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SCY BEANS The Greatest Hay Crop Ever Grown 
1630 mini 1651 Mancha 
USE NITRAGIN ON ALL SOY BEANS— 
INCREASES YIELD—INSURES CROP 
171 Bn. size, 30 cts.; 2 bu. size, SO cts.; 5 bu. size, $1.00; 10 bn. size, $1.40 
WHY YOU SHOULD GROW 
SOY BEANS 
First. They yield larpe amounts of 
nlerh protein foraero. rich in fecdinff 
value. They not only make splendid 
liay, but aro wonderful for silage 
erown with corn. 
.Second. Tliey contain as much 
fertility per acre as eieht loads of 
stable manure. 
Third, The mature beans ground 
into meal make wonderfully high 
protein dairy feed. 
Fourth. Soy Beans aro more re¬ 
sistant to frost than com and they 
also stand hot weather. 
Fifth. They are adapted to nearly 
all soils and arc especially valuable 
on soils too poor for other legumes. 
Sixtii. They arc the only legume 
crop that will grow on acid soils and 
build up the land. 
Seventh. They make a wonderful 
emergency crop when clover fails or 
when other crops are washed out or 
fail for any reason, as they can be 
put in late. Prof. Mortimer places 
them first in the list of “Emergency 
Huy Crops.’’ 
CULTURE. If planted with corn 
.T beans in each hill of corn is about 
right and this requires 3 to 6 pounds 
per acre. If planted alone, for hay 
or seed, in rows with corn planter 
or drill, a half bushel or a bushel 
of seed per acre may be profitably 
used, the beans about one inch apart 
In the row. Rowing and cultivating, 
however, is not neeessai-y. 'Thousands 
of farmers now aro planting in solid 
drill, using a harrow and caring for 
large fields at small expense. Bo not 
plant too early. Never before corn 
planting time. Always inoculate the 
seed before planting. 
1650 Jllini Soy Beans Bonn) 
mini is a new variety developed at the Illinois Experiment 
Station from the old A. K. grown now for several years. It 
ha.s been constantly increasing in popularity. We sold last year 
about as many Illini as Miinchu. It seems to grow a little taller 
than Manchu, giving a heavier yield while in season it is a few 
days earlier. Just as desirable in every other way and we would 
say better for hay in Northern Illinois, Michigan or Wisconsin 
than Manchu. Has finer stems than Manchu. Postpaid, 1 
lb. 25 cts., 3 lbs. 60 cts., 5 lbs. 85 cts. Not Prepaid, Vt, bu. 
66 cts., i/a bu. 96 cts., bu. $1.76, 2 to 6 bu. @ $1.70, 6 bu. 
and over @ $1.65. 
1651 Manchu Soy Beans nean) 
This is by far the most popular Soy Bean in the middle west. 
It is a medium oairly viiriety, and it matures dry beans in about 
110 days. The Manchu is almost unanimously considered to bo 
the best of all Soy Beans for any purpose until the introduction 
of Illini. Seeds arc yellow with a peculiar black seed scar. It 
is a medium variety, originally from Northern Manchuria. Wo 
recommend this variety for hay and silage, .and as being one 
of the best to plant with corn for silage. Postpaid, 1 lb. 25 
cts., 3 lbs., 60 cts., 5 lbs. 85 cts. Not Prepaid, 14 bu. 55 cts., 
k 2 to 5 bu. @ $1.70, 6 bu. and over 
(JP Jjil.OO. 
SPECIAL ATTENTION TO FARMERS 
My Special Low Not Prepaid Prices on all Farm Seeds in 
this catalog in my judgment represents the best values 
available on new crop, state tested seed. I expect to be able 
to maintain these Special Low Prices throughout the season, 
but farm seeds like live stock are subject at times to radical 
chang’es; I therefore reserve the ri^ht to recall these prices 
any time after March 1. If any price change takes effect you 
can rest assured that your order will be promptly and care- 
fully filled with best values the day order is received, and 
shipped subject to your approval and state test on arrival 
or it may be returned at my expense and vour money will 
be cheerfully refunded. R. H. SHUMW'AY. 
Seed Potatoes 
U. S. No. 1—Minnesota Grown 
Select Seed—60 lbs. Per Bu. 
M;. ced Potatoes are grown in the famous Red River Valley of Minnesota, the finest Potato country in the world. 
The.v re all produced from Pure Bred planting stock, carefully and uniformly graded. Free from scab, blight, dry 
rot o: lisease. All State inspected—U. S. Number Ones. No Better Quality Obtainable. It pays to plant the best. 
Potato Eyes By Mail to Your 
Home Postpaid 
liusands of my customers who live a long distance from 
Roclord can save the transportation charges on the full 
posx> tuber by planting these Potato Eyes. The fertile eye 
is c, from my pure bred seed, properly packed and delivered 
rigi to your door. I can ship any place any day from 
Janvry to June and Guarantee Satisfaction. All varieties 
desnhod on this page at the following uniform prices. 
50 res. 75 cts.; 100 Eyes, $1.25; 200 Eyes, $2.25; 500 Eyes, 
*4; 1 000 Eyes, $7.95. No less than 50 Eyes of any variety 
fnmhed. (We cannot Ship Potatoes into California.) 
Good 
Cooker 
Heavy 
Yielder 
Tie Best Early Varieties 
&30 Shumway’s Early White King 
Ai ctra early potato, remarkable for its drought resistance 
and i ability to mature heavy yields before the hot dry summer 
sets ; For an early potato it is noted for its keeping qualities. 
The nite flesh has a delightful flavor and cooks mealy. It is 
almoi -ound in appearance and produces uniform tubers. The 
skin ,mooth and snowy white. It never seems to have blight 
and 11 ! no cores or black specks. Not Prepaid, 14 Bu., 65 cts.: 
% B. ;)5 cts.; Bu., $1.65; 2 to 5 Bu.. @ $1.55; 5 Bu. and over, 
@ £ t.‘. 
1931 The New Warba 
Exu Early Potato—developed by the Minnesota Experiment 
Statk It is a cross of a selected seedling and Bliss Triumph. 
It reanbles Bliss Triumph, though is larger in size—a bigger 
yiekh, has white crisp flesh and is exceptionally quick maturing. 
Its suion is 7 to 10 days earlier than Buss Triumph or Early 
Ohk.'. he vines are upright, sturdy and resistant to mild Mosaic. 
Tube; are short, round, blocky, white with pink eyes and uni¬ 
form . size, with few culls. Not Prepaid, % Bu., 60 cts.; % Bu., 
85 ctj Bu., $1.50; 2 to 5 Bu., @ $1.45; 5 Bu. and over, @ $1.40. 
1926 Early Irish Cobbler 
Ar.;her extra fine early potato, and one that is not easily 
fecte. l,y blight and insects. The tubers are nearly round with 
prom.mt ridge at ends, causing uneven surface, and slightly 
flatUul, rather bulky in shape. The skin is white, well netted, 
with yes of medium depth and number. It is a fine flavored 
potat and a heavy yielder. Not Prepaid, >4 Bu., 50 cts.; 14 Bu., 
80 cl: Bu., $1.40; 2 to 5 Bu., @ $1.35; 5 Bu. and over @ $1.30. 
1924 Improved Extra Early Ohio 
Moiy makers, very early, extra fine cooking qualities. Heavy 
yielde.. Always dependable! Skin is light reddish pink, smooth, 
and L> flesh is white, firm, fine grained and unexcelled in qualit;^ 
Tube, -.un uniform, medium to large in size, oval in shape with 
biun< yunded ends, and shallow eyes. Not Prepaid, Vi Bu., oO 
cts.; • Bu., 80 cts.; Bu., $1.40; 2 to 5 Bu., @ $1.35; 5 Bu. and 
over, ' $1.30. 
121 Extra Early Bliss Red Triumph 
BIL Triumph is at least a week or ten days earlier than the 
Early. )hio. The tubers are of handsome appearance, being al¬ 
most lund, with slightly depressed eyes, mostly at the seed end. 
Not npaid, 14 Bu., 60 cts.; Vz Bu., 85 cts.; Bu., $1.50; 2 to 5 
Bu., ' $1.45; 5 Bu. and over, @ $1.40. 
1930 Shumway’s Extra Early White King 
The Best Late Varieties 
1925—Improved Green Mountain 
One of the best main crop Potatoes. Does well everywhere, 
yielding big crops of large, smooth, white skinned tubers, ob¬ 
long to roundish shape, somewhat flattened. Good keeper. Flesh 
is white, fine grained, cooks white, dry and mealy. Not Prepaid, 
J/4 bu., 60 cts.; bu., 85 cts.; bu., $1.50; 2 to 5 bu., @ $1.45; 
5 bu. and over @ $1.40. 
1923—Carman No. 3 
A tremendous cropper, of good size. No better cooker 
or keeper can be had. It has few and shallow eyes, 
creamy white skin and flesh. Tubers are oblong. Not 
Prepaid. ^ bu., 60 cts.; ^ bu., 85 cts.; bu., $1.50; 2 to 
6 bu., @ $1.45; 5 bu., and over @ $1.40. 
1927—Rural New Yorker 
Will perhaps stand more neglect and do better 
under unfavorable conditions than any other main 
crop sort. Flesh white and mealy. The tubers are 
nearly round. Not prepaid, t4 bu., GO cts.; 14 . bu., 85 
its.; bu., $1.50; 2 to 5 bu., @ $1.45; 5 bu. and over 
@ $1.40. 
1922—Chippewa 
New heavy yielding late Potato resistant to 
mild Mosaic. Yield 464 bushels in Michigan test 
plot. Skin white, smooth; shallow eyes. Not 
Prepaid. 14 bu., 65 cts.; *.4 bu., 05 cts.; bu., 
$1.65: 2 to 5 bu. @ $1.55; 5 bu. and over @ $1.45. 
1535 Lespedeza-Korean 
(Annual) (25 lbs. Bu.) 
Greatest Annual Pasture or Hay Crop. 
The abundant growth, deep penetrating roots cov¬ 
ered with nodules make it an outstanding grazing and 
soil building legume. Tho strong root growth pene¬ 
trates about 8 inches deep, making it highly drought 
resi.stant, and thriving on poor, wornout soils where 
alfalfa and clovers would fail. In feeding value it is 
aliout equal to alfalfa; has no woody stem; holds its 
leaves well and produces a full crop tho first season. 
A harrowing before sowing is tho only preparation 
necessary. When sown alone broadcast 20 lbs. to the 
acre. Postpaid, '/i lb., 17 cts.; lb., 30 cts.; 3 lbs., 75 
cts.; 5 lbs., $1.00. Not Prepaid, Vi, bu., 66 cts.; 
bu., .$1.26; bu., $2.46; 2 to 6 bu., @ $2.40; 6 bu. and 
over @ $2.30. 
1537 Lespedeza-Sericea 
Perennial (60 Iba. Ru.) 
The new permanent Clover introduced by tho U. S. Dept, 
of Agriculture, which grows on poor, add or sour land as 
well as rich land. It Is a great drought resister with nn 
enormous root system. It enriches the soil and gives at least 
3 cuttings a season with as high as 3 tons per acre at one 
cutting. Stock relish the hay and it may be closely grazed. 
Sow rather shallow in the spring or fall in well prepared, 
warm soil 4 lbs. per acre in drills or 12 lbs. per acre broad¬ 
cast. Postpaid, 14 Ib., 25 cts.; lb.. 46 cts.; 3 lbs., $1.20; 5 
lbs., $1.75. Not prepaid, 14 bu., $2.65; 14 bu., $6.00; bu., 
$9.76 : 2 to 6 bu., (fj $9.66 ; 6 bu. and over (fi! $9.50, 
1660 Sugar Cane for Fodder 
Early Amber Cane makes a very satisfactory summer pas¬ 
ture for all kinds of stock. When used before it heads out 
there is but little waste. The hay is very palatable and nu- 
tritiouH and is relisht.'d by all kinds of stock. The yi«‘!d of 
cured hay is about 12 to 15 tons per acre. Sow broadciwt €0 
lbs. per acre or 15 lbs. per acre in drills. Postpaid, lb., 
cts.; 3 lbs.. 60 cts.; 5 lbs.. 85 cts. Not prepaid, 10 IbH., 66 
cts.: 25 lbs.. $1.25; 50 lbs., $2.00; 100 lbs.. $3.85; 200 lbs. and 
over $3.75 per 100 lbs. 
Big Money 
Maker 
1762 Improved Semesan Bel 
For treating seed potatoes. Effect¬ 
ive in controlling such seed-borne 
diseases as scab, rhizoctonia and 
black leg. One pound treats IC to 22 
bushels of seed. 2 oz., .30 cts.; 4 oz., 
.'50 cts.; 1 lb., $1.65; 5 lbs., $7.00, post- 
paid. 
1925 Improved Green Mountain—Late 
