alsike
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of alsike
C19: named after Alsike, Sweden
Example Sentences
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Alsike Clover.—A variety of clover that may have gained more popularity than its merit warrants is alsike clover.
From Crops and Methods for Soil Improvement by Agee, Alva
The experienced farmer who notes the inclination of his soil to favor alsike clover, red-top, sorrel, and plantain should infer that lime is lacking.
From Crops and Methods for Soil Improvement by Agee, Alva
If but two varieties are wanted in the mixture, ordinarily these two should be alsike clover and timothy.
From Clovers and How to Grow Them by Shaw, Thomas
Half the quantity of alsike will be enough, and one-third the quantity of the small white, or a little more than that.
From Clovers and How to Grow Them by Shaw, Thomas
It is believed by many that alfalfa if exposed to very low temperatures will perish and that it cannot stand as much winter exposure as medium red or alsike clover.
From Clovers and How to Grow Them by Shaw, Thomas
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