A field of Canadian Registered Grimm. 
OLDS* FIELD SEEDS 
Olds’ seeds have been known for reliability for over fifty years. They are being distributed 
by many dependable dealers throughout the north central states and have given best results and 
satisfaction wherever they are planted. Our Old Gold Brand seed represents the best grade obtain¬ 
able as it is the best that Nature can produce. Insist upon Old Gold Brand seeds from your 
dealer and accept no substitutes. If he cannot supply you, send us your order direct and we 
assure you it will receive prompt and careful attention. Prices quoted in this book were based 
on market values at the time the book was being printed and are strictly subject to change. 
We furnish sacks and bags free on all field seed orders. Ask for weekly price list if you do not 
order at once. Field seed prices are F. O. B. Madison, unless quoted postpaid. 
OLDS' ALFALFA SEED 
(Sow 15 to 20 lbs. to the acre.) 
IMPORTANT! READ CAREFULLY 
All our Alfalfa seeds are U. S. verified as to origin. They are all northern grown, adaptable to 
the north central states, and will be eligible for Soil Conservation payments. Unadaptable seed 
will not be recognized in the Soil Conservation Program. The Alfalfa seed crop was about normal 
this year but there was no carry-over seed and prices are likely to advance. 
GRIMM ALFALFAS 
Grimm Alfalfa is well known as the hardiest Alfalfa. It is usually 
distinguishable from Common Alfalfa as the blossoms are variegated in 
color, yellow, green, blue, brown instead of purple. The root system is 
branching and the crown of the plant is usually set lower. The seed costs 
more, but it pays to use it to insure against winterkilling when the 
unfavorable season comes. All our Grimm seed is “State Sealed and 
Certified.’’ 
REGISTERED BLACKFOOT GRIMM 
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 state certified and state sealed. These growers can all posi- 
tivel^}' trace the origin of their seed back to the original (iriinm stock 
of Carver County, Minnesota. 
We offer two grades of Blackfoot Grimm Alfalfa: Blackfoot Blue 
Tag, which is the highest grade, showing a purity of 99.5% and 
Blackfoot Red Tag, which is nearly equal to the Blue, showing a puritv 
of 99%. 
Blackfoot Blue Tag Grimm Prices—By mail: 1 lb., 60c; 3 lbs., 
$1.65. By freight—Vz pk., $3.35; pk., $6.55; bu., $25.20; 2 bus. at 
$25.05; 5 bus. at $24.90. 
Blackfoot Red Tag Grimm Prices—By freight: 1/2 pk., $3.30; nk., 
$6.45; bu., $24.30; 2 bus. at $24.15; 5 bus. at $24.00. 
REGISTERED IDAHO GRIMM 
In addition to our Blackfoot Grimm Alfalfa, we have a very fine 
stock of high-testing Idaho Blue Tag Grimm state certified as to variety. 
We consider this in every way equal to the Blackfoot brand although 
it is not as highly advertised. 
Prices—By mail: 1 lb., 55c; 3 lbs., $1.50, postpaid. By freight: V 2 
pk., $3.20; pk., $6.25; bu., $24.00; 2 bus. at $23.85; 5 bus. at $23.70. 
REGISTERED MONTANA GRIMM 
We have a very fine stock of high testing Montana Blue Tag Grimm. 
State Certified as to variety. This is beautiful seed in every way and 
equal to any of the other varieties of Grimm Alfalfa. Montana' Blue 
Tag Grimm Prices—By mail: 1 lb., 55c; 3 lbs., $1.50, postpaid. By 
freight: 1/2 Pk., $3.20; pk., $6.25; bu., $24.00; 2 bus. at $23.85; 5 
bus. at $23.70. 
Montana Red Tag Grimm Prices—By freight: Vz pk., $3.10; pk., 
$6.00; bu., $23.10; 2 bus. at $22.95; 5 bus. at $22.80. 
CANADIAN REGISTERED GRIMM 
We have a limited stock of fancy No. 1 Canadian Registered Grimm 
Alfalfa sealed by the Dominion of Canada. This is a very beautiful lot 
of true Grimm Alfalfa testing 99.80% purity and was grown in Canada 
several hundred miles north of the Minnesota State Line under severe 
climatic conditions. It is the hardiest Grimm Alfalfa obtainable and 
equal to the Blue Tag grade. Prices by mail: 1 lb., 60c; 3 lbs., $1.66, 
postpaid. Prices by freight; Vz pk., $3.50; pk., $6.85; bu., $23.40; 2 bus. 
at $23.25; 5 bus. at $23.10. 
OFFIDflVIT GRIMM flLFFILFfiS 
This seed is all U. S. verified to origin, and we have the affidavits 
from the growers that it was produced from Grimm origin. Affidavit 
Grimm Alfalfa cannot be sold in Wisconsin or Minnesota as (jrimm 
.Alfalfa as it has not been registered, but may be sold in other states. 
PRICES, BY FREIGHT, AFFIDAVIT GRIMM ALFALFAS. 
We have the following Affidavit Grimm Alfalfa: MINNESOTA, MON- 
’TANA, IDAHO and D.LKOTA. State on your order the kind wanted. 
Prices by freight: Vz pk., $2.55; pk., $4.95; bu., $18.00; 2 bus. at 
$17.86; 5 bus. at $17.70. 
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. . REGISTERED LADAK 
In 1910, E.xperiment Stations in the northern plain states re¬ 
ceived samples of Alfalfa seed from northern India produced at 
an altitude of 12,000 feet where the rainfall is about four inches 
a year and blizzards^ occiir throughout the season. These plantings 
proved it to be hardier than all Alfalfas including the (Jrimms, and 
that it was very drought-resistant and tolerant to bacteria wilt. 
The plant is fine stemmed and leafy producing a fine quality 
hay. It is also an excellent yielder. .4.t the Kansas station it 
was classed among the three highest yielding varieties on wilt- 
infested soil. 
Prices—Montana Blue Tag Ladak: Lb., 60c; 3 lbs., $1.65, post¬ 
paid.—By freight: Vz pk., $3.50; pk., $6.86; bu., $25.80; 2 bus. 
at $25.65; 5 bus. at $25.50. 
Prices—Montana Red Tag Ladak, by freight: Vz pk., $3.35; pk., 
$6.55; bu., $24.90; 2 bus. at $24.75; 5 bus. at $24.60. 
REGISTERED COSSACK 
A very hardy type of Alfalfa introduced from Siberia. It is 
a cold and drought-resistant Alfalfa and a heavy yielder. Seems 
to do better on heavy clay soil than the other types. The most 
irnportant feature of Cossack Alfalfa is its resistance to Alfalfa 
wilt. If your soil is infected with Alfalfa wilt, plant Cossack or 
Ladak -Vlfalfa. Our Seed Is All Registered Blue Tag Montana. 
Prices: 1 lb., 60c; 3 lbs., $1.66, postpaid. By freight: Vz pk., 
$3.50; pk., $6.85; bu., $26.80; 2 bus. at $25.66; 5 bus. at $25.50. 
Adaptable Verified Origin Alfalfas 
Postpaid prices on Alfalfas listed below: Lb., 45c; 3 lbs., $1.20. 
HARDY WISCONSIN ALFALFA 
We have a fine stock of Genuine Wisconsin Grown Alfalfa Seed, State 
Verified, mostly, if not all, from Grimm seed, although we do not offer 
it as Grimm. This seed is thoroughly acclimated. Considered by many 
the most valuable Alfalfa for sowing in Wisconsin. 
Prices—By freight: Vz pk., $2.80; pk., $4.95; bu., $18.00; 2 bus. 
at $17.85; 5 bus. at $17.70. 
HARDY MONTANA ALFALFA 
Montana Alfalfa for many years has had the reputation of being one 
of the hardiest of all common Alfalfas grown in the United States. Oiir 
stock is all bright, clean seed of fine quality, and Verified Origin. 
Prices—By freight: Vz pk., $2.46; pk., $4.80; bu., $17.40; 2 bus. at 
$17.25; 5 bus. at $17.10. 
HARDY MINNESOTA ALFALFA 
Minnesota is the state where Grimm Alfalfa originated. We have 
a splendid stock to offer of high-testing, genuine Minnesota grown Alfalfa, 
mostly from Grimm Stock. We call it “Hardy Minnesota Alfalfa, Veri¬ 
fied Origin.’’ 
Prices—By freight: Vz Pk., $2.45; pk., $4.80; bu., $17.40; 2 bus. 
at $17.25; 5 bus. at $17.10. 
HARDY IDAHO ALFALFA 
Idaho Grown Alfalfa Seed is proving hardy in the North, and is as 
desirable as Dakota and Montana seed. Our stock is bright, high 
testing seed, all “Verified Origin.’’ This is the state that produces 
our Blackfoot Grimm Alfalfa. 
Prices—By freight: Vz pk., $2.45; pk., $4.80; bu., $17.40; 2 bus. at 
$17.25; 5 bus. at $17.10. 
^ HARDY DAKOTA ALFALFA 
Hardy Dakota is a leader with us in Common Alfalfa. We have a 
splendid stock of beautiful pure seed, all U. S. Verified Origin Seed, 
from the Black Hills region of western South Dakota. It is all dry 
land seed. The unusual hardiness of our Black Hills Dakota seed is 
no doubt largely due to the fact that it is produced on dry soil where 
climatic conditions are very severe. 
Prices—By freight: 1/2 pk., $2.55; pk., $4.96; bu. (60 lbs.), $18.00; 
2 bus. at $17.85; 5 bus. at $17.70. 
HARDY WYOMING 
Our Wyoming Alfalfa is about the same as Hardy Dakota. It is 
grown on dry land on the opposite side of the Black Hills in Wyoming. 
It is nice, clean, bright seed and “Verified Origin.’’ Prices—By freight- 
1/2 pk., $2.40; pk., $4.65; bu., $16.80; 2 bus. at $16.65; 5 bus, at $16.50. 
HARDY NEBRASKA ALFALFA 
This alfalfa is a hardy common strain grown in northern Nebraska. 
It will prove very satisfactory and fit in economically in a three or 
five-year crop rotation plan. Seed is of high quality “Verified Origin.’’ 
Prices—By freight: Vz pk., $2.36; pk., $4.60; bu., $16.20; 2 bus. 
at $16.05; 5 bus. at $15.90. 
FANCY KANSAS ALFALFA 
Kansas Alfalfa has proved itself very desirable for Wisconsin. At 
the Wisconsin Experiment Station they place it next to Montana and 
Dakota for hardiness. Our seed is beautiful bright seed of high qual¬ 
ity. “Verified Origin,’’ and the price the lowest of all our Alfalfas. 
Prices—By freight: Vz pk., $2.25; pk., $4.36; bu., $15.60; 2 bus. 
at $15.45; 5 bus. at $15.30. 
CANADIAN VARIEGATED ALFALFA 
(Janadian Variegated grows and looks very much like Grimm Alfalfa. 
It is not quite as hardy but hardier than the Northwest common Alfalfas. 
It does not produce quite as much as common but is much surer where 
winter-killing is a serious factor. True Grimm is the surest of all 
varieties. Our stock is imported fancy Canadian seed 
Prices—By freight: Vz pk., $2.55; pk., $4.95; bu., $18.00; 2 bus. at 
$17.85; 6 bus. at $17.70. 
A fine field of Wisconsin Alfalfa. 
