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BECKERT SEED AND BULB COMPANY 



RELIABLE FARM AND 

 FIELD SEEDS 



As the market prices on farm and field seeds change fre- 

 quently we Avill be pleased to forward the latest prices on receipt 

 of vour request. 



BARLEY 



Beardless. A heavy cropping beardless type, profitable crop 

 to raise. 



Wisconsin Six Row. The quality is unequaled. Long large 

 heads. 



BROOM CORN 



A drought resisting crop that thrives in any soil that will 

 grow corn. 



BUCKWHEAT 



Japanese. The earliest and most productive variety in culti- 

 vation. 



MILLET 



Golden. High feeding value and good milk producing qual- 

 ities. Makes an excellent catch crop after early grains. 



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



OATS 



Early Newmarket. A heavy and productive variety. Grows 

 vigorously 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 heavy yielding Oat with very strong straw. 

 Heads are large, well loaded with plump white grains. 



FIELD PEAS 



Cowpeas — New Era. An early maturing variet}- and a heavy 

 seed producer. The vines cure easily, making splendid forage. 



Cowpeas — Whipporwill. A splendid and vigorous grower. 

 Well adapted for plowing under to improve the soil. 



Canada Field Peas. Furnishes nourishing feed for cattle and 

 hogs. Valuable also for green soiling. 



RAPE 



Dwarf Essex. Of high feeding value as a pasture crop for 

 hogs, sheep and cattle. Can be sown in earlv spring or fall. 



SOY BEANS 



Valuable as an emergenc}- hay crop if clovers have failed. 

 Owing to the nitrogen gathering qualities is fine for soil improve- 

 ment. 



Ito San — Mammoth Yellow — Medium Green. 



SPRING RYE 



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

 of winter grains. For turning under it is considered an excellent 

 soil restorer. 



SPRING WHEAT 



Marquis. The best variety on account of its earliness and 

 large vields. 



SUDAN GRASS 



Valuable for its adaptability to a wide range of soil and cli- 

 mate. An excellent hay and forage crop that withstands dry 

 weather. 



WINTER OR HAIRY VETCH 



Owing to its hardiness this legume is unexcelled for early 

 pasture, after which it can be turned under for green manure. 

 For a hay crop sow with Oats in the spring or with Rye in the fall. 



