as Alfalfa fields may be left standing for several 
years. Most valuable feed producer of all legumes. 
Makes finest quality hay. Increases soil fertility. 
Preserves land from erosion, weeds, etc. Only hard¬ 
iest, northern grown seed should be chosen for Sec¬ 
tion 1. Sown at rate of 15 to 20 pounds per acre in 
corn belt territory. Alfalfa descriptions and prices on 
pages 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 27 and 28. . 
TJnder the agricultural program for the control of 
crop surpluses, the government proposes to take out 
of production about 40 million acres of corn, wheat, 
cotton, tobacco, etc. What kind of substitute crops 
to plant to this abandoned acreage is a question that 
concerns every farmer who holds an acreage reduc¬ 
tion contract. 
-^Various seeding recommendations for all sections 
bf the country have been made by the Replacement 
Orops Section of the AAA. Here we are concerned 
primarily with that part of the country known as the 
born belt, which lies within the bounds of sections 1 
arid 2, as illustrated in the accompanying sketch. Gen¬ 
erally speaking, seedlings for this territory are two 
kinds—TEMPORARY and PERMANENT. 
TEMPORARY SEEDINGS 
ll Temporary seedings are those that are intended 
only for a brief duration—usually one or two years. 
As in the past, legumes will be the favorites in the 
corn belt states. They consist mainly of Red Clover, 
(medium or mammoth), Sweet Clover, and Soy Beans. 
Timothy may be added. These fit into the crop rota¬ 
tion schedule, and are especially valuable for soil 
building and soil preserving purposes. Farmers who 
do not wish to increase their permanent pasture acre¬ 
age, will-choose these. 
Sweet Clover 
Most important leg¬ 
ume for soil renova¬ 
tion. Also produces 
abundant pasturage the 
following spring before 
plowing under. About 
12 to 15 pounds of seed 
per acre is the amount 
most commonly sown. 
Sweet Clover descrip¬ 
tions and prices on 
pages 8 to 11. 
Medium and Mammoth Clover 
Grows on most soils without liming. Valuable pas- 
• ture and hay producer, as well as soil builder. To 
complv with AAA cannot be used for feed produc¬ 
tion in 1934. Mammoth gTows ranker and is best for 
soil enriching. See pages 6 and 7 for prices and fur¬ 
ther particulars. 
Alfalfa 
May also be classified under Permanent Seedings, 
Soy Beans 
Produce an enormous tonnage of green fertilizer for plowing 
under in the fall. Belong to legume family, and an important 
nitrogen producer. For best results, seed should be inoculated. 
Soy Bean prices on page 23. 
PERMANENT SEEDING 
SUGGESTIONS 
Permanent seedings are made up of the long-lived grasses. The 
principal ones are Blue Grass, Red Top, Timothy, Alfalfa, and 
White Dutch Clover. These should be chosen for those fields 
where early return to grain cultivation is not contemplated. They 
are the principal grazing and meadow species of a permanent and 
soil preserving character. With the exception of Alfalfa, thej 
are sod-forming types which makes them especially suited ,tg 
hilly ground that is subject to washing. •/ AI 
The formulas below are suggested by the AAA for that part 
of country shown on the map as Section 1. They are not iron 
bound, but rather are given for guidance, and may be changed 
to suit individual requirements. Our personal opinion is that 
farmers with strictly corn belt soils will want to increase the 
clover content in order to obtain larger growth the first few years 
while the slow developing grasses like Blue Grass and Red Toft 
are becoming established. The formulas here are figured on the 
basis of 20 pounds of seed per acre, which also is subject td 
variation according to soils, seed bed preparation, seeding cost 
considerations, etc. 
Good Well-Drained Soils 
Percent of each 
Lbs. 
per acre 
Ky. Blue Grass. 
r+ 
< 
Timothy. 
. 30% 
6 
Red Top . 
. 20% 
4 i 
Alsike Clover... 
. 5% 
2 f 
20 
Red Clover .... 
. 10% 
100% 
Poor Well-Drained Soils 
Percent of each 
Lbs. 
per acre 
Orchard Grass . 
.. 20% 
4 
Timothy. 
. 40% 
8 
Red Top . 
. 30% 
6 
Alsike. 
100% 
2 
~ f 
20 
Wet 
Poorly-Drained Soils 
|?| 
Percent of each 
Lbs. 
per acre;; 
Timothy. 
6 
10 
Red Top . 
Alsike Clover... 
100% 
4 
20 | 
HOW TO ORDER SEED MIXTURES 
Because of an infinite number of different combinations of grass 
seed mixtures that might be called for, we do not attempt to offer 
ready-prepared mixtures. We are offering only the separate 
ingredients, which are fully described and priced throughout the 
catalog. Farmers will kindly determine the number of pounds of 
each kind required, and list separately on the order. 
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