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R. H. James 
CERTIFIED HARDY FIELD SEEDS 
SPECIALIZING IN LONG-LIVED LADAK ALFALFA 
ROCKY FORD, COLORADO 
Janmry 31, 1936 
U. S. Dept- of Agriculture 
Washington, D. C. 
Dear Sir: 
Enclosed you will find catalog of hay seeds feat¬ 
uring especially Ladak Alfalfa, which lengthens the life 
and increases the j^ield of alfalfa fields; also Crested 
Wheat Grass, which is the best grass yet found for reseed¬ 
ing our Western range lands, 
I have two different types of this grass. The Stand¬ 
ard Pasture Strain which I recommend for pasture, hay and 
general farm use. The Fairway Strain is narrower finer 
leaved and is recommended for dry land lawns and where the 
primary purpose is to make a fine greensward. 
I am advising early planting of all these seeds as I 
very seldom have complaints of alfalfa being lost through 
early planting and the grasses, with the exception of Su¬ 
dan, are naturally earls' to start and do better planted as 
early as possible. 
Demand on these seeds this Spring is very heavy 
especially for Ladak and Crested Wheat Grass which are be¬ 
ginning to become known in the Western dry lands. Crested 
Wheat Grass will take the place of the native grass on the 
dry prairies. 
I am very glad to have this opportunity of sending 
you a catalog and hope to hear from you again soon. 
Yours very truly, 
