ALFALFA 
* the SUPER HAY CROP 
Withstands DROUGHT better 
than other legumes 
No one now questions the supremacy of alfalfa as a hay crop. It is the 
dairyman’s mainstay. It provides more green forage, more pasture and more dry 
hay per acre than any other known variety of hay or grass. The stock like it 
and for feeding:, it is worth more per pound of dry matter than any other foragre. 
It is equal to the clovers as a nitrogen gatherer. Alfalfa is seldom included in 
the crop rotation idea, since a good stand, once established, will usually last 
from three to ten years or more, depending on the severity of the winters and on 
soil conditions. It withstands drought better than most of the other legumes 
because of its deep roots. 
WE HANDLE 
ALL GRADES 
We handle THREE GRADES of Alfalfa 
seed—P RIME, CHOICE, and EXTRA 
FANCY. You can depend on each grade to 
be exactly as we describe it for quality and 
germination. Refer to our price list—which 
came to you with this catalog—which shows 
you prices of various grades. 
BEFORE you order any Alfalfa Seed 
consider these facts 
THE RIGHT START. While Alfalfa is a hardy mature crop, the seedlings are 
very tender. Certain conditions must be provided to attain best results. We are 
mentioning here some of the essentials. 
1 Cannot compete with Weeds. 
Seedlings, unlike established 
plants, cannot compete with 
weeds. Both seed and seed bed must 
be clean. For that reason. It Is better 
to sow alfalfa on land which has been 
planted to some cultivated crop for 
one or two years previous 
2 ALFALFA cannot stand ”Wet 
Feet.” Where a "hard pan” close 
to the surface prevents drainage, 
or where water stands, stagnates or 
freezes, alfalfa will not last long. It 
thrives on clay, loam, medium sand or 
gravelled soils. 
3 Will not thrive on Acid Soil. Test 
your soil before sowing alfalfa 
and put on lime if needed. Lime 
should be put on the previous autumn 
if possible. 
Seed Bed should be well prepared. 
Be sure that the land is on the 
best possible condition of tilth 
before sowing. Best of all Is a well- 
settled sub-surface and a fine surface 
loose to a depth of about 2 Inches. 
Plowing the land in the fall, disking In 
the spring and harrowing to keep out 
weeds until sowing time, is the way 
to best obtain ideal soil conditions 
