8 . FORAGE CROPS 

top spread of three feet. The rate of increase from rhi- 
zomes is very surprising. Rows planted 3% feet apart in 
April were growing together in places five months later 
and early the second season the clover completely filled the 
spaces between the rows, and the ground was heavily 
bound with roots. From all indications it is entirely winter 
hardy. 
This clover leafs out very early in the spring. At first 
only basil leaves appear. In our plots these leaves are 
usually very large and the individual leafstalks are often 
more than a foot high. In late May the flowering stems 
appear which are three feet long at height of bloom and 
each stem has many flowering heads at different height. 
The plant blooms in June and July and the bees visit 
the flowers freely. The corolla tubes are short so that the 

Pellett Clover in bloom. 
nectar is readily available to honey bees. It appears to be 
the equal of any as a honey plant. It usually sets seed as 
well as most other clovers in our locality and can also be 
propagated by seed. 
Reports indicate that this clover varies greatly in its be- 
havior in different localities and does not do nearly so 
well in all situations as it does for us. However, it’s be- 
havior here and some other places is such as to indicate it 
has great possibilities and to promote much enthusiasm 
for it. We believe it is a most interesting plant for your 
trial and one which may be very useful once some difficul- 
ties in its adaptation can be overcome. Animals like it. 
Root divisions of this clover can be planted in either 
fall or spring. In the northern states, early spring plant- 
ing is probably the best. In the south and middle south, 
fall and winter planting may be preferable. 
We offer root divisions which will be well packed for 
shipping. 
Seed is not available. 
Root Divisions: 25 for $2.00, 100 for $5.00, 250 for 
$10.00, 500 for $18.00, postpaid. Per 1,000, $30.00, not 
prepaid. Large quantity prices on request. Shipping sea- 
son, late fall, winter and spring up to May 10. Please give 
preferred shipping date when ordering. 
