ALL SEED IS TESTED BY 
OUR OWN SEED ANALYST 
REGISTERED 
ALFALFA SEED 
The named varieties of Alfalfa seed such 
as Grimm, Baltic, Hardistan, Ladak and 
Cossack, are obtainable under State Reg- 
istration. In Colorado the letter ‘’R” pre- 
ceding the registration number signifies 
registered seed of Blue Tag grade (grade 
1). The letter ‘‘C’’ preceding the registra- 
tion number signifies seed of White Tag 
grade (grade 2). Those who wish to grow 
a crop of seed for registration must plant 
Blue Tag seed. 
GRIMM ALFALFA. Years of natural selec- 
tion under Colorado's severe climatic con- 
ditions have resulted in a superior strain 
of Grimm Alfalfa. Colorado Registered 
Grimm is not only winter-hardy, but is 
also a high producer of good quality 
hay. In comparative yield tests on the 
experiment station at Fort Collins, it has 
out-yielded all tested strains of Common 
Alfalfa from Y2 to 1 ton per acre. Its 
genuineness can be determined by the 
official tag on each bag of seed that is 
offered as registered stock. 
MEEKER BALTIC ALFALFA. This is a 
variegated alfalfa, the seed of which is 
produced on dry land in the vicinity of 
Craig and Meeker, Colorado. For over 
20 years this strain has been subjected 
to the very severe climatic conditions of 
that region with the result that natural 
selection has developed a variety known 
for hardiness and yield. Plant Meeker 
Baltic for bigger yields. We recommend 
registered Blue Tag seed, which is free 
from other crop seed and weeds. 
COSSACK ALFALFA was introduced by 
the United States Department of Agricul- 
ture into this country in 1907 from Rus- 
sia. The flowers show a higher percent- 
age of variegation than Grimm and ex- 
periments show that it compares 
favorably with Grimm but is not 
considered to be superior. 
LADAK ALFALFA is a new wilt- 
resistant variety. It is slow to 
start in the spring, but grows 
fast as the season advances. 
The Experiment Station finds it 
yields as well as Common Al- 
falfa and produces more hay the 
first cutting than other varieties. 
Alfalfa and Brome 
Grass 
A mixture 
of Alfalfa and 
Brome Grass 
will make an 
excellent hay 
crop and they 
do well together. If pastured the 
danger of bloating is reduced by 
the Brome Grass. 
INOCULATE ALL LEGUMES 
WITH 

The Original Lequme Inoculator 
ALFALFA 
There is no forage crop cultivated in the 
United States that is utilized successfully in 
so many ways as Alfalfa (Medicago Sa- 
tiva). It is more nearly a perfect forage 
than any other crop grown in this country. 
The name “Alfalfa’’ is of Arabic origin and 
is translated to mean “the best fodder.” 
The leading commercial varieties of Alfal- 
fa in the United States are Common, 
Grimm, Baltic, Cossack, Ladak, and Peruv- 
ian. “Gold Seal” Alfalfa Booklet Free on 
request. For prices on Alfalfa Seed see 
Quantity Field Seed Price List. Samples 
with purity and germination tests and origin 
furnished on request. 

Alfalfa 

ALL SEED PASSES OVER OUR 
EFFICIENT CLEANING MACHINES 
NORTHERN GROWN 
HARDY ALFALFA 
Alfalfa seed produced in northern areas 
from hardy plants inured to severe condi- 
tions, is especially adapted for planting in 
the Rocky Mountain area. This year con- 
ditions were most unfavorable for large 
yields of Alfalfa seed and the supply is 
definitely short. It is advisable to order 
early. 
COMMON ALFALFA 
Common Alfalfa is the name applied to 
the purple flowered, smooth strains of al- 
falfa. We can usually supply seed of Com- 
mon Alfalfa strains raised in Colorado, 
Utah, Kansas, New Mexico, Nebraska, Wy- 
oming and Montana; from northern lati- 
tudes, high altitudes and dry lands, in 
some one or all of the following grades. 
GOLD SEAL GRADE. High grade seed, per- 
fect color, high purity and good germi- 
nation, packed in 100-pound branded 
bags. 
GOLD BEE GRADE. Under this brand we 
pack seed 98.50 per cent pure or over, not 
quite as bright, plump, or pure as our 
Gold Seal brand but the buyer will get 
good value for his money. This is put up 
in 100-pound branded bags. 
CHOICE GRADE. This is a grade of seed 
that cannot be worked into any of the 
highest grades. It contains more inert 
matter and foreign seeds and as a con- 
sequence must be sold at a lower price. 
However, a larger quantity of seed per 
acre is required. 
ARGENTINE. For many years we have 
been importing alfalfa seed from the Rio 
Negro District of Southern Argentina. 
This seed is familiar to all planters, being 
stained orange-red to designate its origin. 
It is not considered by agronomists to be 
generally adapted for planting in the 
United States but many planters have 
had good results. Many favorable reports 
: on it have been made by plant- 
ers in the Rocky Mountain area. 
It has proven satisfactory for 
permanent fields and short term 
rotations. At time of going to 
press permits for importing Ar- 
gentine Alfalfa seed can not be 
obtained. It is very doubtful if 
there will be any Argentine Al- 
falfa seed available for 1943 
spring planting. 
INCREASE ALFALFA 
YIELDS 
Alfalfa yields have been in- 
creased as much as 33 per cent 
by the use of Superphosphate. 
Alfalfa is a soil builder, adding ni- 
trogen and humus to the soil and 
makes good use of soluble phos- 
phates. This is not supplied by 
the plant, when lacking in the soil 
must be supplied. When avail- 
able or supplied the alfalfa plants 
are enabled to forge ahead of 
and smother grasses and weeds, 
producing hay of superior quality 
and greater tonnage. 
NON-REGISTERED GRIMM, COSSACK, BALTIC AND LADAK 
It is possible to secure seed of the variegated, or named, varieties of 
Alfalfa Seed (such as Grimm, Baltic, Cossack and Ladak) that has not 
been registered by State Seed Registration Service or Crop Improve- 
ment Associations. 
When the records are clear and reliable as to variety such seed 
will be offered as Grimm Type Alfalfa Seed, non-registered; Baltic 
type Alfalfa Seed, non-registered; etc. 
recognized as adapted by the Soil Conservation Administration. Such 
seed will cost much less than registered seed, slightly more than 
common and will be priced according to its analytical value. 
These will all be of origins 

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