Crimson Clover [1938]

Crimson Clover [1938] by E. A. Hollowell is a guide published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, offering valuable information about growing crimson clover, an important legume planted in the winter. Written in the early 1900s, it gives a look into farming methods of that time, especially in the central Eastern States. The guide is all about how to grow, where to plant, and how to use crimson clover to help farms by being a plant for food and improving the soil. Hollowell shares information, such as its growth patterns, the best times to plant, and how to get the ground ready. Farmers value the clover because it stops the soil from washing away, makes the soil better with green waste, and is food for animals. Instructions include preparing the seedbeds, using fertilizer, and controlling pests and diseases. It also looks at the good points of using seeds with and without hulls and suggests other plants to grow with it. The guide is for farmers who want to get the most out of crimson clover to help their farms grow strong and healthy.