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NEW BARLEY 



REHD'S TRIUMPH 



A Pistinct New Variety, Free 

 from Smut, Stiff Straw, 

 Standing Erect, Six=rowed, 

 Large Plump Kernels, Grain 

 Bright and Heavy Weight. 



Ivcad's Triumph Harlcy originated v\itli G. A. 

 Read, the Grain Hybridizer, and or'^in.itor of Read's 

 Defiance Oats, described on the preceding pa^e, 

 wlio says: It is the result of a scientific cross made 

 in 1897 between the two-rowed Hi^hhmd Chief and 

 the six-rowed IVIansliury, in t)rder to produce a six- 

 rowed varietywith a stronger straw, with heads as 

 long-, but thicker and belter filled out tlian those of 

 the Manshury, and to incorporate in it as many 

 other qualities of both parents as possible. The 

 result was, as it's name implies, a Triumph. 



l^ead's Triumj^h Barley has more new blood and 

 evinces more healthfulness than other varieties. It 

 starts quickly and grows rapidly, ripening- just the 

 time when barley can be taken care of by the 

 farmer, and does not s-eem to be affected by sudden 

 changes of the weather, or have a tendency to 

 smut, I have never seen it affected by any disease 

 whatsoever. 



It is a distinct six-rowed variety with heads long 

 and compact, each row closely set with unusually 

 large, plump grains which are weighty and usually 

 number over 100 kernels to each head. 



It does not color as badly as others on account 

 of its heavily-bearded heads and its capacity to 

 stand up. Its bright appearance sells it quickly in 

 any market. 



The straw of Read's Triumph Barley is exceed- 

 ingly stiff and of a remarkably robust character. 

 It is of good length, it has shown the least tendency 

 to lodge and stands longer after ripening without 

 crinkling than any other six rowed barley. 



This barley has an enormous growth of roots, 

 resisting drouth well, and drawing a great amount 

 of nourishment from the soil, making it a wonderful 

 stooler. 



The fine beards of tliis barley are very soft and pliable and of a silky nature, conse- 

 quently it is easier to handle and safer to feed. Its tall, strong straw and ability to stand up 

 render it the best barley to grow with oats or other grains for a grain mixture. 



It yielded with me seventy bushels per acre under ordinary field culture when sown 

 broadcast at the rate of two bushel per acre, while with good culture it has yielded at the rate 

 of over 200 bushel per acre. In a comparative test, side by side of the Manscheuri under 

 exactly the same conditions and care, it outyielded that variety by 28 bushels to the acre, which 

 shows again like the Defiance Oats, what good blood and scientific breeding of grain will do. 



Endorsed also by Prof. C. G. Pringle and F. H. Horsford, who says: The greatest 

 connbination of qualities in a barley I have seen. 



It originated in the far north and coming so highly endorsed it is worthy of a trial by 

 every farmer, even only to get a start with the seed. 



Price of Read's Triumph Barley, large packet 50 cts., 1 pound $1.25, 3 lbs. $3.00, post- 

 paid; by express or freight, 1 pk. $3.70, bu. $7.00, 1 bu. $12.00. 



