R. H. Shumway-—"The Pioneer American Seedsman"'—Established 1870 a 
54 ‘ 
Shumway’s World Famous Farm and Field Seec 
Greatest Values Ever Offered “All Excel Brand” “Highest Qualit 
All State Tested for Purity and Germination and Guaranteed Satisfactory or Money Back : fe 
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 
Alfalfa Seed supply is extremely short this year and unfortunately, 
there was no carry-over from the 1942 harvest. Many types that we 
formerly handled are not available this year at any price. Below we 
offer you what we consider most suitable varieties, that have proven ' 
perfectly satisfactory in localities as specified in descriptions bele-yv. 
We recommend placing your orders promptly as supplies will probably 
be completely exhausted long before seeding time. 
1506 Kansas Grown “Excel Brand”—Dry Land Seed 
U. S. Verified Origin—Purity 99.50%. Germination 92%—Premium Seed 
This is strictly Northwestern Kansas grown 1943 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 for extreme cold climate. Postpaid, 4 lb., 45 cts.; lb., 80 
cts.; 3 lbs., $2.30; 5 Ibs., $3.75. Not Prepaid, % bu., $7.50; 2 bu., $14.75; bu., 
$28.50; 2 bu. and over @ $28.40 per bu. 
Ne. 1500—Oklahoma Grown (Improved Seed) “Excel Brand” 
Purity 99.45%. Germination 90% 
I was very fortunate last fall in purchasing a very choice lot of new crop Alfalfa Seed which was 
grown in the northwestern part of Oklahoma, on high dry land, which seed is free from Noxious 
Weeds. I have thoroughly recleaned this seed and it is a strain that is approved by Agricultural 
authorities for the Central Corn Belt section. Oklahoma Alfalfa Seed has been grown around 
Rockford and Southern Wisconsin for the past two years and has proven that it is adapted for 
this vicinity or in territories south of here. My supply of this approved seed is very limited and 
with the searcity of Alfalfa Seed this year, I suggest that you let us have your order immediately 
covering whatever quantity you will require for spring planting. Postpaid, 14 Ib., 40 cts.; Ib., 75 
cts.; 3 Ibs., $2.15; 5 Ibs., $3.50. Not Prepaid, 44 bu., $7.35; 14 bu., $14.50; bu., $28.00; 2 bu. and 
over @ $27.90 per bu. 
NOTICE—“Important”—Read Carefully 
I expect 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 ean 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’? (60 lbs. Bu.) 
Sow in spring. 8 Ibs. 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, 44 lb., 38 
cts.; lb., 70 cts.; 3 lbs., $2.00; 5 lbs. 3.15. Not prepaid, 4% Bu., $6.45; 14 Bu., $12.55; 
Bu., $24.25; 2 bu. and over @ $24.20 bese Bu. Phe oe] BA Patel i é 
1551 White Dutch Clover “Excel Brand” (60 lbs. Bu.) 
Postpaid, %4 lb. 35 cts.; %4 Ib., 65 cts.; lb., $1.25; 3 Tbs., $3.60; 5 lbs., $5.75. 






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 lbs. 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, 
 1b., 30 cts.; 1b., 50 cts.; 3 lbs., $1.35; 5 Ibs., 2.25. 
Not Prepaid, 4% Bu., $3.00; % Bu. $5.75; Bu., 
$11.00; 2 bu. and over @ $10.90 per bu. 
1599 Reed Canary Grass 
Excellent for Pasture and grazing—makes 2 
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. Sow in early spring, alone or 
with grain, 4 to 6 pounds of seed per acre broad- 
east, or 2 to 38 pounds with drill. Late summer 
and late fall seeding are also recommended. It 


























lished. Postpaid, 1% Ib., 40 cts.; Ib., 75 cts.; 3 lbs., 
$2.10; 5 lbs., $3.50. Not Prepaid, 10 lbs., $4.25; 
25 lbs., $10.00; 50 lbs., $19.75; 100 lbs., $39.00; 
200 lbs. and over @ $38.90 per 100 Ibs. 




Sweet Clover 

| The Greatest Fertilizing Plant Known for Poor, 
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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 sea- 
son, but farm seeds, like livestock, are subject at times to radical changes. ] 
therefore reserve the right to recall these prices any time. If any price 
change takes effect you can rest assured that your order will be promptly an: 
carefully filled with best values the day order is received, and shipped subje: 
to your approval and state test on arrival, or it may be returned at 
expense and your money will be cheerfully refunded. ae Se ae 
R. H. SHUMWAY. 






























Greatest Value for Least Mone 
> 60 lbs. per bu.—Sow 15 lbs. per acre with all Small Grain ; a 
The first green feed in the spring. The last green feed. in the fall 
almost all classes of soil. Greatest fertilizing plant in existence. . . 
pasture crop it has no equal. Dairymen’s Big Money Crop. Sow. ; 
in spring with all small grain. When grain is cut, you have ex 
during dry summer when most pastures are dried up. = ; 
1545 Sweet Clover, Tall Common “Excel Brand” > 
This is the finest type of Northern Grown Hardy Refined Tall Common Sweet Clove: 
Seed. Purity better than 9444, %. Postpaid, ¥% Ib., 30 cts.; 1b., 50 cts.; 3 lbs., $1.35; 5 lbs 
$2.25. Not Prepaid, 44 Bu., $3.10; % Bu., $6.00; Bu., $11.25; 2 bu. and over @ $11.2 
1549 Yellow Blossom “Excel Brand” oad Sila ash 
In habit of growth and maturing same as Tall Common. It is a biennial, just like 
the Common, 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, 14% Ib., 30 ct 1 
50 cts.; 3 lbs., $1.35; 5 lbs., $2.25. Not Prepaid, 14 Bu., $3.10; %4 Bu., $6.00; Bu., $1 
2 bu. and over @ $11.20 per bu. Pas 



























1543 Hubam Sweet Clover (Annual) “Excel Brand” i 
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, 1% 1b., 35 cts.; lb., 60 cts.; 3 Ibs., $1.75; 
5 1b., $2.75. Not Prepaid, %4 Bu., $3.85; 44 Bu., $7.50; Bu., $14.25; 2 bu. and over @ | 
$14.20 per bu. ; < at PR AER. 
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1541 Medium Red or June Clover “Excel Brand” (60 Ibs. Bu.) 
Domestic Grown Seed. Sow 12 lbs. per acre Ba Se ioe ae ta: 
Splendid for 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 1b., 40 cts.; lb., 75 cts.; 3 lbs., $2.15; 5 lbs., $3.50. Not Prepaid, 
% Bu., $7.10; 14 Bu., $13.65; Bu., $26.55; 2 Bu. and over @ $26.50 per bu. Seat ; 
1539 Mammoth Red or Sapling 
“Excel Brand’? (60 Ibs. Bu.) 
Domestic Grown Seed. Sow 12 Ibs. 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, % 1b., 40 cts.; 
1b.,°75 cts.; 3 lbs., $2.15; 5 Ibs., $3.50. Not Prepaid, 
4% Bu., $7.10; 144 Bu., $13.65; Bu., $26.55; 2 bu. and 
over @ $26.50 per bu. 
1646 The Great Sand or Hairy Win- 
ter Vetch “Excel Brand’’ (60 lbs. Bu.) 

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, % Ihb., 25 
cts.; lb. 45. cts.; 3 lbs., $1.25; 5 Ibs., $2.00. Not 
Prepaid, 10 lbs., $2.15; 25 lbs., $4.75; 50 ibs., $9.25; 
100 lbs. and over @ $18.00 per 100 Ibs. 5 
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