This is an excellent grade of hardy Montana grown 
Alfalfa. We do not offer it as Grimm, although it likely 
is mostly Grimm. Most seed produced in Montana has all 
the Grimm characteristics, but where the grower has no record of 
the seed he planted it is necessary to offer it as just common alfalfa. 
The important thing is that it is Montana grown. That is proof 
enough of its hardiness. Regardless of what you call it, it must be 
hardy or it could not survive the severe conditions of this far north¬ 
ern section. 
U. S. Verified-Origin 
This lot is U. S. verified-origin. This means 
that each bag has attached to it a verified-origin 
seed certificate issued by authority of the U. S. 
Department of Agriculture, which certifies that 
the origin of this lot of seed has been verified 
by a Federal Seed Inspector as Montana grown. This 
verification covers origin only—it has nothing to do with 
variety or grade. 
Extra Nice Quality 
The seed in this lot is strictly A-l quality. It is COMPASS BRAND, and 
is identified by the COMPASS BRAND trade mark on the bag. This reg¬ 
istered trade mark is your guarantee of quality. Hundreds of our customers 
call for this brand year after year. They want the best, and they know they 
are getting the best when they buy COMPASS BRAND. Alfalfa seed, to 
qualify for this brand, must be nice bright color, evenly graded, high in 
purity and germination, and hardy, northern grown. That in a few words 
describes this lot of Montana Alfalfa. 
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«* OFF EACH BUSH a OP THIS LOT FOR 
WHICH INOCULATION IS PURCHASED. 
1C The Early Seed Buyer WK! Buy at the 
Season** Lowest Prices . . . , 
$ 8.50 
PER BU. 
5 Bu. @ $8.45; 10 Bu. @ $8.40; 25 Bu. 
@ $8.35; 50 Bu. @ $8.30 
Lot NORTHERN is hardy, Montana grown al¬ 
falfa, U. S. verified-origin. In fact, it is same 
as our COMPASS BRAND Montana Common Al¬ 
falfa described on this page, except that it is lesd 
fancy quality. It does not have that smooth uni¬ 
form lustre. The color is rather dark, as the seed 
contains some brown or bleached kernels. 
On the other hand, this lot is not to be com¬ 
pared with low grades of doubtful dependability. 
Although not our fanciest, it is nevertheless 
sound, substantial quality and its far northern 
origin makes it extremely hardy. We would prefer 
it every time to seed of southern origin of ques¬ 
tionable hardiness. The purity is a few per cent 
under the best. 
Hardiest Seed at a Big Saving 
Now consider the price 1 Here is extraordinary value. 
It means a real honest-to-goodness saving. Never be¬ 
fore has it been possible to buy this grade of Montana 
seed at anywhere near the price of Lot NORTHERN. 
15* OFF EACH BUSHEL OF THIS LOT FOR 
WHICH INOCULATION IS PURCHASED. 
BRUNS SEED CO., DAVENPORT, IOWA 
% 
Compass Brand 
$9.80 PER BU. 
5 Bu. @ $9.75; 10 Bu. @ $9.70; 25 Bu. (5 
$9.65; 50 Bu. @ $9.60; 100 Bu. @ $9.55 
Dakota No. 12 does not belong to the Grimm 
class, but in hardiness ranks next to it. Most of 
the seed of this variety is produced in the Black 
Hills region of western Dakota and northwestern 
Nebraska, which is the origin of the seed we ViAlFALF, 
offer. ‘ J ''‘ ' 
A Popular Variety 
We have handled Dakota 12 for many years. We have 
found it to be a highly dependable variety for corn belt 
conditions. It is a favorite with many farmers throughout 
this section. Its popularity is due to the fine results ob¬ 
tained and the lower cost of the seed. 
Fancy Quality at Reasonable Price 
This lot is COMPASS BRAND, our best quality. When 
you find the COMPASS BRAND trade mark on the bag you 
can rest assured that you are getting the best to be had. It 
stands for high purity, nice color, uniform grade, and 
hardiness. Only the better lots are used for this brand. 
Still the price is very reasonable, in fact, the lowest ever 
quoted on this quality. We are making you a substantial 
saving on this lot. 
This lot is U. S. veri¬ 
fied-origin. 
LOT-BLACK HILL/ 
I Sc Off Each 
Bushel of This 
Lot for Which 
Inoculation - 
Is Purchased.' 
* .t 
$9.0® 
PER BU. 
5 Bu. @ $8.95; 10 Bu. @ $8.90; 25 Bu. 
@ $8.85; 50 Bu. @ $8.80; 100 Bu. @ 
$8.75 
This lot of Dakota 12 has the same 
origin and same hardiness as onr COM¬ 
PASS BRAND, in fact, is same in every 
way except that it is a less fancy grade. 
It runs more uneven in color, also the size 
of berries is more or less irregular. Those who do 
not demand the very finest and smoothest appear¬ 
ing seed will find this to be just what they are 
looking for. They can make a worthwhile saving, 
for the price on Lot BLACK HILLS" is very low. 
Yet they can be assured of getting serviceable 
quality. We positively guarantee it to please or it 
may be returned and the money including freight 
will be refunded. 
15* OFF EACH BUSHEL OF THIS LOT FOR 
WHICH INOCULATION IS PURCHASED. 
