alsike
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of alsike
C19: named after Alsike, Sweden
Example Sentences
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In regions where red clover is declining on account of lack of lime, one may see some alsike.
From Crops and Methods for Soil Improvement by Agee, Alva
In the mountain States, with Wyoming as a center, timothy and alsike clover would be suitable.
From Clovers and How to Grow Them by Shaw, Thomas
The alsike, living longer, is lower in its adaptation, and alfalfa, because of its long life, stands lowest in this respect.
From Clovers and How to Grow Them by Shaw, Thomas
When medium red clover is sown to provide pasture for periods of limited duration, it is frequently sown along with alsike clover and timothy.
From Clovers and How to Grow Them by Shaw, Thomas
In some sections, such legumes as red, alsike, crimson and white clovers have been grown for many years and the bacteria for these plants are well distributed.
From A Living from the Land by Duryee, William B.
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