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M\e\ OLD’S FIELD 

“KNOWN FOR RELIABILITY” 
INSTRUCTIONS FOR ORDERING FIELD SEEDS 
Olds’ seeds have been known for their reliability for over half a 
century. We are proud of our stocks and believe that there are none 
better. Our Old Gold Brand seeds represent the best grade obtainable 
as it is the finest that nature can produce. When you buy your field 
seeds, insist upon Old Gold Brand seeds. Dependable dealers throughout 
the north central states handle our seeds for they give the best results 
and satisfaction wherever they are planted. If your dealer cannot 
supply you with our seeds, send us your order direct. We assure you 
that it will receive prompt and careful attention. The prices quoted 
were based on market values at the time this book goes to press, and 
are strictly subject to change. We furnish sacks and bags free on all 
field seed orders. Prices are f. 0. b. Madison unless otherwise quoted. 
Ask for weekly price list if you do not order at once. Because of un- 
settled conditions brought about by the war, we believe it advisable to 
cover your seed requirements promptly. 
OLDS’ FANCY, ALFALFA SEE 
ow 15 to 20 lbs, to the acre.) 
VERIFIED ORIGIN and 
STATE CERTIFIED. All the 
Alfalfa seed we send out will be 
either ‘‘Verified Origin Seed’’ or 
‘*State Sealed and Certified.’’ 
‘*Verified Origin’’ means that a 
U. S. Government tag will ap- 
pear on every bag verifying the 
statement as to the locality where 
the seed was grown. 
We handle 
each of the 
the best, or 
quality. 
but one grade of 
Common Alfalfas, 
**Old Gold Brand’’ 
All Alfalfa seed is put up in 
bushel sacks. 
Inoculate this Legume Seed 
with NOD-O-GEN, Page 68, 
or NITRAGIN, Page 59. 
GRIMM ALFALFAS 
In 1857, a native of Baden, Germany, named Wendelin Grimm, came 
to America and settled in Carver County, Minnesota. He brought with 
him some Alfalfa seed which he planted and eventually attracted con- 
siderable attention on account of its cold resistance. In 1895, the 
University of Minnesota became interested in the hardy strain of Alfalfa 
grown by Mr. Grimm and began conducting experiments on Alfalfa. 
From that time on the hardy strain of Alfalfa grown in Carver County, 
Minnesota, was named Grimm Alfalfa. All the strains of registered 
Grimm Alfalfa now grown and sold as such, trace back to the original 
Alfalfa grown in Carver County, Minnesota. 
Grimm Alfalfa is well known as the -hardiest Alfalfa. It is usually 
distinguishable from Common Alfalfa as the blossoms are variegated in 
color, yellow, green, blue, brown instead of purple. The root system is 
branching and the crown of the plant is usually set lower. The seed costs 
more, but it pays to use it to insure against winter-killing. All our 
Grimm seed is ‘‘State Sealed and Certified.’’ 
Blue Tag grade is the best quality and is produced in the Northern 
states which include Montana, Minnesota and Wyoming. Climatic con- 
ditions are very severe in these states. Therefore, they are of equal 
hardiness, State and federal seed regulations require Registered Alfalfa 
seed to be sealed in the state grown by their own state authorities. 
They are identified by states for this reason. 
REGISTERED BLUE TAG MONTANA GRIMM 
Prices, by mail: 1 lb., 75c; 3 Ibs., $2.10, postpaid. By freight: 1% 
pk., $4.70; pk., $9.15; bu., $36.00; 3 bus. at $35.85. 
REGISTERED BLUE TAG MINNESOTA GRIMM 
Prices, by mail: 1 lb., 75c; 3 lbs., $2.10, postpeid. By freight: 1, 
pk., $4.70; pk., $9.15; bu., $36.00; 3 bus. at $35.85. 
When 
hay, 
Once a field of thistle, now splendid 
alfalfa. 

A fine Alfalfa field, 
growers of Grimm Alfalfa seed fail to keep complete records, 
with state and federal regulations, the seed is ineligible for registration. 
is sold, the grower gives a Grower’s Affidavit as to its origin. 
Uncertified Grimm Alfalfa, U. S. verified as to origin. 
sold in Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Indiana and many other states, but only Registered Grimm 
Alfalfa can be sold in Wisconsin and Minnesota as Grimm Alfalfa. 
ay, It is also an excellent yielder, 
yielding varieties on wilt-infested soil. 
Prices, Montana Blue Tag Ladak: Lb., 75c; 3 Ibs., $2.10, postpaid. By freight: 1% pk., 
$4.70; pk., $9.15; bu., $36.00; 3 bus. at $35.85. 
Prices, Montana Red Tag Ladak: Lb., 70c; 3 lbs., $1.95, postpaid, 
$4.50; pk., $8.70; bu., $34.20; 3 bus, at $34.05. 
Make out your order on the order blank found in the back of this 
book. Be sure to fill in your name and address plainly and give us the 
name of your shipping station as well as the county. If your station 
is a prepaid station, be sure to note this on your order and send proper 
remittance for the freight. All prices are f. 0. b. Madison, Goods will 
be shipped by freight or express whichever way you mark on your 
order. Small lots can usually be sent cheaper by parcel post and IF 
YOU WANT FIELD SEEDS SENT BY PARCEL POST, BE SURE TO 
INCLUDE POSTAGE. FOR PROPER POSTAGE, CONSULT THE 
TABLE ON ORDER BLANK. Unless postage is included, we will ship 
by freight or express whichever is the cheapest, purchaser paying the 
charges at destination. : 
We furnish containers for all field seeds, sacks or bags whichever is 
required on your order, except on certified grain, which must be sealed 
in new bags at 40c¢ each. We have an accumulation of used bags which 
we use for orders. If you desire new bags, add 40c for each bag needed. 
THE ALFALFA SEED 
SITUATION 
As this catalog “goes to press, 
the Alfalfa seed situation is 
| rather serious. It is estimated 
that the available supply of Al- 
falfa seed is about 60% of last 
year’s. Much of the seed is not 
adaptable to the north. In the 
northern section, especially in 
Wisconsin and Minnesota, there 
will be very little Alfalfa seed. 
Wet weather during the growing 
season was favorable for the 
producing of hay, but very un- 
favorable for seed production, 
and many acres that might have 
been harvested for seed were cut 
for hay. Alfalfa seed is also be- 
ing shipped on the Lend-Lease 
Program and at the present time 
we cannot import from Canada. 
We urge our customers to order 
early and buy only what they 
need, ag there will not be enough 
for a normal demand, 
Adaptable Verified Origin Alfalfas 
Postpaid prices on Alfalfas listed below: Lb., 65c; 3 lbs., $1.80. 
HARDY DAKOTA ALFALFA 
Hardy Dakota is a leader with us in Common Alfalfa. We have a 
splendid stock of beautiful pure seed, all U. S. Verified Origin Seed, 
from the Black Hills region of western South Dakota. It is all dry 
land seed. The unusual hardiness of our Black Hills Dakota seed is 
no doubt largely due to the fact that it is produced on dry soil where 
climatic conditions are very severe and from old, established fields which 
were probably Grimm. 
° Prices, by freight: 1 pk., $3.70; pk., $7.20; bu., $28.20; 3 bus. at 
28.05. 
HARDY WYOMING 
Our Wyoming Alfalfa is about the same as Hardy Dakota. It is 
grown on dry land on the opposite side of the Black Hills in Wyoming. 
It is nice, clean, bright seed and ‘‘Verified Origin.’’ Prices, by freight: 
YY pk., $3.70; pk., $7.20; bu., $28.20; 3 bus. at $28.05. 
NEBRASKA ALFALFA 
This alfalfa is a hardy common strain grown in northern Nebraska. 
It will prove very satisfactory and fit in economically in a three or 
five-year crop rotation plan. Our seed is fine and of high quality 
‘‘Verified Origin.’’ 
Y% pk., $3.65; pk., $7.05; bu., $27.60; 3 
Prices, by freight: 
$27.45, 
FANCY KANSAS ALFALFA 
Kansas Alfalfa has proved itself very desirabie for Wisconsin. At 
the Wisconsin Experiment Station they place it next to Montana and 
Dakota for hardiness. Our seed is beautiful bright seed of high qual- 
ity. ‘‘Verified Origin,’’ and the price is low. 
5 ited by freight: % pk., $3.30; pk., $6.45; bu., $25.20; 3 bus. at 
25.05. 
UNCERTIFIED GRIMM ALFALFA 
bus. at 
so as to comply 
When this seed 
This seed is offered as 
Uncertified Grimm Alfalfa may be 
NEBRASKA UNCERTIFIED GRIMM 
Prices, by mail: 1 Ib., 65c; 3 lbs., $1.80, postpaid, By freight: 14 pk., $3.70; pk., $7.20; 
bu., $28.20; 3 bus. at $28.05. 
WILT-TOLERANT ALFALFAS 
REGISTERED LADAK 
In 1910, Experiment Stations in the northern plains states received samples of Alfalfa 
seed from northern India produced at an altitude of 12,000 feet where the rainfall is about 
four inches a year and blizzards occur throughout the season. 
be hardier than_all Alfalfas including the Grimms, and that it was very drought-resistant 
and tolerant to bacteria wilt. 
These plantings proved it to 
The plant is fine stemmed and leafy producing a fine quality 
At the Kansas station it was one of the three highest 
By freight: % pk., 
