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R. H. Shumway—"The Pioneer American Seedsman"—Established 1870 
Shumway’s World Famous Farm and Field Seeds 
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: Greatest Values Ever Offered “All Excel Brand” “Highest Quality” 
All State Tested for Purity and Germination and Guaranteed Satisfactory or Money Back 
. ALF ALF A (60 Ibs. Bu.) 
Should Be Grown On Every Farm 
Greatest Money Making Crop 
Sow 15 Lbs. Per Acre Spring or Early Fall 
All Prices Will Be Higher Later 
ORDER NOW AND SAVE MONEY 
1500 Northwestern Grown Dry Land—“Excel Brand” 
ae : U. S. Verified Origin—Purity 99.78%, Germination 97% 
This. is strictly Northwestern Kansas grown, 1942 crop, large, plump, bright berries, with an 
_ exceptionally high purity and strong germination. It is extremely hardy with a spreading root 
system, producing enormous tonnage of the finest quality of hay. We recommend it to you as the 
best value obtainable today in New Crop Alfalfa Seed, with the single exception of the Certified 
Blackfoot Blue Tag. Postpaid, % Ib., 40 cts.; lb., 75 cts.; 3 Ibs., $2.00; 5 Ibs., $3.25. Not Prepaid, 4 
bu., $7.25; 16 bu., $14.00; bu., $27.50: 2 bu. and over @ $27.35 per bu. 
1506 Kansas Grown “Excel Brand”—Dry Land Seed 
S.. Verified Origin—Purity 99.56%, Germination 94% 
: y _crop seed, produced in the Central part of the great state of Kansas on 
upland, clean soil. _It is extremely hardy, vigorous grower, producing excellent quality of hay and 
in our judgment, is an outstanding value this year for the money. Postpaid, % Ilb., 38 cts.; Ib., 
72 cts.; 3 Ibs., $1.95; 5 Ibs., $3.10. Not Prepaid, 4 bu., $7.10; 4% bu., $13.90; bu., $27.25; 2 bu. and 
over @ $27.10 per bu. 
Grimm Certified Blackfoot 
The Blackfoot Brand of Grimm Alfalfa is a specially choice and famous strain of 
Grimm grown by an association of Idaho farmers who have absolutely genuine séed 
and who have all their fields inspected and the seed certified and state sealed. These 

U. 
This is strictly 1942 
_ growers can all positively trace the origin of their seed back to the original Grimm 
stock of Carver County, Minnesota. 
1508. “Blue Tag” Blackfoot Grimm, the highest grade of Grimm Alfalfa, must show a 
_ purity of not less than 99.5 per cent, must be entirely free of dodder and all other 
noxious weeds, Not Prepaid, % bu., $17.75; bu., $35.00; 2 bu. and over @ $34.85 per bu. 
1504 Grimm Kansas Grown 
U. S. Verified Origin 
% Kansas grown Grimm Alfalfa Seed is recognized as second to none for hardiness, productivity, 
and feeding value. This seed we offer you is All New Crop High Colored Big Plump Seed, with 
_ Purity of 99.50%, Germination 92%. We consider it the best investment you could make today 
on Grimm Alfalfa Seed. Postpaid, % Ib., 45c; Ib., 80c; 3 Ibs., $2.25; 5 Ibs., $3.50. Not prepaid, 
% bu., $7.75 ; Y% bu., $15.15; bu., $29.75; 2 bu., and over @ $29.60 per bu. 
NOTICE—“Important”—Read Carefully 
_ Texpect to be able to maintain these “Special Low Prices” throughout the season on Grasses, 
Farm or Field Seeds and Seed Potatoes. It must be understood, however, that all prices quoted 
In this catalog on these items are subject to change without notice. You can feel assured I 
will give you the Lowest Prices on your orders at all times for high quality seed. If you need 
large quantities of Farm Seed or Seed Potatoes, mail me an actual list of your requirements 
and I will quote you special wholesale prices by return mail. R. H. SHUMWAY SEEDSMAN. 

1531 Alsike, or Swedish Clover “Excel Brand’ (69 Ibs. Bu.) 
g Sow in spring. 8 lbs. per acre 
Alsike seems to be especially adapted for the Northern States; it is a perennial 
clover and lives longer than Medium Red; it is also more hardy; in fact, it is the 
_hardiest of all clovers; it does not heave out of the ground in Winter and the severest 
cold does not injure it and it resists the extremes of drought and wet. It is the only 
clover that will thrive on moist soil, but it will also grow fairly well in stiff clays. It 
is mostly grown in bottom lands and quite often mixed with Timothy; these varieties 
seem to be well adapted for this soil and ripen at the same time. Postpaid, % Ihb., 35 
cts.; 1b., 60 cts.; 3 lbs., $1.65; 5 lbs., $2.60. Not Prepaid, 4% bu., $5.75; % bu., $11.00; bu., 
$21.50; 2 bu and over @ $21.35 per bu. 
1551 White Dutch Clover ‘‘Excel Brand” (60 lbs. Bu.) 
: POSTPAID, A lb., 30 cts.; 144 lb., 55 cts.; lb., $1.00; 3 lbs., $2.75; 5 lbs., $4.25. 






Attention, Please 
Have your neighbors order 
with you and Save Money on 
My Low Quantity Prices. I 
will pack each order sepa- 
rately for you without any 
additional charge. 
1533 Crimson Clover or Giant In- 
carnate “Excel Brand’ (60 Ibs. Bu.) 
Sow 15 Ibs. per acre in Spring or Fall 
South of the Ohio River this wonderful annual 
clover leads them all for hay, for pastures and 
fertilizer. In the North sow in April, ready to 
cut and pasture July 10th. Every farmer ought 
to sow at least one acre for his hogs. Postpaid, 
14 lb., 30.cts.; lb., 50 cts.; 3 lbs., $1.35; 5 lbs., $2.00. 
Not] Prepaid, 12 — bu, $3.007--%~ bu., °$5:763 bu; 
$11.00; 2 bu. and over @ $10.85 per bu. 
1599 Reed Canary Grass 
cuttings a season—yielding 5 to 7 tons per acre. 
A very valuable new perennial hay and pasture 
crop especially desirable for low, marshy land. 
¥ Nothing like it has been thus far produced as it 
puts land that is just a dead waste into produc- 
tion of valuable-forage. Continues to grow with- 
out care or attention. Very highly recommended 
by the Wisconsin and Minnesota Experiment 
Stations. 
‘CULTURE. 
with grain, 4 to 6 pounds of seed per acre broad- 
Sow in early spring, alone or 
east, or 2 to 3 pounds with drill. Late summer 
and late fall seeding are also recommended, It 
makes a permanent grass when once estab- 
lished. Postpaid, 144 lb., 40 cts.; lb., 75 cts.; 3 lbs., 
$2.10; 5 lbs., $3.35. Not Prepaid, 10 lbs., $4.00; 25 
Ibs;,2 $9.25; 50 1bs., $17.75; 100: Ibs.; $35.00; 200 Ibs. 
and over @ $34.75 per 100 lbs, 
50 Acre Alfalfa Field Grown from My Famous Northern Grown Seed 
Excellent for Pasture’ and grazing—makes 2 4 











EERE HIS 
SPECIAL ATTENTION TO FARMERS 
My Special Low, Not Prepaid Prices on all Farm Seeds in this catalog in my 
judgment represent the best values available on new crop, state tested seed. I 
expect to be able to maintain these Special Low Prices throughout the season, but 
farm seeds like livestock are subject at times to radical changes. I therefore re- 
serve the right to recall these prices any time. If any price change takes effect 
you can rest assured that your order will be promptly and carefully filled with 
best values the day order is received, and shipped subject to your approval and 
state test on arrival, or it may be returned at my expense and your money will 
be cheerfully refunded. 
R. H. SHUMWAY. 
Sweet Claper = rtated Value for Least iVioney 
60 lbs. per bu.—Sow 15 lbs. per acre with all Small Grain 
The first green feed in the spring. The last green feed in the fall. Will grow on 
almost all classes of soil. Greatest fertilizing plant in existence. As a hay and 
pasture crop it has no equal. Dairymen’s Big Money Crop. Sow 15 lbs. per acre 
in spring with all small grain. When grain is cut, you have excellent pasture all 
during dry summer when most pastures are dried up. 
1545 Sweet Clover, White Blossom Type “Excel Brand” 
This is the finest type of Northern Grown Hardy Refined White Blossom Sweet 
Clover Seed. Purity better than 99%%. Postpaid, 4% 1b., 30 cts.; lb., 50 cts.; 3 Ibs., 
$1.35; 5 lbs., $2.10. Not Prepaid, 4% bu., $2.50; % bu., $4.75; bu., $9.25; 2 bu. and over 
@ $9.10 per bu. 
1547 Sweet Clover, White Blossom Type “Standard Brand’”’ 
This is strictly Northern Grown, recleaned, State tested seed with purity better 
than 994% and a real bargain on dependable seed at the low price offered. Postpaid, 
1% lb., 28 cts.; lb., 48 cts.; 3 lbs., $1.30; 5 lbs., $2.00. Not Prepaid, 4, bu., $2.40; % bu., 
$4.65; bu., $9.00; 2 bu. and over @ $8.85 per bu. 
1549 Yellow Blossom “Excel Brand” 
In habit of growth and maturing same as Grundy County. It is a biennial, just like 
the White Sweet, but it does not grow quite as tall. However, it produces a high 
quality hay and lots of it. It is a wonderful soil builder, and in addition it is better 
for pasture than the Common as it stays green longer. Postpaid, 4% 1lb., 30 cts.; Ih., 
50 cts.; 3 lbs., $1.35; 5 lbs., $2.10. Not Prepaid, 4% bu., $2.50; 1% bu., $4.75; bu., $9.25; 2 
bu. and over @ $9.10 per bu. 
1543 Hubam Sweet Clover (Annual) “Excel Brand”’ 
Hubam Sweet Clover looks like the biennial listed above, and grows very similar 
except that it grows four times as fast and when seeded in early spring attains a 
growth of 4 to 5 feet by September. Postpaid, 44 Ihb., 30 cts.; lb., 50 cts.; 3 lbs., $1.35; 
Her olbe Not Prepaid, % bu., $3.35; % bu., $6.40; bu., $12.50; 2 bu. and over @ 
3 per bu. 
1541 Medium Red or June Clover “Excel Brand” (60 lbs. Bu.) 
Domestic Grown Seed. Sow 12 lbs. per acre 
Splendid tor hay, pastures, soiling or plowing under. Especially desirable for dairy 
cows on account of its high percentage of nitrogenous elements. Two cuttings may 
be made in a season. Northern grown Medium Red or June clover has become widely 
known for its purity, strong vitality, vigorous growth and stooling qualities. The 
best is the cheapest when it comes to clover seed. We handle “The Very Best Ob- 
tainable.” Postpaid, 14 lb., 38 cts.; lb., 72 cts.; 3 lbs., $1.95; 5 lbs., $3.10. Not Prepaid, 
Y% bu., $5.25; % bu., $10.25; bu., $20.00; 2 bu. and over @ $19.85 per bu. 
1539 Mammoth Red or Sapling 
**Excel Brand’? (60 Ibs. Bu.) 
Domestic Grown Seed. Sow 12 lbs. per acre 
Is quite distinct from the Medium Red Clover, ' 
being larger, of coarser and more robust growth, 
and two to three weeks later. On rich, loamy soils 
it attains an immense growth, yielding much more 
bulk than medium clover, but makes only one crop, 
and pasture after that. Largely used to restore 
fertility to worn-out soil. Postpaid, % Ilhb., 38 cits.5 

Ib., 72 cts.; 3 lbs., $1.95; 5 lbs., $3.10. Not Prepaid, 
i DU, -09.203,, va bu, $10,253 bu, 920.00; -2 bun and. 
over @ $19.85 per bu. 

1646 The Great Sand or Hairy Win- 
ter Vetch “Excel Brand” (60 Ibs. Bu.) 
The Greatest Fertilizing Plant Known for Poor, 
Worn Out, Sandy Soil or Sick Clover Land 
For pasture and hay crop fully equal to alfalfa. 
Does better on poor, worn out soils than any other 
forage or legume crop. Sow in spring or fall, 30 
pounds per acre, with half bushel Oats or Barley 
to hold vines off the ground. Postpaid, 4% Ib., 25 
cts.; lb., 40 cts.; 3 lbs., $1.10; 5 lbs., $1.75. Not Pre- 
paid, 10 Ibs., $1.75; 25 lbs., $4.00; 50 lbs., $7.75; 100 
lbs. and over @ $15.00 per 100 Ibs. 

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1541 Medium Red Clover 
