

Here is an opportunity to get the finest stand of alfalfa you ever 
saw at a big saving. Lot VIM produces fine stemmed, leafy hay and 
_stands the winters and dry weather extra good. Hardiness is bred into 
this seed. Although the germination per, 100 seeds is lower, the germina- 
tion per pound is higher than bright plump seed as Lot VIM has about 
33% more seed per pound than higher priced seed. There is plenty of 
germination in Lot VIM to give a whale of a good stand at 12 to 15 
pounds per acre. Folks write stating “it gave me a better stand than 
seed that cost twice as much.” and “it’s the best stand of alfalfa I 
ever had.” It is not as bright in appearance nor as plump as higher 
priced seed, but if you want the best stand of alfalfa in your neighbor- 
hood plant Lot VIM. Meets AAA requirements. 

SEED supreme. Famous for its unusually extra high quality. It pleases 
the most critical buyers. Guaranteed 99% % pure or better; its bright 
yellow, plump, uniform berries attract the eye. We are so proud of Lot 
RICH that we will put it up against any alfalfa seed in the country for 
quality. If you want an extremely hardy, fine looking alfalfa seed, buy 
Lot RICH. It can’t be beat, and the price is low, ’cause we’re right here 
where we raise this beautiful seed. Complies with AAA requirements. 


For your protection all Bowman’s 
Seeds are carefully selected and 
tested by experienced men! 
Bowman's <& 
trained men in ~/_ i 
the field select ae 
only the best seed with the 
best growth and purity. After 
being thoroughly cleaned 
over screen, gravity, disc and 
spiral separators and clean- 
ers of the most modern de- 
sign, are thoroughly and 
completely tested in our 
modern seed laboratory by 
trained analysts to insure 
you the most growth for the 
least money. Every bag 
comes to you tagged with 
full information to comply 
with the most rigid State and 
Federal Seed Laws. 
USED LOT “VIM” FOR YEARS! 
The Bowman Seed Co. 
Concordia, Kansas 
Gentlemen: 
I am in the market for 10 bushels of 
your Lot “VIM” Alfalfa seed and 
would like you to tell me what 10 
bu. will cost me by freight from 
your place to Buffalo, Iowa. I have 
used this seed for years and have 
had excellent success with it. 
Your customer, 
Chas. Ineichen. 


















Buffalo, Iowa. 
PREPARE ALFALFA 
SEED-BED CAREFULLY 
Do not plant too deep, and have 
plenty of moisture to develop the 
plants after they start. 
Ground worked down until it is 
firm underneath and finely pul- 
verized on top, seeded at the rate 
of. 12 ‘to ‘15 pounds to the, acre, 
will give a better stand of vigor- 
ous plants, than a seeding of 
twice that amount on poorly pre- 
pared ground. 
These four rules will insure a 
stand under normal conditions:— 
(1) Work seed-bed untilit is firm 
beneath. A tiny alfalfa root can- 
not bridge an air pocket. 
(2) Have surface soil finely pul- 
verized. Germination will be poor 
unless particles pack tightly 
around seeds. 
(3) Seed shallow. Few seeds cov- 
ered more than three-fourths of 
an inch will push-through. Sur- 
face. seeding followed by rolling 
is about the best method. 
(4) Be sure there is enough mois- 
ture for prompt germination and 
development of the plant. 
WELL PLEASED WITH 
-BOWMANS! 
Rockhold, Kentucky 
The Bowman Seed Co. 
Concordia, Kansas 
Gentlemen: | 
I am well pleased with Bowman’s 
Seeds. I have used your Alfalfa, 
Timothy and Red Clover for years. 
I have had good results with all. J 
am ordering 45 lbs. of alfalfa seed 
and intend to seed more in the 
spring. Yours truly, 
Leslie Perkins. 
STUDY THIS 
DIAGRAM 
Carefully! 
FIG. 1 
Lot VIM Hardy and 
SURE Grimm give you 
about 86 more seeds per 
square foot, or 1% mil- 
lion more seeds per acre 
than the brightest plump 
alfalfa seed when planted 
at the same rate of 15 lbs. 
per acre. At the same 
time you save almost 
$6.00 per bushel. That’s 
worth considering, folks. 

Tuis excellent seed buy is 
U.S., where Grimm Al a g 
a\ Sée 
odaced in the Northern part of the 
eka If you prefer the Grimm 
dot SURE to give 
oney. This is our most 
we reco 
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ill give, you a fine, winter- 
and for the 1 
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to the Common 
you a good heavy 
popular grad 
of Grim lf 
hardy, leafy crop. a eds/have told us of the money Lot SURE 
has saved them an 
AAA requirements. 
the fine stands obtained. Complies with 

THe same, famous extra fine quality as Lot RICH Hardy, ex- 
cept that it is GRIMM. The ‘‘hardest to please” are always more 
than pleased with this beautiful Grimm seed. Buy this Grimm 
direct from the producing area and get the assurance of cold- 
resistant leafy GRIMM. We are offering you this fine GRIMM 
Alfalfa seed at a mighty low price considering the quality. Meets 
AAA requirements. 
ALFALFA SEED 
FORTY-SEVEN years of having our Alfalfa, Clover and Grass Seeds 
planted in every section of the United 
weather, soil and climatic conditions with consistent and exception- 
ally good results has proved that Bowman's Better Seeds are equal 
to, if not more hardy and viable than seed produced in any other 
locality. Buy direct from Bowman’s—located in the heart of the pro- 
ducing section—and get the finest seed at large savings to you. You'll 
not be disappointed. 
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