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Mark Means Company, 1937 Annual Seed Catalog, Lewiston, Idaho 
FIELD SEEDS 
All Field Seed prices are F. O. B. Lewiston unless otherwise stated. 
There is a general shortage of nearly all field seeds due to drought in the middle west and poor seed crop yields in 
most of the producing sections. On this account field seed prices are higher than last year. 
Quality considered you will find our prices as low or lower than you can buy elsewhere. However, the initial cost 
of field seed is not the important factor governing a purchase. It is more important for the farmer to procure well 
matured, plump, heavy seed of high purity and germination for seeding purposes. As one of our greatest agriculturists 
recently said, “Quality seed of high purity and germination will provide excellent stands of hay and pasture if seeded 
correctly, but be sure to buy GOOD SEED." Our Lewis-Clark quality seed, while slightly higher in price is much cheaper 
in the end than grades sold at lower prices. Our many years of experience and knowledge of the seed business and our 
efficient up-to-date cleaning machinery, enable us to furnish seed that will satisfy every requirement of the efficient 
farmer, at prices as low as possible consistent with quality. 
If you plan to seed a large acreage write us and we will gladly quote quantity prices. 
The ideal method of building up your soil and assuring yourself of profitable succeeding crops is to plant alfalfa, 
clovers and grasses, utilizing them for feeding livestock. 
This catalog is printed months in advance of the time of the season when the demand for field seeds is the great¬ 
est, and as Grasses, Alfalfas and Clovers move in a much larger volume than the garden varieties, it is impossible to tell 
at this time what the supply and demand will be. While we do not expect, for the first part of the season at least, any 
changes in prices quoted herein, we wish to draw your attention to the item on page 1 under heading of "Important". 
We therefore ask that you kindly send in your order just as early as possible. 
Timothy 
Timothy 
Timothy is by far the most valuable of all grasses for 
hay, and is also fine for mixing with red or alsike clover 
for either hay or pasture. Our seed is Northern Idaho 
grown, recleaned and put in the best condition for seeding. 
Less than 50 lbs. 50 lbs. 100 lbs. 
Lewis-Clark . 15c per lb. 6.50 12.50 
Fancy . 14c per lb. 6.00 11.50 
Choice . 11c per lb. 5.00 10.00 
Winter Blue Grass (Poa Bulbosa) 
This is a perennial producing small bulblets instead of 
seeds. Is dormant during the entire summer, but as soon 
as the first fall rains come, the plants revive and send up 
a heavy, dense growth, furnishing excellent pasturage 
throughout the late fall, winter and spring months. Seed 
should be planted in the fall or early winter (never in the 
spring). Sow from 20 to 25 lbs. per acre on well drained 
soil. This grass seeds freely, spreading from the bulblets 
produced beneath the surface of the soil as well as from 
those produced in the flower. Lewis-Clark, 1 lb. 50c; 10 
lbs. $4.50. 
Reed Canary Grass 
Reed Canary Grass has been in great demand the past 
two seasons, on account of its adaptability to different soil 
conditions. Though usually found in wet, marshy lake 
districts, it will also succeed on high, well drained land of 
rather low rainfall. It is a perennial and grows anywhere 
from 3 to 8 feet tall, and is palatable as hay and pasture. 
Heavy pasturing tends to thicken the stand, as stock will 
tramp the stems and nodes into the soil, starting new 
growth. The hay yield is heavy, but the grass is more 
desirable as pasture. On well prepared seed beds where 
there is moisture enough for germination, sow 6 to 8 lbs. 
per acre. 
lib. 25 to 50 lbs. 100 lbs. 
Lewis-Clark . 50c 47c per lb. 45.00 
Tall Meadow Oaf Grass 
Domestic Rye Grass 
This variety of Rye Grass is rapidly increasing in favor 
with dairymen in this district. Those who have used it 
state that it will carry more stock than any other grass, 
and will increase the milk flow. It is a rapid grower, winter 
hardy and makes a quick regrowth after mowing, and 
remains green much longer than other varieties. Can be 
grown successfully on dry, shallow, poor soils as well as on 
the better soils. At the price we can furnish you this seed, 
it will pay every dairyman to plant a few acres. Broadcast, 
30 pounds per acre. 
Less than 50 lbs. 50 lbs. 100 lbs. 
Lewis-Clark . 14c per lb. 6.50 12.00 
Slender Wheat or Bunch Grass 
The only native American grass that has become a cul¬ 
tivated crop. An erect Bunch Grass, especially adapted to 
the Northwest. Very hardy, and resistant to both drought 
and cold. An excellent hay grass, yielding 1 '/ 2 to 2 tons 
per acre. Sometimes a second cutting is obtained. Sow 
about 20 lbs. per acre. 
Less than 50 lbs. 50 lbs. 100 lbs. 
Lewis-Clark . 30c per lb. 14.50 28.00 
The earliest grass of all for either pasture or hay. Is 
especially adapted to our western country, being a quick 
grower, often reaching a height of 3 to 4 feet in June. 
Has a deep rooting system, which enables it to withstand 
a long drought, remaining green all seasons of the year. 
Cut during the blooming period for hay. Grows quickly 
after mowing, and will furnish a second and sometimes a 
third cutting. Sow 25 or 30 pounds per acre. 
Less than 50 lbs. 50 lbs. 100 lbs. 
Lewis-Clark Quality .. . 37c per lb. 18.00 35.00 
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 .... 25c 2.40 11.50 22.00 
Mixed Alsike Clover and Timothy 
Kentucky Blue Grass 
Makes the best pasture of any grass. Starts early in the 
spring, and lasts until late in the fall. Should form part of 
every pasture mixture. Also used extensively for lawns. 
lib. 25 to 50 lbs. 50 lbs. 100 lbs. 
42c 38c per lb. 18.00 35.00 
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% Timothy. Any¬ 
one who is going to plant Alsike and Timothy together can 
save money by buying this seed. Per 100 lbs. $16.00. 
Lewis-Clark 
