The Latest on the Farm Seed Situation 
The total seed production of Timothy, Alfalfa and the Clovers that was produced in the U. S. last year is given 
below, and compared with the 1934 production as well as the 1928-32 (5 Year average.) You will note that Alfalfa 
seed was an average crop; the Clovers were very short and Timothy nearly twice the 5 year average. 
ALFALFA:— 
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CLOVER SEED) 
and 
ALSIKE CLOVER:—) 
SWEET CLOVER:— ! 
TIMOTHY SEED:— 
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1935 Production 
1934 Production 
1928-32 (5 year average) 
1935 Production 
1934 Production 
1928-32 (5 year average) 
1935 Production 
1934 Production 
1928-32 (5 year average) 
1935 Production 
1934 Production 
1928-32 (5 year average) 
49,374,000 lbs. 
49,242,000 lbs. 
49,375,000 lbs. 
60,900,000 lbs. 
65,946,000 lbs. 
93,785,000 lbs. 
33,528,000 lbs. 
37,566,000 lbs. 
53,463,000 lbs. 
128,223,000 lbs. 
11,785,000 lbs. 
70,194,000 lbs. 
Alfalfa prices are firm, Clovers very firm and Timothy steady, 
and the Clovers will in all probability work higher. 
With the exception of Timothy, prices on Alfalfa 
EDWARD F. DIBBLE SEEDGROWER 
HONEOYE FALLS. N. Y. 
The Latest on the Farm Seed Situation 
SEED OATS:—A very large percentage of the oat crop is very light in weight and of poor quality. 
As a result, good seed oats are scarce. Seed Laboratories report germination tests of many stocks 
are far too low. We are fortunate in having a good supply of heavy oats showing good germination. 
SEED BARLEY:—The crop this year is a little larger than the five year average, but a large part of 
this was damaged by unfavorable weather during harvest time. We have only a few thousand bushels 
of choice seed for our customers. 
SEED CORN :—The seed corn situation looks serious. The farther west one goes the more ser¬ 
ious it looks. Excessive moisture, lack of sunshine and early freezes have wrought havoc with the 
seed corn and a large proportion has been rendered worthless for seed. We feel that good seed corn 
will be scarce by planting time and advise earlv purchases while our present stock of high germinat¬ 
ing seed is available. 
SEED POTATOES: —The combined supply of certified seed from Maine, New York, Pennsylvania and 
Michigan is considerably under that of a year ago. Certified Russets and Smooth Rurals are about 
50% short of a year ago and the shortest crop in several years. Prices are at the low point of the 
year and with the increasing demand for seed, should work slightly upward. 
In summary let us say USE DIBBLE’S SEEDS and PURCHASE YOUR REQUIREMENTS NOW. 
