FORAGE CROPS 19 
Forage Crops 
BIRDSFOOT TREFOIL 
(Lotus corniculatus) 
Birdsfoot Trefoil is a fine stem, long lived legume 
which is fast gaining favor in American agriculture. 
It is especially valuable for use in permanent pastures 
and also makes good hay. It succeeds well on some 
soils which are so low in fertility that alfalfa and 
clover do poorly. Adapted to most of the northern half 
of the United States. 
Birdsfoot Trefoil is dependent upon insect pollination 
for seed set and reports indicate it will be a good 
source of nectar, at least for some localities. 
We handle Certified seed of the Empire strain which 
has proven hardy, productive and long lived over the 
years. 
Certified Empire Birdsfoot Trefoil seed (while our 
supply lasts: 
Per packet 15c: pound with can of inoculant, $3.00; 
5 pounds with can of inoculant, $13.50; postpaid. 
Write us for prices and regarding availability of 
larger quantity. 
PLANTING: For field culture, seed carefully on a firm, well prepared 
seedbed; three to five pounds per acre with Kentucky Bluegrass; o1 a 
smaller amount may be included with a permanent pasture mixture. Early 
spring seeding is most often practiced. 
PELLETT CLOVER 
(Trifolium ambiguum) 
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Pellett Clover root system as dug from six feet of row 
one year after planting 
This very unusual perennial clover spreads by deep 
rhizomous roots. Although the plant remains in the 
