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ALSIKE 
A long-lived perennial which often 
survives winter conditions that kill 
other clovers. Prefers low-land soils 
where plenty of moisture is available 
and tolerates considerable acidity. Fine 
for grazing, hay and soil improvement. 
Sow September and October, 5 to 7 lbs. 
per acre. 
ALYCE 
Alyce Clover is a summer annual used 
primarily as a hay crop. May be used 
for light grazing. Clay soils are pre- 
ferred. Grows erect in dense stands but 
tends to fall down in sparse stands. 
Sow from April through July, 15 to 
20 lbs. per acre. 
' BLACK MEDIC OR TREFOIL 
A biennial. Has small yellow blossom. 
Piant is similar to alfalfa except that 
it spreads more and lays flat on the 
ground. Reseeds itself freely even un- 
der rather close grazing. Sow 15 lbs. 
per acre in September and October ; 
also in February, March and April. 
When sown with other clovers and 
grasses, sow 2 to 3 lbs. to the acre. 
BUR CLOVER 
An annual clover which reseeds itself 
readily. Sow seed August to Novem- 
ber. Highly desirable because of its 
adaptability to most soil conditions, its 
fine winter pasturage and its tendency 
to materially improve soil. This clover 
should not be planted in pastures for 
sheep since its burs will reduce wool 
grade. 
California Hulled Bur Clover which is 
especially adapted for pasture mix- 
tures. Sown at the rate of 15 to 20 
Ibs. per acre. 
Southern Giant Bur Clover in Bur 
which we recommend to be mixed one 
pound of burs to a bushel of pulverized 
manure, and broadcast or spot planted 
at the rate of 30 to 50 lbs. of burs per 
acre. 
HOP CLOVER 
An annual clover, adapted to a wide 
variety of soils and chmatic conditions. 
Upright growth, bearing small yellow 
blooms. Plant September to Novem- 
ber—it grows slowly during the win- 
ter months but makes rapid growth in 
the spring and early summer. It does 
well on sandy waste lands. Grows 12 
to 15 inches high. Plant 3 to 6 pounds 
to the acre. 
HUBAM CLOVER 
An annual white flowering sweet clover 
of very rapid growth. Excellent for 
both pasture and hay, also honey pro- 
duction as well as for soil improve- 
ment, when inoculated with Nitragin. 
It is similar in feed value to the Bien- 
nial White Flowering clover. Plant in 
fall or spring, 15 pounds to the acre. 
LADINO 
Ladino is a large form of White Dutch 
Clover. Under favorable conditions the 
stems, leaves and flowers becoming 2 
to 4 times as large. Rapid growing and 
spreads by creeping stems that root at 
the nodes. Usually a perennial but will 
kill with too hot or dry conditions. 
Adapted to more fertile, moisture re- 
taining soils. Sow February, March, 
September through November, 5 to 7 
pounds per acre. 
MADRID YELLOW 
SWEETCLOVER 
A hardy biennial. Lower-growing, 
leafier, finer-stemmed, and has an 
early seeding vigor that makes it more 
desirable for drouthy conditions than 
common biennial sweet clovers. Adapt- 
ed to fairly tight soils high in lime and 
free of cotton root-rot. Sow Septem- 
ber-November; January-March, 15 to 
25 pounds per acre. 
MELILOTUS INDICA 
(Annual Yellow Blossom Clover) 
This clover is also called ‘‘Sour Clov- 
er’. Thrives on wide range of soils. It 
is extensively used as a cover crop, as 
it will produce 5 to 10 tons of green 
LESPEDEZA 
KOBE LESPEDZA 
An annual for grazing or hay crops. 
Somewhat earlier and more drouth re- 
sistant than Common Lespedeza, and 
produces a larger growth. Sow in 
spring, 35 pounds seed to the acre. 
KOREAN LESPEDEZA 
An annual Lespedeza, the plants of 
which are larger and show faster 
growth than any other varieties de- 
veloping about 30 days earlier than 
most others. Does well on poor and 
acid soils and also on black land. Pro- 
duces excellent grazing in the hot sum- 
mer months. In producing for hay, fer- 
tile soil will give a much greater re- 
turn. Korean Lespedeza greatly in- 
creases the carrying capacity of pas- 
ture lands and it is an excellent soil 
builder, when inoculated. Sow in 
spring, 25 pounds to the acre. 
SERICEA LESPEDEZA 
A perennial, excellent for grazing and 
hay production. Its feeding value is 
considered equal to alfalfa. Like alfalfa 
it is deep rooted and so drouth and 
cold resistant. It will thrive on acid 
soils where alfalfa will not grow and 
will produce profitably on poor soils 
(except poorly drained areas) where 
alfalfa is unprofitable. It is a soil build- 
er, when inoculated. It yields from 2 
to 5 cuttings annually after becoming 
established, depending upon the soil 
and climate. It should be planted in 
the spring when danger of frost is 
over and sown and cared for like al- 
falfa. Plant from 20 to 30 pounds per 
acre. 
matter by early May, to be plowed un- 
der. Sow in fall or spring, 15 to 20 lbs. 
per acre. 
SWEET WHITE 
FLOWERING CLOVER 
A biennial. Does not bloom first year 
but can be grazed. Early the next 
spring you are assured a good pasture, 
continuing through the summer, or an 
abundant hay crop. This clover has 
penetrating roots and will do well even 
on poor clay soils. Plant in September, 
October, and February to April, 15 lbs. 
per acre, on firm seed bed that has 
been ploughed several months before. 
Roll lightly after sowing. Pasture 
Mixtures are much benefited by this 
clover. It helps keep the soil in good 
condition and adds extra feed value. 
Blossoms excellent for honey produc- 
tion. Black lands respond very well to 
the soil building qualities of Sweet 
White Flowering Clover which has been 
inoculated with Nitragin. 
WHITE DUTCH CLOVER 
This clover, a hardy perennial, is rec- 
ommended for pastures by the Texas 
Experiment Station, particularly for 
use in Hast Texas. Plantings made at 
the Lufkin Station resulted in furn- 
ishing an abundant amount of feed 
from February 1 to well up in May, 
both for grazing and cutting. Excel- 
lent addition to Bermuda Pastures as 
it provides grazing early and late 
when Bermuda is dormant. Also a de- 
sirable addition to Bermuda lawns. It 
is also very desirable for honey pro- 
duction and for an early green ma- 
nure crop. The plant reseeds itself. 
Plant in fall or spring on firm seed 
bed or on closely cropped pastures. 
Sow 3 to 5 pounds per acre. 
BUCKWHEAT 
This nourishing plant should be more 
generally grown in the South. May be 
sown in early spring or late summer, 
maturing in about two months. Yields 
large quantities of grain and the flow- 
ers provide exceptionally fine food for 
bees. Extensively used for a green ma- 
nure plant. Buckwheat tends to smoth- 
er weeds out, and it will produce a 
crop with very little rainfall. Buck- 
wheat flour is of fine quality and 
much in demand. Plant March to May 
or in August at the rate of 48 pounds 
to the acre. 

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