Mark Means Company, 1937 Annual Seed Catalog, Lewiston, Idaho 
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Crested Wheat Grass 
Crested Wheat Grass is a native of the Steppe region of 
European Russia and southwestern Siberia. It is a long- 
lived perennial that maintains productiveness for many 
years. Extensive tests have shown that it is highly 
adapted to the prairie provinces of western Canada, and 
has special merit for arid and semi-arid conditions. It is 
naturally suited to areas of limited rainfall, and has proven 
successful in districts with less than 13 inches of rainfall. 
The seed we offer was grown under supervision of County 
Agent, and bags tagged and sealed by him. 
The root system is strongly developed. The dry weight 
of root fibre is more than double that of western rye grass 
and the main root mass extends to twice the depth. As a 
hay and pasture crop it is very palatable and nutritious. 
Should be seeded on well prepared soil at the rate of 10 
lbs. per acre. Lewis-Clark Quality, 1 lb. 65e; 10 lbs. $6.00; 
50 lbs. $29.50; 100 lbs. $58.00. 
Smooth Brome Grass (Bromus Inermis) 
A wonderful drouth-resisting grass for the stock raiser. 
Stands at the head of all grasses as the most valuable for 
localities where conditions demand a drouth-resisting 
plant. 
A vigorous, hardy perennial, with strong, creeping root 
stalks; smooth, upright, leafy stems, 1 to 4 ft. high. In a 
few years it forms a tough sod, soon crowding out other 
grasses and weeds. It forms a permanent pasture, which 
starts very early in the spring and remains green until late 
in the fall. Without a doubt this is one of the best grasses 
to plant for a permanent pasture. 
Seeding is done either in the spring or fall at the rate 
of 1 5 to 20 lbs. to the acre. Our seed is northern grown, 
hardy and thoroughly cleaned. Lewis-Clark Quality, 1 lb. 
35c; 10 lbs. $3.25; 50 lbs. $15.50; 100 lbs. $30.00. 
Sudan Grass 
Sudan Grass is a tall, leafy, annual grass, producing a 
large tonnage of feed. As it originated in a hot, dry cli¬ 
mate, it is naturally adapted to the dry conditions of our 
section. It does well on all soils except those that are wet 
and poorly drained. 
Sudan is an annual, and as it matures quickly it is espe¬ 
cially valuable as a catch crop. It produces a large ton¬ 
nage of hay similar in quality to millet or timothy. When 
seeded for hay should be planted at the rate of 15 to 20 
pounds to the acre with a grain drill. Should not be seeded 
until after all danger of frost is past. Lewis-Clark Quality, 
1 lb. 13c; 50 lbs. $5.50; 100 lbs. $10.00. 
Orchard Grass 
Orchard Grass is equally good for pasture or hay. When 
mixed with alfalfa makes high quality feed, especially fine 
for livestock. Extra good in pasture mixtures on account 
of its earliness and its ability to withstand drouth and 
close pasturing. Lewis-Clark Quality, 1 lb. 30c; 25 lbs. 
$7.00; 50 lbs. $13.00; 100 lbs. $25.00. 
Red Top 
A valuable grass for moist or even marshy lands and also 
on soils that are not rich enough for timothy and other 
grasses and clovers. When mixed with Alsike at the rate 
of 6 pounds of Red Top and 4 pounds of Alsike to the 
acre, it makes a fine crop of hay or a good pasture. To 
make the best quality of hay it should be cut in full 
bloom. Lewis-Clark Quality, 1 lb. 35c; 10 lbs. $3.40; 
50 lbs. $15.50; 100 lbs. $30.00. 
Permanent Pasture or Meadow Mixture 
Nothing produces a better meadow than a mixture of 
grasses specially selected for the purpose. These selections 
have been made after several years of thought and experi¬ 
ence, and meadows sown with this grass-clover mixture 
will occupy the ground more closely, and will produce a 
better quality and larger yield of hay and subsequent fall 
pasturage, and will last ten or even twenty years. Some 
of the grasses used in this mixture mature early, others 
medium late, and one or the other will be at its best from 
early spring until snow covers the ground. Sow from 15 to 
20 lbs. per acre. Prices, 10 lbs. $1.70; 50 lbs. $8.00; 
100 lbs. $15.00. 
Wool and Mohair 
We are buyers of Wool and Mohair, from one fleece to 
a carload. Send us a representative sample of your clip, 
stating the amount you have and the kind of sheep. We 
will quote you prices as soon as we have examined the 
sample 
WOOL SAX, 65c each. FLEECE TWINE, 35c per pound. 
Sunflowers for Silage 
In the last few years Sunflowers have been grown exten¬ 
sively for ensilage. The yield varies from 10 tons on dry 
land to 40 tons on rich bottom land under irrigation. In 
feeding value it ranks close to corn ensilage. The variety 
giving best results in this district is the Mammoth Russian. 
100 lbs. $14.00; less than 100 lbs., 15c per lb. 
Dwarf Essex Rape 
One of the best forage plants. Produces a large amount 
of valuable pasture which is ready for use six or eight 
weeks after planting. Recommended highly for sheep and 
hogs. 1 lb. 10c; 10 lbs. 85c. 
INOCULATE ALL LEGUMES 
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NITRAGIN 
The Original Legume mocuiator ^ 
Soy Beans 
Soy Beans can be grown in any section where corn can 
be raised. The Extension Department of the University of 
Idaho has been testing a large number of varieties for the 
last four years. From these tests they recommend the fol¬ 
lowing varieties: Minsoy (early), Ito San (medium), Man- 
chu (late). 
High altitudes, for hay and pasture, Minsoy variety. 
For 1 500 feet to 2000 feet altitude, for hay and pasture, 
all three varieties. 
For seed production, Minsoy and Ito San. 
Under 1500 feet, all three varieties. 
Seed bed should be well prepared and soil warm before 
planting. Do not plant over 2 inches deep. 
Inoculation is necessary; it promotes growth and hastens 
maturity. 
Cease cultivation when blooms appear. 
Amount of seed required per acre for seed purposes: 
Rows 3 feet apart, hills 20 inches apart—Minsoy, 5 lbs.; 
Ito San, 5 lbs.; Manchu, 8 lbs. 
For hay and pasture: Stop every other hole in grain drill, 
seeding about one seed per square foot, which will require 
approximately—Minsoy, 12 lbs.; Ito San, 14 lbs.; Manchu, 
19 lbs. 
1 lb. 20c; 10 lbs. $1.70; 50 lbs. $8.00; 100 lbs. $15.00. 
Western Flax Seed 
There should be more flax sown, as it is one of the most 
dependable crops in the West. Matures very quickly, and 
can be planted as late as the middle of June, and therefore 
is desirable as a catch crop. Can also be used as a nurse 
crop. Flax takes less moisture and fertility from the soil 
than other grains, and under favorable conditions will yield 
15 to 20 bushels per acre. 100 lbs. $7.00; less than 100 
lbs, 8c per lb. 
ALL FIELD SEED PRICES SUBJECT TO MARKET CHANGES 
