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IOWA SEED COMPANY, DES MOINES, IOWA. 37.

CHOICE CLOVER SEEDS.

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For several years we ha ve made this a specialty, and we now have our electric machinery for cleaning so perfected that we claim that our grades average better than those of any other market, and believe they cannot fail to please the most particular. Other seed dealers who happened to be in our warehouse when we were cleaning Clover have often remarked that the seed looked so extra nice they should not reclean it. These same lots of seed we were cleaning out 5 to 10 lbs. to the 100 lbs. of weed seed, sand and shrunken clover seed. This makes quite a difference in real value, and our seed is really worth $1.00 to $2.00 per 100 pounds more than that obtained from most dealers.
Prof. Stewart, of the Iowa Agricultural College, made a test of Clover Seed from various parts of the country, and if the farmers could see the full reports of same they would use greater care in buying in the future. Some samples tested 35 per cent of impurities; thus the purchaser would get less than two-thirds of the seed paid for. The impurities were the worst kind, consisting of Rib Grass or Lance Leaved Plantain, Crab Grass, Rag Weed, Tumble Weed, Heart's Ease, Dock, Pig Weed, Wild Morning Glory, Smart Weed, Bind Weed, and many others. It don't pay to use such seed.

PRICES--On Clover and Grass Seeds are changing almost daily, so that we are unable to quote prices in any quantity which will be invariable. Don't fail to write for prices before buying. Our stock is unequaled and prices low. During the season we issue a price list of Clover and Grass Seeds at least once a week. If you are in a hurry for the seed you can order it and we will send seed to full value of money sent, on day order is received. On the five pound price the purchaser pays the freight charges.
NOTE.--There is such a vast difference in the legal weight of Clover and Grass Seeds to the bushel, in the various States, that the American Seed Trade Association have decided to hereafter sell them all by the 100 pounds instead of by the bushel.
MEDIUM RED, or June.--This is the common Red Clover, used more largely than any other for hay and pasture. Sow 15 lbs. per acre. Per lb. 25c, 3 lbs. 65c, postpaid; 5 lbs. or more, 15c per pound.
MAMMOTH RED, or Sapling.--Desirable for hog pasture and to plow under as a fertilizer. Too large for hay, unless on very poor soil. Sow 15 lbs. per acre. Per lb. 25c, 3 lbs. 65c, postpaid; 5 lbs. or more, 15c per pound.
ALSIKE, or Swedish.--Unexcelled for hay, and a wonderful cropper. All farmers in the Central States who have tried this, unite in pronouncing it the best of all Clover for hay. It is perennial and very hardy. Very valuable both for pasturage and soiling; very productive, sweet and fragrant. The flowers are a distinct light pink, and much liked by bees. Will produce a good crop on low wet land. Much of the seed sold is badly mixed with the common white clover, and is not worth one-half as much as the good seed. Sow 7 lbs. per acre. Per lb. 35c, 3 lbs. $1.00, postpaid; 5 lbs. or more, 25c per pound.

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BY THE 100 LBS.

[image] ALSIKE CLOVER.

HONEY OR SWEET CLOVER.--Very much liked by the bees, and a small patch of it would be nice in any yard or garden on account of of its delightful fragrance. Per pkt. 10c, lb. 50c, postpaid; 5 lbs. or more, 35c per pound.
WHITE DUTCH.--While not a heavy producer, is valuable in permanent pastures. In connection with Blue Grass it affords the most nutritious food for sheep and cattle. Also most excellent for lawns, making a close, compact growth. Sow 6 lbs. per acre. Per lb. 45c, 3 lbs. $1.20, postpaid; 5 lbs. or more, by express, 30c per pound.

[image] CRIMSON CLOVER.

COLLECTION OF CLOVERS.
One ounce each of the above seven kinds of Clover for 35c, postpaid. One pound each of the seven kinds, by express, $1.25.

ALFALFA, or Lucerne.--Very popular in many portions of the country, and it is especially of value in all parts of the West, Northwest and South. Under proper management it will yield at least twelve tons to the acre. All classes of stock are exceedingly fond of it. Horses will do more work and keep in finer condition than on almost any other food. It makes the largest quantity of the richest milk and butter. The roots are so long and grow so deep frost cannot heave or throw them out in winter. One sowing will stand for 10 years, and instead of impoverishing the soil, enriches it. As a fertilizing and land-enriching crop it has no equal. Grows on the thinnest sandy soil and thrives in the greatest drought. The best method is to sow broadcast, about 15 or 20 pounds to the acre. Per lb. 30c, 3 lbs. 75c, postpaid; 5 lbs. or more, 20c per lb.
CRIMSON CLOVER--Also called Scarlet or Italian.--This is an annual variety in common use in Italy and the south of France for feeding green. The yield in fodder is immense, and after cutting it at once commences growing again, and continues until severe cold freezing weather. In warm climates four or five cuttings are made during the season. It grows about one foot high, roots nearly black; leaves long; blossoms long, pointed, and of a very deep red or carmine color. Makes good hay. Sow in April or May, 10 to 15 lbs. of seed per acre. It may be sown in the corn at the time of last cultivation in July. Where the weather is not too severe, it will live and continue to grow all winter, furnishing winter pasture or a crop of hay before corn-planting time in the spring. It can then be turned under, and will add greatly to the fertility of the soil. Thus a hay crop and a corn crop may be grown on the same ground in one year, and still the soil will be improved. It may be sown every year in corn, wheat, oats or potatoes, and two crops obtained. The only objection to it is that sometimes it winter-kills in this latitude. Be sure to try it this year. Price per lb. 30c, 3 lbs. 75c, postpaid. Five pounds or more by express, 20 cents per pound.

[image] ALFALFA CLOVER.