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‘<a ~ BEADLES SEED CO.,INC., RICHMOND, VIRGINIA 
SEEDS: 
CLOVERS 
As the market prices of all Clovers, Grass and Farm Seeds 
are constantly fluctuating, we are not quoting prices in this 
catalogue, but will enclose with each catalogue when mailed 
our price list giving current prices of these, and will always 
be glad to quote firm prices and send our current price list 
of all Farm Seeds at any time on request. 
ALFALFA—Will produce from 5 to 7 tons of hay to the 
acre per year, and it can be cut four, and with favorable 
weather conditions five, times a year, and it does not ex- 
haust the soil; its long roots penetrate 15 to 20 feet in 
the ground, and it therefore successfully resists droughts 
and gets moisture from this depth during dry spells, 
whereas any other crop would be a failure. Although fall 
sowing is preferable, good results can be obtained from 
Spring sowing, if sown in March or early April. It should 
be seeded on high and rather dry land, as it does not suc- 
ceed as well on wet grounds. It should be seeded at the 
rate of about 25 to 30 pounds to the acre broadcast. The 
soil should be thoroughly prepared and plenty of lime ap- 
plied, not less than 1,000 lbs. to the acre, and if your land 
has never had Alfalfa grown on it before be sure to inoc- 
ulate the seed with Stimugerm, for without inoculation 
your success is exceedingly doubtful. Alfalfa is adapted 
to almost the entire South, and is said to have the highest 
feeding value of any other hay. 
RED CLOVER—This is the common Red Clover so popular 
and well known everywhere—the farmer’s friend and soil 
restorer, the bountiful feed plant. Can be sown in the 
Spring from February 15th to April 1st; also from July 
1st to October 10th, and will be ready for mowing the 
following Spring. Sow 12 to 15 pounds to the acre. 
MAMMOTH, OR SAPLING CLOVER—Very much like the 
common Red Clover, but of heavier growth and about two 
weeks later in maturing. Especially recommended for thin 
soils. Sow 12 to 15 pounds to the acre. 
ALSIKE CLOVER—This is probably the best variety to sow 
CRIMSON CLOVER with other grasses for a good hay. On stiff, moist soil, 
makes a good pasture and a very valuable hay. Stands 
cold well, on either wet or dry soils. Sow 10 to 12 pounds 
to the acre. 
WHITE DUTCH CLOVER—Thrives in any soil or climate, 
and being of low, creeping growth, is especially valuable 
for pastures and lawns; also for bees, as it probably 
makes better and clearer honey than any other blossoms, 
Sow 6 to 8 pounds to the acre. 
SWEET CLOVER, OR WHITE BOKHARA—This is a good 
clover to sow on poor or thin land as a soil improver and 
to prevent washing. It is very hardy and stands heat and 
drought remarkably well. It makes good grazing while 
young and also makes good quality hay if cut before it 
blooms, but if allowed to grow tall or blossom it gets hard 
and woody. We recommend this clover for poor soil. Sow 
about 15 pounds to the acre. 
CRIMSON, OR ANNUAL CLOVER—Makes excellent green 
forage, or if cut when in bloom will make good hay; espe- 
cially valuable for improving the soil, making a quick, 
heavy and very valuable crop for soiling. May be sown 
to advantage in corn, cotton and tobacco at the last cul- 
tivation, and will afford a dense mat for plowing under in 
the Spring. Crimson Clover fallowed under makes an 
excellent preparation for corn, as it keeps the soil in a 
mellow condition and helps to hold moisture. Sow 25 to 
30 pounds to the acre from July to November. Quota- 
tions on request. 
KOREAN LESPEDEZA—This variety is considered supe- 
rior to the ordinary Japan Clover, as it is better adapted 
to high altitudes. Starts earlier in the Spring, grows more 
rapidly, has larger foliage and is ready to graze before 
the ordinary variety. It roots deeply, is highly drought 
RED CLOVER resistant and thrives well on acid soils and thin land. 
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