Alfalfa 
Henderson’s 
Recleaned 
Domestic Grown 
GRIMM 
The Hardiest Alfalfa Known 



The attention of the Minnesota experiment station was called 
to this Alfalfa in 1901, and by careful experimentation Grimm 
Alfalfa was found to be far superior to common kinds in with- 
standing unfavorable winters. This strain of Alfalfa seed not 
only endures extremely low temperature, but it can be cut with 
greater safety in the fall, and will bear more abuse in the way 
of pasturage than any other forage plant. Grimm Alfalfa has 
larger crowns, and a more spreading root system than the 
ordinary Alfalfa. One of the characteristics of the Grimm 
Alfalfa is that some of the plants produce peculiar greenish- 
yellow flowers. Sow 30 Ibs. per acre. 
Price, lb. 85c.; 10 lIbs., $7.50; 25 lbs., $17.50; 
100 Ibs., $65.00. 
NORTHERN GROWN (Medicago sativa) ee Ss 
__ A clover-like leguminous plant of great importance as a hay and forage crop, nutritious and 
rich in protein elements. It grows 2 to 5 feet high and sends roots, 5, 10, 20, and sometimes 
30 feet into the subsoil. It needs one season to become established, after which it yields enor- 
mous crops annually for many years. 3 or 4 cuttings per season, aggregating 4 to 6 tons cured 
hay per acre, are harvested, according to conditions and locality. It does well on all good, 
rich soils (except heavy clay), if well drained, or overlying a permeable subsoil; on calcareous 
soil it thrives especially well. Alfalfa is one of the best cover crops for orchards. Our strain 
of seed is grown in far Northern regions, where plants have to endure extreme cold and still 
thrive in those high altitudes. Our experience—and that of our customers—has shown that 
such seed is undoubtedly the best for the North and Eastern States. Before offering this seed 
to our customers for sale, it is thoroughly recleaned by the most modern seed cleaning machin- 
ery. By this process we separate the sound, perfect seeds from all rubbish and light, imperfect 
seeds. Sow in the Northern States during June, July or August. 30 to 40 lbs. of seed per acre 
if broadcasted, 25 or to 30 Ihs. if drilled. In the South sow in February or September. 
Price, lb. 70c.; 10 lbs. $6.50; 25 lbs. $14.00; 100 Ibs., $50.00. 
TRUE DWARF ESSEX RAPE VETCH, SAND OR WINTER 
; (Vicia villosa) 
_ Rape is ready for pasturing sheep or cattle within The Best Legume for Sandy Soils 
six weeks from time of sowing, and on an average . 
ee Re eam oS Venn pr h ; k Although Sand Vetch succeeds on poor, sandy soils, 
pe ae eh Ogee SCC PSC WECKS || Tit ismnaturally. moue vigorous’ on better dands.) Under 
to two months. When on the Rape they should at all such conditions the plant produces numerous branches 
times have access to salt; but water is not necessary. 3 to 6 feet long. Sand Vetch is hardy all over the 
In northern States it should be sown from April to | United States, and in most places remains green all 
winter. The crop may be seeded, either from the 
end of August for fall pasturing, but as it thrives middle of August to the middle of September. 
best in cool weather, it should not be sown in the Sown in the fall it should be mixed with Mammoth 
Southern States until September or October for win- Red Clover or Rye to serve as a support for the 
ter pasture. In the latitude of New York it should vines, thus keeping the forage off the ground. 
b : ; : Fall sown crops furnish some forage before winter 
€ sown in April, or in July or August. Its fatten- comes, and as growth starts very early in the spring 
ing properties are probably twice as good as those it can be pastured, cut for hay, or turned under to 
of Clover, and for sheep the feedi lue of renovate the soil. A ‘ 
excels all. Ses tay * k oe he > aoe The foremost orchardists highly recommend Sand 
s other plants we know of. To secure the | Vetch as a cover crop. Soluble plant food in porous 
best results, the Rape should be sown in drills. Sow soils leaches away in considerable amounts during the 
4 Ibs. per acre broadcast, 2 to 3 Ibs. per acre in | late fall and early spring, when the roots of trees are 
drills. not actively foraging for it. 
Sow 50 lbs. per acre, with one-half bushel of Rye 
Pri or Wheat. 
rice, Ib. 40c.; 10 Ibs., $3.75; 25 Ibs, Brice lbs 40, wilO el bs) ipa.D0s econ: lDs,, 
$8.00; 100 Ibs., $30.00. 7.50; 100 Ibs., $24.00. 
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