Jasper County Democrat, Volume 10, Number 20, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 17 August 1907 — Sowing Crimson Clover. [ARTICLE]

Sowing Crimson Clover.

Crimson clover gives the best results when sown in late summer, preferably from July 15 to Sept. 1. It Is most commonly planted In corn or following a small grain crop. In the latter case the land should be plowed and put in good condition before seeding. Considerable difficulty is often experienced in obtaining a stand of crimson clover. Indeed, it is a common saying that It must be sown between showers In order to be assured of a stand. It is Important always to use fresh seed, as the germinating power deteriorates rapidly. Ordinarily twelve to fifteen' 1 pounds per acre are used, but good results have been obtained with smaller Quantities. In some cases the failure to obtain a stand has been attributed to the lack of inoculation. In any event it is always desirable .{o inoculate the seed or the soil before planting on land for the first time. Even If a stand Is only obtained two times out of three, crimson clover is still a very profitable crop to grow.—C. ▼. Piper. ' A Man’s Time. It is little else than to pump water, shell corn and'do other things of this sort by hand when a mechanical means is possible, remarks a writer la lowa Homestead. If a man considers his time worth much, it won’t take long to save enough time as well as energy to pay for a windmill or have the corn shelled.