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It is a pity that alfalfa won’t grow on all 
soils for it furnishes more green forage, more 
pasture, and more dry hay per acre than any 
known variety of hay or grass. Alfalfa is really 
an aristocratic plant, for it must have a fertile, 
well-drained soil with some lime, phosphate 
and good inoculation. 
As a soil builder, there is nothing better— 
extremely deep rooted, it withstands drought 
better than most legumes. In the South, alfalfa 
usually lasts 4 or 5 years without reseeding, 
sometimes longer, depending on presence of 
weeds, weather conditions, etc. Do not pasture 
so closely as to injure the crown or new 
shoots. 
Alfalfa will not grow on acid soil. Sow on 
good loam or clay or medium sandy soils, pro- 
vided they are well drained to a depth of at 
least 4 feet. Avoid soil with a “hard-pan” 
close to the surface, for it prevents drainage. 
Avoid low spots where water stagnates or 
freezes—alfalfa cannot stand ‘‘wet feet.’’ Sow 
on a bed free of weeds—if possible, sow on 
land which has been in some cultivated crop. 
Plow previous fall if possible, or at least sev- 
eral weeks in advance of seeding. Then disc 
and harrow frequently to set the seed bed—a 
firm seed bed is desirable as it conserves 
moisture. 
Plant in March and April, September and 
October. May be sown with a grain drill wi 
seeder attachment, with a special alfalfa drill, 
a wheelbarrow seeder or a hand seeder. 
Should be covered to bring it in contact with 
soil moisture. Sow 20 to 25 pounds of seed per 
acre. Many of the most successful growers 
sow 30 to 35 pounds. 
INOCULATE THE SEED BY ALL MEANS 
If not inoculated, young plants have to 
depend on whatever nitrogen is available 
in the soil, usually a much smaller quan- 
tity than they require. Lack of inoculation 
has caused many Alfalfa failures. Use 
Nitragin, described and quoted on page 23. 

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OKLAHOMA ALFALFA 
Oklahoma Alfalfa has a reputation for pro- 
ductivity wherever Alfalfa is grown from the 
Ohio River South. It stands our winters splen- 
didly, and withstands our summer heat and 
drouths equally well. We have always recom- 
mended it because ‘Oklahoma Alfalfa can 
take it.’ It is produced under much more 
severe weather conditions than it has to face 
in the South. We have watched it for years on 
some of the biggest Alfalfa fields in the Mid- 
South—it is “plenty good,’ to use a slang 
expression, and year after year yields quan- 
tity and quality of hay equal to the best. Our 
own representative inspects the growing Okla- 
homa Alfalfa fields each year, picks out the 
most desirable lots and ships the seed to our 
warehouses, where they are carefully cleaned 
on the most improved machinery. 
Use ATLACIDE, the Safer Clorate, 
KANSAS ALFALFA 
Kansas is the next state north of Oklahoma 
and weather conditions under which Kansas 
Alfalfa is grown are the same or harder than 
Oklahoma Alfalfa faces—very cold winters 
and hot, dry summers. Kansas Alfalfa is favor- 
ably known all over the United States. 
DAKOTA 12 ALFALFA 
Originated in the Dakotas to meet the ter- 
ribly severe weather conditions prevalent 
there, where the temperature goes down to 
15 or 20 degrees below zero in winter, with 
extremely hot summers in the mountain val- 
leys. This seed has built up a strong resistance 
to winter-killing, an ability to produce a 
strong, vigorous, very productive crop of al- 
falfa under the most unfavorable conditions. 
FOR PERMANENT KILL OF 
UNDESIRABLE VEGETATION 

What It Is 
ATLACIDE is a fine white powder manufac- 
tured especially for weed killing purposes. 
Readily soluble in water, it is applied as a 
spray. In this form, Atlacide sticks to foliage 
and is quickly absorbed by plant tissues. It 
does not destroy weeds by merely burning off 
the leaf surface by caustic action—Atlacide 
penetrates and kills roots! Consequently, 
weeds are PERMANENTLY eradicated. 
Combined with effective killing action, Atla- 
cide also has the advantage of being non- 
poisonous and is safer to use than straight 
sodium chlorate. 
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POISON Ivy 
WEEDS ANO 
CRASSES 


Results to Expect 
ATLACIDE will give highly satisfactory results on both annual 
weeds and perennial weeds. Perennial weeds, however, may _ re- 
quire touch-up or repeat application for complete eradication. Full 
results will not appear until the Spring following treatment, as the 
chemical continues to work throughout the Winter. 
ATLACIDE does not permanently affect soil fertility, although 
treated land may remain partially sterile during the Summer follow- 
ing treatment. 
The Safer Chlorate 
It is well known that operator's clothing, spray equipment or 
vegetation wetted by a straight sodium chlorate will become ex- 
tremely combustible and may burst into flames. Atlacide is the 
SAFER chlorate. It contains certain chemicals which not only in- 
crease the effectiveness of the chlorate but also greatly reduce the 
fire hazard. The comparative safety of Atlacide is a most important 
advantage and deserves due consideration. 
How and When to Use 
Dissolve 1 to 1% pounds of Atlacide in each gallon of water. It 
is preferable to use a pressure sprayer and a flat fan spray nozzle 
for thorough coverage of leaves, stems and root crowns. Apply con- 
centrated solutions (11% lbs. per gal.) on weeds with small tops and 
deep roots. Apply larger quantities of weaker solution (1 lb. per 
gal.) on weeds with heavy foliage and shallow roots. Spray foliage 
and root crewns thoroughly. 
For perennials, treat at any time from the full bloom period until 
the first severe frost or before the weeds go to seed. For annuals, 
treat when vegetation is 2 to 3 inches high. 
Write for complete information on cover crops to increase effec- 
tiveness of applications. 
Price: 5-lb. tin, $1.50; 15-lb. tin, $2.75; postpaid 5-lb. tin, $1.70; 
15-lb. tin, $3.15. For larger quantities see Green Ink Price List en- 
closed. Prices are subject to change without notice. 
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