Alsike clover


a European clover, Trifolium hybridum, having pink flowers, grown in the U.S. for forage.
Historical Examples

Most legumes like lime, and alsike clover is not an exception, but is far more acid-resistant than the red.
Right Use of Lime in Soil Improvement Alva Agee

This is the long-stemmed, viny kind, and its name is alsike clover.
Mother Nature’s Toy-Shop Lina Beard

On the average upland prairie soil, alsike clover does not grow so vigorously as the medium red.
Clovers and How to Grow Them Thomas Shaw

Timothy and red-top should be seeded with it, and in the spring red and alsike clover should be added.
Crops and Methods for Soil Improvement Alva Agee

Small, white clover has adaptation for soils very similar to that of alsike clover.
Clovers and How to Grow Them Thomas Shaw

alsike clover along with timothy may also be sown with mammoth clover, since the two mature about the same time.
Clovers and How to Grow Them Thomas Shaw

The prevalence of alsike clover in a farming region is indicative of lack of lime.
Right Use of Lime in Soil Improvement Alva Agee

alsike clover growing alone could not be cured thus quickly.
Clovers and How to Grow Them Thomas Shaw

If but two varieties are wanted in the mixture, ordinarily these two should be alsike clover and timothy.
Clovers and How to Grow Them Thomas Shaw

When in full bloom, a field of alsike clover is a very beautiful sight.
Clovers and How to Grow Them Thomas Shaw

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