Clovers, Field Seeds and Grains 73 
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CLOVERS 
Clovers are of vital importance to agriculture in the North and East. They 
are of particular value as forage crops and also as green manure. Their 
long, powerful tap-roots penetrate to great depths, loosen the soil, admit 
air and they have the faculty of taking nitrogen from the air and making 
available much of the inert plant food of the soil. When sown alone, use 
15 lbs. per acre. Inoculate with Nodogen. 
Alsike (Trifolium hybridum). A very hardy perennial Clover valuable as 
a forage crop and for soil improvement Alsike is often sown with Tim- 
othy and Red Clover to be used as hay and produces a crop of superior 
quality. It is very free flowering and attractive to bees. 
Lb. 70c., 5 lbs. $3.20, 10 Ibs. $6.00, 25 lbs. $14.00, 100 Ibs. $54.00 
Bokhara or White Sweet (Melilotus alba). An excellent legume for plow- 
ing under asa green manure. If cut before it becomes too coarse, it makes 
very satifsactory hay. Although not relished by livestock as much as 
Alfalfa, it will grow on soils much too poor for Alfalfa. A valuable crop 
for beekeepers. Not suitable for lawns. 
‘ Lb. 35c., 5 Ibs. $1.60, 10 Ibs. $3.00, 25 lbs. $7.00, 100 Ibs. $27.00 
Crimson (Trifolium incarnatum). A rapid growing annual of great value 
where only one crop is desired. Excellent for plowing under to improve 
poor soils. 
Lb. 35c., 5 lbs. $1.60, 10 lbs. $3.00, 25 lbs. $7.00, 100 Ibs. $27.00 
Ladino White. A mammoth White Clover from the Pacific Northwest 
hardy in New England. Valuable in any pasture or for permanent 
mowing. Not for lawns. 
Lb. $2.00, 5 lbs. $9.50, 10 Ibs. $18.00, 25 lbs. $42.50, 100 lbs. $160.00 
Medium Red (Trifolium pratense). This is the common Red Clover and 
by far the most important variety. It may be sown alone or in com- 
bination with various other forage plants. A highly nutritive forage 
crop and valuable too for plowing under to improve soils. It will grow 
on a wide variety of soils but will not tolerate poorly drained land. 
Lb. 70c., 5 Ibs. $3.20, 10 Ibs. $6.00, 25 Ibs. $14.00. 100 Ibs. $54.00 
Mammoth Pea Vine (Trifolium pratense magnum). Of ranker growth 
than Medium Red but longer lasting, therefore better for plowing under 
to improve exhausted soils. 
Lb. 70c., 5 Ibs. $3.20, 10 Ibs. $6.00, 25 Ibs. $14.00, 100 Ibs. $54.00 
Wild White. A hardy, persistent variety of creeping habit which is excel- 
lent in lawn mixtures where Clover is desired. Highly recommended for 
pasture mixtures. It will stand extremely close cropping, and it blos- 
soms much less than the ordinary White Clover. The leaves are small 
and blend readily with other grasses to form a thick dense turf. This 
type of Clover may eventually supersede the older variety. 
M4 Ib. 65c., lb. $2.00, 5 lbs. $9.50, 10 Ibs. $18.00, 25 Ibs. $42.50 
White Dutch (Trifolium repens). This is the Clover which has been used 
so widely in lawn grass mixtures. It will grow ina great variety of soils 
but is most luxuriant on alkaline soils where it receives plenty of moisture. 
White Clover is also a splendid pasture plant and because of its high 
nutritive value the hay is very desirable for cattle. 
M4 lb. 50c,, Ib. $1.50, 5 Ibs. $7.00, 10 lbs. $13.50, 25 Ibs $31.59 
Yellow Sweet (Melilotus officinalis). Except for the color of its blossoms 
this variety is similar to and is used for the same purposes as Bokhara 
or White Sweet Clover described above. 
Lb. 25c., 5 Ibs. $1.20, 10 Ibs. $2.25, 25 lbs. $5.25, 100 lbs. $20.00 
CORN, Field Varieties 
(Sow up to 20 lbs. to the acre) 
Breck’s Hybrid Yellow Sweepstakes. A recently developed hybrid, 
obtained by combining four different inbred strains of Dent Corn. As 
high as 29 tons of good ensilage per acre have been secured here on New 
England farms during the past few years. This is remarkable in latitudes 
as far north as Concord, N. H. The growth is distinctly heavier, more 
leafy, with larger ears and a deeper, richer green color than any ensilage 
Corn in this vicinity. 
7 lbs. (44 pk.) $1.00, 14 lbs. (pk.) $1.90, 56 Ibs. (bu.) $7.00 
Early Yellow Canada. An extra-early, 8-rowed Flint variety with large 
kernels and small cobs. Ears of medium size. A popular sort in northern 
New England. 
7 Ibs. (4% pk.) 60c., 14 Ibs. (pk.) $1.10, 56 lbs. (bu.) $4.00 
Improved Leaming. A Yellow Dent variety, very valuable for ensilage. 
The plants are tall, with a large amount of foliage. Each stalk usually 
produces two good long ears with small red cobs, well filled with large, 
deep, golden kernels. 
, 7 Ibs. (144 pk.) 45c., 14 Ibs. (pk.) 85c., 56 Ibs. (bu.) $3.00 
Longfellow. The variety most widely grown in New England. An early 
8-rowed Flint Corn with long ears and comparatively small cobs, filled 
to the tips with large, broad kernels. 
7 Ibs. (14 pk.) 60c., 14 Ibs. (pk.) $1.10, 56 lbs. (bu.) $4.00 
GRAINS AND FIELD SEEDS 
Alfalfa, Grimsum—Certified Seed (Medicago sativa). An exceptional peren- 
nial plant widely grown for both green fodder and cured hay. It has a 
very high nutritive value and is greatly relished by cattle. Alfalfa is a 
very deep-rooted perennial plant and will furnish a greater amount of 
valuable food over a long period of years without reseeding than any 
other plant grown. In spite of its long life, it does not impoverish the 
soil, because, being a legume it derives a great deal of its nourishment 
from the atmosphere. Since it is deep rooting, it will stand a great deal 
of dry weather. The strain we offer is particularly suited to New Eng- 
land soils and conditions. Inoculate with Nodogen. 
Lb. 95c., 5 lbs. $4.50, 10 Ibs. $8.50, 25 lbs. $20.00, 100 lbs. $76.00 
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BUCKWHEAT, Japanese. The largest and best variety. It is grown ex- 
tensively as an article of food but is also used as a quick growing cover 
crop for turning in to improve soils. 1 Ib. will sow 200 square feet, 1144 
bushels to an acre. 6 lbs. (4% pk.) 50c., 
12 Ibs. (pk.) 95c., 24 Ibs. (14 bu.) $1.75, 48 lbs. (bu.) $3.00 
MILLET, Golden (Panicum liliaceum var.) This is an excellent crop for 
cutting and feeding green, for its yield is large and the luxuriant, juicy 
foliage is very much relished by cattle. Sow at the rate of 50 Ibs. per 
acre. Weight, 50 Ibs. per bushel. 
5 lbs. 95c., 10 lbs. $1.80, 25 lbs. $4.25, 100 Ibs. $16.00 
MILLET, Hungarian (Panicum germaniacum). This variety matures 
earlier than the preceding and is of value as one of the quickest catch 
crops for hay. It has a remarkable resistance to drought and will re- 
main fresh and green when other vegetation is parched. Also used widely 
as green feed. Sow at the rate of 50 lbs. per acre. 
5 Ibs. 70c., 10 lbs. $1.35, 25 lbs. $3.15, 100 Ibs. $12.00 
MILLET, Japanese (Panicum crus-galli). Distinct from other varieties. 
An enormous cropper, over 6 feet high, excellent either green or as 
cured hay. Broadcast at the rate of 25 Ibs. per acre: in drills 18 inches 
apart, sow 15 lbs. to the acre. Weight about 35 lbs. per bushel, 
5 lbs. 70c., 10 lbs. $1.35, 25 lbs. $3.15, 100 Ibs. $12.00 
OATS, Breck’s King. A variety of splendid vigor, hardiness and produc- 
tivity. In addition to their value as human food, Oats are the best grain 
feed for horses and they are also used as a cover crop and for green manure 
to improve impoverished soils. Sow at the rate of 1 lb. to 100 square feet, 
or 3 bushels to the acre. 4 lbs. (4 pk.) 40c., 
8 lbs. (pk.) 75c., 16 Ibs. (14 bu.) $1.25, 32 lbs. (bu.) $2.00 
RAPE, Dwarf Essex. A broadleaved plant of the Cabbage family which 
is greatly relished by sheep and hogs. It is widely used as a pasture plant 
and provides a great amount of forage. Sow broadcast at the rate of 
6 to 8 lbs. to the acre. 
Lb. 35c., 5 lbs. $1.60, 10 Ibs. $3.00, 25 Ibs. $7.00, 100 lbs. $27.00 
RYE, Rosen Winter. This is the most desirable variety for New England. 
It may be used for either Summer or Autumn plantings. It is usually 
sown after other crops are harvested and will grow well into the Winter, 
to be plowed in early the following Spring: thus soil may be improved 
without losing a season’s crop and soil erosion during Winter is prevented. 
Sow at the rate of 1 lb. to 150 square feet or 2 bushels to the acre. 
7 lbs. 50c., 14 lbs. (pk.) 95c., 28 Ibs. $1.75, 56 lbs. (bu.) $3.00 
RYE, Spring. Rye is raised extensively as a grain for human consump- 
tion, but in this section of the country its chief use is for cover crops or 
for green manure purposes. It is often sown with Vetch to prevent soil 
erosion and to turn in to improve soils. Sow at the rate of 1 lb. to 100 
square feet or 114 bushels to the acre. 7 lbs. (% pk.) 65c., 
14 lbs. (pk.) $1.15, 28 Ibs. (14 bu.) $2.00, 56 Ibs. (bu.) $4.00 
SOYBEANS, Manchu, Yellow Seeded. This variety is particularly desir- 
able in this se: tion of the country for hay, ensilage, and also for plowing 
in to improve the soil. Sow in drills at the rate of 100 lbs. per acre. 
5 lbs. 45c., 10 lbs. 85c., 25 lbs. $2.10, 100 lbs. $8.00 
SOYBEANS, Wilson, Black Seeded. Rank growing variety used for same 
purpose as above, producing a very valuable crop. Sow in drills at rate 
ot 100 Ibs. per acre. 5 lbs. 45c., 10 lbs. 85c., 25 lbs. $2.10, 100 lbs. $8.00 
SOYBEANS, Yellow. A large-growing, yellow-seeded variety especially 
suitable for ensilage and plowing under. Sow at the rate of 100 Ibs. per 
acre. 5 lbs. 45c., 10 Ibs. 85c., 25 lbs. $2.10, 100 Ibs. $8.00 
SOYBEANS, Edible—Sce page 10. 
VETCH, Spring (Vicia sativa). Very much like common peas in growth 
and general appearance. An annual legume. Valuable as a Summer 
forage when sown early in Spring on well-cultivated and enriched ground 
at the rate of 14 bushel Vetch and 2 bushels Grain (Barley or Oats) per 
acre. Weight, 60 lbs. per bushel. 
5 Ibs. 95c., 10 Ibs. $1.80, 25 lbs. $4.25, 100 lbs. $16.00 
VETCH, Winter (Vicia villosa). Growth and appearance like Spring 
Vetch. Valuable as a cover-crop or for early Spring forage. In this lati- 
tude seed should be sown before September 15th so that the plants may 
become well established before cold weather. It is customary to sow 
from 30 to 60 lbs. of Winter Vetch with 90 Ibs. Winter Wheat or Winter 
Rye per acre. If sown alone, broadcast 1 bushel per acre. Weight, 
60 Ibs. per bushel. 5 lbs. $1.20, 10 Ibs. $2.25, 25 Ibs. $5.25, 100 lbs. $20.00 
WHEAT, Marquis Spring. Wheat is, of course, the grain that is most 
largely used in the manufacture of products for human consumption. 
It is also of value as a feed for livestock, but in our section of the country 
it is grown for hay, for its straw which is used for bedding livestock, and 
for a green manure crop. This variety is a heavy cropping type for 
Spring planting. The kernel is dark red, hard, and plump. It is beardless, 
with smooth yellow chaff, and it is particularly valuable because of its 
earliness. Sow at the rate of 1 lb. to 200 square feet, or 2 bushels to the 
acre. 714 lbs. (44 pk.) 50c., 
15 Ibs. (pk.) 85c., 30 Ibs. (14 bu.) $2.00, 60 Ibs. (bu.) $3.50 
NOTICE 
{—S-ON ALL ORDERS TOTALLING $2.50 OR MORE 
Within 20 miles of Boston which is our free delivery zone, we 
deliver without charge all Grasses, Grains and Field Seeds listed on 
pages 72 and 73. 
To all points in the U. S. A. beyond 20 miles from Boston 
we make the customer a transportation allowance of 40c. per each 
100 lbs. of gross weight regardless of destination. 
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Customers pay transportation charges. Therefore, when order- 
ing, please add postage at the zone rates (see page 1B) provided you 
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