GRIFFITH <a T URNER CO. ^ 



-Boot? uf irarden pMO>wing nodules 



A misunderstanding" 



When this method of obtaining nitrogen from the atmos- 

 phere was first agitated and placed experimentally among 

 farmers in various sections of the country, the result was 

 so gratifying that others, not thoroughly understanding all 

 the conditions attendant upon the proper applications 

 jumped to the conclusion that any soil upon which the bac- 

 teria *ere applied would produce like results. They did not 

 stop to consider that where there is sufficient nitrogen no 

 more can be taken up by the soil, in consequence apparent 

 failure was the result. Again, some have imagined that 

 these bacteria would of themselves alone fill all the require- 

 ments of the soil, without the knowledge perhaps that other 

 chemicals must either be in the soil or applied, such as 

 phosphoric acid, and some form of potash, either or both. 



Do not lay the blame of failure on the inoculation of the 

 seed when bad seed, improper cultivation and unfavorable 

 weather conditions are the real causes. Failure is almost 

 certain where the directions are not carefullv studied and 

 intelligently followed. In the use of cultures for inoculating 

 the farmer should be guided, as in all other matters pertain- 

 ing to soil treatment, by his own peculiar needs and should 

 not give too great weight to the experiences of others whose 

 soil conditions may differ widely. 



OTHER REASONS FOR FAILURE. 

 There is also another reason why some have failed to 

 reap fondly anticipated results, and that is soil acidity. All 

 of these false ideas separately or combined have created 

 erroneous ideas in the mind of the average layman. 



Nitrogen-Collecting Bacteria 



Root). of young alfalfa plants showing; 

 nodules. 



INTELLIGENT APPLICATION. 



Where intelligently applied, and the application made 

 wjfere nitrogen is needed, all other things being equal 

 vithout an exception the results have been most flattering 

 and we feel justified in continuing to place this material on 

 the market. 



CORRECT THEORY. 

 The theory is an a bsolutely correct one, and we anticipate 



Cultures are furnished for the following named seeds only 



Those carried out on the same line require the same bacteria. 



in the near future a great increase in the use of this Nitro- 

 gen Collecting Bacteria. The mere fact that where Cow 

 Peas are planted in the same hill with corn, a better crop is 

 the inevitable result. The reason is obvious— the Cow Pea 

 being a legume, or nitrogen gatherer, has the faculty of ab- 

 stracting from the atmosphere this needed plant food by 

 means of the bacteria contained in the nodules, placing it in 

 direct contact with the roots of the corn. 



RESULTS. 



We refer you to results reached through experimenta- 

 tion by the Maryland Agricultural Experiment Station Col- 

 lege Park, Md., in planting corn and cow peas in the same 

 hill. A short while ago one of our most valued customers 

 voluntarily told us that the result reached through the use 

 of Nitrogen Collecting Bacteria was very surprising, and 

 he made the statement for us to publish in order that more 

 of our customers might be encouraged to adopt it. 



Again, our Mr. Griffith's farmer stated that the result 

 with him was at least a third increase over seed that had 

 not been inoculated. 



These bacteria multiply in the soil very rapidly, and it is 

 possible to treat crops by mixing the bacteria with the soil. 

 This is called inoculating the soil. It is a dangerous proceed- 

 ing to use inoculated soil unless prepared from your own 

 land, for the simple reason that you may thereby introduce 

 seeds of noxious weeds or the germs of plant disease. Aside 

 from this the expense of hauling or freighting inoculated 

 soil would be almost as great, if not as great, as would be 

 the use of other nitro- 

 genous fertilizers. The 

 benefit does not cease 

 with the crop inocu- 

 for in many 

 better results 

 b e en obtained 

 the succeeding 

 such as wheat, 

 potatoes, barley, 



lated, 



cases 



have 



from 



crops, 



corn. 



•etc., than from the first it; 



1 



Alfalfa, or Lucerne 

 Red Clover. 



Alsike Clover, White Clover 

 Crimson Clover. 

 Burr Clover. 

 Japan Clover 



Garden Beans, including Kidney,*^ 

 Wax. String, Lima and Pea Beans. ^ 

 Soy Beans. 

 Velvet Beans. 



Field Peas (Canada 



Field Peas.) 

 Garden Peas. 

 Sweet Peas. 



Cow Peas, WhipO'Will 1 Vetch 

 Peas and Clay Peas. Peanuts. 



Always state W he„ ordering the kind of seed to be Inoculated, as ^ell as number of 

 P„„„ r0[ . ... . acres. This will save much delnv and trouble 



Cultures will keep one year from date of shipment, and can be used within that time. 



clover showing nodules. 



FOR FURTHER INFORMATION WRITE FOR CIRCULAR. WHICH SHOULD BE CAREFULLY READ. 



