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BREEDERS, GROWERS, DISTRIBUTORS 
As a soil builder, alfalfa leaves the soil porous and well supplied with organic matter 
to a great depth beneficial to succeeding crops for several years afterwards. 
No field or forage crop calls for more care in the purchase of seed than does alfalfa, 
since it is not possible to distinguish between varieties and strains by the appearance 
of the seed, therefore only seed of known origin and variety, with high germination 
and purity should be used. Sound, well matured seeds are plump and of bright, olive- 
green color. 
COMMON (Chilean) 
Introduced from Chile to California about 1850. Probably more widely grown 
and better adapted in Texas than other varieties. Plants erect, 1-3 ft. high, with 
many branched fine, leafy stems. It may be cut from three to five times during 
the year, yielding high quality hay, and may be used for pasture. Common Rye- 
grass and Rescue grass are frequently sown with it to extend the grazing period 
and reduce the danger from bloat to cattle and sheep when the alfalfa is young and 
tender. 
HAIRY PERUVIAN 
Introduced from Peru in 1899. Not so winter-hardy as other varieties, but very 
drought resistant and adapted to the long season areas of the South and Mexico. 
While it may not produce quite such good quality hay as Common, it may be cut 
more often and recovers rapidly. Plants 1-3 ft. tall, very vigorous, leafy, branch- 
ing profusely; stems somewhat coarse. The stems and leaves are covered with 
very fine short hairs which give the variety its grayish appearance. 
SOUTHWEST COMMON 
An improved high-yielding variety. While not so winter-hardy as northern varie- 
ties, has proven quite adaptable to the variable climatic conditions in the central 
to northern sections of the cotton belt. Has been grown for many years in 
Oklahoma and Wilbarger County, Texas. 

A rich alfalfa pasture 
