Nicholson’s Tested Field Seeds 
Tested for Purity and Germination 
Our stocks of field seeds are the largest in the South, but you no doubt realize that many items of field seeds are going to be exceptionally 
short this season. Short crops naturally mean advanced and changing prices and the prices here listed are subject to change without notice, as 
we of course have no control over changing markets. 
You can rest assured that we will give you full value for your dollar on all orders entrusted to us, but if you are in doubt as to prices, it 
will be wise for you to ask us for quotations. When writing please state amount of each kind of seed desired. 
INOCULATE ALL LEGUMES 
W WITH A 
NJTRAGIN 
V The Original Legume Inoculator 
NICHOLSON'S GRADED ALFALFA SEED 
(Medicago Sativa) 
Inoculate Seed with Nitragin 
INOCULATE ALL LEGUMES 
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NITRAGIN 
r The Original legume Inocutator ^ 
ALFALFA is the most valuable of all cultivated forage crops and 
is an excellent combination forage crop and soil builder. This wonder¬ 
ful plant has many uses, as there is nothing that makes better hay 
than Alfalfa—and stock are always extremely fond of it. It contains 
a high percentage of both protein and minerals. As a pasture builder 
it cannot be surpassed. It develops a strong root system, which in¬ 
creases the humus content and opens up the soil, thus improving the 
soil by adding large quantities of nitrogen from the air. Can be 
grown successfully in most sections. Produces a heavier yield on 
rich soil. 
Many successful Alfalfa growers make it a habit to run a harrow 
over their fields in crisscross fashion after cutting. This helps to keep 
down the weeds and encourages a more rapid growth. This method 
will not hurt the roots of your plants. Alfalfa can be cut at any 
time from start of bloom stage to the time the plants are in full bloom. 
If cut in the earlier stages the hay is slightly richer in protein, but 
later cutting seems to help the long life of your field, as well as 
making a slightly heavier yield. 
Your soil should be clean and well prepared, but firm. Cover the 
seed about one inch deep with harrow. Firming the land by use of 
a roller after planting will help you to get a good stand, as well 
as a more uniform growth. 
The seed should be sown broadcast at the rate of 20 pounds to the 
acre in September, October and November. Can also be planted in 
February, March and April. 
By all means, inoculate your seed before planting with NITRAGIN. 
We strongly recommend the use of a Seed Sower when planting, so 
as to get an even and uniform stand. 
A Field of Purity Brand Alfalfa 
NICHOLSON’S “PURITY BRAND” 
FANCY. This is the finest quality of Ameri¬ 
can-grown Alfalfa seed that we are able to 
buy. It is bright and of fine quality, and 
thoroughly recleaned and tested for purity 
and germination. Lb., 45c; 2 lbs., 80c, post¬ 
paid. Not prepaid. 10 lbs., $3.25. Ask for 
prices in larger quantities. 
FANCY ALFALFA.. This is a first-class 
quality of Alfalfa seed and is the kind 
planted by the average farmer. Lb., 40c; 2 
lbs., 75c, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10 lbs., $3.00. 
Ask for prices in larger quantities. 
NICHOLSON’S FANCY HAIRY PERU¬ 
VIAN ALFALFA. Native of Peru. Especially 
adapted for the South and the great South¬ 
west, and is particularly recommended for 
our own State of Texas. In some sections 
where mild winters prevail, Hairy Peruvian 
Alfalfa is cut for hay the entire year. This 
is certainly a wonder crop and is giving 
splendid results in Texas and Mexico. Price, 
lb., 45c; 2 lbs.. 80c, postpaid. Not prepaid, 
10 lbs., $3.25. Ask for prices in larger quan¬ 
tities. 
NICHOLSON'S TESTED CLOVER SEED 
Inoculate Seed with Nitragin 
It must be made emphatic that all clovers far outclass the non¬ 
legume crops for building the soil. The qualities making clovers use¬ 
ful in this respect are their extensive root system and their power 
to gather nitrogen from the air. Experiments show that 30 to 60 
per cent of the fertilizing value of a clover crop is in the roots and 
stubble, which adds nitrogen and humus to the soil. A good crop of 
clover will add to the soil in a single season 200 pounds of nitrogen 
to the acre. 
All clovers have exceptionally high value as feed, containing more 
protein than grasses. Protein is needed to build up muscle and beef, 
for full development of growing stock and to increase the yield of 
milk in milch cattle. 
It is of the utmost .importance that clover seed be treated with 
NITRAGIN before sowing. For prices, see page 59. 
ALSIKE OR SWEDISH CLOVER. Grows 
better on moist land than other varieties of 
Clovers and is suitable for either hay or 
pasture. When sown with other grasses 
it forms a thick undergrowth and greatly 
increases the yield. If sown by itself, plant 
10 to 16 pounds per acre. It is best, how¬ 
ever, to sow with other grasses and Clovers 
and in this case, plant about 2 pounds per 
acre. Lb., 55c; 2 lbs., $1.00, postpaid. Not pre¬ 
paid, 10 lbs., $4.00. Ask for prices on larger 
quantities. 
CRIMSON CLOVER (TYifolium Incarna- 
tum). An annual winter growing legume. 
Sow in August, September and October. Sow 
20 pounds to the acre. Adapted to sandy, 
loamy and even clay soils. Lb., 40c; 2 lbs., 
75c, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10 lbs., $2.75. Ask 
for price* in larger quantities. 
BLACK MEDIC (Medicago Lupulina). 
Black Medic is also known in some sections 
as Yellow Trefoil. 
It re-seeds itself freely and yields a very 
nutritious pasturage. Black Medic has proven 
to be one of the most valuable additions to 
Bermuda pastures on lime soils and is cer¬ 
tainly worthy of extensive trial on all types 
of soil. 
The usual rate of seeding is 15 pounds to 
the acre. Sow the seed in September, Octo¬ 
ber or the first half of November, also in 
February and March. Planted on established 
pastures or in mixtures with other grass ee 
and clovers, two or three pounds to the acre 
are sufficient- Will re-seed itself even under 
rather close grazing. Lb., 45c; 2 lbs.. 85c, 
postpaid. Not prepaid, 10 lbs., $3.25. Please 
ask for prices in larger quantities. 
IMPORTED HOP CLOVER (Trifolium du- 
bium or minus). Also called English Red 
Suckling Clover, but bears a small, yellow 
bloom. Best results come from fall sowing 
in the South. Grows 12 to 16 inches high. 
Lb., 45e; 2 lbs., 85c, postpaid. Net prepaid, 
10 lbs., $3.25. Please ask for prices in larger 
quantities. 
HUBAM CLOVER (Melilotus Annua). This 
is annual White Flowering Sweet Clover. A 
most rapid grower that will even crowd out 
weeds, if planted broadcast. Excellent for 
pasture or hay, also does well when planted 
with oats or other small grains. Very similar 
in food value and chemical analysis to the 
biennial White Flowering Sweet Clover. 
The crop is very short this year—please write 
us for prices and advise quantity wanted. 
ROBERT NICHOLSON SEED CO 
— 42 — 
DALLAS, TEXAS 
