SHENANDOAH VALLEY’S 
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CLOVERS 
RED CLOVER 
Has long been the leading Clover, especially where crops are 
rotated. It matures so early that it may be followed by a second 
crop such as additional hay, late pasture, or a cash crop from seed 
for which there is usually a ready demand. 
Virginia Grown. 99.25% pure. Lb. 48 cts.; bus. $28.25. 
Central States. 99.25% pure. Lb. 47 cts.; bus. $27.75. 
MAMMOTH or SAPLING CLOVER 
Widely used for seeding with timothy and then cut as hay. Matur- 
ing later than Red Clover, it ripens more uniformly with timothy. 
Produces a larger growth, resulting in greater tonnage on a given area. 
Current supply much larger than in recent years—and price lower. 
Sow 10 to 12 Ibs. per acre. 
Central States. 99.25% pure. Lb. 46 cts.; bus. $26.50. 
All of our Virginia grown Red and Mammoth Clovers are cleaned 
over a special machine to remove many kinds of weeds. Order our 
Virginia seed. 
KENLAND CLOVER 
Certified Blue Tag 
For some years intensified efforts have been at work to produce 
new strains of what is commonly known as Red Clover. Substantial 
progress has been made in the development of strains of greater 
vitality and greater resistance to wilt, anthracnose and other diseases 
common to Clover. 
Of all the strains thus far developed, Kenland seems to be the best. 
Like Buffalo alfalfa, the demand last year for Kenland was very 
heavy, and it promises to be even greater this year. Authorities think 
it will be several years before the supply of Kenland will equal the 
demand. We have contracted for a fairly good supply, but it will 
not be enough. In both 1949 and 1950, Kenland led a list of nine 
strains, in yield per acre, at Staunton Station. Lb. 66 cts. ; bus. $39.00. 
Broadleaf Birdsfoot Trefoil 
This comparatively new legume continues to receive vigorous 
applause from those who have used it. As noted here last year, 
it is somewhat akin to Ladino, and some think that it is su- 
perior in several respects. For one thing, it is adapted to a wider 
variety of soil and climatic conditions. Another factor in its 
favor as pasture is that there is no known case of bloat on record. 
The supply is now more plentiful, and the price is much lower for 
two successive years. Lb. 60 cts.; bus. $34.00. 
SWEET CLOVER 
A very good crop to improve the soil, when it reaches a reasonable 
stand. It will grow in almost any kind of ground, but best results 
come when the land is amply limed and the seed inoculated. When 
sown in the spring, a nurse crop should be used, to help keep down 
weeds. Small grains such as oats or fall-sown grains are good for this 
purpose. Sow 15 to 20 lbs. of scarified or hulled seed per acre in late 
February, March and April. Usually either White or Yellow Blossom 
is available; Yellow is somewhat smaller and about ten days earlier 
than the White. 
Yellow Blossom. 99.25% pure. Lb. 19 cts.; bus. $10.50. 
White Blossom. 99.25% pure. Lb. 19 cts.; bus. $10.50. 
BOTH PREMIUM GRADE 
UNHULLED SWEET CLOVER 
Unhulled seed can be planted earlier—in January or February. 
Sow 20 to 25 lbs. per acre. This earlier sowing usually results in a 
quicker start in the spring and often a more dense growth. 
White or Yellow Unhulled Seed. Lb. 19 cts.; bus. $10.50. 
WHITE DUTCH CLOVER 
For lawns and pastures. Produces a low, compact growth, covering 
the ground like a carpet, but is more satisfactory when used in mix- 
tures with other grasses. Sow in spring or fall, 8 to 12 lbs. per acre if 
planted alone. 98.50% pure. Lb. 83 cts.; 5 lbs. $4.00. 
Virginia Seed Association members examining a fertility experi- 
ment of grasses and legumes at Blacksburg last summer. 
LADINO CLOVER 
Much space would be required to fully narrate its numerous vir- 
tues. It never becomes very tall, but its one outstanding quality is 
its quick comeback after being pastured or mowed. It has won a 
permanent place in every pasture mixture. Regardless of what other 
grasses you think should be in a pasture mixture, always include some 
Ladino. Sow 1 to 2 lbs. per acre. 
A big crop of seed was produced in 1951, both here and in Italy, 
and price is much lower—lowest ever. 
Certified. 99.60% pure. Lb. $1.63; 5 lbs. $8.00. 
Field inspected. 99.50% pure. Lb. $1.40; 5 lbs. $6.90. 
Certified Imported. Lb. $1.35; 5 lbs. $6.60. 
ALSIKE CLOVER 
A very hardy Clover that is growing more popular in recent years 
because it frequently takes hold where other Clovers fail, especially 
in low, wet soil or high gravel ground. It provides desirable hay, and 
is excellent for improving the soil. Sow 8 lbs. to the acre. 
98.50% pure. Lb. 57 cts.; bus. $33.50. 
95.00% pure. Lb. 48 cts.; bus. $27.50. 
(Alsike and White Dutch) 
CRIMSON or SCARLET CLOVER 
One of the best crops for green manuring, and furnishes fine pasture 
in fall, winter, and spring. It improves poor land and through its 
nitrogen-gathering properties restores the fertility of those that have 
been worn down by excessive cropping. May be planted in fall, spring, 
or summer. 
bus. $13.80. 
Sow 15 lbs. to the acre. 99.00% pure. Lb. 25 cts.; 
Gyclone Seed Sowers 
Regular—Seed Only. 
$3.95 postpaid; $3.70 at store. 
Heavy Duty—Seed or Fertilizer. 
$4.80 postpaid; $4.45 at store. 
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