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F. W. BOLGIANO & CO., INC., Washington, D. C. 
Bolgiano’s 
“Capitol Brand” Clover Seed 
FOR PRICES, SEE PINK SHEET INCLOSED 
A Field of Alfalfa Grown from Bolgiano’s “Capitol Brand” Alfalfa Seed 
ALFALFA (Medicago sativa) 
Considered the most valuable of clovers and is capable of 
resisting droughts. It should be sown alone in thoroughly 
prepared soil either in the Spring or Fall at the rate of 20 
to 25 pounds to the acre. Height, 1 to 3 feet. 
ALSIKE, OR HYBRID (Trifolium hybridum) 
Alsike Clover grows thicker and is finer in growth than 
Red Clover, making better hay and grazing. It is also the 
hardiest of clovers, resisting extremes of heat and drought 
as well as severe cold weather. When sown with other 
grasses, it forms a quick undergrowth and greatly increases 
the yield. Sow 8 pounds to the acre. 
CRIMSON OR SCARLET (Trifolium incarnatum) 
The Great Nitrogen Gatherer. The best crop for hay, soil¬ 
ing and green manuring; Fall, Winter and Spring pasturing. 
Crimson Clover furnishes an abundance of nutritive forage 
at seasons when pastures are dead. Improves poor land, re¬ 
stores to fertility those that have been worn down by exces¬ 
sive cropping. May be planted in the Spring, Summer or Fall. 
Splendid for reseeding Red Clover that has been Winter killed. 
Sow 15 pounds to the acre. 
MEDIUM RED OR JUNE 
(Trifolium pratense) 
This is regarded the most popular of clovers for hay 
crops. It makes two crops each year and can be sown with 
Orchard Grass and Timothy. Sow in Spring or Fall, and if 
no other grasses are used, at the rate of 8 to 12 pounds per 
acre. Use best quality seed only (Bolgiano’s Recleaned). 
MAMMOTH OR SAPLING 
(Trifolium pratense perenne) 
Is similar to Red Clover in appearance of seeds and habits 
of growth, the difference being larger growth and later ma¬ 
turing. As a soil improver, it is considered superior because 
of its extra growth. It is a good variety for thin soils. Sow 
10 to 12 lbs. per acre. 
WHITE CLOVER (Trifolium repense) 
Some White Clover is usually included in Lawn Grass 
Mixtures. It makes an excellent turf that stands constant 
trampling. It is of dwarf habit, spreads rapidly and is very 
hardy. It is valuable in permanent pastures, being sweet and 
nutritious. Sow in Spring. In mixtures, 1 to 2 pounds; if 
alone, 8 to 10 pounds to the acre. 
WHITE SWEET CLOVER (Melilotus alba) 
Valuable sort for soiling, ensilage and bees. Grows from 
3 to 5 feet high; sown in rich soil, may be cut three times; 
lasts for years if cut before flowering. Ten pounds to the 
acre. 
KOREAN LESPEDEZA 
This popular new type of Clover is coming into large 
demand. “Korean Lespedeza” makes the best and prettiest 
of hay, equal to Alfalfa in analysis and feed value. Grows 
20-24 in. tall and very thick on good land, producing 2 to 3 
tons of hay per acre each year and reseeds itself if cut prop¬ 
erly, even with closest grazing. It grows readily in acid 
soil. It requires no land preparation for sowing; does not 
cause slobber nor bloat when pastured. Korean makes the 
best and cheapest midsummer pasture from June through 
September, is drought resistant and is cut for hay in August 
when least likely to be lost from wet weather. It may be put 
in the barn 36 hours after cutting. It permits use of land 
for small grain crops, increases soil fertility and costs less 
to get and keep a stand than other important legumes. Sow 
from Feb. 1st at the rate of 20 to 25 lbs. per acre. 
SERICEA LESPEDEZA 
Perennial. This variety enjoys many advantages over the 
annual types. Thrives on poorer soils, furnishes two or more 
cuttings per season and withstands severe droughts due to 
its deep vigorous root system. Sow 20 lbs. hulled seed per 
acre. 
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