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ALSIKE 
CLOMERY 
This is a clover so valuable, so IKE IME E. | 
adaptable to conditions unfavorable 7 
to other clovers that many farmers 
are passing up a good bet when they 
do not use it. In this World Brand This lot of Alsike sells at a sub- 
you secure our finest quality. High- stantial discount under our World 
est in color and plumpest berries. Brand ‘simply 'b : 
ply because it may have 
The grade that has satisfied our a little Red Clover or other farm 



cares per are een oe years. Ali crop seed in it. Will average 90% 
Alsike is a fine stemmed perennial sat better pure Cane Free sagt 
clover. Higher in feeding value than Red, ples on request will show you just 
greener in color and less dusty. Under favorable condi- how nice this seed is, 
tions stems grow 3 to 5 feet long. Prefers loam to heavy 
soils. Grows on land too sour for red and is extra winter 
Be It is excellent practice a8 ey a couple of bonnes 
ot alsike per acre wit 3 tter 
stand ante thicker iach Peg) tin oe ee At ane at is, fine togior ton 
Alsike is economical to sow. It is a smaller seeded seeding on old meadows and pastures. If you are mak- 
clover, 5 to 6 pounds per acre is plenty to sow. Use it Fas Tage souk an pig ees a ey oe [eae ta 
alone or with other grasses for hay and pasture. Stands if dada walieewe are bare you will a onrereae Ratorn 
a Battaa aba ae extra good clover for pasture and makes seed for refund if you are not completely satisfied. See 
Alsike is grown from Oregon to Maine and from Minne- Svar antler PEE’ \S- 
sota to Tennessee and other southern states. In the south is 
used largely for pasture on lower ground. North and east 
it shows its great value as a hay crop. Extra good on 
wet land, stands a lot of overflow. Its use however, is by 
no means confined to wet land. It is generally easier to 
get‘a stand of alsike. Compare our values. Although the 
seed is relatively scarce we have very low prices and can 
save you money on this our finest quality. 
Postpaid 1 lb., 50c; 5 lbs., $2.25; 10 lbs., $4.00. Resembles Red Clover. 
Grows up to 2 to 2% feet. S 60 
Upright branching 
plants. Roots deeply. BU. 
A bountiful provider of 
nitrogen. Will thrive 60 L8S. 
better than Red Clover 
on thinner and poorer : 
soils. Very efficient for green manur- 
ALSIKE Ames TIMOoOT HW ing. Plowing under a good crop is esti- 
mated equal to 20 loads of manure per 
acre, Stubble plowed under 12 tons. A 
cheap source of nitrogen. One author- 
A special lot and a seeding that our trade takes to in a big way. ity says it’s worth $20.00 to $30.00 per 
A bushel sows six acres. That averages about 60 clover seeds per acre in nitrogen. 
square foot. You have the Timothy besides to hold up the Alsike. Most extensively used in the south as 
That helps it grow taller and cleaner. One crop aids the other. They a fall sown crop. We suggest only 
will produce a greater tonnage in combination than when grown sepa- spring seeding in north where it is a 
rately. Makes heavy crops of fine quality hay and pasture. Very quick growing annual. Prefers cool 
nutritious as Alsike is higher in feeding value, pound for pound than growing season. Sow 15 Ibs. per acre. 
Red Clover. Our seed guaranteed to please you. 
Lot Economy generally contains 50% or more Alsike. This is Small lots, prepaid, 1 1b., 35c; 5 Ibs., 
mixed with the Timothy to make a blending and quality that’ our $1.50; 10 lbs., $2.75. 
customers consider a real bargain and a money-making seeding. Do 
not confuse this with the average combination of Alsike and Timothy. 
It is richer in clovers. Requires less seed per acre. 
You will like it for hay and it is 
very good for pasture. If you are 
making a new seeding you should 


Shipment is guaranteed to please you. You can cut your seed bill. 
The seed is U. S. grown and hardy anywhere in the U.S.A. If you Th 1 a 
want to make an adapted seeding and an economical one order Lot e clover used in 
Economy. We are sure you will be well pleased. ‘lawn and pastures. A per- 1) 
ennial. Roots at joints. 
Will withstand acid con- 
ditions and poor drain- 
; ; FORIS LBS. 
Horeeet Omnia age. Increases feeding 
Dear Sirs: I have been using value of pastures. Stim- 
your seeds for years back and I find 
them the best seeds I can buy. I ulates growth of lawn 
have a andy est on the Shed oe grasses. Seed is very small. 2 or 3 
purchased from you. I gladly rece ‘ 
ommend you as reliable company to pounds sow an acre. Seed is very 
deal with, oe scarce now. Our prices \very low. 
ours respectfully, ; : 
LAWRENCE & GIDDINGS. Quality very nice. Small lots, postpaid, 
1 lb., $1.00; 5 lbs., $4.25; 10 lbs., $8.00. 

