HARDY NORTHERN GROWN ALFALFA 
Ralph F. Crim, Extension Agronomist, and W. R. Kuehn, Inspector U. S. 
Seed Verification Service, both state that in their opinion^ liardy Minnesota or 
Montana Grown Variegated Alfalfa ninst be at least 95% Grimm, or it could not 
have withstood these rigorous climates during the past years. For the past 
quarter century, we have featured these strains, and they are the most depend¬ 
able that money can buy. 
We emphasize the importance of knowing where your Alfalfa and other 
Grass Seeds were grown. Cheaper, unadapted seeds should be avoided because 
they are more expensive in the long run, and not snfliciently hardy to withstand 
the northern winters. 
Alfalfa Seed obtained from growers or shippers should be identified by the 
verified origin tags—this is your jjrotection against mixtui'es, blends and un¬ 
adapted seed. 
As Verified Origin Seedsmen, any Alfalfas that we send you will be sealed 
and tagged, either with U. S. Verified Origin Certificates, or with certificate 
seal from the state in which it is grown. _ 
Fcirsondil Note 
If you ask me what is the greatest value for the money in hardy, dependable Alfalfa Seed, 
suitable for all sections of the country and free from noxious weeds, I do not hesitate to 
say—it’s our Variegated Alfalfa from northern Minnesota and Montana. I have watched its 
performance for 30 years and know the satisfaction it has given thousands of customers. 
N. C. Bieter, Mgr. Farm Seed Dept. 
Northern Seed is Your Best Alfalfa Life Insurance. 
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. Price: Lb. 50c, postpaid. 
See Blue Figure Price List for Larg¬ 
er Quantities. 
Common Alfalfa 
DAKOTA NO. 12 
The old dependable strain Minne- 
sota-Dakota-Montana grown. 
This is the most commonly grown variety 
in Minn., Dakota and Montana. It has given 
the hest 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, severe winters and 
dry, high altitudes are thoroughly hardy. 
.4s Dakota No. 12 is always in great demand, 
we suggest placing your orders as early as 
possible. The performance of this variety 
has made it extremely popular in southern 
Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois, and other states in 
the Mid-west and East, Price: Lb. 46c, post¬ 
paid. See Blue Figure Price List. 
THIS TAG 
ON EVERY 
BAG FOR 
YOUR 
PROTECTION 
The Grimm Monument in Carver County, Minn., 
Where Grimm Alfalfa Originated. 
Tadak^lf^a— 
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 
From Old Time Unregistered 
Grimm Fields 
Equal to Registered Grimm for hardiness and 
hay production, and offered at a great saving 
in price. 
Variegated Alfalfa is of a type very similar 
to Grimm, with blossoms having a color range of 
white, yellow and purple. It is considered of 
the same origin as Grimm but no definite records 
have been kept, and the fields therefore cannot 
qualify for registration. It has shown itself to 
be completely hardy in the most severe climates 
of Minnesota, Dakotas and Montana, and can be 
recommended as being very desirable for seeding 
in any part of the northern United States, where 
winter hardiness is essential. Lb. 45c, post¬ 
paid. See Blue Figure Price List. 
COSSACK ALFALFA 
Cossack Alfalfa was brought over from 
Siberia by Prof. Hausen 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. 
Wilt and Drought Resistant 
It is particularly well adapted to 
regions where only one or two crops 
are produced each year because of 
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 bay 
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. Seed supply very limited. 
Price: Lb. 60c, 5 lbs. $2.75, post¬ 
paid. For larger quantities see Blue 
Figure Price List. Write for special 
free circular on Ladak Alfalfa. 
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