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Unknown some 5 years ago—today 
Ladino has won a permanent place on 
thousands of Eastern farms. Really does 
a great job—remarkable what a single 
pound of seed on a whole acre of land 
can do. 
Ladino is a large type, perennial 
white clover. Roots are vigorous. 
spreads by runners. Its sturdy stems 
hug the ground, cover the surface. Gets 
along so well with other legumes and 
grasses. It's a quick starter in contrast 
to alfalfa. Becomes established the first 
year. Ladino keeps coming—after cut- 
ting, and after grazing. Several cuttings 
per season are often made. If cut early, 
Ladino shows higher protein than 
alfalfa. Like alfalfa, it ordinarily lasts 
over 2 years. Don't pass up its pos- 
sibilities! 
Proper Care Is Important. Dairymen 
know Ladino demands heavy grazing 
for short periods. Under rapid growing 
conditions, may require up to 8 or 12 
cows per acre at one time to keep the 
grasses down. Frequent rest periods 
should be given Ladino pastures—to 
make good new growth and build food 
reserves. 

ality LADINO CLOVER 
Worth Looking Into... a REAL-MONEY Crop! 
Fertilizer for Ladino is important, so 
is manure. Such a heavy producer is a 
heavy feeder. When seeding, apply 400 
to 500 pounds of 4-12-4 or 3-12-6. Ferti- 
lize each year—September preferred. 
A fine plan is to add at least 50 pounds 
super phosphate per load of manure. 
If no manure is available, add 300 to 
400 pounds 0-14-7 or 0-12-12 annually. 
soil should contain a fair amount of 
lime—pH of 6 or higher for best results. 
Ladino, to help replenish old 
stands, without plowing—Use disc 
or spring-tooth or spike-tooth harrow— 
then seed on top. Follow immediately 
by cultipacker or roller. Broadcasting 
Ladino and its companion seeds on 
frost-cracked ground has worked fine. 
Ladino seed beds must be properly 
limed and sufficient plant food applied. 
If lime did not get on the ground in 
the fall, it can be applied on frozen 
ground. Then soon as weather permits, 
fertilizer or super can follow. 
Ladino to help establish new 
stands for splendid hay, pasture, 
grass silage. Yield on fertile soils in 
favorable seasons has equalled or ex- 
celled alfalfa in quantity and feed value. 
