HARDY NORTHERN GROWN ALFALFA 
A caution to farmers to know the origin 
of the Alfalfa and Red Clover Seed purchased 
this year has been issued by various Agricul¬ 
tural Agencies. 
There is need for extreme caution because 
of the short supply of adapted seed and the wide differential 
in price of unadapted and adapted seed. 
The carry-over of Alfalfa Seed was very small. The 
production in the northern and central states this year was 
much below average, but production in the Southwest was 
above average. 
Much unadapted southern Alfalfa Seed will probably be 
shipped to the northern states, some misrepresented as to 
origin. Because of the lower price of the unadapted seed, 
many retailers, shippers, truckers and others will try to 
pass off southern Alfalfa Seed for northern seed. Southern 
seed is not sufficiently hardy to withstand the northern 
winters. 
LADAK ALFALFA—Wilt and Drought Resistant 
It is particularly well adapted to 
regions where only one or two crops 
are produced each year because of 
Introduced in the U. S. in 1910 
from the mountain regions of north¬ 
ern India by the U. S. Department of 
Agriculture. It was planted at Havre, 
Montana, in 1916 and showed no 
winterkilling for more than ten 
years. When it was distributed in 
small quantities, Ladak immediately 
proved so outstanding that its rapid 
distribution was assured. Other va¬ 
rieties of Alfalfa could not compete 
with it for winter hardiness. 
Ladak is highly resistant to the 
wilt disease which has been causing 
such great losses in the hay-produc¬ 
ing sections. It produces a larger 
first cutting than any other Alfalfa 
and this means a larger tonnage per 
acre under all conditions. 
VARIEGATED 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 variety 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 survive. 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 
Ib.^ postpaid. See Blue Figure List for quantity 
prices. 
short growing seasons or where hot, 
dry summers prevail. Ladak con¬ 
tinues to grow and produces a good 
crop of hay when other varieties are 
practically at a standstill. The hay 
is very leafy and of high feeding 
value and is of exceptionally high 
quality. 
Ladak has a large branching root 
system similar to that of Grimm or 
Cossack. 
Pi’ice: Lb. 65c, 5 lbs. $3.00, post¬ 
paid. For larger quantities see Blue 
Figure Piice List. Write for special 
free circular on Ladak Alfalfa. 
COSSACK ALFALFA 
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 
winterkilled, 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 Alfalfa postpaid. For prices on 
larger quantities, see Bine Figure 
Price List. 
Alfalfa Seed obtained from growers and 
shippers should be fully identified as to local¬ 
ity of production, and blends containing any 
unadapted seed should be avoided. 
As for Red Clover, the carry-over was rather small, with 
production far below normal. Prices of domestic seed are 
high, imported seed is much lower priced and the supply 
of adapted domestic seed is insufficient to meet normal re¬ 
quirements. 
(Above data taken largely from press release of U. S. 
Department of Agriculture, No. 649-38.) 
We are verified origin seedsmen, and any Alfalfa that 
we send you will be sealed and tagged, either with United 
States 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 
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 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 or 
Idaho Grimm is grown in the dry¬ 
land areas 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. P*rice: Lb. 55c, postpaid. 
See Blue Figure Price List for Larg¬ 
er Quantities. 
In quantities of 36 lbs. or more, 
Grimm Alfalfa sold in Minnesota or 
Wisconsin must be Registered and 
State Sealed. 
We offer two valuable booklets, en¬ 
titled, “Alfalfa in the Northwest,” 
and “Alfalfa for Feed, Seed, and 
Fertility”—either one free with your 
order. 
F. y. & N. Co. 
The performance 
of Ladak Alfalfa, 
both in hay and 
seed and its style 
of establishing it¬ 
self, make it an 
outstanding plant. 
_ Its eveness as to 
size and stand, 
vigor and sturdi¬ 
ness of^ the plant, 
the uniformity in 
its bloom and 
ripening in seed, 
ability to stand up 
without lodging 
and yet having 
stems that are fine 
and carry lots of 
leaves—these are 
all good points. 
Carl Opsata, 
Bemidji, Minn. 
Carl Opsata in a field of Ladak Alfalfa. (See testimonial.) 
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