

THE WETSEL SEED COMPANY bs 


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Dependable Seeds, HARRISONBURG, VA. 8 

Wetsel’s Dependable Farm Seeds 
How to Plant 
Sow 15 to 20 lbs. to the acre 
in March or April 
Well-drained loam or clay soil, 
with no hardpan underneath, will 
grow Alfalfa when properly pre- 
pared. Lime should be applied to 
soil that is too acid. Two to five 
tons of ground limestone per acre 
is recommended; half of this 
quantity of burnt lime after plow- 
ing. A firm seedbed is essential for 
a good stand of Alfalfa, and the 
soil should, therefore, be prepared 
well ahead of planting time. Har- 
row the land frequently to destroy 
all weeds. 
Alfalfa needs fertilizer rich in 
phosphoric acid and potash. When 
seeding, apply 600 to 800 Ibs. or 
more of 0-14-6 fertilizer per acre, 
increasing the amount of potash on 
sandy soil. Top-dress established 
plantings each spring with 300 to 
400 lbs. of 0-12-12 fertilizer per 
acre. Best results come from hay- 
ing the soil tested and adding the 
elements needed. 
WETSEL’S SUPER ALFALFA 
For a good many years we have had a well-founded opinion that 
Alfalfa seed from some of the northwestern states should be superior 
to Kansas and Oklahoma seed. Because of war conditions we have 
not been able to offer this seed to our trade. 
Due to some excellent connections made in recent years with the 
best shippers in the country, we are now able to offer to the trade for 
the first time Alfalfa seed which will be sold as ‘‘Wetsel’s Super Al- 
falfa.”” It is a little higher in price than Kansas seed, but we have a 
firm conviction that it will produce more tonnage of better quality 
hay and is well worth the difference in price. 
If you want what we think is the best, buy Wetsel’s Super Alfalfa. 
We can supply Wetsel’s Super Alfalfa in both Common and Grimm. 

Wetsel’s Alfalfas, in nearly 
all strains and origins, are sup- 
plied in this attractive one- 
bushel bag, at no extra cost. 

ALFALFA 




MOWING ALFALFA 
OKLAHOMA ALFALFA 
APPROVED 
Seed from Oklahoma is regarded as suitable for this area. We have 
always handled it and with satisfactory results. It will still be carried 
from time to time, as price differentials dictate. 
KANSAS ALFALFA 
U. S. VERIFIED 
For well over twenty years Kansas Alfalfa has been the most popu- 
lar variety of Alfalfa seed used in Virginia and a number of other 
states. Like a good many other things, it was in greater use during the 
war—so much so that any comment from us is unnecessary. It is not 
the only Alfalfa that can be used in Virginia with good results, but 
you are always safe when you use Kansas seed. : 
Because Alfalfa and other legume seeds are now decontrolled and 
can be sold in a free market, we should have ample seed at reasonable 
prices to take care of our many customers. 
GRIMM ALFALFA 
For some years now, since Government price regulations were im- 
posed, it has been impossible to supply the Grimm strain of Alfalfa of 
any origin. 
Now that prices have been decontrolled, the situation is gradually 
becoming more normal. We, therefore, expect to be able to supply 
Grimm seed from either Kansas or Oklahoma, or both. We have al- 
ready procured a limited supply of Northwestern Grimm, which will 
be branded and sold as ‘‘Wetsel’s Super Alfalfa,’’ discussed elsewhere 
on this page. 
he demand for Grimm seed is steadily increasing. It is not, as you 
may know, superior to the Common strain on all soils or in all seasons. 
The chief difference relates to the root system. Grimm roots are far 
more numerous, spread over a wider area, and are shorter. Common 
Alfalfa has few roots—mainly one long, straight tap root. 
The young plants of Grimm hold to the ground better on soils that 
have a tendency to erupt during freezing and thawing winter months. 
Also Grimm will respond more quickly to rains after a dry spell. But 
in many instances, due to shallow roots, it suffers more from lack of 
rain. We are of the opinion that a 50-50 mixture of Grimm and Com- 
mon seed is advisable. Such a mixture would tend to overcome the 
weakness of each strain. 



ARGENTINE ALFALFA 
As emphasized here last year when American seed was not available, 

| we have sold Argentine for over thirty years. We expect to continue 
to carry it in stock, for it has always given good results. So long as the 
price is $7.00 to $10.00 below American seed, there will be a lot of it 
used. We especially recommend it for mixtures, either for rotation 
hay fields or pasture. 

INOCULATE WITH NITRAGIN. Alfalfa seed treated with Nitragin 
grows more rapidly, matures in a shorter time, produces bigger crops, 
and enriches the soil for the benefit of the next crop. It costs only 
15 to 20 cents to inoculate enough seed for a whole acre, and the re- 
sults obtained are well worth while. See page 23 for complete informa- 
tion concerning Nitragin, including prices. 






All F.O.B. Harrisonburg Lb. Bus. 
Wetsel’s Super Alfalfa, Grimm ...........°....$0 59 $34 75 
Wetsel’s Super Alfalfa, Common............... 57 34 00 
Kansas Alfalfa, Common...................... 51 29 85 
Kansas-Alfalfa} Grimms nie eee ee 53 31 00 
Approved-a5)..0 4. esa. 50% 2029225 
Oklahoma Alfalfa, Common 
Argentine Alfalfa...... 22 00 

