FARMER SEED & NURSERY CO., FARIBAULT, MINN. 
HARDY NORTHERN GROWN ALFALFA 
A large Alfalfa Seed crop was produced in 
1933. Much seed was grown in southern 
sections of the United States where winter 
hardiness is not a necessity. We have al¬ 
ways urged the farmers in the northern 
areas of the country to plant northern Al¬ 
falfa Seed which they know is adapted to 
their requirements. We cannot too strong¬ 
ly emphasize the importance of knowing where your Al¬ 
falfa and other grass seeds are grown. The United States 
Seed Verification Service gives to the buyer of Alfalfa Seed 
proper assurance that such seed was produced where 
stated on the verified origin seed certificate attached to 
each bag. This service was inaugurated by the government 
when it was found that unscrupulous seed 
dealers were substituting strains that were 
non-hardy or otherwise unadapted, in place 
of those that were entirely adapted to the 
colder sections of the country. 
The government has authorized seedsmen 
who meet with the prescribed regulations 
to be verified origin dealers. We have quali¬ 
fied as such and any Alfalfa that we send you will be sealed 
and tagged, either with United States Verified Origin Cer¬ 
tificates or with a Certificate of the authorities in which 
state the seed is grown. Look for the Verified Origin Seed 
Tag or an authorized state tag on every hag. 
GRIMM ALFALFA 
Grimm Alfalfa was introduced by Wendelin 
Grimm in Carver County, Minnesota. It is a 
very hardy, time-tried variety, and has been 
tested thoroughly throughout the United States, 
in many foreign countries and Canada. It has 
many lateral or branching roots which are not 
found in Common Alfalfas, and has large spread¬ 
ing crowns. It appears to grow better where 
WHICH GRIMM ALFALFA 
SHALL I BUY 
The hardiest strains of Grimm Alfalfa are 
produced in Minnesota, Dakotas, Montana and 
Idaho. Seed grown in any of these sections, is 
very hardy. Since Minnesota is the home of 
Grimm Alfalfa, many prefer this seed, but as 
it is only grown in limited quantities, there, is 
not enough to go around. We have specialized 
in Black Hills, South Dakota grown and Mon¬ 
tana Alfalfas because not only are they hardy ! 
but also because the finest quality seed is pro¬ 
duced there. You can depend upon this seed 
being free from noxious weeds as we buy it 
only from farmers who have clean fields. 
Remember that any strain of Grimm Alfalfa 
that we offer, whether Minnesota, South Dakota 
or Montana grown, will give you the desired 
results. 
there is a hardpan subsoil to contend with than 
many other varieties. The root system undoubt¬ 
edly plays a big part in its hardiness, enabling 
it to withstand soil heaving, freezing and thaw¬ 
ing, better than varieties having only a single 
taproot. The blossoms of Grimm Alfalfa are 
variegated from white and yellow to deep purple. 
STATE SEALED GRIMM 
This refers to Grimm Alfalfa Seed grown on 
registered fields which are inspected and the 
seed graded and sealed by state authorities. 
Price: Per lb. 45c, postpaid. See Blue Figure 
Price List for larger quantities. 
GROWERS AFFIDAVIT GRIMM 
Not for Sale in Minnesota and Wisconsin 
This refers to genuine Grimm Alfalfa which 
traces back to registered fields but which has 
not been state inspected and sealed. It is cov¬ 
ered by a grower’s affidavit showing it is true 
Grimm Alfalfa, and we know that it is depend¬ 
able. Sale prohibited by law in Minnesota and 
Wisconsin in order to eliminate dishonest sell¬ 
ers of seed. Price: Per lb. 40c, postpaid. See 
Blue Figure Price List for larger quantities. 
COSSACK ALFALFA 
State Registered and Certified Grower’s Affi¬ 
davit Strains. Cossack Alfalfa was brought over 
from Siberia by Prof. Hansen of the South 
Dakota Experiment Station some years ago. 
This strain, under observance for five years in 
Russia, during which time not a single plant 
winterkilled, was proven to be absolutely hardy. 
In recent years, the demand for Cossack 
has been increasing and there never has been 
sufficient seed to take care of all requirements. 
Cossack Alfalfa produces a somewhat finer 
hay than many of the other varieties and is 
equally as hardy as Grimm. 
Cossack Alfalfa seems to withstand intense 
cold, heat and drought equally well. The flowers, 
like those of Grimm, have a great range of col¬ 
ors, white, purple, yellow, striped, etc. We ad¬ 
vise sowing 15 lbs. per acre. Price: Per lb. 45c, 
postpaid. See Blue Figure Price List. 
F. S. & N. Co. Feb. 1, 1933. 
In 1931, I bought some Alfalfa Seed from 
you, to seed 10 acres to kill off thistles. The 
seed turned the trick fine and I had about 33 
tons of hay last year and no thistles. 
Mankato, Minn. A. G. Bierbauer. 
HARDY COMMON ALFALFA 
DAKOTA NO. 12 
This is the most commonly grown variety of 
Dry Land Alfalfa since it has given the best of 
results on all types of soil and under all climatic 
conditions. Our seed stocks come from fields 
that have been in Alfalfa 25 to 30 years or more 
and the plants which endure the extremes of 
hot summers and severe winters and dry, high 
altitudes are thoroughly hardy. Only a fair 
crop of seed of this variety was harvested be¬ 
cause of the dry season and. consequently, there 
will not be an oversupply. As Dakota No. 12 
is always in great demand, we suggest placing 
your orders as early as possible. The perform¬ 
ance of this variety has made it extremely 
popular in southern Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois 
and other states in the mid-west and east. 
While hardiness is not such a great factor in 
the southern states, Dakota No. 12 is in de¬ 
mand as it is a producer of a large tonnage of 
hay. Price: Lb. 35c, prepaid. See Blue Figure 
Price List. 
MONTANA COMMON 
This strain resembles Dakota No. 12 in hardi¬ 
ness, yields and quality of hay. The climatic 
conditions under which it is grown are as severe 
as any found in this country and consequently 
only those plants that are hardy have been able 
to survive. We offer you seed from fields that 
have been established for many years and we 
can recommend this variety for Northwest con¬ 
ditions. Price: 35c per lb., postpaid. 
NORTHWESTERN ALFALFA 
This is a strain of Alfalfa which can be de¬ 
pended upon for the production of large crops 
of hay or pasture and has proven to be well 
adapted in the northern part of the country, 
especially where there is a good snow protection 
during the winter. Throughout the Corn Belt 
states there is a very large demand for this 
variety since it yields a large tonnage of hay. 
Our seed is grown in Montana and South Dakota. 
Price: Lb. 35c, postpaid. See Blue Figure 
Price List. 
VARIEGATED ALFALFA 
For Sale in All States. 
Variegated Alfalfa is of a type very similar 
to Grimm with blossoms having a color range 
of white, yellow and purple. It is thought by 
many to be of the same origin as Grimm but 
no definite records of the origin were kept so 
it cannot be definitely stated from what variety 
it came. It lias shown itself to be completely 
hardy in the most severe climate of Minnesota, 
the Dakotas and Montana and can be recom¬ 
mended as being very desirable for seeding in 
any part of northern United States where winter 
hardiness is essential. Price: Lb. 40c, postpaid. 
We quote prices on small quantities of Al¬ 
falfa postpaid. For prices on larger quantities, 
see Blue Figure Price List. 
We offer two valuable booklets, entitled, 
“Alfalfa in the Northwest,’’ and “Alfalfa for 
Feed, Seed, and Fertility’’—either one free with 
your order. 
Alfalfa Pays Best of All Crops 
1. Alfalfa is easier to start than clover. 
2. It withstands drought because of its long 
penetrating roots. 
3. It is the most nutritious hay for livestock. 
Feed with corn or grain for balanced ration. 
4. It makes dairying pay better. 
5. It also makes good green feed for poultry. 
6. It is the best of all soil builders. 
7. It exterminates weeds, by crowding them out. 
8. Good alfalfa seed brings a good price. 
9. It is unequalled for hog pastures. Sow in 2 
plots and change hogs from one to the other 
between cuttings. You can raise 3 crops of 
hay and never miss the alfalfa eaten by the 
hogs. 
Hardy Grimm on the left; non-hardy seed on the right. 
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