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That which we list as 
Sweet Clover is the White 
Type. Because of condi- 
tions in principal seed pro- 
ducing sections it may 
contain some yellow. Lives 
two years. 
GRUNDY COUNTY 
TYPE. Matures about 
3 weeks earlier than 
common white. Grows 
around 3% ft. high. 
Lives 2 years. See page 
YELLOW TYPE. Lives 
2 years. Matures be- 
tween White and Grundy Coun- 
ty. Finer stemmed and leafy. See 
pages 37 and 39. 
HUBAM. An annual White Blossom Sweet Clover. 7X WN EAs SW E ET CS} LOVE R 
See page 39. 
Valuable Crops VER 
All Sweet Clover are great Nitrogen gathering and 
soil building crops. A crop plowed under is equal to 
25 loads of manure. They are wonderful pasture crops. 
Can be pastured first fall with two head of cattle per 


A Great Cash Crop—Heavy Seed Producer 
acre. The second year 3 or 4 head and hogs besides. The Most Palatable Sweet Clover 
Generally produces a hay crop first fall and two next Here is an entirely new variety of sweet clover. A clover that 
year. Some take hay or pasture first fall and plow we believe is destined to rapidly replace other sweet clovers be- 
under next spring. cause it has so many valuable characteristics. The demand for 
S 1 ine like Red’ Cl Use 12 15 Ib the seed will be tremendous. Get in on the big money by grow- 
pl tae ie ad ee Seo Ss A ee fu Dos ge to Se ing a seed crop this year. 
per acre. Have a firm seed bed and cover lightly. A Big Cash Income 
One Iowa farmer sowed 15 pounds last spring on 4 acres 
and harvested 1250 lbs. of seed last fall. Another got 360 
Tbs. from two acres and still another 25 bushels or 1500 lbs. 
from 2% acres.’ That is 10 bushels per acre. This was from 
seeds planted in rows, 
This clover ripens seed more evenly than other sweet 
clover and the seed hangs on to the plant. Very little 
loss from shattering. In the fall there are practically 
UJ Py’ | no leaves or blossoms but all seed. 
Characteristics 
Tt is an annual like Hubam, making its full growth, 
SWEE blooming and bearing seed the same year it is sown. It 
is slightly later than Hubam,. It is leafier and has finer 
ALL RECLEANED SEED stems. The crop is very palatable. It is not as bitter 
as most sweet clover. Makes a fine pasture after small 
.-LARIN DA grain in August, September, when two-year-old sweet 
at clovers are dried up. It is an excellent soil builder. 
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Its roots are thick and fleshy, very much like the two- 
PER BU. $305 at CHICAGO year sweet ete Sieetageee Sera about 4 feet. 
c}) eS to BY PER Bu. Its value for fall pasture and for fall plowing of the 
BAGS fog od a clover for fertilizer will be more common when seed is 
more plentiful and cheaper. Now is the time to cash in 
on it as a seed crop. Sow with small grain using 6 to 8 
pounds per acre. The seed is smaller than other sweet 
clover. Or plant in rows with a corn planter fitted with 
drill plates using about 2 lbs. per acre. Be sure you have 
a firm seed bed. Pack with a roller if possible after 
seeding. Do not cover over 1 inch. If in rows cultivate 
as soon as you can see the rows and keep it clean. In- 
oculate your seed with Sweet Clover Inoculation. MHar- 
vest when top seed is fully matured. 
_ There will be a big market for this seed crop because 
it has so many superior features that it will be several 
years before the demand can be supplied. We have a 
limited quantity only. Order at once and don’t wait until 
it is gone before you order. 
While it lasts our price is $33.00 per bushel of 60 Ibs.; 
$17.00 for 30 Ibs. and $9.00 for 15 Ibs. f.o.b. Clarinda. 
We do not have this at Chicago. 
acne lots Postpaid 1 Ib. 90¢; 5 Ibs. $4.00; 10. Ibs. 
Pp 4.090, 





Our well recleaned unhulled seed is 
the best to use for early winter seeding. It 
is better than hulled seed either scarified 
or unscarified. Germination is slower. Will 
not start to grow during a warm spell in 
winter. Becomes firmly embedded in the 
soil. Waits until spring, then grows rap- 
idly. Many customers report that the sow- 
ing of our unhulled seed early in the winter 
gave them the finest stands they ever had. 
Sow about 20 lbs. per acre. Just broadcast 
it. No seed bed preparation necessary. If 
convenient cover it a little before growing 
season starts. Otherwise let nature take care 
tit, 
This seed is fancy cleaned quality that pleases 
our trade. It is a high grade product and 
our prices are very low, Compare qualities. Judge 
values and note the difference. 
Buy Now—Save Money—Sow Early 










inoculate Your Seeds 
Inoculation provides young plants with the bac- 
teria they need to gather nitrogen from the air. 
Helps’ assure healthier and more vigorous plants 
and bigger yields. Easy to apply. Full directions 



furnished. Cost is low. 
Price: 30c for % bu. size; 50c for 1 bu. size; 
90c for 2% bu. size. 
See page 41 for further information. Berry’s 
Nodule Germ is guaranteed, 

