N\*\ OLD’S FIELD SEEDS /-//\ 

“KNOWN FOR RELIABILITY SINCE 1888” 

A fine field of Wisconsin Alfalfa, 
OLDS’, ALFALFA SEED 
seeds have been known for their reliability for over half 
We are proud of our stocks and believe that there 
are none better. Our Old Gold Brand seeds represent the best 
grade obtainable as it is the finest that nature can produce. 
When you buy your field seeds, insist upon Old Gold Brand seeds. 
Dependable dealers throughout the north central states handle 
our seeds for they give the best results and satisfaction wherever 
they are planted. If your dealer cannot supply you with our 
seeds, send us your order direct. We assure you that it will 
receive prompt and careful attention. The prices quoted were 
based on market values at the time this book goes to press, and 
are strictly subject to change. We furnish sacks and bags free 
on aJl field seed orders unless otherwise noted. Prices are f.o.b. 
Madison unless otherwise quoted. We suggest that you instruct 
Olds’ 
a cecntury. 
us to ship 100 lbs. or less Express as it is much faster. Ask for 
weekly price list if you do not order at once. 
All our Alfalfa seeds are U. S. verified as to origin. They are 
all northern grown, adaptable to the north centra! states, and will 
be eligible for Soil Conservation payments, Unadaptable seed will 
not be recognized in the Soil Conservation Program. 
‘Verified Origin’’ means that a U. S. Government tag will ap- 
pear on every bag verifying the statemént as to the locality where 
the seed was grown. 
All our alfalfa seed is put up in bushel sacks. 
Sow 12 to 15 lbs. to the acre.) 
GRIMM ALFALFA 
In 1857, a native of Baden, Germany, named Wendelin Grimm, came 
to America and settled in Carver County, Minnesota. He brought with 
him some Alfalfa seed which he planted and eventually attracted con- 
siderable attention on account of its cold resistance. In 1895, the 
University of Minnesota became interested in the hardy strain of Alfalfa 
grown by Mr. Grimm and began conducting experiments on Alfalfa. 
From that time on the hardy strain of Alfalfa grown in Carver County, 
Minnesota, was named Grimm Alfalfa. All the strains of registered 
Grimm Alfalfa now grown and gold as such, trace back to the original 
Alfalfa grown in Carver County, Minnesota. 
Grimm Alfalfa is well known as the hardiest Alfalfa. It is usually 
distinguishable from Common Alfalfa as the blossoms are variegated in 
color, yellow, green, blue, brown instead of purple. The root system is 
branching and the crown of the plant is usually set lower. The seed costs 
more, but it pays to use it to insure against winter-killing. All our 
Grimm seed is ‘‘State Sealed and Certified.’’ 
Registered Northern Grimm Alfalfa is produced in the northern states 
which include Montana, Minnesota, Wyoming and the Dakotas. Climatic 
conditions are very severe in these states. "Therefore, they are of equal 
hardiness. State and federal seed regulations require Registered Alfalfa 
seed to be sealed in the state grown by their own state authorities. They 
are identified by states for this reason. All Registered Seed is premium 
seed, 99.25 purity and 90 germination or better. 
REGISTERED NORTHERN GRIMM 
Write for prices. 
WILT-TOLERANT ALFALFAS 
REGISTERED LADAK 
In 1910, Experiment Stations in the northern plains states received 
samples of alfalfa seed from northern India produced at an altitude of 
12,000 feet where the rainfall is about four inches a year and blizzards 
occur throughout the season. These plantings proved it to be hardier 
than all alfalfas ineluding the Grimms, and that it was very drought- 
resistant and tolerant to bacteria wilt. The plant is fine stemmed. and 
leafy producing a fine quality hay. At the Kansas station it was one of 
the three highest yielding varieties on wilt-infested soil. 
Write for prices. 
REGISTERED COSSACK 
A very hardy type af alfalfa introduced from Siberia. It is a cold 
and drought-resistant alfalfa and a heavy yielder. Seems to do better 
on heavy clay soil than the other types. The most important feature of 
Cossack Alfalfa is its resistance to alfalfa wilt. If your soil is infected 
with alfalfa wilt, plant Cossack or Ladak Alfalfa. 
Prices, Registered Northern Cossack: Lb., 90c; 5 Ibs., $4.15, Aa 
By freight or express, f.o.b, Madison: Pk., $10. 80; bu., $42, 00 
Inoculate this 
Legume Seed 
with NOD-O- 
GEN, or NI- 
TRAGIN, See 
next page. 
will not, however, 
of Red Clover. It 
thrive, either 
the or “dinar y 
a mixture of 2 lbs. 
8 lbs. 
Prices, by mail: 

Once a field of thistle, now splendid alfalfa, 
a perennial White Dutch Clover 
The main branch of the runners 
the foliage grow from 15 to 
or in mixtures with other Clovers or 
White Dutch Clover in pastures. 
depending upon type of soil. 
Ladino Clover, 
Red Clover, 
1 1b., $2.75; 5 lbs., 
10 lbs. at $2, 50 per lb.; 
alone 
Alfalfa, 3 lbs. 
Hardy Northern Alfalfa Seed Scarce 
Available supplies of adaptable northern grown Alfalfa Seed suitable 
for planting in the northern states is again very scarce and we predict 
that there will not be enough seed to supply farmers for a normal 
planting. 
We urge you to anticipate your requirements for the season and order 
as early as possible to be sure to get the seed you need. When our stocks 
are sold out we will not be able to replace them and will have to refuse 
orders. In fairness to our customers, orders will be filled in the order 
received, 
As ceiling prices were removed from Alfalfa and Clover Seeds, we 
anticipate rising prics as the season advances and the scarcity develops. 
Adaptable Northern Grown 
Verified Origin Alfalfas oe 
Alfalfas are those grown in the states of Montana, Idaho, North and South 
Dakota, Wisconsin, Minnesota: and Nebraska and are priced equally. 
Our stocks of Northern Alfalfas are mostly grown in ‘Minnesota, 
Nebraska and the Dakotas and are S. Verified as to their origin. 
Because of the great shortage of hardy alfalfa, we will ship on orders 
according to what we have available only from stocks produced from the 
four states mentioned. All’ of our alfalfa seed will be Premium Seed 99.25 
or better pure; 90 per cent or better germination and packed in our 
Old Gold bushel bags, 
Prices, Northern Alfalfa, Old Gold Brand: Lb., 80c; 5 Ibs., $3.65, 
postpaid. By freight or express f.o.b. Madison: Pk., $9.15; bu., $36.00. 
FANCY KANSAS ALFALFA 
Kansas grown alfalfa is classified in the Central States group. It has 
proven itself very desirable for the central and northern states as a com- 
mon alfalfa. At the Wisconsin Experiment Station they place it next 
to Montana, Idaho and Dakota for hardiness. It is recommended as a very 
desirable alfalfa in your rotation plan, especially when alfalfa seed is 
planted in a three-year rotation program. Our seed is beautiful, bright 
seed of high purity and quality and is U. S. Verified as to origin. 
Prices, Old Gold Brand: ib., 70c; 5 lbs., $3.20, postpaid. By freight 
or express f.o.b. Madison: Pk., $8.00; bu., $31.20. 
APPROVED OKLAHOMA ALFALFA 
Alfalfa seed grown in the northern tier of counties of the state of 
Oklahoma has been grouped in the Central zone of the United States as 
classified by the OPA. This seed is also eligible for soil conservation pay- 
ments. We recommend approved Oklahoma Alfalfa Seed especially when 
farmers intend to plant mixtures of alfalfa, red clover, alsike clover, tim- 
othy and brome grass. Brome grass has been found very desirable as a 
mixture or companion crop to be planted with alfalfa seed. It is highly 
recommended on light or sandy soils, especially where summer or early 
fall planting is customary. A mixture of six to eight pounds of brome 
and six to eight pounds of alfalfa per acre has produced excellent results. 
Prices, Old Gold Brand: Lb., 70c; 5 lbs., $3.20, postpaid. By freight 
or express f.o.b. Madison: Pk. $8.00; bu., $31.20. 
OLDS' LADINO CLOVER 
KING LEGUME OF THE LOWLANDS 
Just as Alfalfa is the King of legumes on highlands, 
grow on wet lands which should be planted to Reed Canary Grass. 
Ladino Clover is of the lowlands. It 
Ladino is 
which spreads by surface runners that root at the joints. 
lie flat on the ground, but the leafy stalks which produce 
24 inches tall and the leaves resemble in size and shape those 
especially on lowlands where Alfalfa will not 
Grasses and is much better than 
Sow seed at the rate of 3 to 5 lbs. per acre, 
It does well on moist land and for lowland pastures we recommend 
3 lbs. Medium Clover and 8 lbs. Brome Grass. On upland, 
1 Ib, Ladino Clover and 8 lbs. Brome Grass. 
$13.25, postpaid. By freight or express f.o.b. Madison: 
50 lbs. ‘at $2. 40 per lb. 
excellent for pastures, 
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