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The Bulletin 



Seed Should be Tested and the Value Known Before Purchasing. 



The wisdom of having seed tested and of knowing the actual cost and 

 value of the seed to be planted may be illustrated by the following data. 

 These samples were tested in the laboratory, and are fairly typical of 

 the different grades of seed offered on the market at the same price. 



TABLE No. 3. 



[ Laboratory 

 Number 



1388 

 2232 

 1427 

 1409 

 2108 

 2024 

 1534 

 2157. 



Kind of Seed 



Crimson Clover 



Crimson Clover 



Red Clover 



(A^o Dodder.) 

 Red Clover 



{Dodrler Present.) 

 Orchard Grass 



Orchard Grass 



Redtop 



Redtop 



Retail Price 



Actual Cost 



$0.15 per pound. 

 .15 per pound. 

 .20 per pound. 

 .20 per ponnd- 

 .20 per pound. 

 .20 per pound. 

 .20 per pound. 

 .20 per pound. 



$0.16 per pound... 

 1 .30 per pound... 

 .21 per pound... 

 .30 per pound... 

 .22 per pound... 

 .56 per pound... 

 .22 per pound... 

 .32 per pound... 



Actual 

 Value 



95 per cent. 

 11 per cent. 



96 per cent. 

 48 per cent. 

 73 per cent. 

 25 per cent. 

 87 per cent. 

 37 per cent. 



How TO Send Seed Samples for Testing. 



Of the smaller seed, such as the grasses and clovers, about three or 

 four tablespoonfuls is a sufficient amount to send for testing. Of the 

 larger seeds, as corn and oats, about a cupful is necessary. The follow- 

 ing information should accompany all samples: Name and address of 

 wholesale and retail dealer, retail price, and name and address of 

 sender. Samples should be securely wrapped and addressed to 



The North Carolina Seed L.\boratory, 



Department of Agriculture, 



Raleigh, N. C. 



