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Enormous Producer of High Quality Feed 
Valuable Soil Builder 
Soy Beans will undoubtedly bold an important place in the 
planting scheme this spring. We predict a large acreage will be 
planted. Soy Beans should be grown on every farm. 
High Feeding Value 
Soy Beans are very high in feeding value. Protein content 
O runs unusually high, about same as tankage. Often used as a 
substitute for tankage. Reduces cost of pork production. Used 
as hay or pasture, Soy Beans make highest quality feed. Nearly 
equal pound for pound to alfalfa. All stock are fond of it. Increases 
milk flow when fed to milk cows. Produces heavily, ordinarily about 
3 to 4 tons per acre. 
Protein Content of Soy Beans 
Equal to Tankage 
MARVELOUS SOIL BUILDER 
Soy Beans belong to the legume family, same as 
clovers, alfalfa, etc. When properly inoculated they 
become great soil builders. Unlike corn or grains, 
beans increase the soil fertility. They are nitrogen 
producers—not consumers. There is no danger of 
■wearing out your soil with Soy Beans. 
Finest Quality Seed 
Our beans come from southeastern Iowa or north' 
erp half of Illinois. They are thoroughly acclimated 
for corn-belt conditions. We buy directly from the 
grower. Our price is based on cost plus one small 
handling charge. Our beans are finest quality. Well 
matured, clean, new stock. Thoroughly graded to 
remove splits. Not to be compared with thresher run 
that often have a high percentage of broken beans. 
|jj Various Methods of Growing 
\ HAY —When grown to produce hay, sow broadcast or in 
• “close drills, usually iy 3 to 2 bushels per acre. Can also 
be drilled in rows far enough apart for cultivating. Will 
yield 2 to 4 tons per acre. Cut when lower leaves turn 
f yellow. 
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HOGGING DOWN or ENSILAGE— For either of these 
plant the beans right in the corn hill. Use special bean 
attachment, or mix with corn and run through planter 
, box. Makes very economical feed. Takes only 6 pounds 
seed per acre, and no other tending than you give the 
-com. For ensilage use a tall variety. For hogging down, 
use an early, heavy seed producing variety. 
SEED— For threshing crop of ripe beans, sow in drills 
24 inches apart and cultivate. Drill at rate of 1 bushel 
per acre. Produce 20 to 40 bushels per acre. 
PASTURE— Sow broadcast, 2 bushels per acre. Beady 
to pasture when 8 to 10 inches high. 
SOIL ENRICHMENT —Soy Beans are a legume, like 
clover or alfalfa. Wonderful for building up the soil. 
Seed should always be inoculated to assure nodules on 
the roots and secure greatest benefits to the soil. When 
grown primarily for soil improvement, crop may be plowed 
under. Makes large tonnage of green manure. 
SOY BEAN VARIETIES 
There are many varieties of Soy Beans. Borne are 
better for bay, while other varieties are better for 
other purposes. Our beans are grown a short distance 
from Davenport. They are very choice, true to name 
stock, of the 1933 crop. We herewith give brief 
description of the four leading varieties for this 
territory. 
SOY BEAN PRICES fluctuate with the grain mar¬ 
ket. It is impossible to quote far ahead. Prices below 
are subject to market changes at any time. 
MANCHU 
Most popular variety grown. A good one for seed crop, but 
also used extensively for hay or hogging down. A round yellow 
bean. Matures in 105 to 110 days. Grows erect and stands up 
well, Does not shatter easily. A very dependable variety. Heavy 
seed producer. Yields of 40 bushels per acre not uncommon. 
Prices: M Bu., 40c; % Bu., 65c; 1 Bu., $1.10; 
10 Bu., @ $1.05; 25 Bu., @ $1.00. 
ILLINi 1 
A newer variety which has suddenly become very popular. An¬ 
other excellent variety where intended for threshing a bean crop. 
Extra high yielder. High oil content. Also an excellent bean for 
hay in this latitude. 
Prices: % Bu., 40c; % Bu., 65c; 1 Bu., $1.10; 
10 Bu., @ $1.05; 25 Bu., @ $1.00. 
BLACK EBONY 
This variety is especially recommended for hay. It produces 
fine stems and heavy foliage, making finest quality feed and large 
yields. The bean is small and black. Not as suitable for milling 
as the yellow, but excellent for hay. 
Prices: *4 Bu., 50c; ^ Bu., 80c; 1 Bu., $1.40; 
10 Bu., @ $1.35; 25 Bu., @ $1.30. 
DUNFIELD 
Dunfield is an extra fine bean for Iowa and Illinois. It is 
medium early and highly dependable. Suitable for hay, seed crop, 
or planting in corn for hogging down. The bean is pure yellow. 
Dunfield is a heavy yielder and profitable variety. 
Prices: J4 Bu., 45c; Bu., 70c; 1 Bu., $1.20; 
10 Bu., @ $1.15; 25 Bu. @ $1.10. 
INOCULATE SOY BEANS 
To get biggest yields and greatest soil benefits from 
Soy Beans it is necessary to inoculate. We urge using 
inoculation in all cases. The cost has been greatly 
reduced this year. Inoculation prices on Page 4. 
BRUNS SEED CO., DAVENPORT, IOWA 
Seed Demand Will Be Heavy—Stocks 
Are Small—Higher Prices Predicted « « 
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