128 W. MARKET STREET 

WETSEL SEED COMPANY, INc. ~ 1942 CATALOG 
We pay the postage on all vegetable and flower seeds ex- 
cept where otherwise specified. Field seeds and miscellaneous 
supplies are priced f.o.b. Harrisonburg, Va., but if desired by 
mail, add postage at the rate of 8 cents for the first pound, 1 
cent for each additional pound. We guarantee safe delivery of 
the goods to your home. 
Be sure to sign your name, post office, rural route and state 
on every order. Give the nearest express office if order is to be 
sent by express. Write plainly. 
All Farmers and Gardeners of experience know that success 
with seeds depends largely on weather conditions and proper 
cultivation, so in accordance with the universal custom of the 
trade, THE WETSEL SEED CO., INC., gives no warranty 
expressed or implied, as to the description, quality, produc- 
tiveness or any other matter of any seeds, bulbs, plants or 
roots they send out, and they will not be in any way responsi- 
PHONE 67 °° 
GENERAL INFORMATION 
Avoid mistakes and misunderstandings by carefully observing these instructions: 

Concerning Prices in this catalogue. It is a matter of com- 
mon knowledge that Field Seeds, such as clovers, grasses, 
grains, potatoes, etc., fluctuate in price from month to month; 
on occasions from week to week, consequently that all quoted 
prices are subject to change. 
This year, owing to conditions resulting from war through- 
out the world, excessive rains in certain producing sections, 
notably near the west coast, and extreme lack of moisture 
over a wide area of the country, prices of all items are subject 
to change and being unsold. 
Large scale buying by the U. S. Government, for export to 
England, has depleted supplies of several kinds of field seeds. 
Certain varieties of vegetable seeds, especially beets and 
cucumbers, are acutely short this season. These circumstances, 
coupled with a general advance in all prices, have resulted in 
a sharp rise in some items. In a few instances, it will doubt- 
less be impossible to obtain stocks for the entire planting 
HARRISONBURG, VIRGINIA 


ble for the crop. 
season. 

Wetsel’s Dependable Farm Seeds 
Alfalfa 
Sow 15 to 20 lbs. to the acre in March or 
April 
How to prepare soil—Good loam or clay 
soil with natural or artificial drainage, with 
no hardpan underneath, will grow alfalfa 
when properly prepared. Thorough prep- 
aration is a prime necessity in order to 
secure a uniform heavy stand. 
Soil that contains acid, as is usually the 
case, should be limed. Sufficient lime 
should be used to neutralize the soil’s acid 
and to leave a surplus for use of the plant. 
Naturally, the quantity of lime required de- 
pends on acid content of soil. Authorities 
on this subject advocate the equivalent of 
two to five tons of ground limestone per 
acre; half of this quantity of burnt lime, 
after plowing. 
Alfalfa consumes large quantities of 
phosphoric acid and potash. At seeding, 600 
to 800 lbs. or more of 2-12-6. Increase pro- 
portion of potash on sandy soils. Topdress 
old stands each spring with 400 to 500 Ibs. 
of 0-12-12. Producers should have soil 
tested and be guided by results. 
A firm seed bed is very essential, hence 
soil should be prepared well in advance of 
seeding. During the interval, harrow the 
land frequently, both ways, to kill off 
weeds. Young plants are unable to cope 
with weeds but once established they will 
take care of themselves, other conditions 
being favorable. 
Inoculate with Nitragin 
50¢ invested yields profit of $25.00 
That may appear to be an impossible ac- 
complishment, but ample facts are available 
to support the claim. Make your own cal- 
culation. It only cost 15¢ to 20¢ to treat 
enough legume seeds for one acre. Crops 
thus treated grow more rapidly, mature in 
shorter time, afford bigger crops and en- 
rich soil for benefit of next crop. A profit 
of $20 to $30, in the long run, is a conserva- 
tive estimate. (See page 8 for more infor- 
mation concerning Nitragin, including 
prices.) 
UTAH Highland Alfalfa 
Favored by many of the largest pro- 
ducers throughout the Piedmont and moun- 
tain areas. Because it is grown in a more 
northern section it is widely known as a 
hardy and dependable strain of alfalfa. Lb. 
37¢; bu. $22.00. 

A section of loading floor of main warehouse, showing a large stock of a wide assortment 
of field seeds. 

