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DUTHIE SEED CO. 
Alfalfa Seed 
There is no forage crop cultivated in. the U. S. 
that is utilized successfully in so many ways as 
Alfalfa (Medicago Sativa). It is more nearly a 
perfect forage than any other crop grown in this 
country. The name “Alfalfa” is of Arabic origin 
Certified Alfalfa Seed 
The named varieties of Alfalfa seed such as 
Grimm, Ladak and Cossack, are obtainable un^ 
der State Certification. Those who wish to grow 
a crop for certification must plant Blue Tag 
seed. 
BLUE TAG GRADE indicates a purity of 99.50. 
Soxmd plump seed. No noxious weeds. Sweet 
clover free. , 
RED TAG GRADE—YELLOW TAG GRADE 
indicate a purity of 99. Sound, plump seed. 
Noxious weed free. Not more than 1'16 of 1 
per cent sweet clover. 
GRIMM ALFALFA—Years of natural selection 
under severe climatic conditions have resulted 
in a superior strain of Grimm Alfalfa. Certified 
Grimm is not only winter'hardy, but is also a 
high producer of good quality hay. Its genuine' 
ness can be determined by the official tag on 
each bag of seed that is offered as certified stock. 
COSSACK ALFALFA was introduced by the 
United States Department of Agriculture into 
this country in 1907 from Russia. The flowers 
show a higher percentage of variegation than 
Grimm and experiments show that it compares 
favorabily with Grimm but it is not considered 
to' be superior. 
LADAK is a variety originated in the very high, 
mountainous sections of India. It has proved, 
under Northwestern and Great Plains conditions 
to be the hardiest, most drought resistant and 
heaviest yielding variety so far known. In addi' 
tion it has considerable wilt resistance. The 
supply is very limited. Write for prices. 
Common Alfalfa 
Common Alfalfa is the name applied to the 
purple flowered, smooth strains of alfalfa. We 
can supply seed of Common Alfalfa strains 
raised in northern latitudes, high altitudes and 
dry lands, in some one or most of the follow' 
ing grades. 
SUPREME GRADE—High grade seed, perfect 
color, high purity and good germination, pack' 
ed in lOO'pound bags. 
IDEAL GRADE—Under this brand we pack 
seed 99 per cent pure or over, not quite as 
bright, plump, or pure as our supreme brand 
but the buyer will get good value for his money. 
This is put up in lOO'pound bags. 
STAJNDARD GRADE—This is a grade of 
seed that cannot be worked into any of the 
highest grades. It contains more inert matter 
and foreign seeds and as a consequence must 
be sold at a lower price. However, a larger 
quantity of seed per acre is required. 
and is translated to mean “the best fodder.” 
The leading commercial varieties of Alfalfa in 
the United States are Common, Grimm, Baltic, 
Cossack, Ladak, and Peruvian. Alfalfa Booklet 
Free with each purchase of $10.00 order of field 
seeds. 
ARGENTINE — We introduced and sold to 
hundreds of growers in this region, large quan' 
tides of alfalfa seed from Argentina, South 
America. The results were very satisfactory. The 
many fields we visited showed a fine stand. The 
plants grew taller than our domestic alfalfa. We 
have had insistent calls for more of this seed 
from farmers who planted it. Now, due to a 50 
per cent reduction in tariff, we are again able 
to market this desirable seed. All imported seed 
must be stained various colors to designate dif' 
ferent countries. Ten per cent of Argentine 
alfalfa seed is stained orange'red. The quality 
is equal to the best domestic grades. The price 
is much lower. 
NON-REGISTERED GRIMM and AFFIDA- 
VIT GRIMM—^With this class of seed one can 
secure grower’s, seller’s or county agent’s affi' 
davit that the seed is of Grimm origin and that 
the plants showed true Grimm characteristics. 
Some sellers offer Grimm seed obtained from 
such sources as “Certified Grimm’’ but it should 
not be so described unless seed production is 
contemplated Affidavit Grimm will give as good 
satisfaction as certified. 
1939 PRICE REDUCTION 
NITRAGIN 
Nitragin Inoculator Prices 
When Ordering, Always State Name of Seed. 
Culture A and B 
Alfalfa, All Clovers 
Size Price 
Yz bushel .^ .30 
1 bushel .50 
V/z bushels . 1.00 
Culture C and D 
Vetch, Austrian Peas, Canadian Peas, Beans 
Yz bushel .^ .25 
1 bushel .40 
1 2'3 bushels (100 lb. size) .60 
5 bushels . 1.70 
12^ bushels . 4.00 
Garden Size Nitragin for Peas, Beans, Lupines, 
Sweet Peas, Lima Beans. 
Each package will inoculate any amount up to 
4 lb. of seed. Price 10c each. 
