ene SPE ai eS DI OD LE SE 
LESPEDEZA 
*Lespedeza bicolar is a shrubby variety 
from Japan which blooms very freely in 
late summer and is very attractive to the 
bees. Reaching a height of about six feet 
this one is well suited for screen or hedge. 
Perennial. 415c packet. 
*Lespedeza cyrtobotra is another shrub- 
by species from Asia. It is perennial and 
requires about three years to reach full 
maturity. It begins blooming in the sec- 
ond season and is very attractive to the 
bees. This species apparently yields more 
nectar than any lespedeza that we have 
thus far been able to secure. It reaches a 
height of about six feet on our grounds. 
Seed 15c per packet. 
BIRDSFOOT TREFOIL 
(Lotus corniculatus) 
Birdsfoot trefoil is a very drought resist- 
ant perennial which is a valuable addition 
to permanent pastures. In England it is 
regarded as a valuable bee plant. In this 
country the bees visit the plant freely but 
as yet it has not been tried sufficiently to 
test its value as a source of honey. A very 
promising new legume which should find 
a place on the general farm. Blooms very 
freely in mid-summer and the yellow flow- 
ers are very attractive. 
15e packet, 30c per ounce. 
Seed of any of the above, 15c per packet, 
or eight packets for one dollar. 
Twenty packets for two dollars. 
All prices postpaid. 

MELVIN PELLETT 
Dellett Gardens 
Atlantic, lowa 
