4 FORAGE CROPS 
origin so we handle the Northeastern grown, domestic 
seed exclusively. We have a small field of it which 
was planted in 1938 and still a good stand. Most of 
our seed is Certified seed of the well known Empire 
strain. 
Northeastern U. S. grown seed of Broadleaf variety. 
Per packet, 15c; pound, with can of inoculant, $2.50; 
5 pounds, with can of inoculant, $11.25; postpaid. Write 
us for prices on larger quantity, or regarding availabil- 
ity of certified seed. 
PELLETT CLOVER 
(Trifolium ambiguum) 
This very unusual perennial clover spreads rapidly by 
deep rhizomous roots and has possibilities for honey 
plant, erosion control and forage crop. It thrives won- 
Pellett Clover root system as dug from six feet of row 
one year after planting 
derfully on our grounds where a well established plant 
may measure strong roots three to four feet long and 
a top spread of three feet. The rate of increase from 
rhizoms 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 indi- 
cations it is entirely winter hardy. Animals like it. 
The plant blooms in June and July and the bees us- 
ually visit. the flowers freely. The corolla tubes are 
short so that the nectar is readily accessible to honey- 
