
eee ae Ohio 
ARE YOU READY FOR SEEDING ? 
Low priced seeds are again being widely offered. Noticing an especially low priced ad- 
vertisement in several farm papers, we ordered small quantities of alfalfa, red clover, 
and hybrid seed corn. When it came in, the alfalfa carried a test tag showing purity 
94.56%, inert 2.12%, weeds 1.94%, other crop 1.38%; germination 61.00%, hard seed 10.00%. 
The red clover was about the same quality showing a purity test of 95.73%, inert 0.90%, 
weeds 0.95%, other crop 2.42%; germination 68.00%, hard 8.00%. 
The seed looked as you might expect; not only was it weedy and low germinating, but also 
small, blasted and shriveled, and off in color. The hybrid corn contained several sizes 
and kinds mixed together and listed only as medium maturing. This again supports our 
last month’s statement that we have never seen low priced seed but that something was 
wrong with it. In the long run you’1ll find thoroughly cleaned high quality seed the 
most economical to sow. 
Seed Oats - The old time standbys and the most widely recommended new varieties are 
offered. The Columbias are early, high yielding and still popular. The Viclands and 
Tamas are 2 to 4 days later than Columbias, disease resistant, but not quite as tall 
as Columbias. Waynes are popular as a medium maturing variety, white in color, have 
good straw length and are used in northern oats producing areas. 
Clovers = Alfalfa - Red clover, mammoth, alsike and sweet are in sufficient supply to 
meet demands. Alfalfa is less plentiful with strictly northern grown seed very scarce. 
For prompt handling of orders a first and second choice should be made and orders kept 
to actual spring needs. Use some of other legumes whenever possible. 
Mea dow Mixtures - These contain high quality seed mixed according to Experiment Sta- 
tion recommendations. They are convenient to use, ready to sow and offered for three 
different types of soil conditions. 
Hybrid Corn = Soybeans - Many orders for corn are now being shipped, although grasses, 
legumes and seed grains get the preference. Soybeans will soon be ready to ship. We 
again suggest early ordering of all farm seeds. 
Early Korean Lespedeza 19604 - This strain has been tried for several years with 
good results. It is about two weeks earlier and adapted to areas farther north than 
Korean. As it grows bigger than Common Korean in the central and northern section of 
the corn belt states, it has proven superior to other strains for these localities. 
Lawn Seed - Farm homes always look more attractive with nice lawns. Most lawns will 
need a little repair and reseeding this spring. Velvaturf is a balanced mixture of 
quality lawn grasses ideal for this purpose. It can be sent parcel post or with 
orders for field seeds. 
A Farm Bulletin "New Comers in Field Seeds" is enclosed. Hope you will enjoy it. 
Very truly yours 
O M SCOTT & SONS CO 

