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BECKERT SEED AND BULB COMPANY 



Pedigree Grains and Farm Seeds 



SEED OATS 



Early Newmarket. A very producti\-e variety. Grows vigoroush- 

 and matures quite early. Grain is white and heavy. 



Storm King. The large well-filled heads are supported by very stiff 

 straw which prevents loss by lodging. 



Swedish. Splendid hea\"y yielding Oat with very strong straw. 

 Heads are large, well loaded with plump white grains. 



BARLEY 



Beardless. A heavy cropping beardless type. Early. 

 Wisconsin Six Row. The quality is unequaled. Long large heads. 

 H eaviest vield of all. 



SPRING RYE 



Used quite often as a profitable catch crop in case of failure of winter 

 grains. Excellent for turning under, 



SPRING WHEAT 



Marquis. The best variety, and a heavy yielder, 



BUCKWHEAT 



Japanese. The earliest and most productive variety. 



MILLET 



Golden. High feeding value and good milk producing qualities. 

 Makes an excellent catch crop after early grains. 



Japanese. If cut when in full bloom the hay is quite tender. 



BROOM CORN 



Drought resisting; thrives in any soil that will grow corn. 



SUDAN GRASS 



\'aluable for its adaptability to a wide range of soil and climate. An 

 excellent quick-growing hay and forage crop. 



SOY BEANS 



Valuable for hay, ensilage and green manure. 



Ito San. Medium early; best for seed and ensilage. 



Medium Green. Medium early; best for hay. 



Mammoth Yellow. Late; \-igorous; best for plowing under. 



COW PEAS 



Rank growers, making excellent forage and green manure. 

 New Era. Earh-; hea\"y seed producer; fine forage. 

 Whippoorwill. \ igorous; best for plowing under. 



