DIBBLE’S 
SEED BARLEY 
ALPHA BARLEY 
Alpha Barley, a two-rowed variety, has been the leading 
spring Barley in New York and adjoining states. This past 
season all spring Barley in the Northeast was a near failure 
due mainly to Jate planting and mildew infection. Very little 
genuine Alpha Barley will be available. A substitute for Alpha 
will have to be used. 
HANNCHEN BARLEY 
Hannchen Barley is a two-rowed sort and looks very much 
like Alpha. Tests at Ithaca and in other parts of the state in- 
dicate that it is about 90 per cent as good in yield as Alpha. 
Until a new crop of Alpha can be raised we offer the Hannchen 
Barley from North Dakota as the best substitute for planting in 
1944. It may be sown with oats for growing a mixed grain crop. 
WISCONSIN No. 38. A Six-Row Barley 
This is'’a new, smooth-awned variety developed by the Wis- 
consin Agricultural Experiment Station. It is a little later in 
maturing than most of the six-row types and has a fairly stiff 
straw if harvested before it is fully ripe. It matures at about 
the same time as Alpha and is the highest-yielding smooth- 
awned Barley yet tested at the Cornell Agricultural Experi- 
ment Station. Best for Malting. 
WONG WINTER BARLEY 
Available After August 1, 1944, for Sowing in September 
Wong Winter Barley is a new cross made in China by Pro- 
fessor Wang (pronounced Wong). It is a six-rowed Barley 
with short heads and grayish white kernels. Its chief merit is 
high yield and exceptionally stiff straw. 
The Plant Breeding Department of Cornell Agricultural 
Experiment Station at Ithaca brought this Barley from China 
in 1934. Tests made at the Ithaca Station and on regional 
plots indicated the superior qualities of this new Winter Barley 
both in yield and stiffness of straw. 
For three years the Plant Breeding Department from our 
State College conducted trials of Winter Barley on one of our 
farms and each year this new variety, Wong, surpassed all 
others. From their trial plots we obtained 2 bushels of seed in 
the fall of 1940 and planted it on 2 acres of ground. From these 
2 acres, using only 1 bushel of seed per acre, we obtained 120 
bushels of clean seed. Several fields were planted in the fall of 
1941. These fields averaged 55 bushels of seed per acre. Our 
1943 plantings are looking fine and will be available after 
August 1, 1944. 
By all means try some of this Wong Barley, using 5 to 6 
pecks per acre, and sow a little earlier than for winter wheat. 
May we send you a price-list on August 1, 1944? 

DIBBLE’S 
SOY BEANS 
HE Soy Bean was introduced into America over 100 
years ago but at first very little attention was given to it. 
In 1907 there were only 50,000 acres planted but since 
then the acreage has increased three hundred fold, and im 1943 
there were more than 15,000,000 acres sown. No crop was 
ever used for so many purposes. There have been found more 
than 300 widely assorted uses for the Soy Bean, some of the 
most important of which are in foods, plastics, paint, varnish, 
soap and linoleums. 
Eastern farmers should increase their acreage of Soy Beans 
because: 
1. They may be sold as a cash crop or mixed with other grains 
raised on the farm to make a high protein dairy feed. 
2. They may be grown with corn to increase the feeding value. 
3. They may be used as an emergency hay crop. Soy Bean 
hay has a feeding value similar to alfalfa. 
. They may be cut and fed as green roughage. 
. They may be used for grass silage. 
. They may be used to plow under for green manure. Be- 
ing a Jegume, they are one of the best plants for soil-im- 
provement. A two-ton crop of Soy Beans adds as much ni- 
trogen to the soil as seven tons of manure. 
NW & 
From hundreds of varieties that have been introduced from 
China, Korea and Japan, or developed in this country, only a 
few, on account of their earliness, are adapted to the climatic 
conditions of the Northeastern Territory. 
Varieties to Use for Grain or Seed 
CAYUGA. The earliest high-yielding variety recommended 
for grain production in New York State or in regions having a 
similar growing period. Planted in late May or early June 
this variety is ready for harvest by the middle of September. 
Use 35 to 40 pounds of seed per acre when planted in 21 to 28- 
inch rows or 90 to 100 pounds when drilled solid or in 14-inch 
rows. Yields 30 to 40 bushels per acre were reported. 
SENECA. A new yellow variety, introduced in 1939 by the 
plant breeders at Cornell, maturing about 10 days Iater than 
Cayuga. It is taller in growth habit than the Cayuga, yields 
heavier, and is recommended as the most desirable variety in 
the longer growing season areas of New York and New Eng- 
land. The yellow color and higher yield make it more desirable 
in every way where the season is long enough. It is also useful 
for hay since it reaches prime condition in late August or early 
September. Rate of seeding is the same as the Cayuga. 
For Silage, Hay or Green Manure 
MANCHU. A medium-early variety maturing in about 110 
to 120 days. Large, upright, bushy vines, extremely produc- 
tive. Our customers convinced us this is the best variety for 
silage, hay, or green manure. 
For silage, use 15 pounds Soy Beans and 15 pounds Corn to 
the acre; for hay or green manure, use 6 to 8 pecks, if drilled 
solid, or 3 to 4 pecks in close rows. If used for hay, cut after 
pods form and before the leaves start to fall. 
WILSON. Slightly later in maturing than Manchu and not 
quite as rank a grower. An excellent variety for green manure. 
Rate of seeding same as Manchu. 
WONG WINTER BARLEY 
_ Taken June 25, 1942, this picture shows a plot of Wong Barley at the 
right. Note its upright straw. At the left are three strips of barley— 
Poland, Kentucky No. 1, and Michigan Winter—which are badly lodged. 
