FORAGE CROPS—Continued 
DWARF ESSEX RAPE 
This valuable plant which belongs to the cabbage family, produces a 
mass of broad, smooth leaves which are greatly relished by sheep and 
hogs. It can be pastured off and if the stock is removed, before it is eaten 
too close, will grow up again. Does well on any good soil but does best on 
rather moist land. The seed is usually sown broadcast, from the 1st to the 
15th of August. This seed is far superior to that usually sold. 
Lb. 25c; transportation paid. Not paid: 10 Lbs. $1.30; 25 Lbs. or more 
at 12c per Lb.; 100 Lbs. $11.00. 
CYCLONE SEEDER 
This practical broadcast seeder should be 
on every farm. It is well made, easy to ad- ^ 
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just and sows evenly and accurately. f? 
Price $2.50 each. Transportation paid. **- 
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SUNFLOWER 
Mammoth Russian. Best for Seed and Silage. Sow in rows 3 to 3)4 
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. 12c per Lb.; 100 Lbs. $11.00. 
About Buying Field Seeds 
When you buy Field Seeds remember that their value to you is deter¬ 
mined by the germination and purity of the seed as well as the price. 
This is especially true of the finer seeds such as alfalfa, clover and the 
grasses. The difference between a purity of 99% and 99.50% may seem 
small, but an increase in purity of even )4 of 1% is very significant. 
Clean seed of high purity is usually correspondingly low in weed count 
and any good farmer knows it is good business to sow seed that is as pure 
and free from weed seed as possible. We will be glad to send you a sam¬ 
ple, with complete analysis, of any varieties of our field seeds that you 
are interested in. Compare before you buy. 
ALFALFA, CLOVER and GRASS SEEDS 
We sell only grass and clover seeds of the highest grade. 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 on page 88. 
For spring seeding prepare the land as for oats or barley, drill in barley 
or an early variety of oats, using about 1)4 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. 
ONTARIO VARIEGATED. Alfalfa. This hardy strain of alfalfa is 
grown in Canada and is undoubtedly the safest variety for this state 
and elsewhere in the North. It is of the Grimm type, and like that 
variety very hardy and stools out well. 
True Ontario Variegated Alfalfa is considered by the Department 
of Plant Breeding of the New York State College of Agriculture to be 
the variety best suited to New York conditions. 
The seed we offer is 99.60 pure and of high germination and we can 
recommend it highly. Sample or analysis sent on request. 
Lb. 55c; transportation paid. Not paid: Pk. (15 Lbs.) $5.65; Bu. 
(60 Lbs.) $21.00; 2 Bu. $41.50. 
Please Note: Canadian grown Ontario Variegated Alfalfa is stained 
1% Purple. This should not be confused with the red and green 
stained seeds of inferior Southern Grown Alfalfa. 
ALFALFA. Northern Grown Seed. The seed we offer was grown in the 
northwest and is of a very hardy strain. 
Excepting Grimm and Ontario Variegated this northern grown seed 
is the safest kind for this climate. Alfalfa from southern seed is apt to 
winter-kill the first, season and will run out. It does not pay to run the 
risk for the sake of saving a few dollars. The seed we offer is 99.50% 
pure and of high germination. Sample or analysis sent on request. 
Lb. 50c; transportation paid. Not paid: Pk. (15 Lbs.) $5.20; Bu. 
(60 Lbs.) $19.20; 2 Bu. $38.00. 
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. Seed of Blue Tag Grimm is very scarce this year. 
Sample or analysis sent on request. 
Lb. 65c; transportation paid. Not paid: Pk. (15 Lbs.) $6.85; Bu. 
(60 Lbs.) $25.80; 2 Bu. $50.50. 
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. 
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. 45c; transportation paid. Not paid: Pk. (15 Lbs.) $4.65; Bu. (60 
Lbs.) $16.75; 2 Bu. $33.00. Lowest prices will be quoted by letter at 
any time. 
MEDIUM RED. Domestic Grown. This is the common Red 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. Experiments have proved 
that you get better value and that it is best to use true American 
grown seed under all circumstances. Sample or analysis sent on request. 
Pk. (15 Lbs.) $4.50; Bu. $16.00; 2 Bu. $31.50. Lowest prices will be 
quoted by letter at any time. 
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. $3.25; Bu. (60 Lbs.) $9.60; 2 Bu. $18.00. 
SWEET CLOVER. White Blossom. Very high grade Scarified seed. 
Sweet clover makes a fine cover crop and should be used more ex¬ 
tensively for this purpose. It will grow on rough land where alfalfa 
would not do well and makes an immense growth. If cut before it is too 
ripe makes excellent hay. It is also valuable for pasture for hogs, 
sheep and cattle. The seed may be sown in the late fall and winter, in 
early spring or in the summer. For summer sowing use scarified seed. 
Seed not scarified germinates slowly and often lies in the ground a long 
time without sprouting. 
Lb. 30c; transportation paid. Not paid: Pk. (15 Lbs.) $2.00; Bu. (60 
Lbs.) $6.00; 2 Bu. $11.75. 
WHITE DUTCH CLOVER. See also page 51. Used principally for 
lawns and sheep pasture. 
Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00; 2 Lbs. $1.90; 5 Lbs. or more at 90c per Lb.; 
transportation paid. 
WILD WHITE CLOVER (Kent Old Pasture). Wild white clover has 
long been used in England in their famous pastures. It resembles 
ordinary White Dutch Clover in general appearance, but blossoms 
much less freely. It is a low growing and tenacious perennial, forming 
a thick sward and covers the ground quickly. Being a legume it takes 
nitrogen from the air and adds it to the soil to increase the growth of the 
companion grasses in the pasture. Should be in all pasture mixtures, 
1 to 2 lbs. per acre is sufficient. 
This is also a very valuable clover for lawns. See page 51. 
Oz. 25c; J4 Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.35; 2 Lbs. $4.50; 5 Lbs. or more at $2.10 
per Lb.; transportation paid. 
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. 
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