FORAGE CROPS—Continued 
Sudan Grass 
Produces Immense Yields of Excellent Hay on Dry Soil. 
SUNFLOWER 
Mammoth Russian. Best for Seed and Silage. Sunflowers are quite 
extensively grown for feeding. Sow in rows 3 to 3^ feet apart and thin 
to a foot apart. Treat the same as corn. Sunflower stalks are often 
used to mix with corn when filling a silo and the seed makes excellent 
feed for hens. 
Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; Lb. 25c; 5 Lbs. 95c; transportation paid. Not paid: 
25 Lbs. to 50 Lbs. 13c per Lb.; 100 Lbs. $12.00. 
ALFALFA, CLOVER 
We sell grass and clover seeds of the highest grade only. There are 
no finer seeds sold anywhere, no matter under what “brand” they may 
be put up. If you want this kind of seed write us for samples and prices for 
what you need. You can get seed of ordinary quality at the corner store. 
The prices quoted below are for the seeds delivered to the rail¬ 
road or express companies. 
ALFALFA 
We do not need to say that every farm should have a field of alfalfa. 
Everyone knows it. The thing to do is to get started. Sow some this 
spring with wheat, oats, or barley. It is not difficult to raise and is worth 
more for feeding than any other hay. 
Culture of Alfalfa. The seed may be sown either in the spring or in 
July or August. In the spring seed may be sown on wheat or with oats or 
barley. Sow 12 to 25 pounds of the seed per acre, depending on the quality 
of the seed and how well the land is prepared. For summer seeding plow 
the land early (this is important) and keep it well worked and free 
from weeds until the seed is sown in July. It is advisable to inoculate the 
seed with nitrogen fixing bacteria before sowing. See “Nitragin” de¬ 
scribed in back of this catalogue. 
For spring seeding prepare the land as for oats or barley, drill in barley 
or an early variety of oats, using about 1}^ bushels per acre, then sow the 
alfalfa. It is a good plan to cut the barley or oats for hay when it heads 
out and before it gets ripe. 
ALFALFA. Northern Grown Seed. The seed we offer was grown in the 
northwest and is of a very hardy strain. 
Excepting Grimm this northern grown seed is the safest kind for this 
climate. Alfalfa from southern seed is apt to winter-kill the first 
season. It does not pay to run the risk for the sake of saving a dollar or 
two. The seed we offer is 99.50% pure and of high germination. 
Sample or analysis sent on request. 
Lb. 65c; transportation paid. Not paid: Pk. (15 Lbs.) $7.45; Bu. (60 
Lbs.) $28.20; 100 Lbs. $47.00. 
GRIMM ALFALFA. CERTIFIED. Blue Tag. For certain soils and 
exposed fields where common alfalfa is apt to winter-kill the Grimm 
variety is superior, as it resists cold weather and does not heave. 
We make a point of offering only the highest grade seed of this hardy 
variety. In comparing prices be sure to compare the analysis and 
germination also. Blue Tag is the highest quality. Sample or analysis 
sent on request. 
Lb. 7()e; transportation paid. Not paid: Pk. (15 Lbs.) $8.20; Bu. (60 
Lbs.) $31.20; 100 Lbs. $52.00. 
We consider this the most reliable inoculant for 
legumes. Inoculating alfalfa and clover with 
nitrogen fixing bacteria, increases the crop and 
enriches the soil. See page 88 for prices. 
SUDAN GRASS 
A Wonderful Forage Plant. Sudan grass succeeds well on dry soil 
where other millets would not amount to anything. Immense yields of 
excellent hay are obtained, especially when the seed is sown quite early 
and two cuttings are made. If left to mature it grows 5 to 6 ft. tall and 
makes excellent ensilage. Cows, horses and sheep eat it readily and eat 
it up clean. Sow broadcast or drill in rows 20 to 24 inches apart about 
the time corn is planted, and cultivate two or three times. 
Sudan Grass can be sown as late as July but it will only give one 
cutting when sown this late. 
Lb. 20c; 5 Lbs. 75c; transportation paid. Not paid: 25 Lbs. $1.85; 
100 Lbs. $6.50; 50 Lbs. or more will be supplied at the 100 Lb. price. 
VETCH 
HAIRY or SAND VETCH. Vicia viliosa. A trailing plant of the pea 
family wdiich grows 4 to 5 feet in length and has dark green leaves and 
small stems. It makes fine hay, but is used mostly as a cover crop. 
Being a Legume it adds nitrogen to the soil. 
The best time to sow is from August 15th to September 15th. Mix 
the vetch with rye. (1 bu. grain and 30 to 40 lbs. of vetch per acre.) 
It is best to drill the seed in, but it may be sown broadcast if well 
covered. The rye helps to support the vetch vines and makes them 
easier to mow or plow under. On fairly good soil, vetch will make a 
great growth, forming a mat 2 ft. deep. Vetch and rye sown in corn 
after the last cultivation makes an ideal seed bed for potatoes. 
Pk. (15 Lbs.) $2.60; Bu. (60 Lbs.) $9.00; 100 Lbs. $15.00. Purchaser 
pays transportation. 
Rye and Vetch Mixed. After harvest next summer we can furnish Hairy 
Vetch and Winter Bye mixed just as harvested at a lower price than for 
the two separate. Write next August for full particulars and prices. 
and GRASS Seeds 
Except where marked “transportation paid” the purchaser pays trans¬ 
portation charges. We make no charge for bags. If the seed is to be 
sent by mail add the necessary amount for postage. 
These prices are subject to change without notice and to our stocks 
being unsold. 
CYCLONE SEEDER 
This practical broadcast seeder should be 
on every farm. It is well made, easy to ad¬ 
just and sows evenly and accurately. 
Price $2.75 each. Transportation paid. 
CLOVER 
ALSIKE. Grows well on low, wet land where Red Clover does not thrive. 
It is a perennial and will last for a good many years, either for hay or in 
pasture. It makes fine hay of high feeding value and is very valuable 
in pastures. Seed of highest quality. 
Lb. 60c; transportation paid. Not paid: Pk. (15 Lbs.) $6.40; Bu. (60 
Lbs.) $24.00; 100 Lbs. $40.00. Lowest prices will be quoted. 
MEDIUM RED. Domestic Grown. This is the common Bed Clover, 
so extensively grown. It is a biennial in most places, living but two 
years if allowed to seed. It is usually sown early in the spring on winter 
wheat or with oats or barley, but can be sown in July or August. This 
seed is American grown and the highest grade obtainable. Sample or 
analysis sent on request. Seed very scarce. 
Pk. (15 Lbs.) $7.60; Bu. $28.80; 100 Lbs. $48.00. Lowest prices will be 
quoted by letter at any time. 
MEDIUM RED. Northern European Grown. This seed is grown in 
the cool climate of northern Europe and will be found satisfactory 
for seeding in conjunction with domestic Medium Red and Alsike. 
1% of this seed is stained green. Write for sample. 
Pk. (15 Lbs.) $5.15; Bu. $19.20; 100 Lbs. $32.00. 
Crimson Clover. Used very extensively for plowing under to enrich the 
land and as a cover crop. It is usually sown in August and will make a 
good growth before winter. Does not succeed when sown in the spring. 
It is not hardy and usually winter kills in the North. Extra fine seed. 
Pk. $2.80; Bu. (60 Lbs.) $9.60; 100 Lbs. $16.00. 
CLOVER FOR 1938 
Good domestic grown Medium Red Clover is again very scarce this 
year and even higher in price. On our own farms the sowings of Northern 
European Red Clover are proving very satisfactory and we recommend 
reducing the proportions of domestic Medium Red in your mixtures and 
substituting some Northern European Medium Red Clover. Medium Red 
from Northern Europe has 1% of the seed stained green. See prices above. 
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