• Makes Stronger Plants 
• Increases the Yield 
• Builds Up the Soil 
• Cost Is Trivial 
Anyone who realizes the benefits of seed inoculation will 
not plant legume seeds without first thoroughly inoculating 
them. The cost is but a few cents per acre. So trivial that 
even the doubter will not risk his plantings without it. 
REASON FOR INOCULATING 
Nodules on Alfalfa Root 
bacteria present. Otherwise, 
to it. They are then no different than corn. 
A can of Nitragin or Humogerm 
contains billions of tiny, living bac¬ 
teria. When introduced into the soil, 
these multiply rapidly, forming nod¬ 
ule clusters on the roots of legume 
plants. (Legume plants include all 
the Clovers, Alfalfas, Beans, Peas 
and Vetch.) When these bacteria 
are present, the plant is able to take 
nitrogen out of the air for its own 
development. The result is a strong, 
vigorous plant. 
On the other hand, when these bacteria are 
not present, the plant is unable to take nitro¬ 
gen out of the air, but must depend on the 
nitrogen already in the soil. It is then a 
nitrogen consumer instead of a nitrogen pro¬ 
ducer. When this nitrogen supply is used 
up, the plant shows a stunted growth, turns 
yellow, and may even die. 
You sow clover and alfalfa not only to pro¬ 
duce a hay crop, but also to build up the 
soil. In order to get fullest soil-building 
benefits, there must be a sufficient number of 
legumes take from the soil instead of adding 
Some soils have sufficient bacteria without inoculating to produce fairly 
satisfactory crops. By inoculating, however, the number is greatly in¬ 
creased. The result is a more vigorous growth, bigger yield, and greater 
soil fertility. Inoculation never does any harm. Unless you are absolutely 
sure your land doesn’t need it, you cannot afford to plant without it. It 
may mean the difference between success and failure. 
We handle Nitragin and Humogerm. 
These are the leading inoculants on the mar¬ 
ket. There are many others, but none is 
better, and many are questionable. Nitragin 
and Humogerm are the oldest inoculants on 
the market. They are recognized the country 
over as merited products. They have stood 
the test of years, while others have fallen by 
the wayside. Leading agricultural authorities 
endorse them. 
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Oldest inoculation on the 
market. None better made. 
We have handled it for 17 
years. Every bushel size 
guaranteed to contain over 
ten billion bacteria. A moist powder product. Ap¬ 
plied by mixing with water and pouring on seed. 
Each package has date of expiration stamped on it 
as a safeguard against old, deteriorated stock. 
Guaranteed to produce nodules. Will increase yields, 
improve quality and enrich soils. 
Moist Method Best 
Both Nitragin and Humogerm are moist inoculants. 
Mixed with water and applied to seed shortly before 
seeding. We do not recommend dry-inoculation »r 
pre-inoculation. They are a little more convenient 
to apply, but to what purpose if they fail to form 
nodules on the roots. 
Big Price Reduction 
Nitragin prices have been greatly reduced this 
year. The bushel size for clovers and alfalfa which 
formerly sold for $1.00 is now 65c. This reduction 
will be welcome news for the farmer. 
POSTPAID PRICES ON NITRAGIN 
ALFALFA, CLOVERS, 
LESPEDEZA 
SOY BEANS, COW 
PEAS 
Size 
Inoculates 
Price 
Size 
Inoculates 
Price 
% bu. 
30 lbs. 
$0.35 
1 bu. 
60 lbs. 
$0.35 
1 bu. 
60 lbs. 
.65 
2 bu. 
120 lbs. 
.65 
2% bu. 
150 lbs. 
1.40 
5 bu. 
300 lbs. 
1.40 
5 bu. 
300 lbs. 
2.45 
10 bu. 
600 lbs. 
2.45 
Be Sure to State Kind of Seed to Be Inoculated. 
HUMOGERM 
Used and recommended by lead¬ 
ing agricultural authorities every¬ 
where. A quality product. Each 
bushel size is claimed to contain 
fifteen billion live, virile bacteria. 
Will produce heavy nodule clus¬ 
ters on roots. A moist powder. 
Easy to apply. 
Priced Very Low 
The price of Humogerm this 
year is 65c for the bushel size. 
With the exception of last year 
this is far below the price of 
former years, which was $1.00. 
The product has not been cheap¬ 
ened in quality, in fact, it has 
been improved. Don’t forget also, 
the reduction of 15c per bushel 
on the seed where inoculation is 
taken. 
POSTPAID 
CLOVERS, ALFALFA, 
SWEET CLOVER 
Size 
Inoculates 
Price 
% bu. 
30 lbs. 
$0.40 
1 bu. 
60 lbs. 
.65 
2 Vz bu. 
150 lbs. 
1.25 
5 bu. 
300 lbs. 
2.40 
Be 
Sure to State 
Kind 
ON HUMOGERM 
SOY BEANS. COW PEAS. 
LESPEDEZA 
Size 
Inoculates 
Price 
1 
bu. 
60 lbs. 
$0.40 
2 
bu. 
120 lbs. 
.65 
5 
bu. 
300 lbs. 
1.25 
10 
bu. 
600 lbs. 
2.40 
Seed to Be Inoculated. 
BRUNS SEED CO., 
DAVENPORT, IOWA 
Less Cora, More Legumes —That Is the 
Solution of the Farm Problem « • 
