A dense mat of Birdsfoot Trefoil over a field once abandoned. 
BIRDSFOOT TREFOIL 
Last year saw a big increase in the sowing of this 
Legume. Birdsfoot is not too exacting in soil require- 
ments. Recommended for hill land dairy farms. 
Good on heavier valley soils. Acid or low-fertility 
ground should be well limed and fertilized. 
Valuable for hay in perennial meadows. Also on 
upland. Used in permanent pasture mixtures, where 
it stays green, producing excellent feed during hot 
summer. Often in contrast to other Legumes intended 
for similar use, which tend to dry up. Used, too, 
where other shorter-lived Legumes like Red Clover 
can be used to supply feed the first year or two, 
until the Birdsfoot gets established. 
Birdsfoot Trefoil produces hay relished by cows. 
Has high feed value. Helpful in grass-silage pro- 
crams. More drought resistant than Ladino. A heavy 
producer, slow starting. Helps fight erosion. 
Inoculate. Sow early. 5 Ibs. Birdsfoot and 6 lbs. 
Timothy per acre, with 1% bu. Oats or Barley. Drop 
seed behind grain spouts for shallow coverage. 
“WHITE DUTCH” CLOVER 
A low grower, spreading, long lasting. Palatable 
and nutritious, high in protein. Withstands tram- 
pling, close grazing. Useful in pastures and lawns. 
“WILD WHITE’ CLOVER 
Of English origin. Compared to White Dutch, it has 
smaller leaves, stems and flowers. Vast root system. 
Stands close pasturing. Hardy, long life. 
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