SUNFLOWER 
747 MAMMOTH RUSSIAN. Best for Seed and Silage. Sow in rows 
3 to 3}4 feet apart and thin to a foot apart. Treat the same as corn. 
Sunflower stalks are often used to mix with corn when filling a silo 
and the seed makes excellent feed for hens. 
aa 10c; Oz. 20c; 1 Lb. 50c; 5 Lbs. $2.20; 10 Lbs. $4.00 transportation 
paid. 
DWARF ESSEX RAPE 
This valuable plant which belongs to the cabbage family, produces a 
mass of broad, smooth leaves which are greatly relished by sheep and 
hogs. It can be pastured off if the stock is removed before it is eaten 
too close, will grow up again. Does well on any good soil but does best on 
rather moist land. The seed is usually sown broadcast, from the Ist to the 
15th of August. This seed is far superior to that usually sold. 
Lb. 35c; transportation paid. Not paid: 10 Lbs. $2.40; 25 Lbs. or 
more at 20c per Lb. 
ALFALFA and 
We sell only alfalfa and clover seeds of the highest grade. There are 
no finer seeds sold anywhere, no matter under what “‘brand’’ they may 
be*put up. If you want the best seed write us for samples and prices for 
what you need. You can get seed of ordinary quality at the corner store. 
The prices quoted below are for the seeds delivered to the rail- 
road or express companies. 
About Buying Field Seeds 
When you buy Field Seeds remember that their value to you is deter- 
mined by the germination and purity of the seed as well as the price. 
This is especially true of the finer seeds such as alfalfa, clover and the 
grasses. The difference between a purity of 99% and 99.50% may seem 
small, but an increase in purity of even 14 of 1% is very significant. 
Clean seed of high purity is usually correspondingly low in weed count 
and any good farmer knows it is good business to sow seed that is as pure 
and free from weed seed as possible. We will be glad to send you a sample, 
with complete analysis, of any varieties of our field seeds that you are 
interested in. Compare before you buy. 
We consider this the most reliable inocu- 
lant for legumes. Inoculating alfalfa and 
clover with nitrogen-fixing bacteria, in- 
creases the crop and enriches the soil. See 
page 86 for prices. 
The Orginal Legume tnoculator 
NITRAGIN 
Restores and Maintains Soul Fertility 

CLOVER SEEDS 
Except where marked “transportation paid”’ the purchaser pays trans- 
portation charges. We make no charge for bags. If the seed is to be 
sent by mail add the necessary amount for postage. 
These prices are subject to change without notice and to our stocks 
being unsold. 

ALFALFA 
We do not need to say that every farm should have a field of alfalfa. 
Everyone knows it. The thing to do is to get started. Sow some this 
spring with wheat, oats, or barley. It is not difficult to raise and is worth 
more for feeding than any other hay. 
Culture of Alfalfa. The seed may be sown either in the spring or in 
July or August. In the spring seed may be sown on wheat or with oats or 
barley. Sow 12 to 15 pounds of the seed per acre, depending on the quality 
of the seed and how well the land is prepared. For summer seeding plow 
the land early (this is important) and keep it well worked and free 
from weeds until the seed is sown in July. It is advisable to inoculate the 
seed with nitrogen fixing bacteria before sowing. See ‘“Nitragin’’ de- 
scribed on page 86. 
For spring seeding prepare the land as for oats or barley, drill in barley 
or an early variety of oats, using about 114 bushels per acre, then sow the 
alfalfa. It is a good plan to cut the barley or oats for hay when it heads 
out and before it gets ripe. 
Alfalfa Seed for 1944 
There is a great shortage of alfalfa seed again this year and some of 
the varieties we formerly offered are simply not available at the present 
time. All alfalfa and clover seeds are now under OPA ceiling prices. In 
all cases the prices listed here are at or below the ceilings established at 
the time the catalog is published. 
ALFALFA, NORTHERN GROWN, The seed we offer was 
grown in the northwest 
part of the country and is an excellent lot of seed. This strain is very 
hardy and is the safest kind for this climate. Alfalfa from southern 
seed is apt to winter kill the first season and will run out, but this 
type resists cold weather and does not heave. We are sure it will 
prove satisfactory in every way. 
Pk. (15 Lbs.) $8.20; Bu. (60 Lbs.) $31.60; 100 Lbs. $52.55. 
GRIMM ALFALFA, CERTIFIED BLUE TAG. We regret very much 
that we are unable to offer any seed of Certified Blue Tag Grimm 
Alfalfa for 1944 planting. 
ONTARIO VARIEGATED. This hardy strain of alfalfa is grown in 
Canada and is an excellent variety for this state and elsewhere in the 
North. It is of the Grimm type, and like that variety very hardy and 
stools out well. 
No seed available for 1944. 

Don’t Forget the Home Garden 
We have put up ready to mail, two collections of vegetable 
seeds for the home garden, at reduced prices. These collections 
contain seeds of the finest varieties, and will give one an excellent 
variety of vegetables in the home garden. See page 6. 

Grass Seeds for Pasture and Hay—See Next Page 
CLOVER 
ALSIKE, Grows well on low, wet land where Red Clover does not 
thrive. It is a perennial and will last for a good many years, 
either for hay or in pasture. It makes fine hay of high feeding value 
and is very valuable in pastures. Seed of highest quality. 
Lb. 70c; transportation paid. Not paid: Pk. (15 Lbs.) $6.70; Bu. (60 
Lbs.) $25.60; 100 Lbs. $42.65. Lowest prices will be quoted by letter 
at any time. 
MEDIUM RED. Domestic Grown. This is the common Red 
Clover, so extensively grown. It is a biennial in 
most places, living but two years if allowed to seed. It is usually sown 
early in the spring on winter wheat or with oats or barley, but can be 
sown in July or August. This seed is American grown and the highest 
grade. Experiments have proved that you get better value and that 
it is better to use true American grown seed under all circumstances. 
Sample or analysis sent on request. 
Pk. (15 Lbs.) $7.30; Bu. $28.00; 100 Lbs. $46.65. Purchaser pays trans- 
portation. 
SWEET CLOVER. White Blossom. Very high grade Scarified 
seed. Sweet clover makes a fine cover crop and 
should be used more extensively for this purpose. It will grow on rough 
land where alfalfa would not do well and makes an immense growth. 
If cut before it is too ripe makes excellent hay. It is also valuable for 
pasture for hogs, sheep and cattle. The seed may be sown in the 
late fall and winter, in early spring or in the summer. For summer 
sowing use scarified seed. Seed not scarified germinates slowly and 
often lies in the ground a long time without sprouting. 
Lb. 45c; transportation paid. Not paid: Pk. (15 Lbs.) $3.50; Bu. (60 
Lbs.) $12.75; 100 Lbs. $21.25. 

LADINO WHITE CLOVER. A large growing strain of White Clover. 
Recommended for use in combination pasture and hay 
mixtures, or straight hay mixtures where the fertility of the soil is high. 
It may also be used as a cover crop on tomatoes or corn if adequately 
fertilized. Sow about two pounds per acre in July. Under proper con- 
ditions it will make an excellent cover and add much nitrogen to 
the soil. 
Lb. $2.25; 2 Lbs. $4.40; 5 Lbs. or more at $2.15 per Lb. transportation 
paid. 
. WILD WHITE CLOVER. Wild white clover is the type that has 
long been used in England in their 
famous pastures. It resembles ordinary White Dutch Clover in general 
appearance, but blossoms much less freely and has now taken the place 
of that variety. It is a low growing and tenacious perennial, forming 
a thick sward and covers the ground quickly. Being a legume it takes 
nitrogen from the air and adds it to the soil to increase the growth of the 
companion grasses in the pasture. Should be in all pasture mixtures, 
1 to 2 lbs. per acre is sufficient. 
This is also a very valuable clover for lawns. See page 85. 
Oz. 20c; 14 Lb. 60c; Lb. $1.75; 2 Lbs. $3.40; 5 Lbs. or more at $1.50 
per Lb. transportation paid. 


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