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BROADLEA 
BIRDSFOOT TREFOIL 
. says one authority: 

“The most prominent permanent pasture legume 
recently introduced into the Corn Belt.” 
WHERE DOES IT FIT IN? Mainly where the soil is not good enough 
for Clovers such as Alfalfa, Red Clover, Sweet Clover—land that 
is acid, lower in soil nutrients, and where a perennial legume 
is wanted. (Lime and fertilizer, of course, will improve the 
growth.) 
SHOULD IT BE USED ALONE? It can be, but it is better to use it with 
one or more Grasses. 
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SHOULD OTHER CLOVERS BE USED WITH IT? Only perhaps Red 
Clover and use Red Clover sparingly. Birdsfoot Trefoil is slow 
to start, therefore Red Clover gives pasture the first year while 
the Trefoil is getting established. Trefoil then will carry on for 
years. 
WHAT SEED-BED 1S REQUIRED: Well-prepared, mellow and smooth 
at the surface, firm below. If it is to be used on pasture already 
in grass, disk to provide a good catch. 
Tear’ anh | SHALLOW SEEDING? By all means—not over 1% inch. This is most 
important. 

Broadleaf Birdsfoot Trefoil. Showing upper part of branch. 
Also shows seed pods in the form of a bird's foot, whence INOCULATE THE SEED? Yes, inoculation is important with all legumes. 
its name. = : Spaeeurs 6 5 
: P ; With Birdsfoot Trefoil it is most necessary. It requires special 
Photos courtesy Soil Conservation Service USDA. m a 
inoculation, available from seed dealers. 
HOW MUCH SEED IS REQUIRED? Sown alone, 5 or 6 pounds per acre on well-prepared seed bed. Up to 10 pounds 
where seed-bed is not properly prepared. In mixtures (preferable way to use it)—-4 to 6 pounds, with 15 pounds 
of Grasses. 
WHAT GRASSES ARE RECOMMENDED TO GO WITH IT? Kentucky Blue Grass, Canada Blue Grass, Orchard Grass, Meadow 
Fescue, Alta Fescue, Brome Grass, Redtop, Timothy, Reed Canary Grass. ».«- yes ae 
It is especially suited to Blue Grass, each being tolerant of the other; 
the Trefoil furnishes necessary nitrogen to the grass. To quote an au- 
thority ‘‘A seeding of Birdsfoot Trefoil and Blue Grass made in 1940 has 
shown steady improvement during five years of observation. This mixture 
consistently produced faster gains and a greater quantity of beef."’ 
WHERE IS IT ADAPTED? So far, it has been used with success in Missouri, 
Illinois, Indiana, lowa and other Corn Belt States, following widespread 
use in New England and the Northwest. 
WHAT IS ITS FEEDING VALUE? It is very palatable, high in protein, equal 
to Alfalfa and Clovers in nutrition. 
WHEN SHOULD IT BE SEEDED? Early Spring or late Summer. Allow good 
growth before pasturing to avoid pulling up the young seedlings. 
IS IT EXPENSIVE? No, considering small amount needed, the acre cost is no 
higher, probably lower, than other Clovers. 
IS THERE MORE THAN ONE KIND? Yes, there is the Narrow Leaf and Broad- 
leaf. The Broadleaf has been found superior for the Corn Belt states. 
GENERAL INFORMATION: It is a long-lived perennial. It controls erosion. 
It improves the soil. It lasts longer in competition with grasses than ; 
other legumes. One plant covers a considerable area. It re-seeds to 
continue itself and spread. It does not become troublesome and can 
be eradicated by close cultivation when no longer wanted. It is deep- 
rooted. It is drought-resistant. It is available for pasture in the dry 
summer months when other pasture is usually short. It grows 12 to 30 
inches high, from a well-developed branching taplike root with many 

stems developing from a crown. It resembles Alfalfa somewhat in Birdsfoot WeciE Biateress planting made April, 
appearance. The plants withstand heavy grazing and trampling. It is 1946. Photo taken July, 1947. 
insect and disease-resistant, more so than some of the other clovers. Picture courtesy Soil Conservation Service USDA. 
AS WITH OTHER FARM SEEDS, USE THE BEST, USE 
M BRAND BROADLEAF BIRDSFOOT TREFOIL 
“Selected for Quality’’ 
M BRAND BIRDSFOOT TREFOIL is selected quality, high in purity and germination, cleaned against noxious weeds. 
WE, ED. F. MANGELSDORF & BRO., INC.. GIVE NO WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS TO THE PRODUCTIVENESS OF ANY SEEDS WE SELL AND WILL NOT BE 
IN ANY WAY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CROP. OUR LIABILITY, IN ALL INSTANCES. IS LIMITED TO THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE SEED 
Venema eA FARM, GRASS AND LAWN SceveD Ss 

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