seed, 
and the inaMlity to produce a large yield of 
hay in a mild climate, as the common alfalfa, 
will have a tendency to confine it to the more 
northern states.” 
CLOVERS 
Sweet Yellow Clover 
MEDIUM RED CLOVER— Has been styled 
the corner stone of old world and new world 
agriculture. Alone or in mixtures, for hay or 
pasture, or, in rotation, it is the most impor¬ 
tant legume crop in Canada, Northern Amer¬ 
ica and Europe. Stock thrive on it; for hay or 
pasture, it is ideal. Two crops of hay are gen¬ 
erally produced or one crop of hay and one 
of seed. May be seeded in the spring or fall, 
determined by soil or climatic conditions. 
Should be covered 1 to IV 2 inches deep. As it 
has an extensive root system, extending 5 to 6 
feet, a deep soil is advisable. Top dressing 
with manure adds to the success of the crop. 
Alone 8 to 12 pounds to the acre is sufficient, 
under normal conditions. This amount of seed 
is often sown mixed with 10 to 12 pounds of 
Timothy to the acre. It is a biennial or two- 
year crop. Due care should be exercised in 
selecting seed. Why experiment when our 
seed is tested for purity and growth? 
MAMMOTH RED CLOVER or SAPLING— 
Grows ranker than Medium Red Clover. Is 
valuable for fertilizing purposes on this ac¬ 
count. Makes good hay, if cut early and ex¬ 
cellent for grazing. One crop of hay per an¬ 
num is the rule. 
ALSIKE or SWEDISH CLOVER—Is a long 
lived perennial and seldom winter kills. 
Thrives under conditions that will kill out Red 
Clover, enduring cold, heat and succeeding on 
a variety of soils. Hay consists of 60% leaves 
and 40% stems. Reaches a height of 2 to 2^ 
feet. Requires 6 to 8 pounds to the acre, 
seeded alone. A bushel of seed weighs 60 
pounds. Average yield of seed is 3 to 5 bushels 
to the acre. 
WHITE or DUTCH CLOVER — Differs 
from Red and Alsike clover, in that it is a low 
close-growing clover with solid stems, rooting 
abundantly on the surface of the ground 
