Crimson Clover - Tifolium incarnata - Perennial - Native American species of legume with large red blooms.  Usually used as an annual cover crop or green manure, this variety is very attractive as well.  Sow in fall for spring blooms, or in spring for summer bloom, then plow it under to enrich the soil.  Full sun.  Hardy to -20F (-28.8C); height: 24in.

#1136  Packet, $2.50 each,  Approximately 200 seeds

  Red Clover - Trifolium rubens - Perennial - Huge red-purple blooms on tough bushy plants make this an excellent choice for erosion control or steep banks.  A multi-use plant, the seeds can be sprouted for salads or dried and ground into flour and the flowers are used for tea.  The plant also makes an excellent green manure, so you can have it both ways:  an attractive wild patch that becomes a great garden site!  Full sun.  Hardy to -20F (-28.8C); height: 24in.

#4264  Packet, $2.50 each,  Approximately 100 seeds

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