56 SiM. SAu/trtiVtui^The Pion eer'&merioan Seedsmari’-Establishei1870 
Shumway’s World Famous Farm and Field Seeds 
Greatest Values Ever Offered “All Excel Brand” “Highest Qualty” 
All State Tested for Purity and Germination and Guaranteed Satisfactory or Money Back 
ALFALFA 
(60 lbs. Bu.) 
Should Be Grown On Every Farm 
Greatest Money Making Crop 
Sow 15 Lbs. Per Acre Spring or Early Fall 
All Prices Will Be Higher Later 
ORDER NOW AND SAVE MONEY 
1500 Northwestern Grown Dry Land — “Excel Brzund” 
While this strain of seed is not from a registered field; (there¬ 
fore termed Common), it has given universal satisfaction 
throughout the Nation. It is produced in the extreme Northwest 
on clean upland soil and by comparative test has stood the most 
severe winters 3 'iclding enormous tonnage of the finest quality 
of hay. Postpaid, lb., 30 cts.; lb., 50 cts.; 3 lbs., $1.35; 5 lbs., 
$2.00. Not Prepaid, bu., $4.75; bu., $9.15; bu., $17.95; 2 to 5 
bu. at $17.75 per bu.; 5 bu. and over $17.50 per bu. _ 
1506 Kansas Grown “Excel Brand” Verified Seed 
This seed Is produced in the state of Kansas on clean upland soil and has given 
perfect satisfaction throughout the Nation. Postpaid V 2 lb., 28 cts.; Ih., 48 cts.; 3 Ihs., 
$1.30; 5 lbs., $1.90. Not Prepaid, % bu., $4.50; y, bu., $8.65; bu., $16.95; 2 to 5 bu. at 
$16.(5 per bu.; 5 bu. and over @ $16.50 per bu. 
Grimm Certified Blackfoot 
The Blackfoot Brand of Grimm Alfalfa is a specially choice and famous strain of 
Grimm grown by an association of Idaho farmers who have absolutely genuine seed 
and who have all their fields inspected and the seed certified and state sealed. These 
growers can all positively trace the origin of their seed back to the original Grimm 
stock of Carver County, Minnesota. 
1508. “Blue Tag” Blackfoot Grimm, the highest grade of Grimm Alfalfa, must show a 
purity of not less than 99.5 per cent, must be entirely free of dodder and all other 
noxious ^yeeds. Postpaid, V 2 lb., 35 cts.; lb., 65 cts.; 3 lbs. $1.75; 5 lbs., $2.50. Not Pre¬ 
paid, % bu., $13.25; bu., $26.00; 2 to 5 bu. at $25.75 per bu.; 5 bu. and over @ $25.50 
per bu. 
1509. “Bed Tag” Blackfoot Grimm is nearly equal in purity to “Blue Tag.” It must 
test at least 99 per cent and be free of noxious weeds but may contain as high as 
1 /16 of 1 per cent sweet clover. Postpaid, '/a lb., 35 cts.; lb., 65 cts.; 3 lbs., $1.75: 5 lbs 
Prepaid, % bu., $13.00; bu., $25.50; 2 to 5 bu. at $25.25 per bu.; 5 bu. and over 
(g> ^25.00 per bu. 
1511 “Grimm” Montana Seed 
® greatest values in Alfalfa Seed I think you could find any¬ 
where in the cquntry this season. The seed was grown by J. W. Day of Northern Mon¬ 
tana from originally Certified Grimm Seed. Although his field this year was not regis- 
V® reaUy beautiful being large plump berries of high germination Ind 
absolutely free from foul weeds of any kind. We only have limited quantities so urge 
you to act promptly that you may participate in this excellent value. Postpaid Vi lb. 32 
^ lbs., $2.35. Not prepaid, % bu., $5.25; Vi bu., $10.00; bu., 
$19.50, 2 to 5 bu. @ $19.25 per bu.; 5 bu. and over @ $19.00 per bu. 
50 Acre Alfalfa Field Grown from My Famous Northern Grown Seed 
SPECIAL ATTENTION TO FARMERS 
My Special Low Not Prepaid Prices on all Farm Seeds in this catalog in my judgment rcpisents 
Uie best values available on new crop, state tested seed. I expect to be able to maintain' hese 
Special Low Prices throughout the season, but farm seeds like live stock are subject at tiits to 
radical changes; I therefore reserve the right to recall these prices any time after March It. If 
effect you can rest assured that your order will be promptly and caifully 
filled with best values the day order is received, and shipped subject to your approval anci.state 
test on arrival or it may be returned at my expense and your money will be cheerfully relnded. 
K. H. SHU-M'.VY. 
1531 Alsike, or Swedish Clover “Excel Brand” (60 lbs. Bu.) 
Sow in spring. 8 lbs. per acre 
seems to be especially adapted for the Northern States; it is a perennial 
clover and lives longer than Medium Red; it is also more hardy; in fact, it is the 
hardiest of all clovers; it does not heave out of the ground in Winter and the severest 
cold does not injure it and it resists the extremes of drought and wet. It is the onlv 
clover that will thrive on moist soil, but it will also grow fairly well in stiff clavs It 
is mostly grown in bottom lands and quite often mixed with Timothy these varieties 
at the same tim™ Postpaid, 4 lb!, 11 
tbS” $1.30, 5 lbs., $1.90. Not Prepaid, % bu., $4.50; % bu., $8 65; bu., 
$16.95, 2 to 5 bu. at $16.75 per bu.; 5 bu. and over $16.50 per bu. 
1551 White Dutch Clover “Excel Brand” lbs. Bu.) 
See Page 55 for Special Prices on White Dutch Clover 
1533 Crimson Clover or Giant In¬ 
carnate “Excel Brand” <60 lbs. Bu.) 
O Spring or Fall 
South of the Ohio River this wonderful annual 
leads them all for hay, for pastures and 
lertilizer. In the North sow in April, ready to 
cut and pasture July 10th. Everv farmer ought 
i? least one acre for his hogs. Postpaid, 
34 lb., 20 cts.; lb., 35 cts.; 3 lbs., 90 cts ■ 5 lbs 
P'*' $5,40 per bu.; 5 bu. and over 
$9.25 per bu. 
Attention, Please 
nave your nelifhtxirs order with you and 
Save Money on My Low Quantity Prices. 
I '\U1 park each order separately for you 
without any additional charge. 
Sweet Clover —Greatest Value for Least Honey 
The first green feed in the spring. The last green feed in the fall. Willgrow on 
almost all classes of soil. Greatest fertilizing plants in existence. As r .bay and 
pasture crop it has no equal. Makes wonderful milk producer. Sow 15 Ibs.per acre 
in spring with all small grain. When grain is cut, you have excellent psture all 
during dry summer when most pastures are dried up. 
1545 Grundy County White Blossom “Excel Brand” ) 
The earliest white blossom variety in existence. Two weeks earlier thar .e Com¬ 
mon; thereby affording longer period of pasture besides being of finer lyure for 
hay and better feeding value. Postpaid, V^ Hi-. 18 cts.; lb., 30 cts.; 3 lbs., 75 ci.; 5 lbs., 
$1.00. Not Prepaid. 34 bu.. $1.40; Va bu., $2.55; bu., $4.95; 2 to 5 bu. at $4.85 r bu.; 5 
bu. and over @ $4.75 per bu. 
1547 White Blossom Northern Grown “Excel Branc 
In habit of growth and appearance very similar to Grundy County descrii.i obove, 
producing taller and coarser hay, and two weeks later. Postpaid, 34 lb., 17 ci.; lb., 28 
cts.; 3 lbs., 72 cts.; 5 lbs., 95 cts. Not Prepaid, 34 bu., $1.35; 34 bu., $2.50; bu., i 75; 2 to 
5 bu. at $4.65 per bu.; 5 bu. and over @ $4.50 per bu. 
1549 Yellow Blossom “Excel Brand” ' 
earlier than the Common White Sweet Clover. It is a bienniai.ust like 
the White Sweet, but it does not grow quite as tall. However, it produce, a high 
quality hay and lots of it. It is a wonderful soil builder, and in addition i: 4 better 
tor pasture than the Common as it stays green longer. Postpaid, Vi lb., 18 ci.; lb., 30 
cts.; 3 lbs., 75 cts.; 5 lbs., $1.00. Not Prepaid. ^ bu., $1.50; Vz bu., $2.70; bu., 5 :^5; 2 to 
5 bu. at $5.10 per bu.; 5 bu. and over (§) $4.95 per bu. 
^^“*3 Hubam Sweet Clover (Annual) “Excel Brand” (60 Bu.) 
Hubam Sweet Clover looks like the biennial listed above, and grows vet similar 
except that it grows four times as fast and when seeded in early spring i tains a 
growth of 4 to 5 feet by September. Postpaid, 34 lb., 22 cts.; lb., 40 cts.; 3 is., $1.05; 
5 lbs., $1.50. Not Prepaid, 34 bu., $3.20; 34 bu.. $5.85; bu., $11.25; 2 to 5 bu. $11.00; 
5 bu. and over @ $10.75. 
1?»31 Alnike Clover 
1599 Reed Canary Grass 
Excellent for Pasture and grazing—makes 2 
cuttings a season—yielding 5 to 7 tons per acre 
A very valuable new perennial bay and pasture 
crop especially desirable for low, marshy land 
Nothing like it has been thus far produced as it 
puts land that is just a dead waste into produc¬ 
tion of valuable forage. Continues to grow with¬ 
out care or attention. Very highly recommended 
by the Wisconsin and Minnesota Experiment 
Stations. 
CULTURE. Sow in early spring, alone or 
with grain, 4 to 6 pounds of seed per acre broad¬ 
cast, or 2 to 3 pounds with drill. Late summer 
and late fall seeding are also recommended. It 
makes a permanent grass when once estab- 
hshed. Postpaid '4 lb., 23 cts.; lbs., 40 cts.; 3 lbs., 
$1.05; 5 lbs., $1.65. Not Prepaid. 5 lbs., $1.30; 10 
lbs. $5.50; 50 lbs.. $10.75; 100 lbs., 
$21.00; 200 lbs. and over @ $20.50 per 100 lbs. 
1541 Medium Red or June Clover “Excel Brand” ’*• 
Domestic Grown Seed. Sow 12 lbs. per acre 
Splendid for hay, pastures, soiling or plowing under. Especially desirabb ir dairy 
cows on account of its high percentage of nitrogenous elements. Two cutngs may 
be made in a season. Northern grown Medium Red or June clover has becci; widely 
known for its purity, strong vitality, vigorous growth and stooling quali( s. The 
best is the cheapest when it comes to clover seed. We handle “The Very.iest Ob¬ 
tainable.” Postpaid, 1/2 lb., 25 cts.; lb., 45 cts.; 3 lbs., $1.20; 5 lbs., $1.75. No ! repaid, 
34 bu., $3.75; 34 bu., $7.00; bu., $13.50; 2 to 5 bu. at $13.25 per bu.; 5 bu. an over @ 
$13.00 per bu. 
1539 Mammoth Red or Sapling lbs. Bu.) 
Domestic Grown Seed. Sow 12 lbs. per acre 
Is quite distinct from Medium, being larger, of 
coarser and more robust growth, and two to three 
weeks later. On rich, loamy soils it attains an 
immense growth, yielding much more bulk than 
medium clover, but makes only one crop, and pas¬ 
ture after that. Largely used to restore fertility 
to worn-out soil. Postpaid, 1 /, lb., 25 cts.; lb., 45 
cts.; 3 lbs., $1.20 cts.; 5 lbs., $1.75. Not Prepaid, 34 
bu., $3.75; 1/2 bu., $7.00; bu., $13.50; 2 to 5 bu. at 
$lo.25 per bu.; 5 bu. and over @ $13.00 per bu. 
1646 The Great Sand or Hairy Win¬ 
ter Vetch “Excel Brand” 
Grea^st Pertilizing Plant Known for Poor, 
Worn Out, Sandy Soil or Sick Clover Land 
to alfalfa. 
Does better on poor, worn out soils than any other 
tora^ or legume crop. Sow in spring or fall 30 
^«®bel Oats or Bariey 
to hold vines off the ground. Postpaid, 34 lb., 18 
cts., lb., 30 cts-; 3 lbs., 75 cts.; 5 lbs., $1,00. Not 
1 repaid, % bu., $2.50; 34 bu., $4.50; bu., $8.50- 2 to 
5 bu. at $8.25 per bu.; 5 bu. and over (g) $8.00 per bu. 
