Fig. 2. Study this diagram carefully. Lot VIM 
(and SURE Grimm) give you about 34 more 
seeds per square foot, or 1,481,040 more seeds 
per acre than the brightest, most plump al¬ 
falfa seed when planted at the same rate of 
15 lbs. per acre. At the same time you save 
yourself more than $4.00 per bushel. 
This valuable legume is a wonder in re¬ 
building worn-out land and at the same 
time furnishing a crop of hay, pasture and 
seed, while getting the ground in shape for 
producing larger grain crops after the 
Sweet Clover has run its two-year course. 
If not pastured too late the second year, it 
will produce a profitable seed crop before 
the ground is made ready for wheat. If 
one does not care to harvest the seed crop 
the Sweet Clover can be plowed under 
green, thus providing an abundance of 
humus and nitrogen in the soil. 
The following is indicative of results in 
this territory: A 15-acre field near here 
was so poor it hardly paid to farm it. 
After 2 years of Sweet Clover this field 
was planted to wheat, and although an off 
year, produced 25 bushels per acre. The 
next year it produced 37 bushels. The field 
was then planted to corn and made 60 
bushels per acre. 
SOIL PREPARATION: Sow in well firmed 
seed bed, using a roller if possible before 
and after planting. Some sow with oats 
using about 1 bushel oats per acre. Plant 
12 to 15 lbs. Sweet Clover per acre. 
White 
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Our most popular grade of White Sweet Clover. Gives excellent results for less 
money. Lot PAT is a wonderful soil builder and makes excellent pasture. Everyone 
should have Sweet Clover on their farm, and lot PAT will give you a fine stand at 
lower cost, planting 12 to 15 lbs. per acre. Complies with soil conservation program. 
When sown at 15 lbs. per acre you put about 113 seeds on each square foot. 
See Figures 1 and 2. 
WHITE SWEET CLOVER 
Lot B O Biennial 
The very finest quality Sweet Clover, 99%% 
pure, including mottled seed. Kansas grown 
and extremely hardy. If you want the bright¬ 
est, plump Sweet Clover money can buy, we 
recommend our Lot Bow as being unsurpassed. 
This seed, wherever shipped in the U. S., 
has always more than pleased. Complies with 
AAA. At 15 lbs. per acre you put about 86 
seeds on every square foot. 
SERICEA LESPEDEZA 
Hulled and Scarified 
A perennial lespedeza. A good soil builder, 
and will grow on poor and sour soils. Leafy 
and taller and coarser than Korean. Comes 
from roots each spring. Sow 6 to 8 lbs. per 
acre. 
YELLOW SWEET CLOVER 
Lot BOW Yellow Sweet Clover is of the same 
extra fine quality as Lot Bow White. Kansas 
grown and 99% % pure, its plump berries and 
fine color will please the most critical and 
exacting buyers. Complies with AAA. 
KOREAN LESPEDEZA 
An annual clover that will grow on the poorest 
soils. Makes fine pasture and is a good soil 
builder. Our lot of Korean is of fine quality, 
with plump berries, and is good, pure seed. 
Although it is not as profitable a crop on 
good soils as Sweet Clover it will do better 
on acid soils, or will save on soils that must 
be limed heavily. Sow 12 to 15 lbs. per acre. 
YELLOW SWEET 
Lot # E L Biennial 
AT NEW LOW PRICE! 
Similar in quality to our Lot Pat 
White, but has the yellow blossom 
and does not grow as large as the 
white. Yellow blossom is be¬ 
coming more popular each year, 
especially for pasture, hay and 
seed production. Lot YEL is a 
money-saving value, and is the 
grade of Yellow Sweet Clover 
most demanded by our customers. 
Complies with AAA. When sown 
at 15 lbs. per acre you put about 
109 seeds on each square foot. 
SAVES FROM 33% to 50%! 
OUR SERVICE AND SEED PLEASES! 
The Bowman Seed Co., 
Concordia, Kansas. 
Cayuga, Indiana, 
Oct. 30, 1940. 
Dear Sirs: 
I have had the best stands of alfalfa from the seed bought of you than 
from any other seed I ever had. It produces well and stands the winter 
and dry weather extra good. I plant 10 lbs. to the acre. I have had it 
stand as long as 8 years before replanting. I prefer your Lot “VIM,” 
the smallest seed, which gives more seed per acre. I have a better stand 
than my neighbors and their seed cost three times more money. I have 
got 2 to 214 tons of hay per acre. I use no lime. Am well pleased with 
your seed and am going to order more to plant in spring. I really save 
money, from % to %, by buying from you even after I pay freight to 
Cayuga. 
Very sincerely yours, 
John G. Kinderman. 
SEEMED TO COME UP 95% REGARDLESS OF HARD FREEZE! 
The Bowman Seed Co., 
Concordia, Kansas. 
Clay Center, Kansas, 
'March 21, 1940. 
Dear Sirs: 
Sweet Clover received at farms O.K., also extra invoices. Thanks. 
It’s a pleasure to do business at Bowmans. 
• Respectfully, 
Geo. W. Cole, Farm Supervisor, 
Prudential Life Ins. Co. 
The Bowman Seed Co., 
Concordia, Kansas. 
Tyronza, Ark. 
May 11, 1940. 
Dear Sirs: 
I am highly satisfied with the Lot "SURE” Grimm Alfalfa seed shipped 
March 8th. Didn’t get them out as early as I would have liked, and 
when coming up a hard freeze hit them, but I believe they came up 
95%. I planted 15 lbs. per acre on black gumbo land and have a perfect 
stand. I also got you another customer who is very pleased with your 
seed. 
I got a 100% stand on your Lot Permanent Pasture Mixture. I am all 
for The Bowman Seed Co. from now on. They are everything they are 
represented to be. 
A satisfied customer, 
4 Mart Coats, Jr. 
OUR SEEDS 
PACKED IN GOOD 
HEAVY BAGS FOR 
YOUR PROTECTION 
WE GUARANTEE 
OUR SEEDS TO 
REACH YOU IN 
GOOD CONDITION 
The Bowman Seed Company, Concordia, Kansas 
