OLDS’ FIELD SEEDS 
“KNOWN FOR RELIABILITY” 

A fine field of Wisconsin Alfalfa. 
OLDS’ ALFALFA SEED 
(Sow 12 to 15 lbs. to the acre.) 
GRIMM ALFALFA 
In 1857, a native of Baden, Germany, named Wendelin Grimm, came 
to America and settled in Carver County, Minnesota. He brought with 
him some Alfalfa seed which he planted and eventually attracted con- 
siderable attention on account of its cold resistance. In 1895, the 
University of Minnesota became interested in the hardy strain of Alfalfa 
grown by Mr. Grimm and began conducting experiments on Alfalfa. 
From that time on the hardy strain of Alfalfa grown in Caryer County, 
Minnesota, was named Grimm Alfalfa. All the strains of registered 
Grimm Alfalfa now grown and sold as such, trace back to the original 
Alfalfa grown in Carver County, Minnesota. 
Grimm Alfalfa is well known as the hardiest Alfalfa. It is usually 
distinguishable from Common Alfalfa as the blossoms are variegated in 
color, yellow, green, blue, brown instead of purple. The root system is 
branching and the crown of the plant is usually set lower. The seed costs 
more, but it pays to use it to insure against winter-killing. All our 
Grimm seed is ‘‘State Sealed and Certified.’’ 
Registered Northern Grimm Alfalfa is produced in the northern states 
which include Montana, Minnesota, Wyoming and the Dakotas. Climatic 
conditions are very severe in these states. Therefore, they are of equal 
hardiness, State and federal seed regulations require Registered Alfalfa 
seed to be sealed in the state grown by their own state authorities. They 
are identified by states for this reason. All Registered Seed is premium 
seed, 99.25 purity and 90 germination or better. 
REGISTERED NORTHERN GRIMM 
Prices by mail: 1 1b., 80c; 5 lbs., $3.75, postpaid. By freight: Pk., 
$9.10; bu., $35.25. 
WILT-TOLERANT ALFALFAS 
REGISTERED LADAK 
In 1910, Experiment Stations in the northern plains states received 
samples of alfalfa seed from northern India produced at an altitude of 
12,000 feet where the rainfall is about four inches a year and blizzards 
occur throughout the season,, These plantings proved it to be hardier 
than all alfalfas including the Grimms, and that it was very drought- 
resistant and tolerant to bacteria wilt. The plant is fine stemmed and 
leafy producing a fine quality hay. It is also an excellent yielder. At 
the Kansas station it was one of the three highest yielding varieties 
on wilt-infested soil. 
Prices, Registered Northern Ladak: Lb., 80c; 5 lbs., $3.75, postpaid. 
By freight: Pk., $9.10; bu., $35.25. 
REGISTERED COSSACK 
A very hardy type of alfalfa introduced from Siberia. It is a cold 
and drought-resistant alfalfa and a heavy yielder. Seems to do better 
on heavy clay soil than the other types. The most important feature of 
Cossack Alfalfa is its resistance to alfalfa wilt. If your soil is infected 
with alfalfa wilt, plant Cossack or Ladak Alfalfa. 
Prices, Registered Northern Cossack: 1 lb., 80c; 5 lbs., $3.75, post- 
paid. By freight: Pk., $9.10; bu., $35.25, 

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every bag verifying 
the statement as to 
the loeality where 
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‘All our alfalfa 
seed is put up. in 
bushel sacks. 

Once a field of thistle, now splendid alfalfa. 

Olds’ seeds have been known for their reliability for over half 
We are proud of our stocks and believe that thete 
are none better. Our Old Gold Brand seeds represent the best 
grade obtainable as it is the finest that nature can produce, 
When you buy your field seeds, insist upon Old Gold Brand seeds. 
Dependable dealers throughout the north central states handle 
our seeds for they give the best results and satisfaction wherever 
they. are planted. If your dealer cannot supply you with our 
seeds, send us your order direct. We assure you that it will 
receive prompt and careful attention. | The prices quoted were 
based on market values at the time this book goes to press, and 
are strictly subject to change. We furnish sacks and bags free 
on all field seed orders unless otherwise noted, Prices are f. 0. b. 
Madison unless otherwise quoted. Ask for weekly price list if 
you do not order at once. Because of unsettled conditions brought 
about by the war, we believe it advisable to cover your seed 
requirements promptly. 
All our Alfalfa seeds are U. 8. verified as to origin. They are 
all northern grown, adaptable to the north central states, and will 
be eligible for Soil Conservation payments. Unadaptable seed will 
not be recognized in the Soil Conservation Program. 
a century. 
THE ALFALFA SEED SITUATION 
As this catalog goes to press, the alfalfa seed situation is very serious. 
Tt is estimated that the available supply of alfalfa seed is considerably 
less than last year. The 1943 crop of alfalfa seed was estimated about 
the same as last year’s production, but about 10 per cent below a ten-year 
average. There was very little seed carried over from last year and with 
a very short crop this year, we anticipate there will not be enough seed 
to supply a normal demand, especially of seed produced in the northern 
states, classified as Northern Alfalfa. Each year considerable alfalfa seed 
grown in Canada found its market in the United States. This past year, 
Canada had a short crop so the Canadian Department of Agriculture is not 
granting permits to export Canadian seed to this country. Wisconsin did 
not produce alfalfa seed in 1943, Minnesota produced only a smal] quantity 
and Idaho, which formerly produced a large part of our domestic supplies, 
has no seed. Therefore, our Main sources of supply are the states of 
Kansas, Oklahoma, Montana, and small amounts of seed from Nebraska, 
Colorado and the Dakotas. Support prices or subsidies on potatoes and 
dried peas in several states, especially Idaho, diverted large acreages to 
cash crops which resulted in farmers plowing under large acreages of 
clover and alfalfa and planting to other crops. This diversion of our leg- 
ume acreage is one of the reasons of the alfalfa seed shortage. Weather 
conditions were also unfavorable in many sections of Montana and the 
Dakotas. We urge our customers to purchase their alfalfa seed at once 
and if you cannot obtain alfalfa, plant red clover as a substitute. - 
Adaptable Northern Grown 
Verified Origin Alfalfas 
According to the OPA and the War Food Administration, all alfalfa seeds 
are grouped as to adaptability and are under price control. Northern 
Alfalfas are those grown in the states of Montana, Idaho, North and South 
Dakota, Wisconsin, Minnesota and Nebraska and are priced equally. 
Our stocks of Northern Alfalfas are mostly grown in Montana, Wyoming 
«and the Dakotas and are U. 8S. Verified as to their origin. Because of the 
great shortage of hardy alfalfa, we will ship on orders according to what 
we have available only from stocks produced from the three states men- 
tioned. All of our alfalfa seed will be Premium Seed 99.25 or better pure; 
90 per cent or better germination and packed in our Old Gold bushel bags. 
Prices, Northern Alfalfa, Old Gold Brand: Lb., 70c; 5 Ibs., $3.25, 
postpaid. By freight: Pk., $8.00; bu., $31.00. 
FANCY KANSAS ALFALFA 
Kansas grown alfalfa is classified in the Central States group. It has 
proven itself very desirable for the central and northern states as a com- 
mon alfalfa, At the Wisconsin Experiment Station they place if next 
to Montana, Idaho and Dakota for hardiness. It ig recommended as a very 
desirable alfalfa in your rotation plan, especially when alfalfa seed is 
planted in a three-year rotation program. Our seed is beautiful, bright 
seed of high purity and quality and is U. S. Verified as to origin. 
Prices, Old Gold Brand: Lb., 65c; 5 Ibs., $3.00, postpaid. By freight: 
Pk., $7.50; bu., $29.00. 
APPROVED OKLAHOMA ALFALFA 
Alfalfa seed grown in the northern tier of counties of the state of 
Oklahoma has been grouped in the Central zone of the United States as 
classified by the OPA. This seed is also eligible for soil conservation pay- 
ments. We recommend approved Oklahoma Alfalfa Seed especially when 
farmers intend to plant mixtures of alfalfa, red clover, alsike clover, tim- 
othy and brome grass. Brome grass has been found very desirable as a 
mixture or companion crop to be planted with alfalfa seed. It is highly 
recommended on light or sandy soils, especially where summer or early 
fall planting is customary. A mixture of six to eight pounds of brome 
and six to eight pounds of alfalfa per acre has produced excellent results. 
Pee ake ne We nase, ee rere ace approted Oklahoma alfalfa grown 
rthern part o e state. eautifu ight s ig ri 
and ie Un ee Wonlaea, : ul bright seed of high DEUy 
Prices, Old Gold Brand: Lb., 65c; 5 lbs. 3.00 tpai 3y freight: 
Pk., $7.25; bu., $28.00. ee : 7 PORES ae 
