ALFALFA and Clovers Are Profitable 

GROW A FINE FIELD OF D. & B. ALFALFA THIS YEAR 
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 exhaust the soil; its long roots pene- 
trate 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 
succeed 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 applied, not less than 
1,000 lbs. to the acre, and if your land 
has never had alfalfa grown on it before 
be sure to inoculate the seed with Stimu- 
germ, for without inoculation your suc- 
cess 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 lst; also from July lst to Octo- 
ber 10th, and will be ready for mowing 
the following spring. Sow 12 to 15 
pounds to the acre. 
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 with other- grasses 
for a good hay. On stiff, moist soil, 
makes a good pasture and a very valu- 
able 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, creep- 
ing 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 pre- 
vent 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; especially 
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 
cultivation, and will afford a dense mat 
for plowing under in the spring. Crimson 
Clover fallowed under makes an excel- 
lent 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 con- 
sidered superior 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 
resistant and thrives well on acid soils 
and thin land. 
SERICEA LESPEDEZA—This new perennial 
Lespedeza will in time prove the South’s 
foremost legume. It makes heavy yields 
on poor acid soil and is a great soil im- 
prover, besides resistant to droughts. 
Sericea Lespedeza offers an outstanding 
opportunity to progressive farmers to 
produce and sell the seed of this wonder 
plant that thrives on poor, sour soil and 
on which red clover and alfalfq are not 
profitable. While alfalfa requires fertile 
soil, lime and fertilizer in order to pro- 
duce a good crop, Sericea Lespedeza is 
a much cheaper crop and promises to 
the southern farmer more certain results. 
Write for prices on clover. 
SAND or HAIRY VETCH—A nutritious and 
valuable forage and soil-improving crop. 
Makes a large and quick growth. Sow 
from July to November, preferably with 
grain, which holds the vetch well up 
off the ground. To get the best results 
sow 20 lbs. to the acre, together with 
50 lbs. of either wheat, oats, rye or 
barley. 
Write for current prices. 
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HAIRY VETCH 

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