| Show Crimson Clover Seed Seedof I of Inferior Quality Samples Tested for Germination Germination Germination Germin Germin- W Were ere Very Low I Prepared by the United States Statu Department of Agriculture An examination of or the Ule quality of ot crimson clover seed has recently been made by the seed testing laboratories laborato laborato- ries rles of ot the bureau of ot plant Industry United States Department of ture Samples secured from representative representative dealers were tested for germination As this was done during the month of ot June seed of ot the time 1923 crop was not available One-fifth One of ot the samples was found to contain less than 25 per cent of live seed and two-fifths two of the samples contained less than 05 per cent of ot pure live crimson clover seed In other words two fifths two fifths of the samples of crimson clover seed offered farmers during the month of June were of ot such poor quality that they would not be ba permitted entry into the United States under the seed Importation act The proportion of high grade seed offered In the market will be Increased when the 1923 crop seed Is available but nevertheless the time old seed of ot low vitality vitality vital vital- ity now being offered will be sold for seeding purposes It should be kept In mind says the department that crimson clover seed loses its vitality more rapidly than most other seeds and therefore It Is especially Important to know In advance advance ad nd- vance of ot seeding how much of ot It may maybe maybe maybe be expected to grow under favorable soil and weather conditions If It the germination Is not known before beto e sowIng sow sow- sowing Ing many failures In the field are sure to follow v. |
