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THE FRANK S. PLATT 
COMPANY 

Clean—Adaptable—High Test Seeds for Better Crops 
Millets 
Current prices on application 
True Southern or Tennessee Millet. Equal in 
quality to any of the other millets and far superior 
in yield to the Common or Golden, growing from 
three to five feet high, with abundant foliage, and 
terminating with large seed heads, formed by 
numerous panicles of small round, bright golden 
yellow seeds. Per Ib., 14c.; 100 Ibs., $9.00. 
Japanese or Barn Yard. (Billion Dollar Grass). 
Forage plants of great value, growing luxuriantly 
on most any soil and under indifferent conditions. 
It will grow-in seasons of extreme drought and 
attain a height of six feet. When cut continues to 
grow until frost. Per lb., 11c.; 100 Ibs., $6.00. 
Clover 
Current prices on application 
Alsike or Hybrid Clover. (Trifolium Hybridum). 
Even poorly drained lands will produce a good 
crop of this; perennial and very hardy. It is very 
valuable both for pasturing and soiling; very pro- 
ductive, sweet and fragrant. The flowers are a 
distinct light pink, and much liked by bees. Per 
Ib., 40c.; 100 Ibs., $36.50. 
Crimson Trefoil or Scarlet Italian Clover. (Tri- 
folium Incarnatum). An annual, valuable as a 
cover crop, soil improver or for fodder; attains 
a height of eighteen inches with pointed bright 
crimson blossoms. It is not reliably hardy north 
of Philadelphia. Per 1b., 20c.; 100 ibs., $17.50. 
White Clover. (Trifolium Repens). Thrives best 
in damp locations, and while not a heavy producer, 
it is valuable in permanent pastures. In connec- 
tion with Blue Grass it affords the most nutritious 
food for sheep and cattle, and also makes a fine 
addition to mixture for lawns. Choice, (high test 
seed). Per oz., 10c.; %4-lb., 30c.; Ib., $1.10; 25 Ibs. 
and over, price on application on account of mar- 
ket fluctuations. 
Sweet Clover. (Melilotus Alba). Valuable bien- 
nial, thrives almost anywhere except on acid soils. 
One of the greatest plants known for soil im- 
provement; feed value equal to alfalfa; used ex- 
tensively by bee-keepers. Sow at rate of 18 to 
20 Ibs. per acre; April or August usually most 
satisfactory. Per lb., 20c.; 100 Ibs., $18.00. 
Red Clover, Medium. (Trifolium Pratense). The 
common variety, used with other grasses for either 
pasture or meadow. Domestic northern grown seed 
99.25% pure or better. Price per 100 Ibs., $40.00. 
Red Clover, Mammoth, or Pea Vine. Grows 
much taller than medium, with large, coarse stalks, 
and is largely used for plowing under for green 
manure. Per 100 lbs., $41.00. 
Alfalfa. (Medicago Sativa). Very productive, 
succeeds in any good soil that is well drained and 
not acid; lasts for a number of years. It thrives 
on dry, rich sandy soil, producing three or four 
cuttings annually, and even in seasons of.severe 
drought it is always fresh and green, because the 
roots extend so deep into the soil. It grows two to 
three feet high, with purple blossoms. Hardiness 
and purity are of more importance when buying 
alfalfa seed than a slight difference in price. Sow 
20 to 25 lbs. per acre. Write for market price. 
Grimm Alfalfa. This is the very hardy variety 
which has given such satisfaction in our north- 
eastern states. We exercise great care to have the 
genuine, and usually have State-sealed grades. 
Write for market price. 

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