FORAGE CROPS—Continued 
SUNFLOWER 
Mammoth Russian. Best for Seed and Silage. Sow in rows 3 to 3% 
feet apart and thin to a foot apart. Treat the same as corn. Sunflower 
stalks are often used to mix with corn when filling a silo and the seed 
makes excellent feed for hens. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 20c; 1 Lb. 35c; 5 Lbs. $1.15; 10 Lbs. $2.00 transportation 
paid. 
DWARF ESSEX RAPE 
This valuable plant which belongs to the cabbage family, produces a 
mass of broad, smooth leaves which are greatly relished by sheep and 
hogs. It can be pastured off and if the stock is removed before it is eaten 
too close, will grow up again. Does well on any good soil but does best on 
rather moist land. The seed is usually sown broadcast, from the Ist to the 
15th of August. This seed is far superior to that usually sold. 
Lb. 40c; transportation paid. Not paid: 10 Lbs. $2.60; 25 Lbs. or 
more at 25c per Lb.; 100 Lbs. $24.00. 
About Buying Field Seeds 
When you buy Field Seeds remember that their value to you is deter- 
mined by the germination and purity of the seed as well as the price. 
This is especially true of the finer seeds such as alfalfa, clover and the 
grasses. The difference between a purity of 99% and 99.50% may seem 
small, but an increase in purity of even 14 of 1% is very significant. 
Clean seed of high purity is usually correspondingly low in weed count 
and any good farmer knows it is good business to sow seed that is as pure 
and free from weed seed as possible. We will be glad to send you a sample, 
with complete analysis, of any varieties of our field seeds that you are 
interested in. Compare before you buy. 
Don’t Forget the Home Garden 
We have put up ready to mail, two collections of vegetable 
seeds for the home garden, at much reduced prices. These collec- 
tions contain seeds of the finest varieties, and will give one an 
excellent variety of vegetables in the home garden. See page 7. 

ALFALFA, CLOVER and GRASS SEEDS 
We sell only grass and clover seeds of the highest grade. There are 
no finer seeds sold anywhere, no matter under what “‘brand’’ they may 
be put up. If you want the best seed write us for samples and prices for 
what you need. You can get seed of ordinary quality at the corner store. 
The prices quoted below are for the seeds delivered to the rail- 
road or express companies. 
ALFALFA 
We do not need to say that every farm should have a field of alfalfa. 
Everyone knows it. The thing to do is to get started. Sow some this 
spring with wheat, oats, or barley. It is not difficult to raise and is worth 
more for feeding than any other hay. 
Culture of Alfalfa. The seed may be sown either in the spring or in 
July or August. In the spring seed may be sown on wheat or with oats or 
barley. Sow 12 to 15 pounds of the seed per acre, depending on the quality 
of the seed and how well the land is prepared. For summer seeding plow 
the land early (this is important) and keep it well worked and free 
from weeds until the seed is sown in July. It is advisable to inoculate the 
seed with nitrogen fixing bacteria before sowing. See ‘‘Nitragin’’ de- 
scribed on page 88. 
For spring seeding prepare the land as for oats or barley, drill in barley 
or an early variety of oats, using about 114 bushels per acre, then sow the 
alfalfa. It is a good plan to cut the barley or oats for hay when it heads 
out, and before it gets ripe. 
Alfalfa Seed for 1943 
There is a great shortage of alfalfa seed this year and some of the 
seed we formerly offered is simply not available at the present time. 
We may be able to offer some additional seed later, and if you are inter- 
ested please write to us giving the kind and quantity you would like. We 
shall be glad to quote on any seed,we may have. 
GRIMM ALFALFA, NORTHERN GROWN. Grimm is the most 
widely grown alfalfa for the North and is much superior to common 
alfalfa as it resists cold weather and does not heave. On certain soils 
and exposed fields the common alfalfa is apt to winter kill, but northern 
grown Grimm stands up well. 
The seed we offer was grown in the northwest part of the country 
and is an excellent lot of seed. We are sure it will prove satisfactory 
in every way. Our seed is 99.50% pure and of high germination. 
Samples and analysis sent on request. 
Pk. (15 Lbs.) $9.50; Bu. (60 Lbs.) $33.25; 2 Bu. $66.00. 
GRIMM ALFALFA, CERTIFIED BLUE TAG. We regret very much 
that we are unable to quote on Certified Blue Tag Grimm. No seed 
is available at the present time. 
ONTARIO VARIEGATED. This hardy strain of alfalfa is grown in 
Canada and is an excellent variety for this state and elsewhere in the 
North. It is of the Grimm type, and like that variety very hardy and 
stools out well. 
No seed available. 
We consider this the most reliable inocu- 
lant for legumes. Inoculating alfalfa and 
clover with nitrogen fixing bacteria, in- 
creases the crop and enriches the soil. See 
page 88 for prices. 
The Orginal Lequme tnoculator 
NITRAGIN 
Restores and Maintains Soil Fertility 

HARRIS’ SEEDS—1943 
Except where marked “transportation paid” the purchaser pays trans- 
portation charges. We make no charge for bags. If the seed is to be 
sent by mail add the necessary amount for postage. 
These prices are subject to change without notice and to our stocks 
being unsold. 
CLOVER 
ALSIKE. Grows well on low, wet land where Red Clover does not thrive. 
It is a perennial and will last for a good many years, either for hay or in 
pasture. It makes fine hay of high feeding value and is very valuable 
in pastures. Seed of highest quality. 
Lb. 55c; transportation paid. Not paid: Pk. (15 Lbs.) $6.00; Bu. (60 
Lbs.) $21.00; 2 Bu. $40.00. Lowest prices will be quoted by letter at 
anytime. 
MEDIUM RED. Domestic Grown. This is the common Red Clover, 
so extensively grown. It is a biennial in most places, living but two 
years if allowed to seed. It is usually sown early in the spring on winter 
wheat or with oats or barley, but can be sown in July or August. This 
seed is American grown and the highest grade. Experiments have proved 
that you get better value and that it is better to use true American 
grown seed under all circumstances. Sample or analysis sent on request. 
Pk. (15 Lbs.) $6.00; Bu. $21.00; 2 Bu. $40.00. Lowest prices will be 
quoted by letter at any time. 
SWEET CLOVER. White Blossom. Very high grade Scarified seed. 
Sweet clover makes a fine cover crop and should be used more ex- 
tensively for this purpose. It will grow on rough land where alfalfa 
would not do well and makes an immense growth. If cut before it is too 
ripe makes excellent hay. It is also valuable for pasture for hogs, 
sheep and cattle. The seed may be sown in the late fall and winter, in 
early spring or in the summer. For summer sowing use scarified seed. 
Seed not scarified germinates slowly and often lies in the ground a long 
time without sprouting. 
Lb. 40c; transportation paid. Not paid: Pk. (15 Lbs.) $3.00; Bu. (60 
Lbs.) $10.00; 2 Bu. $19.50. 
LADINO WHITE CLOVER. A large growing strain of White Clover. 
Recommended for use in combination pasture and hay mixtures, or 
straight hay mixtures where the fertility of the soil is high. 
It may also be used as a cover crop on tomatoes or corn if adequately 
fertilized. Sow about two pounds per acre in July. Under proper con- 
ditions it will make an excellent cover and add much nitrogen to 
the soil. 
ee aa 2 Lbs. $3.30; 5 Lbs. or more at $1.60 per Lb. transportation 
paid. 
WHITE DUTCH CLOVER. Used principally for lawns and sheep pasture. 
4 Lb. 35c; Lb. $1.10; 2 Lbs. $2.10. 5 Lbs. or more at $1.00 per Lb.; 
transportation paid. 
WILD WHITE CLOVER. Wild white clover is the type that has 
long been used in England in their famous pastures. It resembles 
ordinary White Dutch Clover in general appearance, but blossoms 
much less freely. It is a low growing and tenacious perennial, forming 
a thick sward and covers the ground quickly. Being a legume it takes 
nitrogen from the air and adds it to the soil to increase the growth of the 
companion grasses in the pasture. Should be in all pasture mixtures, 
1 to 2 lbs. per acre is sufficient. 
This is also a very valuable clover for lawns. See page 51. 
Oz, 20¢; 44 Lb, 55¢; Lh, $1:70;°2 Lbs $3.252.5 Lbs) or more at $1.50 
per Lb. transportation paid. 
JOSEPH HARRIS CO., Inc., Moreton Farm, Rochester, N. Y. 
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