MARETT’S SMALL GRAINS 
SEASON OF 1946. 
In this time of crisis for food, when the world faces either shortages or 
famine, all farmers may think seriously of planting a maximum acreage 
of small grain. 
Wheat for food for hungry people should be the first thought. The 
supply of this grain will be below demand for probably at least two more 
years. . 
For animals and poultry plenty of oats on the farm will supply a good 
percentage of the feed needed. This can be produced with a maximum 
use of machinery and minimum need for scarce labor. 
Barley, sometimes aptly termed “Winter Corn”, produces more total 
feed per acre than corn. This grain can be satisfactorily substituted for 
corn in practically all feed rations. The crop is particularly satisfactory 
in the Piedmont sections of the Southeast. Some growers are using barley 
as a winter hay crop, winter grazing, and some are using barley as ensilage. 
From an economic viewpoint the combination of better prices for grain, 
minimum labor required to handle crop, and possibilities for hay crops in 
connection with small grain makes grain growing especially attractive for 
present conditions. 
The most important factor in producing a profitable grain crop is use 
of top quality seed of an adapted variety. The demand for good planting 
seed will be abnormally strong in 1946. We suggest early bookings and 
orders, if you would avoid disappointment. 
Marett Farm & Seed Company 
