20 FORAGE CROPS 
experimental stage it thrives wonderfully on our 
grounds. The rate of increase from rhizomes is very 
surprising. Rows planted 3% feet apart in April were 
growing together in places five months later. From 
all indications it is entirely winter hardy. Animals 
like it. 
The plant blooms in June and July and bees usually 
visit the flowers freely. 
Flowers Nearly White but as Large as 
Red Clover Blossoms 
Try some of this clover and you will have something 
really different, and who knows but somewhere some- 
time it will become adapted to be a leading forage 
plant. 
Seed is not available. 
Strong root divisions, well packed for shipping: 12 
for $1.00; 50 for $2.50; 300 for $10.00; postpaid. 
Planting: Root divisions of this clover transplant readily during dor- 
mant season, late fall or early spring. In the north, fall planting should 
be mulched. For best results, spring planting should be as early as can 
be done. Set the plants 12 to 15 inches apart in rows 314 feet apart. It 
is best if each division is separately placed and firmed in moist earth with 
growing sprout near the surface. 
NOTE: We offer the following forage crops in 
packet quantity to enable you to observe the growth of 
the various plants in your situation. Also, to continue 
the service of their description as a list of honey plants 
would hardly be complete without forage crops. Clover 
seeds you wish to plant in quantity, you can likely 
obtain in your locality. 
SAINFOIN 
(Onobrychis) 
Sainfoin is the main source of honey in some Euro- 
pean countries where it is extensively grown as a for- 
age crop. It is drowth resistant and will grow in some 
situations where clovers do poorly. As a honey plant 
it has few equals, since the bees visit the flowers freely 
from the time of first opening until the last have faded. 
It is a pretty sight when in bloom. It blooms in May 
and June. Honey from it is of fine quality. 
Seed packet, 15c, postpaid. 
