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MARK MEANS COMPANY, 1935 ANNUAL SEED CATALOG, LEWISTON. IDAHO 
FIELD SEEDS 
ALL FIELD SEED PRICES ARE F. O. B. LEWISTON UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED 
Owing to the drouth in the principal seed producing districts of the middle west the past season, and short crops 
in other parts of the country, pricesi of field seeds in gereral are higher than in 1934, esperially Timothy, Alfalfas 
and Clovers. However, the first price of grass, clover and other field seeds is not the most important factor that 
governs the purchase. Nothing is more important to the farmer than that the seed he sows should be clean and of 
high purity and germination, heavy, plump and matured so as to insure a good crop. Our Lewis-Clark quality seed, 
while costing a little more in the beginning, is really much cheaper in the end than grades sold at lower prices. 
Heavy, plump seed germinates better and will produce a greater number of strong plants. With our many years of 
experience in and knowledge of the seed business, also our up-to-date cleaning machinery, we are in a position to 
furnish you seeds that will satisfy every requirement at as reasonable a price as possible consistent with quality. 
If you are planning to seed a large acreage, write us and we will gladly quote you a quantity price. Samples will also 
be sent on request. 
The surest way of building up your land and assuring yourself a good profit is to plant alfalfa, clovers and grasses, 
and raise livestock. Also produce your own vegetables* and flowers by planting a home garden. 
This catalog is printed months in advance of the time of the season when the demand for field seeds is the great¬ 
est, and as Grasses, Alfalfas and Clovers move in a much larger volume than the garden varieties, it is impossible to 
tell at this time what the supply and demand will be. While we do not expect, for the first part of the season at 
least, any changes in prices quoted herein we wish to draw your attention to the item on page 1 under heading of 
“Important.” 
We therefore ask that you kindly send in your order just as early as possible. 
Timothy 
Timothy 
Timothy is by far 
the most valuable of 
all grasses for hay, 
and is also fine for 
mixing with red or 
alsike clover for 
either hay or pas¬ 
ture. Our seed is 
Northern Idaho 
grown, recleaned and 
put in the best con¬ 
dition for seeding. 
Less than 50 lbs. 50 lbs 100 lbs. 
Lewis-Clark .. 25c per lb. $12.00 $23.50 
Fancy . 24c per lb. 11.75 23.00 
Choice . 22c per lb. 10.75 21.00 
Domestic Rye Grass 
This variety of Rye Grass is rapidly in¬ 
creasing in favor with dairymen in this 
district. Those who have used it state that 
it will carry more stock than any other 
grass, and will increase the milk flow. It is 
a rapid grower, winter hardy and makes a 
quick regrowth after mowing, and remains 
green much longer than other varieties. Can 
be grown successfully on dry, shallow, poor 
soils as well as on the better soils. At the 
price we can furnish you this seed, it will 
pay every dairyman to plant a few acres. 
Broadcast, 3 0 pounds per acre. 
Less than 50 lbs. 50 lbs 100 lbs. 
Lewis-dark .... 15c per lb. $6.50 $12.00 
Slender Wheat or Bunch Grass 
The only native American grass that has be¬ 
come a cultivated crop. An erect Bunch Grass, 
especially adapted to the Northwest. Very hardy, 
and resistant to both drougth and cold. An excel¬ 
lent hay grass, yielding 1 y 2 to 2 tons per acre. 
Sometimes a second cutting is obtained. Sow 
about 2 0 lbs per acre. 
Less than 50 lbs. 50 lbs 100 lbs. 
Fancy . 25c per lb. $12.00 $23.50 
Kentucky Blue Grass 
Makes the best pasture of any grass. Starts 
early in the spring, and lasts until late in the fall. 
Should form part of every pasture mixture. Also 
used extensively for lawns. 
lib. 25 to 50 lbs. 50 lbs. 100 lbs. 
Lewis-dark . 50c 48c per lb. $23.50 $45.00 
Reed Canary Grass 
Reed Canary Grass has been in great demand the past 
two seasons, on account of its adaptability to different 
soil conditions. Though usually found in wet, marshy 
lake districts, it will also succeed on high, well drained 
land of rather low rainfall. It is a perennial and grows 
anywhere from 3 to 8 feet tall, and is palatable as hay 
and pasture. Heavy pasturing tends to thicken the stand, 
as stock will tramp the stems and nodes into the soil, 
starting new growth. The hay yield is heavy, but the 
grass is more desirable as pasture. On well prepared 
seed beds where there is moisture enough for germina¬ 
tion, sow 6 to 8 libs, per acre. Our seed is grown in the 
Northwest and is a fine quality, and as good seed is 
scarce we would advise ordering early. 
lib. 25 to 50 lbs. 100 lbs. 
Lewis-Clark . 85c 82e lb. $80.00 
Tall Meadow Oat Grass 
The earliest grass of all for either pasture or 
hay. Is especially adapted to our western country, 
being a quick grower, often reaching a height of 
3 to 4 feet in June. Has a deep rooting system, 
which enables it to withstand a long drougth, re¬ 
maining green all seasons of the year. Cut during 
the blooming period for hay. Grows quickly after 
mowing, and will furnish a second and sometimes 
a third cutting. Sow 25 or 30 pounds per acre. 
Less than. 50 lbs. 50 lbs 100 lbs. 
Lewis-C’lark Quality 38c per lb. $18.00 $35.00 
We Recommend the Lewis-dark Quality Seed as the Best Obtainable 
