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HONEOYE FALLS, N. Y. - MARCH 10, 1946 
Dear Friend:— You and your fellow farmers deserve more credit than received for the tremendous volume of food pro- 
duced during the war. 
The armed fighting is over. 
In spite of handicaps you produced more than enough for those dependent upon you. 
Well done! 
Two gangs of outlaws have been subdued but a third now threatens the peace of the 
world. This gang, with millions of propaganda plied people under its control and millions more being subjugated, is not 
only grasping at natural resources and strategic positions belonging to others but also is stealthily, steadily and effectively 
undermining the political and economic stability of other nations, including our own. 
Another World War is brewing. 
by an alerted public, rather than later at inestimable cost. 
make our views known at Washington. 
This is not selling seeds but it is sowing seeds and I hope they fall on fertile soil. 
Oats - Barleys ~ Wheats 
The big news in spring grains is the outstanding performance of 
new disease resistant strains recently developed by U. S. and State 
Plant Breeders. Nearly all spring grains including the best yielders, 
up to a few years ago, have been susceptible to various smut, rust, 
and blight diseases. Losses from these diseases usually could be 
avoided by early planting and seldom were serious. But in the past 
three years due to weather conditions and late plantings, losses from 
these diseases have been serious. Weakened straw, light grain, and 
unprofitable yields have been the rule throughout the spring grain 
growing areas, except where new disease resistant strains have been 
used. Of these new strains we offer Vicland and Goldwin Oats, 
L Barley, Henry and Mida Wheat. Better get acquainted with them. 
VICLAND OAT - With rust and smut resistance derived from an 
insignificant oat from Uruguay, combined in its inheritance with 
high yield, and weight, and straw strength from domestic strains, 
Vicland has outyielded former leaders by 25 to 30 bushels in 3 years 
of Wisconsin tests. It has shown similar yield differences in other 
states when plantings were late, when weather was unfavorable, or 
when rusts struck. So Vicland is good insurance against oat losses 
from weather or diseases. 
It is tree type with short stiff straw. Kernels are small, yellow, 
thin hulled, heavy. Matures early. 
GOLDWIN OAT - Product of Cornell Plant Breeders; outyields 
Lenroc and Cornellian by 16%; is highly resistant to smuts but sus- 
ceptible to rusts. In a Cornell test at Quaker Hill Farm in 1942 when 
rust was not serious, yields were Goldwin 87, Lenroc 83, and Vicland 
76 bu. per acre. Since then, late plantings and rust diseases have 
given Vicland the advantage. If you can sow real early and rust 
does not strike, you will win with Goldwin. It resembles Lenroc. 
Supply is very small. 
LENROC OAT - Usually equal to or better than Vicland when 
planted early, when weather is favorable, and rusts do not attack. It 
previously averaged 2 to 5 bushels more than other station developed 
varieties and usually 5 to 15 bushels more than old varieties from the 
Central West. Tree type; tall, fairly strong straw; white, medium 
size kernels; thin husk. Must be planted early for best results. 
UPRIGHT OAT - Notable for tall but strong straw and good yield 
of big white oats. Out-stands all other big straw oats. If your oats 
usually lodge and you need a lot of straw, Upright will solve the 
problem, but you must plant early for best results. 
ALPHA BARLEY - Best two rowed barley for Northeastern 
States. Wide adaptation, excellent straw, large kernels, high yields. 
Best for mixtures with oats. Best for milk production but not for 
beer. Stands better after ripening than other kinds. Best for com- 
bining. Threshes cleaner. Its beards are barbed but not uncomfort- 
ably so. 
“T”BARLEY - Originated in Minnesota. Six rowed, rough awned, 
heavy, plump, white kerneled barley of good malting quality. Rust 
resistant and moderately blight resistant. Has averaged 8 to 10 
bushels more per acre than Wis. 38 Barley in rust years; yields 
about the same when there is no rust. Straw weaker than Wis. 38 
and than Alpha. 
HENRY WHEAT - High yielding, disease resistant spring wheat 
developed at Wisconsin Experiment Station. Large bearded heads. 
Large kernels of fair milling and baking quality. Many 40 to 50 
bushel yields were harvested in Wisconsin last year, nearly double 
yield of Marquis. We offer certified and not certified seed. Plant early. 
MIDA WHEAT - High yielder developed by North Dakota Experi- 
ment Station. Moderately resistant to rusts and covered smut but 
susceptible to loose smut and scab. Tall strong straw, bearded heads, 
large hard red kernels; good milling and baking qualities. 
WHITE CANADIAN FIELD PEAS - One of the best in yield of 
grain and vine growth. Grown in West to escape blight infection. 
Blight infected seed is unsafe. Peas require inoculation, high lime 
soil, cool climate, early and shallow planting. 
Scrub Seeds Waste Money 

It can and should be stopped now by able statesmanship and cooperative effort backed 
Winston Churchill sounded the warning. Let’s heed it and 
Sincerely, K. C. LIVERMORE 
Quaker Hill Certified Seed Potatoes 
Seed potato value depends mostly on (1) freedom from disease 
carried in the tuber, (2) the breeding of the strain and (3) con- 
dition of the seed. The first two cannot be told fully by appearances, 
yet are most important. The buyer must depend on the certification 
tag and the word of the seller. 
All our certified lots are from fields reported by the inspectors 
either free or very nearly free of virus diseases. We offer ‘“founda- 
tion” stock in Cobbler, Katahdin and Sebago. The not certified lots 
were grown from certified seed and especially for seed use. Spe- 
cial precautions have been taken to guard against bacterial ring rot 
and we are as sure as can be, that the disease is not present in any of 
the seed potatoes offered. All tots are backed by years of careful 
breeding. They are northern grown, well stored, well graded and 
guaranteed to reach you in satisfactory condition. 
The best of the new and old varieties available are listed below, in 
the order of their ripening. See page 3 for sources, grades and prices. 
W ARBA - Ten to 14 days earlier than Cobbler. Generally outyields 
it. Quality is very good. It resembles Cobbler, but has pink eyes. 
Mosaic resistant; susceptible to scab, leaf roll, etc. Best early in our 
judgment. Sold out. 
IRISH COBBLER - About 90 days; the main early potato. Round, 
white, deep eyed tuber of excellent quality. Prince Edward Island 
certified Cobblers are best. We offer foundation grade. 
KATAHDIN - Matures 3 to 4 weeks later than Cobblers. Fine 
appearing, white-skinned, round, flattened potato. Quality good. 
Resistant to virus diseases, scab susceptible. Sets lightly but de- 
velops nearly all No. 1 size potatoes. Sets shallow, needs more and 
later covering. Excellent keeper. 
SEBAGO - Matures about 2 weeks later than Katahdin. Has 
proven resistant to blight both early and late and also to yellow 
dwarf, mild mosaic and scab. Smooth, shallow eyed, white skinned, 
round tubers. Attractive. Table quality excellent, equal to any in 
our opinion. In many tests, Sebago’s yields were generally equal to 
or better than other varieties. Popularity increasing rapidly in late 
potato areas. We recommend it highly for either garden or field. 
SEQUOIA - Week later than Sebago. Yields averaging more than 
any other. Tolerant to flea beetles, leaf hoppers and drought. Some- 
what resistant to blight and frost. Scab susceptible. Late maturing, 
must be planted early. Tends to grow oversize unless planted 
closely. Quality good. Better try Sequoia. (See Prices on Page 3). 
Quaker Hill Danish Cabbage 
’ The fact that every kernel of our Danish seed is grown from care- 
fully selected mature heads assures better seed than most of that on 
the market which is at least second crop from selection. More than 
30 years of skilled selection have produced and maintained a strain 
of high yielding ability, ideal market type, exceptional storage qual- 
ity and excellent flavor and texture. Numerous tests in New York, 
Pennsylvania and other states have given Quaker Hill Danish high 
ratings. It would rate high with you, too. 
Greater Profits From Pasture Improvement 
High feed costs and high milk and meat prices have boosted pro- 
fits from good pastures tremendously. Never before has pasture im- 
provement offered so rich rewards. No stockman can afford to ignore 
them. At Cornell, after much research, methods of improvement 
have been perfected and put into practice that produce much greater 
annual net returns than are secured from most other crops. Better 
write Agronomy Dept., College of Agriculture, Ithaca, N. Y. for Bul- 
letin 567 and other literature on pasture improvement. Start im- 
proving your pasture this season. We can supply the recommended 
seeds. (See Prices on Page 3) 
Good Seeds Make Money 

