55 
(105 Day Bean) 
Good Seeds Cheap—Good as Can Be Grown-None Better at Any Price 
NS The Greatest Hay Crop Ever Grown 1650 [lini Soy Beans 



“See Illini is a new variety developed at the Illinois Experiment 
Station from the old A. K. Has been grown now for several 
years. It has been constantly increasing in popularity. It 
seems to grow a little taller than Manchu, giving a heavier 
yield while in season it is a few days earlier. Just as desirable 
in every other way and we would say better for hay in North- 
ern Illinois, Michigan or Wisconsin than Manchu. Has finer 
stems than Manchu. Postpaid, 1 lb., 25 cts.; 3 lbs., 60 cts.3 
5 lbs., 85 cts. Not Prepaid, 14 bu., 85 cts.; % bu., $1.55; bu., 
ese 2 to 5 bu., @ $2.85 per bu.; 5 bu. and over @ $2.75 
per bu. 
If planted with corn, 
3 beans in each hill of corn is about 
right and this requires 3 to 5 pounds 
of seed beans per acre. If planted in 
drills to cultivate for hay or seed 
erop, rows may be 24 to 36 inches 
apart using 1% to %4 bushel of seed 
per acre. cultivating, 
hae ; CULTURE. 
Rowing and 
however, is not necessary. Thousands 
of farmers now are planting in solid 
drill, using a harrow and caring for 
large fields at small expense. Do not 
plant too early. Never before corn 
planting time. Always inoculate the 
seed before planting. 
16449 New Mukden 
(100 Day Bean) 
Late introduction by the University 
of Iowa. Here is a new variety of 
Soy Beans that has produced unusu- 
ally large yields in Northern Indiana, 
Illinois and Iowa, many fields aver- 
aging as much as 40 bushels per acre. 
The Mukden usually has three beans 
in a pod. The pods start six inches 
from the ground. The plant grows 
about six inches taller than Illini or 
Manchu and matures about 10 days 
earlier. This is a yellow seeded varie- 
: ty which is the universal favorite as 
z a market sort. Postpaid, Ib., 25 cts.; 
, 3 Ibs., 60 cts.; 5 Ibs., 85 cts. Not 
' prepaid, %4 bu., 85 cts.; 4% bu., $1.555 
* bu., $2.90; 2 to 5 bu. @ $2.85 per bu.; 
-3 5 bu. and over $2.75 per bu. 
1651 Manchu Soy Beans ‘7° P8¥ Bean) 
This is by far the most popular Soy Bean in the middle 
west. It is a medium early variety, and it matures dry beans 
in about 110 days. The Manchu was almost unanimously con- 
sidered to be the best of all Soy Beans for any purpose until 
the introduction of Illini. Seeds are yellow with a peculiar 
black seed scar. It is a 110 day variety, originally from 
Northern Manchuria. We recommend this variety for hay 
and silage, and as being one of the best to plant with corn 
for silage. Postpaid, 1 lb., 25 cts.; 3 lbs., 60 cts.; 5 lbs., 85 cts. 
Not Prepaid, 4 bu., 85 cts.; % bu., $1.55; bu., $2.90; 2 to 5 
bu., @ $2.85 per bu.; 5 bu. and over @ $2.75 per bu. 

SPECIAL ATTENTION TO FARMERS 
My Special Low Not Prepaid Prices on all Farm Seeds, Po- 
tatoes and Onion Sets in this catalog in my judgment repre- 
sent 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, potatoes and Onion 
sets like live stock are subject at times to radical changes; 
I 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 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. 



1649 New Mukder 1650 Illini ~~: 1651 Manchu 
USE NITRAGIN ON ALL SOY BEANS—INCREASES YIELD—INSURES CROP 
1709 2 bu. size, 30 cts.; 5 bu. size, 55 cts.; 25 bu. size, $2.50, postpaid. 
Seed Potatoes “Certified” Northern Grown 
1535 Lespedeza-Korean 
Hulled Scarified Seed FREE from Dodder—Bu. 
Greatest Annual Pasture or Hay Crop. 
The abundant growth and deep penetrating roots 
covered with nodules make it an outstanding graz- 
ing and soil building legume. The strong root 
60 Ibs. 
Select Seed—60 lbs. Per Bu. 
My Seed Potatoes are all northern grown, making them extremely hardy and productive. They are all produced 
| from Pure Bred planting stock, carefully and uniformly graded. Free from scab, blight, dry rot or disease. All 
| “Certified Seed.” No better Quality Obtainable. It pays to plant the best, 
' é; : Gaca Heavy growth penetrates about 8 inches deep, making it 
: : highly drought resistant, and capable of thriving 
Potato Eyes By Mail to Your Cooker Yielder | on poor, wornout soils where alfalfa and clovers 











would fail. In feeding value it is about equal to 
alfalfa; has no woody stem; holds its leaves well 
and produces a full crop the first season. A harrow- 
ing before sowing is the only preparation neces- 
sary. When sown alone broadcast 15 lbs. to the 
acre. Postpaid, % Ib., 35 cts.; lb., 60 cts.; 3 Ibs., 
$1.70; 5 Ibs., $2.75. Not Prepaid, 14 bu., $3.85; %4 
bu., $7.35; bu., $14.25; 2 bu. and over $14.15 per bu. 
Home Postpaid 
Thousands of my customers who live a long distance from 
Rockford can save the transportation charges on the full 
potato tuber by planting these Potato Eyes. The fertile eye 
is cut from my pure bred seed, properly packed and delivered 
right to your door.. I can ship any place any day from 
January to June and Guarantee Satisfaction. All varieties 
described on this page at the following uniform prices. 
50 Eyes, 90 cts.; 100 Eyes, $1.50; 200 Eyes, $2.50; 500 Eyes, 
$5.50; 1,000 Eyes, $9.95. No less than 50 Eyes of any variety 
furnished. 
We Cannot Ship Potatoes Into California 1537 Lespedeza-Sericea 
Perennial (60 Ibs. Bu.) 
The new permanent Clover introduced by the U. S. Dept. 
of Agriculture. It grows on poor, acid or sour land as 
well as rich land. It is a great drought resister with an 
enormous root system. It enriches the soil and gives at least 
3 cuttings a season with as high as 8 tons per acre at one 
cutting. Stock relish the hay and it may be closely grazed. 
Sow rather shallow in the spring or fall in well prepared, 
warm soil 4 lbs. per acre in drills or 12 lbs. per acre broad- 
cast. Postpaid, 1% lb., 40 cts.; Ib. 70 cts; 3 Ibs., $2.00; 5 lIbs., 
$3.25. Not Prepaid, %4 bu., $5.65; 14 bu., $10.75; bu., $21.00; 
2 bu. and over, @ $20.90 per bu. 
1660 Sugar Cane for Fodder 
Early Amber Cane makes a very satisfactory summer pas- 
The Best Early Varieties 
Prevents us from selling 
Certified Seed Potatoes 
in less than bushel lots. 
If you cannot use a full 
bushel get your neighbor 
to order with you. My 
crop of White King Seed 
Potatoes was a complete 
failure this year. We 

1926 Early Trish Cobbler 




recommend Irish Cobblers 
instead. 

1926 Early Irish Cobbler 
Another extra fine early potato, and one that is not easily af- 
fected by blight and insects. The tubers are nearly round with 
prominent ridge at ends, causing uneven surface. They are slightly 
flattened, rather bulky in shape. The skin is white, well netted, 
with eyes of medium depth and number. It is a fine flavored 
potato and a heavy yielder. Not Prepaid, bu., 60 lbs., $3.35; 100 
Ibs., $4.85; 200 lbs. to 1000 Ibs. @ $4.75 per 100 lbs. 
1924 Improved Extra Early Ohio 
Money makers, very early, extra fine cooking qualities. Heavy 
yielders. Always dependable! Skin is light reddish pink, smooth, 
and the flesh is white, firm, fine grained and unexcelled in quality. 
Tubers run uniform, medium to large in size, oval in shape with 
blunt, rounded ends and shallow eyes. Not Prepaid, bu., 60 Ibs., - 
$3.50; 100 Ibs., $5.25; 200 Ibs. to 1000 Ibs. @ $5.15 per 100 Ibs. 

CERTIFIED STOCK. 
tium rolsfii Wilt, potato wart, ring rot, brown rot, and co 
Plant My Certified Seed 
The seed fields must be inspected at least twice while growing in the fields by an 
official State Inspector and again in the bin after being dug, and both times 
The fields must be sprayed for disease on the order of an official inspector. 
1 blight rot, blackleg, powdery scab, leaf roll, tuber moth, Sclero- 
Te eed tine tots brown i . nform reasonably to the correct vine and tuber 
The Best Late Varieties 
1925—Improved Green Mountain 
One of the best main crop Potatoes. Does well everywhere, 
yielding big crops of large, smooth, white skinned tubers, ob- 
long to roundish shape, somewhat flattened. Good keeper. Flesh 
is white, fine grained, cooks white, dry and mealy. Not Prepaid, 
bu., 60 Ibs., $3.50; 100 Ibs., $5.25; 200 Ibs. to 1000 Ibs. @ $5.15 
New 
per 100 lbs. 
1922—-Chippewa ;S% 
New heavy yielding late Potato resistant to mild Mosaic. 
Yielded 464 bushels in Michigan test plot. Skin white, 
smooth; shallow eyes. Not Prepaid, bu., 60 Ibs., $3.50; 
100 Ibs., $5.25; 200 lbs. to 1000 lbs. @ $5.15 per 100 Ibs. 
1762 Improved Semesan Bel 
For treating seed potatoes. Effect- 
ive in controlling such seed-borne 
diseases as scab, rhizoctonia and 
black leg. One pound treats 16 to 22 
bushels of seed. 2 oz., 30 cts.; 1 Ib., 
$1.65; 5 Ibs., $7.50, postpaid. 








Potatoes 
pass the necessary requirements. 
The stock must be practically 
ture for all kinds of stock. When used before it heads out 
there is but little waste. The hay is very palatable and nu- 
tritious and is relished by all kinds of stock. The yield of 
cured hay is about 12 to 15 tons per acre. Sow broadcast 60 
lbs. per acre or 15 lbs. per acre in drills. Postpaid, lb., 30 cts.; 
3 lbs., 85 ets.; 5 Ibs., $1.25. Not Prepaid, 10 lIbs., $1.15; 25 
Ibs., $2.25; 50 Ibs., $4.25; 100 Ibs. and over @ $7.90 per 100 Ibs. 

Extra Early 
Ohio 










characteristics of the variety. The seed used in planting the crop must be proven certified seed of Sse 
100-Ib. sample was grown in southern trials during the winter and passed the necessary Fougieuien Se 
Complying with all the above requirements, the potatoes are eligible for certification and are p geet 
official branded bags and sealed with official tags. Why gamble a crop on poor quality seed when certifie 
seed is so reasonably priced? 







