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ROSWELL SEED COMPANY 
FIELD SEEDS 

ADAPTED TO THE SOUTHWEST 
Alfalfa 
COMMON CHILEAN — Native grown. 
The best hay crop and soil builder for 
the Southwest. We offer seed of high 
germination that is free from noxious 
weed seeds. For best results in the 
Pecos Valley, plant in September and 
April. In higher altitudes, plant from 
May to July. An application of Acid 
Phosphate will increase the yield of hay 
from 30 to 40 per cent. Plant 20 lbs. 
seed per acre. 
Sweet Clover 
YELLOW BLOSSOM BIENNIAL—A 
nitrogen producing, soil building pasture 
crop. Roots penetrate deep and into 
hardpan, then decompose to _ supply 
humas. Planting preferred in spring and 
fall but may be done at most any season. 
Plant 15 lbs. seed per acre. This crop 
will withstand much drought and the ex- 
treme hot and cold weather. 
Corn 
MEXICAN JUNE—Dependable in the 
Southwest due to drouth resisting quali- 
ties and the heavy tight shucks that pro- 
tect against worms and birds. Grown 
in some sections for the tall stalks which 
are very desirable for ensilage. 
GOLDEN JUNE—Similar to the above 
but has a shorter stalk. 
GOODART—This corn is noted for its 
long kernel and is one of our heaviest 
producers but will require 130 days to 
mature. 
STRAWBERRY or CALICO—One of our 
heaviest croppers. Large ears, medium 
soft kernel. A good all-purpose corn, 
will require 120 days to mature. 
HYBRID—JACQUES. Has been satis- 
factory in the Pecos Valley during the 
past three seasons. Drought resisting 
and a good yielder. Available in 90 day, 
100 day, 110 day and 120 day. It is 
possible that the 110 day is the best for 
the Southwest. 
Pop Corn 
GIANT -YELLOW MUSHROOM—Does 
well in the Pecos Valley and has been 
the most popular for a number of years. 
When popped, has a distinct flavor, no 
husks or hard centers and is cream 
colored. 
Cotton 
ACALA 37-A—This variety was de- 
veloped for the Pecos Valley and has 
proven itself well beyond doubt. Two 
bales per acre and 1% inch staple are 
not unusual. Begin planting April 10th 
with 32 lbs. lint seed or 12 lbs. delinted 
seed. We offer both Registered and Cer- 
tified Seed in either lint or delinted that 
are grown by Fred M. Nelson of Roswell. 
The delinted seed is much preferred. The 
original purpose for delinting was to re- 
duce lint borne disease. However it has 
been found that delinted seed will ger- 
minate from 5 to 7 days sooner, they 
can be planted more accurate which 
eliminates much chopping. 
Sorghum Grains 
ATLAS SORGO—Our best ensilage crop. 
Will also make sorghum. The stalks 
are very sweet and often ten feet tall. 
Grain is of low feed value. 
WHEATLAND MILO (Root Rot Re- 
sistant)—This will often produce from 
90 to 120 bushels of threshed grain per 
acre which has a high feed value. The 
crop must be combined, the stalk has 
little or no value. It is planted in 18 
or 22 inch rows using 16 lbs. of seed 
per acre. 
MORTIN MILO—Similar to the above. 
One of our heaviest grain yielders. 
HEGARI—New Mexico Certified. The 
best all around feed crop. In the Pecos 
Valley, this crop will mature in 110 
days or following an oat or barley crop. 
The grain is of high feed value and the 
stalk is sweet. Excellent for bundle 
feed. Plant in 36 inch rows using 8 lbs. 
of seed per acre. This drought resist- 
ing crop is grown without irrigation in 
eastern New Mexico and western Texas. 
HEGARI—Arizona Certified. A heavy 
grain producer with a shorter stalk than 
the above. Very uniform. 
JAPANESE HONEY DRIP CANE—De- 
sirable for ensilage tonnage and for 
sorghum production. Matures in 125 
to 140 days. The tall heavy stalks make 
this one of the heaviest tonnage pro- 
ducers. Stalks are sweet with many 
joints. 
RED TOP or SUMAC CANE—Will ma- 
ture in 105 days with little moisture. 
This has long been the favorite fodder 
cro) of the Southwest. 
