R. H. Shumway-"The Pioneer American Seedsman’ '-Established 1870 
Shunway’ s World Famous Farm and Field Seeds 
Greatest Values Ever Offered “All Excel Brand” “Highest Quality” 
All State Tested for Purity and Germination and eu orantece Satisfactory o or ve Back 
ALF ALF A (60 Ibs. 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 Brand” 
While this strain of seed is not from a registered field (therefore termed Common), 
it has given universal satisfaction throughout the Nation. It is produced in the ex- 
treme Northwest on clean upland soil, and by comparative test has stood the most 
severe winters, yielding enormous tonnage of the finest quality of hay. Postpaid, % 
Ib.,. 25: cts.; Ib., 45 cts.; 3 lbs., $1.10; 5 lbs.,- $1.75. Not Prepaid, 4% bu., $4.00;-1%4 bu., 
-$7. 15; bu., $14, 85; 2 to 5 bu., at $14. 50 per bu.; 5 bu. and over @ $14.25 per bu. 
1506 Kansas Grows “Excel Brand’? (Dry Land Seed) 
This seed is produced in the state of Kansas on clean upland soil and has given 
perfect satisfaction throughout the nation. Postpaid, Yy lb. 22 cts.; lh. 40 cts.; 3 ae ? 
$1.00; 5 lbs., $1. -50. Not Prepaid, % bu., $3.75; % bu., $7.25; bu., $13. 8b; 2 to 5 bu. 
$13. 50 per bu.; 5 bu. and over @ $13.25 per pu. 
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 inspeeted 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 weeds. Postpaid, 2 Ib., 30 cts.; ib:, 55 cts.5 3 lbs., $1.50; 5 lbs., $2.25. Not 
pete a, ¥% bu., $11.75; bu., $22.95; 2 to 5 bu. at $22.70: per bu.; 5 bu. and over @ $22.45 
per bu. 
1509. “Red 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, 4% lb., 28 cts.; lb., 50 cts.; 3 Ibs., $1.35; 5 
Ibs., $2.00. Not Prepaid, % bu., $11.38; bu., $21.95; 2 to 5 bu. at $21.70 per bu.; 5 bu. 
and over @ $21.45 per bu. i 
1511 “Grimm” Montana-Grown Seed 
Montana Alfalfa Seed crop the past season was one of the beSt in many years. We 
were fortunate in getting in on the ground floor, making purchases. below present mar- 
ket; therefore—otfer this Genuine Hardy Grimm Seed to you at the following Low 
Prices. Postpaid, +4 Ib., 26 cts.; Ih., 48 cts.; 3lbs., $1.30; 5 lbs., $1.85. Not Prepaid, 4 bu., 
$4.25; 1% bu., $8.25; pu., $16.00; 2 to 5 bu. at $15.75 per bu., 5 bu. and over @ $15.50 
pi04 Ladale Blue Tas (Wilt and Drought Resistant) 
Ladak is extremely hardy, producing a large branching root system similar to 
Grimm. The hay is very leafy and of high feeding value. Especially suited to short 
Brant seasons or where hot, dry summers prevail. Postpaid, % lb., 30 cts.; lb., 55 
cts.; 3 lbs., $1.50; 5 lbs., $2. 25. Not Prepaid, % bu., $6.00; % bu., $11.75; bu., $22.95; 
2 to 5 bu. at $22. 70 per bu.; 5 bu. and over @ $22.45 per bu. 
1531 Alsike, or Swedish Clover “Excel Brand” (69 lbs. Bu.) 
Sow in spring. 8 lbs. per acre 
Alsike 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 docs not injure it and it resists the extremes of drought and wet. It is the only 
clover that will thrive on moist soil, but it will also grow fairly well in stiff clays. It 
is mostly grown in bottom lands and quite often mixed with Timothy; these varieties 
seem to be well adapted for this soil and ripen at the same time. Postpaid, % Ih., 
20 cts.; lb., 35 cts.; 3 lbs., 90 cts.; 5 lbs., $1.25. Not FeeralG, Y% bu., $2.70; % bu., $5.10; 
bu., $9.85; 2 to 5 bu. at $9.70 per-bu.; 5 bu. and over @ $9.50 per bu. 
1551 White Dutch Clover “Excel Brand” (60 lbs. Bu.) 
See Page 55 for Special Prices on White Dutch Clover 



1533 Crimson Clover or Giant In- 
carnate “Excel Brand” (60 lbs. Bu.) 
Sow 15 Ibs. per acre in Spring or Fall 
South of the Ohio River this wonderful annual 
clover leads them all for hay, for pastures and 
fertilizer. In the North sow in April, ready to 
cut and pasture July 10th. Every farmer ought 
to sow at least one acre for his hogs. Postpaid, 
Y lb., 20 cts.; lb., 35 cts.; 3 lbs., 90 cts.; 5 lbs., 
$1.25. Not Prepaid, 4 bu., $2.75; % bu., $5.00; bu., 
$9.50; 2 to 5 bu. at $9,40 per bu.; 5 bu. and over 
@ $9.25 per bu. 
Attention, Please 
Have your 
neighbors order 
with you and Save Money on 
My Low Quantity Prices. I 
-will pack each order sepa- 
rately for you without any 
additional charge. 















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 hay 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- 
east, or 2 to 3 pounds with drill. Late summer 
and late fall seeding are also recommended. It 
makes a permanent grass when once estab- 
lished. Postpaid, % lb., 20 cts.; lb., 35 cts.; 3 








; Bees “ Ibs., 90 cis.; 5 Ibs., $1.25. Not Prepaid, 5 Ibs., $1.15; 
Se 10 Ibs., $2.10; 25 Ibs., $4.75; 50 Ibs, $9.00; 100 
1531 nee wie 200 Ibs. and over @ $17.25 per 100 Ibs. 
Ibs., $17.50; 





Bare a 
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 represent the best values ayailable on new crop, state tested seed. 
expect to be able to maintain these Special Low Prices throughout the season, but 
farm seeds like livestock are subject at times to radical changes. 
I therefore re- ° 
serve the right to recall these prices any time after March ist. If any price 
change takes effect you can rest assured that your order will be promptly and 
carefully 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 
your money will be cheerfully refunded. 
R. H. SHUMWAY. 

Fi 
Sweet Cl Greatest Value for Least Money — 
weet Clover ey 
60 Ibs. per pu.—Sow 15 lbs. per acre with all Small Grain 4 
The first green feed in the spring. The last green feed in the fall. Will grow on a 
almost all classes of soil. Greatest fertilizing plant in existence. As a hay and a 
pasture crop it has no equal. Dairymen’s Big Money Crop. Sow 15 lbs. per acre =| 
in spring with all small grain. When grain is cut, you have excellent pasture all 3a 
during dry summer when most pastures are dried up. 4 
‘cc 9 +4 
1545 Sweet Clover, White Blossom “Excel ‘Beaad E 
This is the finest type of Northern Grown Hardy Refined White Blossom Sweet 
Clover Seed. Purity better than 9934%. Postpaid, % Ib., 17 cts.5 1b., 28 cts.; 3 1bs., 72 cts.; 
5 ID By $1.00. Not Prepaid, % bu., $1 1.35; Y% buz, $2.50; bu., $4.75; 2 to be at $4. 65 per 
buy} bu. and over @ $4.50 per bu, : Oe 5 
4 
1547 Sweet Clover, White Blossom (Standaea: Brand” ie 
This is strictly Northern Grown, recleaned, State tested seed with purity better ~ al 
than 99%% and a real bargain on dependable seed at the low price offered. Postpaid, 
Y% lb., 17 cts.; Ib., 28 ee 3 ibs.) 72 cts16 lbs., $1.00. Not Prepaid, % bu., $1.25; %. 
bu., $2.35; bu., $4.50; o 5 bu. at $4.40 per bu.; 5 bu. and over @ $4.25 per bu. _ 
as 2 i aa 
1549 Yellow Blossom “Excel Brand” — 
Nene 
In habit of growth and maturing same as Grundy County. It is a biennial, Eee ike 
the White Sweet, but it does not grow quite as tall. However, it produces a high 
quality hay and lots of it. It is a wonderful soil puilder, and in addition it is better 
for pasture than the Common as it stays green longer. Postpaid, 2 lb., 17 cts.; lb., 28 
cts.; 3 lbs., 72 cts.; 5 Ibs., $1.00. Not Prepaid, ™% bu., $1.35; % bu., $2.50; ‘bu, $4.75; 
2 to 5 bu. at $4.65 per bu.; 5 bu. and over @ $4.50 per bu. 
1543 Hubam Sweet Clover (Annual) “Excel Brand” se 
Hubam Sweet Clover looks like the biennial listed above, and grows very similar 
except that it grows four times as fast and when seeded in early spring attains a 
growth of 4 to 5 feet by September. Postpaid, 1% 1b., 20 cts.; lb., 35 cts.; 3 Ibs., 90 
cets.; 5 lbs., $1.25. Not prepaid, % bu., $2.50; % bu., $4.75; bu., $9. 00; Beton aU. te a 
$8.85 per bu.; 5 bu. and over @ $8.75 per bu. = 
1541 Medium Red or June Clover “Excel Brand” (69 Ibs. Bu.) 
Domestic Grown Seed. Sow 12 lbs. per acre : } 
Splendid for hay, pastures, soiling or plowing under. Especially desirable for dairy 
cows on account of its high percentage of nitrogenous elements. Two cuttings may 
be made in a season. Northern grown Medium Red or June clover has become widely 
known for its purity, strong vitality, vigorous growth and stooling qualities. The 
best is the cheapest when it comes to clover seed. We handle “The Very Best Ob- 
tainable.” Postpaid, 4% Ihb., 20 cts.; lb., 35 cts.; - Ibs., 90 cts.; 5 lbs., $1.25. Not Pre- 
paid, % bu., $2.70; % bu., $5.10; bu., $9.85; 2 to 5 bu. at be 70. per bu.; 5 bu. and over 
@ $9.50 per. bu. 
1539 Mammoth Red or Sapling 
“Excel Brand” (60 Ibs. Bu.) 
Domestic Grown Seed. Sow 12 lbs. per acre 
Is quite distinct from the Medium Red Clover, 
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 pasture after that. Largely used to restore 
fertility to worn-out soil. Postpaid, % 1b., 20 cts.; 
lb., 35 cts.; 3 lbs., 90 cts.; 5 lbs., $1.25. Not Pre- 
paid, % bu., $2.70; % bu., $5.10; bu., $9.85; 2 to 5 
bu. at $9.70 per bu.; 5 bu. and over @ $9.50 per bu. 
1646 The Great Sand or Hairy Win- 
ter Vetch “Excel Brand’”’ (690 Ibs. Bu.) 
The Greatest Fertilizing Plant Known for Poor, 
Worn Out, Sandy Soil or Sick Clover Land 
























For pasture and hay crop fully equal to alfalfa. 
Does better on poor, worn out soils than any other 
forage or legume crop. Sow in spring or fall, 30 
pounds per acre, with half bushel Oats or Barley 
to hold vines off the ground. Postpaid, % 1b., 18 
cts.; Ib., 30 cts.; 3 lbs., 75 cts.; 5 WSs Rae Babe: 
Prepaid, % bu., 52. 50; % bu., $4.50; bu., $8.50; 2 to 
5-bu. at $8.25 per bu.; 5 bu. and over @ $3: 00 per bu. 














