DIBBLE’S 
SOY BEANS 
HE Soy Bean was introduced into America over 100 
qlies ago but at first very little attention was given to it. 
In 1907 there were only 50,000 acres planted but since 
then the acreage has increased three hundred fold. No crop 
was ever used for so many purposes. 
Eastern farmers should increase their acreage of Soy Beans 
because: 
1. They may be sold as a cash crop or mixed with other grains raised on the 
farm to make a high protein dairy feed. 
2. They may be grown with corn to increase the feeding value. 
3. They may be used as an emergency hay crop. Soy Bean hay has a feeding 
value similar to alfalfa. 
4, They may be cut and fed as green roughage. 
5. They may be used for grass silage. 
6. They may be used to plow under for green manure. Being a legume, 
they are one of the best plants for soil-improvement. A two-ton crop of 
Soy Beans adds as much nitrogen to the soil as seven tons of manure. 
From hundreds of varieties that have been introduced from China, Korea 
and Japan, or developed in this country, only a few, on account of their 
earliness, are adapted to the climatic conditions of the northeastern territory. 
Varieties to Use for Grain or Seed 
CAYUGA. The earliest high-yielding variety recommended 
for grain production in New York State or im regions having a 
similar growing period. Planted in late May or early June 
this variety is ready for harvest by the middle of September. 
Use 35 to 40 pounds of seed per acre when planted in 21 to 28- 
inch rows or 90 to 100 pounds when drilled solid or in 14-inch 
rows. Yields 30 to 40 bushels per acre were reported. 
SENECA. A new yellow variety, introduced in 1939 by the 
plant breeders at Cornell, maturing about 10 days later than 
Cayuga. It is taller in growth habit than the Cayuga, yields 
heavier, and is recommended as the most desirable variety in 
the longer growing season areas of New York and New Eng- 
land. The yellow color and higher yield make it more desirable 
in every way where the season is long enough. It is also useful 
for hay since it reaches prime condition in late August or early 
September. Rate of seeding is the same as the Cayuga. 
EARLYANA. Earlyana is a new, early-maturing, high- 
yielding, high-quality Soy Bean introduced by the Indiana 
Agricultural Experiment Station. It is taller and earlier than 
Seneca but later than Cayuga. The threshed Beans are uni- 
formly yellow im color, slightly oval in shape, medium in size, 
with a satisfactory oil content. The yield as tested by the New 
York Agricultural Experiment Station is equal to Seneca, and 
bids fair to replace it as soon as seed is available. Row plant- 
ing is advisable because of the tall habit of growth resulting in 
a tendency to lodge when planted too thick. 
Use 35 to 40 pounds per acre when planted in 21 to 28-inch 
rows, or 60 pounds when drilled solid or in 14-inch rows. 
For Silage, Hay or Green Manure 
LINCOLN. A new cross between Mandarin and Manchu, 
maturing in about 110 days. The seed is yellow with a black 
scar and resembles Manchu in general habit and growth. The 
Lincoln Soy Bean is replacing Manchu and similar varieties 
in the producing areas of the United States. 
For silage use 15 pounds Soy Beans and 15 pounds corn to 
the acre; for hay or green manure use 6 to 8 pecks if drilled 
solid, or 3 to 4 pecks in close rows. If used for hay, cut after 
pods form and before the leaves start to fall. 
WILSON . Slightly later in maturing than Manchu and not 
quite as rank a grower. An excellent variety for green manure. 
Rate of seeding same as Manchu. 
DIBBLE’S 
NOD-O-GEN 






Before planting Soy Beans be 
sure to inoculate them with 
Nod-O-Gen. The little time and | 
trifling expense involved are very | 
much worth while when you con- 
sider the benefit inoculation } 
brings to the soil. Nitrogen— | 
the all-important element needed 
by your crops—will be replenished ; 
in your soil instead of used up 
when you plant inoculated Soy 
Beans. 
The Pre-Tested 
INOCULATOR 
2-bus. SIZCn | $0.30 
5-bus. SIZ. 5 ~55 
for SOY BEANS 30-bus. size. . 3.00 
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