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The Oderbrucker type Bar- 
ley is also known as Wiscon- 
sin 55. It is a standard malt- 
ing variety. Produces big 
yields of plump kernels. It 
has excellent feeding value 
and a high protein test. The 
grain has rough beards and 
has great disease resistance. 
Since much grain is being com- 
bined the beards do not both- 
er. When grain is to be 
shocked you may prefer the 
Wisconsin 38. 
In all our barley seed stocks 
we endeavor to secure the fin- 
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BAR EEW 
LOWEST 
SPA R TAN] PRICES 
A two-row, smooth awned spring barley. Beards Ta WAN, 
without barbs. One of the strongest strawed barleys 
grown. Bears large uniform kernels. A fine variety for PRODUCI NG 


pearling. Not acceptable as a malting variety. Its un- 
usual strength of straw makes it an ideal kind to sow on 
rich land. Easy to harvest and because of its smooth 
awns or beards it is very satisfactory to harvest and 
thresh. Heavy -yields are recorded. It has greater 
value than some which, although yielding well, are dis- 
counted on the market or whose weak straw causes 
trouble. Spartan Barley is a profitable variety. 





Small lots, any variety, postpaid, 1 lb., 20c; 5 lbs., 
E 

LVEF 
The KIND With SILKY BEARDS 
Our Velvet Type Barley Is Cleaned, Graded Stock 
Velvet is a smooth awned or barbless spring barley. The awns 
or beards give the grain some protection yet these beards have 
no barbs on them. They are as smooth as straw making the crop 
more pleasant to handle. 
Velvet is a malting type barley that is in such big demand, It appears to 
withstand unfavorable conditions very well. i 
close to Iogloss in that respect. 
one of the most popular varieties in the state of Iowa. 
over a wide area. 
In many sections farmers are switching from oats to barley. These improved 
smooth awned kinds yield more and make more profitable grain crops. Barley 
has always been the heaviest producing grain in the northern states and this is 
materially above the average in production. 
Barley makes a better nurse crop for grass and clover seedings because it 
does not shade the ground so heavily and matures earlier. Velvet iS one of the 
most popular varieties. : 

! It has a good stiff straw being 
Its quality and productiveness have made it 
It is now being grown 





est quality, heavy kernels and 
thorough cleaning makes seed 
capable of producing maxt- 
mum yields and stronger 
plants. See our guarantee of 
satisfaction on every ship- 
ment page 8. 
WISCONSIN No.3 
BARBLESS BARLEY 
Our Wisconsin 38 Type Barley Is the Smooth 
Bearded Kind 
This is claimed as an improvement over Velvet-type and 
has shown a slight edge over it in production. In one test 
Wisconsin No. 38 outyielded all others with a production 
of 50 bushels per acre. It is also a spring variety and has 
smooth beards or awns. It is a fine malting type barley. 
The straw is generally somewhat shorter than Velvet and a 
little later in maturing. In Central Iowa it should be ripe 
































d] t about July 15th. 
1 Can, grais a : Hae Wisconsin No. 38 shares the popularity of malting types 
Tepa; ns, ll Only bette, °, Seed with Velvet and Iogloss. In some eastern and northern 
Only 99 1d Price, 1 direct, takes ey Stands, states it is even more popular, The straw is not quite as 
Seed 5,<; 4 Ibs Ib., €no S for yoo 02: per strong but it yields well. In localities where both are 
&Tains, “"*» $3.25, Te2 for 35 : © Printeg equally well known it is about a toss up between the two. 
Wi. 
A farmer can scarcely make a mistake in selecting any 
of the varieties listed on this page. They are all recognized 
as excellent kinds. We price our barley at close figures. 
Our guarantee assures you of a satisfactory shipment or 
your money back. See page 10. 
: Barley makes a wonderful feed for hogs. 
Builds nerves, muscle and sinew. Matures early. It is a fine nurse 
crop. Malting demand creates a good market. Requires only 2 
bushels of seed per acre. Grow better barley by sowing better seed. 
We advise treating barley with Ceresan, It is a good investment. 
Costs only 3c per bu. as described at left. 
It is fattening. 

are certainly soo! ane 
reliable in every respect. I am we 
fied with your service. ie 
Yours (ATSON COLE. 


