HARDY NORTHERN 
The production of hardy northern grown 
Alfalfa Seed is again below normal. Millions 
of acres which have been wiped out by the 
drought of the past few years will have to be 
replanted. We strongly urge our farmer 
friends in the northern states to plant only hardy Alfalfa 
varieties which State Experiment Stations and reputable 
seed houses recommend as being adapted to their needs. 
We cannot too strongly emphasize the importance of knowing 
where your Alfalfa and other grass seeds were grown. The 
United States Seed Verification Service gives to the buyer 
of Alfalfa Seed, proper assurance that such seed was pro¬ 
duced where stated on the Verified Origin Seed Certificate 
GROWN ALFALFA 
attached to each bag. This service was in¬ 
augurated by the Government when it was 
found that unscrupulous seed dealers were 
substituting strains that were non-hardy or 
otherwise unadapted in place of those that 
were entirely suitable for the colder sections of the country. 
Only seedsmen who meet with the prescribed regulations 
can be verified origin dealers. We have qualified as such 
and any Alfalfa that we send you will be sealed and tagged, 
either with U. S. Verified Origin Certificates, or with a 
certificate and seal from the state in which the seed was 
grown. 
Be sure to look for the Verified Origin Seed Tag or an 
authorized State Tag on every bag. 
GRIMM ALFALFA—For Permanence and Yield 
Grimm Alfalfa was introduced by 
Wendelin Grimm in Carver County, 
Minnesota. It is a very hardy, time- 
tried variety, and has been tested 
thoroughly throughout the United 
States, in many foreign countries and 
Canada. It has many lateral or 
branching roots which are not found 
in common Alfalfas, and has large 
spreading crowns. It appears to grow 
better where there is a hardpan sub¬ 
soil to contend with than many other 
varieties. The root system undoubt¬ 
edly plays a big part in its hardiness, 
enabling it to withstand soil heaving, 
freezing and thawing better than va¬ 
rieties having only a single taproot. 
The blossoms of Grimm Alfalfa are 
variegated from white and yellow to 
deep purple. 
Grimm Alfalfa produced in Minne¬ 
sota, the Dakotas, Montana and Ida¬ 
ho, is known to be very hardy. Our 
Minnesota Grimm is produced largely 
in Lake of the Woods County, near 
the Canadian Border. Montana 
Grimm is grown in the dry-land areas 
of Montana and is able to withstand 
severe drought as well as cold. There¬ 
fore, the strains of the Grimm Alfalfa 
that we offer, will give you complete 
satisfaction. Price: Lb. 55c, postpaid. 
See Blue Figure Price List for Larg¬ 
er Quantities. 
In quantities of 30 lbs. or more, 
Grimm Alfalfa sold in Minnesota or 
Wisconsin must be Registered and 
State Sealed. 
VARIEGATED ALFALFA 
COSSACK ALFALFA 
MINNESOTA BLUE TAG 
GRIMM ALFALFA 
(State Registered and Sealed) 
Seed Crop Very Short in 1936. 
Grimm is a hardy, dependable va¬ 
riety very much in demand. The 
drought of the past season has cut 
down the seed crop and consequently 
there will be less Blue Tag Grimm 
Alfalfa available than for many 
years. It is necessary that you order 
early if you want Blue Tag Grimm. 
Be sure to see our special offer on 
the back of catalog envelope. 
LADAK ALFALFA 
Introduced in the U. S. in 1910, 
from the mountain regions of northern 
India, by the Dept, of Agriculture. 
Planted at Havre, Montana, in 1916, 
it showed no winter-killing for ten 
years, while the injury to other va¬ 
rieties was extensive. Ladak with¬ 
stands more severe winters than any 
other alfalfa. 
Variegated Alfalfa is of a type very similar 
to Grimm with blossoms having a color range 
of white, yellow and purple. It is thought by 
many to be of the same origin as Grimm but 
no definite records of the origin were kept so 
it cannot be definitely stated from what variety 
it came. It has shown itself to be completely 
hardy in the most severe climate of Minnesota, 
the Dakotas and Montana and can be recom¬ 
mended as being very desirable for seeding in 
any part of northern United States where 
winter hardiness is essential. Price: Lb. 45c, 
postpaid. See Blue Figure Price List. 
Common Alfalfa 
DAKOTA NO. 12 
This is the most commonly grown variety 
of Dry Land Alfalfa since it has given the 
best of results on all types of soil and under 
all climatic conditions. Our seed stocks come 
from fields that have been in Alfalfa many years 
and the plants which endure the extremes of 
hot summers and severe winters and dry, high 
altitudes are thoroughly hardy. Only a fair 
crop of seed of this v'ariety was harvested be¬ 
cause of the dry season and consequently, there 
will not be an oversupply. As Dakota No. 12 
is always in great demand, we suggest placing 
your orders as early as possible. The per¬ 
formance of this variety has made it extremely 
popular in southern Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois, 
and other states in the mid-west and east. Price: 
Lb. 45c, postpaid. See Blue Figure Price List. 
MINNESOTA COMMON 
This strain resembles Dakota No. 12. It is 
very hardy and produces large yields of quality 
hay. The climatic conditions under which it is 
grown are as severe as any found in this coun¬ 
try and consequently only those plants that are 
hardy have been able to surivive. We offer 
you seed from fields that have been established 
for many years and we can recommend this 
variety for Northern climates. Price: 45c per 
lb., postpaid. See Blue Figure List for quantity 
prices. 
Cossack Alfalfa was brought over from 
Siberia by Prof. Hansen of , the South Dakota 
Experiment Station some years ago. This 
strain, under observance for five years in 
Russia, during which time not a single plant 
winter-killed, was proven to be absolutely 
hardy. 
In recent years, the demand for Cossack 
has been increasing and there never has been 
sufficient seed to take care of all requirements. 
Cossack Alfalfa produces a somewhat finer 
hay than many of the other varieties and is 
equally as hardy as Grimm. 
Cossack Alfalfa seems to withstand intense 
cold, heat and drought equally well. The flow¬ 
ers, like those of Grimm, have a great range 
of colors, white, purple, yellow, striped, etc. 
We advise sowing 15 lbs. per acre. Price: Per 
lb. 50c, postpaid. See Blue Figure Price List. 
We quote prices on small quantities of Al¬ 
falfa postpaid. For prices on larger quantities, 
see Blue Figure Price List. 
We offer two valuable booklets, entitled, 
“Alfalfa in the Northwest,’’ and “Alfalfa for 
Feed, Seed, and Fertility’’—either one free 
with your order. 
In the alfalfa hay-producing states 
a disease known as bacterial wilt has 
begun to affect production. Ladak is 
highly resistant to wilt disease. 
Ladak Ranks High as Hay-Producer 
in Drought Sections 
Ladak produces a larger first cutting 
than other alfalfa varieties, which 
makes it particularly well adapted to 
regions where only one or two crops 
are produced each year because of 
drought or a short growing season. 
Ladak resists drought and produces a 
good yield of hay when other varieties 
are practically at a standstill. 
The hay is very leafy and of high 
feeding value, under dry land con¬ 
ditions it is of exceptionalljt high 
quality. 
Price: Lb. 70c, 5 lbs. $3.25, postpaid. 
See Blue Figure Pidce List. 
Hardy Grimm planted on the left; non-hardy seed was planted on the right. 
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