MARK MEANS COMPANY, 1980 ANNUAL SEED CATALOG. LEWISTON, IDAHO 
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Meadow Fescue or English Blue Grass 
Especially fine for permanent pasture; also good 
for hay. Grows 2 to 3 ft. high, but not in bunches 
like Orchard Grass. Succeeds on poor soil and 
withstands extremely dry weather. 
lib. 10 lbs. 50 lbs. 100 lbs. 
Lewis-Clark Quality $-20 $1.90 $9.00 $17.50 
Mixed Alsike Clover and Timothy 
In cleaning the large amount of Timothy and Clover 
seed we handle, there is always a certain amount of 
mixed Alsike and Timothy taken out that cannot be 
separated. The mixture is the largest and plumpest seed 
of the lot and contains about 25% Alsike and 75% Tim¬ 
othy. Anyone who is going to plant Alsike and Timothy 
together can save money by buying this seed., Per 100 
lbs. $12.50. 
ALFALFA 
The most valuable of all legume crops 
Alfalfa has don© more to increase the value of farm lands than any other crop 
raised. It will thrive on any soil except a wet one, and not only produces a valuable 
hay crop of several tons to the acre but also enriches the soil on which it is grown. 
It is of the utmost importance that the seed bed be carefully prepared. The ground should be finely 
pulverised but firm. As alfalfa is an expensive crop to sow, and since a good stand will last for a 
number of years, it is very important that none but the best seed be used. Cheap seed of inferior quality 
may result in a poor stand or be the cause of the farm becoming infested with noxious weeds. 
Northwestern Grown Variegated Alfalfa 
Under supervision of the U. S. Department of Agriculture, we are authorized to issue verified origin seed certif¬ 
icates for alfalfa seed, the locality of production of which has been verified by Federal seed inspector. 
It is generally conceded that only those strains of Alfalfa with variegated flowers are hardy in the 
northwest. Such strains are Grimm, Cossack, Ladak, etc. The seed we offer is from fields with varie¬ 
gated blooms, but for which the grower has no pedigree. The fact of its hardiness and variegated 
blossoms proves that it is one of, or a mixture of, the hardy strains. 
Our seed is secured in the large producing dryland districts by men who carefully select only the 
best lots for our particular trade. When you order your seed from us you may rest assured that you 
are getting stock of the highest quality. Plant a field of our Lewis-Clark Quality, Tall Growing Alfalfa. 
Less than 50 lbs. 50 lbs 100 lbs Less than 50 lbs. 50 lbs 100 lbs 
Lewis-Clark . 24c per lb. $11.50 $22.00 Choice . 21c per lb. $10.00 $19.00 
Fancy . 23c per lb. 11.00 21.00 
INOCULATE ALL LEGUMES 
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Kansas-Nebraska Alfalfa 
We can also furnish Verified Origin Kansas-Nebraska grown dryland alfalfa. Only one grade, the 
best, is carried of this variety, high in purity and germination. 
Less than 50 lbs. 50 lbs. 100 lbs. 
Lewis-Clark . 22c per lb. $10.50 $19.50 
Grimm, Cossack and Ladak Alfalfas 
Where killing of alfalfa by drouth, frost and heaving is experienced, we recommend either of these 
varieties. They have double root systems, and the large crowns set low in the ground throwing out 
many more shoots than the so called common variety. 
CERTIFIED GRIMM 
This seed is from fields that are state registered. The seed is officially 
each sack is sealed by a state inspector at the the time of cleaning. 
Less than 50 lbs. 50 lbs. 
State Certified Blue Tag . 33c per lb. $15.50 
State Certified Red Tag . 32c per lb. 15.00 
State Certified Yellow Tag .... 30c per lb. 14.00 
inspected and graded and 
100 lbs. 
$30.00 
29.00 
27.00 
AFFIDAVIT GRIMM 
This is genuine Grimm alfalfa but the fields have not been registered. We have the 
grower’s affidavit that the seed is Grimm. We do not recommend you to plant this' if 
you are going to raise seed, but for hay purposes will be just as good as the certified, 
and at a considerable saving. We buy only from reliable growers, investigate origin of 
seed, select the best lots. Purity and germination tests are often as high or higher than 
Certified seed. Less than 50 lbs. 50 lbs 100 lbs 
Lewis-Clark . 28c per lb. $13.50 $26.00 
COSSACK 
This is an exceptionally hardy alfalfa introduced from Siberia. It is a heavy yieilder 
as well as being very cold and drouth resistant. Similar to Grimm. Considered a better 
yieider than Grimm on heavy soils. Less than 50 lbs. 50 lbs. 100 lbs. 
State Certified Blue Tag . 35c per lb. $17.00 $33.00 
Affidavit . 30c per lb. 14.50 28.00 
LADAK ALFALFA 
Ladak Alfalfa is a new hardy, somewhat wilt-resistant variety introduced by the 
United States Department of Agriculture from Northern India. Tests in the Pacific 
Northwest and other northern states have shown it to be as hardy as Grimm or Cossack 
and a better yielder. It is especially well suited for seeding on thin, clay points. This 
variety is well adapted to areas infested with alfallfa wilt. Being a new variety the 
amount of seed grown in the United States is comparatively small and present supply 
limited. Our seed is grown under strict certification rules. 1 lb. 75c; 10 lbs. $7.00. 
Please write for prices larger quantities. 
MEDIUM RED CLOVER 
Medium Red Clever is conceded to be the most important of the clovers. It is a 
valuable crop for either hay or pasture, and at the same time builds u.p the soil. It has 
been proven that it is a success on the uplands of this district, and is one of the most 
profitable crops raised. A large, profitable hay crop can he raised, or the field can he 
clipped early and the second crop saved for seed. 
L«ss than 50 lbs. 50 lbs 100 lbs 
Lewis-Clark ...-.. 25c per lb. $12.00 $23.00 
Fancy . 24c per lb. 11.50 22.00 
