CORNELL GENERAL-PURPOSE MIXTURE 
Recommended for hay and pasture or for pasture alone on soil 
of fair quality. It will thrive under drier conditions than other 
mixtures. Frequently used with a grain crop. Cornell recom- 
mends sowing 20 pounds per acre. Where time is limited and on 
weed-infested land, the amount may be increased by 50 per cent. 
Lb. $1.10, 10 Ibs. $9.50, 100 Ibs. $80. 
This formula of grass and clover seed is compounded im strict 
accordance with the specifications of the Department of Agron- 
omy, Cornell University, and mcludes Kentucky Blue Grass. 
Higher quality ingredients than specified are used in the mixture 
that we offer. 
Seed of Maximum Purity and 
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SAWCO GRASS AND CLOVER FORMULAS 
Formulas adapted to the New York area for more than 45 years 
and well established as highly satisfactory. Only highest quality 
seed is used. 
SAWCO FORMULA NO. 1. Grasses only. The best for pasture 
and hay, correctly proportioned. Rate of sowing, 45 pounds to 
the acre. 
Lb. 95c, 10 Ibs. $8.50, 100 Ibs. $70. 
SAWCO FORMULA NO. 2. Grasses and clovers for pasture and 
hay, to produce good pasturage and heavy yields of highly 
nutritious hay. Use 40 pounds to the acre. 
Lb. $1, 10 Ibs. $9, 100 Ibs. $75. 
SAWCO FORMULA NO. 3. Clovers only. Produces a very rich 
pasture. Should be sown 15 pounds to the acre. 
Lb. $1.25, 10 Ibs. $11.50, 100 Ibs. $95. 
SAWCO FORMULA NO. 4. For hay and pasture. Consists of 
Timothy, Redtop and Clover only. Sow 30 pounds to the acre. 
Lb. 70c, 10 Ibs. $6, 100 Ibs. $47.50. 
When ordering any of these formulas, kindly state whether your 
soil ts loamy, bottom-land, shaded orchard or poor, including 
hillside. 
All grass seeds and mixtures are delivered prepaid east of 
the Mississippi, express or freight as we think best. 
Highest Germination. 
Alsike or Swedish Clover. A _ hardy 
clover usually sown m mixtures. If used 
alone, sow 10 pounds to the acre. 
Lb. 90c, 10 Ibs. $8, 100 lbs. $70. 
Crimson Clover. For early spring pas- 
ture or for hay. Sow 20 pounds to the acre 
from June to October. 
Lb. 70c, 10 Ibs. $6.50, 100 Ibs. $50. 
Ladino Clover. A giant white clover 
excellent for pastures. Especially satis- 
factory for moist soils but also recom- 
mended for shallow or heavy soil. 
Lb. $3.50, 10 Ibs. $32.50. 
Medium Red Clover. American seed. 
The hay crop is cut when plants are in 
blossom, a second crop in [ate summer. 
Seed may be sown in spring or fall at the 
rate of 15 pounds to the acre when used 
alone. 
b. $1.10, 10 Ibs. $9, 100 Ibs. $85. 
Mammoth Red Clover. American seed. 
Larger than Medium Red but sown at the 
same rate. 
Lb. $1.10, 10 Ibs. $9, 100 Ibs. $85. 
White Clover. Used in mixture for 
pastures or lawns. 
Oz. 25c, lb. 75c, Ib. $2, 10 Ibs. $18.50, 
25 Ibs. $45. 
Wild White Clover. More permanent 
and spreading. Thrives on soils too poor 
for other clovers. Inclusion of 1 pound per 
acre in a seed mixture is recommended to 
increase the yield of hay. 
Oz. 35c, I4\b. $1, Ib. 9 10 lbs. $27.50. 
White Sweet Clover. Fair fodder when 
young and excellent as a crop to turn 
under. A bee plant growing to 6 feet. 
Sow 15 pounds to the acre. 
Lb. 60c, 10 Ibs. $5, 100 Ibs. $37.50. 
Alfalfa or Lucerne. Northern-grown, 
cold-resistant American seed. Deep roots 
resist drought. Planted at the rate of 20 
pounds to the acre in drills or 30 pounds 
broadcast. 
Lb. $1.25, 10 lbs. $11.50, 100 Ibs. $95. 
Grimm Alfalfa. Hardier, larger and 
more tolerant to unfavorable soils than 
regular alfalfa. Sow 15 pounds to the acre 
in drills or 20 pounds broadcast. 
Lb. $1.35, 10 lbs. $12, 100 Ibs. $100. 
Birdsfoot Trefoil. Lotus corniculatus. 
Highly productive dwarf perennial legume, 
deep rooting and drought resistant. Pal- 
atable to stock and valuable as a bottom 
ingredient for pastures. It may be added 
to grass seed for slopes. 
Lb. $3, 10 lbs. $28.50. 
LESPEDEZA. For pasture, hay and 
Iawn on poor land throughout warmer 
sections. 
Korean. 
Lb. 35c, 10 Ibs. $3, 100 Ibs. $20. 
Kobe. 
Lb. 50c, 10 Ibs. $4, 100 Ibs. $32.50. 
Sericea (Perennial). 
Lb. 65c, 10 lbs. $5.50, 100 Ibs. $45. 
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CLOVER and ALFALFA 
ADD ORGANIC MATTER AND NI- 
TROGEN BY USE OF CROPS TO 
PLOW UNDER 
The added organic material will retain 
plant food and hold moisture. It is de- 
sirable to sow combinations of them; when 
mixed together the stated quantities may 
be reduced in proportion. 
Quantity to sow alone: 
Per Per 
acre 1000 
SPRING SEEDING sq. ft. 
*Spring Vetch......... 100 Ibs. 3 Ibs. 
Spring Rye............ 2 bus. 2 qts. 
SUMMER SEEDING 
*Soy Beans............ 2 bus. 2 qts. 
Mammoth Buckwheat. 2 bus. 2 ats. 
*Crimson Clover...... SDs. waeteline 
EARLY FALL SEEDING 
Winter Rye........... Zi Dussme2Igts: 
Winter Wheat......... 2 bus. 2 qts. 
*Winter or Hairy Vetch.100 Ibs. 3 Ibs. 
SEEDING ANY TIME 
*Mixed Clovers (Sawco 
Formula No. 3)........ 35 Ibs. 1 Ib. 
Varieties marked * are legumes, and are of 
additional value because of the nitrates 
which are added to the soil by colonies of 
bacteria in nodules on the roots. Use these, 
and you need less nitrogenous fertilizer. 
