\ LESPEDEZA 
Early Korean 
Berry's Early Korean has been widely known 
as the Early Giant Korean. It is a great pro- 
ducer and becoming more and more a crop of 
vital importance. The more farmers see of it the 
more anxious they are to start growing it. That 
is especially true during the hot summer months 
when Blue Grass pastures are thin and dormant. 
It sis under these conditions that Lespedeza 
makes its best growth. It stands a lot of heat. 
It enriches the land, and makes very fine feed 
that is high in protein. It is often a life saver 
to have a field of Berry’s Early Korean to give 
you high quality feed when you really need it. 
This Lespedeza is also Known as Strain #19604. 
It will mature seed 100 to 150 miles north of or- 
dinary Korean. We consider this adapted to 
climatic conditions similar to those prevailing in 
the central and sotithern part of Iowa as well as 
into northern Missouri. That takes a large area 
in Nebraska, Kansas, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, etc. 
It may be grown north of this area” but we are 
for the central 
corn belt 

BU. 
60 Ibs. 
seed producer to the northern iimits of Illinois. 
Another important factor is that the seedlings 
make an early start and seem to grow more vig- 
orously than ordinary Korean. 
Big Profit Features 
Growth up to two feet has been reported in 
some dry years. It will stand a lot of hot 
weather. Will respond favorably to moisttre- -.: 
conditions. You can grow it on very poor<soik-® = 
without lime or fertilizer. On the better-land-#€: >% 
will grow taller and heavier. We have had.‘cus=:-2- 
tomers report that it grows twice as tall as_com-:20 8% 
mon Lespedeza. It produces up to 1000 pounds of: %% 
seed per acre. An Iowa farmer used it by sowings+ 
it with Oats in the spring. After the oat*erepi 
was taken off, a hay crop of Lespedeza-was 
harvested in August and in October ‘a Seed ‘crop 
was taken. That is three crops off the, land in==: 
one year. Write for our Circular tellmg -you* 
more about this great Lespedeza and ~ other: 
varieties. 
$1960 
THE CLOVER THAT GROWS ON 
POOR LAND WITHOUT LIME 


not certain that it will mature seed north of cen- 
tral Iowa. U.S.D.A. states it will be a reliable Ibs. $3.50. 
SERICEA nnn 
LESPEDEZA 
Comes Up from the Roots 
Each Year 
This variety if started early in the 
spring develops a big root system. Ex- 
cels Regular Korean as a soil builder. 
Has wintered over as far north as Ver- 
mont, New York and southern Michigan. 
STt-is adapted throughout the corn-belt 
and -very well suited to southern states. 
“P¥oduces one main stem the first year, 
the’,s€cond year it sends out 10 to 15 
stems:and the following years the growth 
sets-still thicker and finer. It will grow 
fo:a height of two to four feet. Has a 
jarge: carrying capacity as a_ pasture. 
“Gatthe “will eat it readily after becoming 
Saceustomed to it. Do not sow as early as 
smost/elovers; April is good for-lowa. Sow 
Fi caround: t2-pounds to the acre.. Some sow 
“Wtttécearlier than April. Makes a won- 
<déerfulerop. Our free circular on Lespe- 
deza, will also tell you more about this 
“great perennial variety. There are many 
-. valuable characteristics in this crop. We 
: Jureé you to grow some of it. 
= -. Small Lots Postpaid: 1 1b. 60e; 5 lbs. 
Showing-growth of Sericea “ “3550; 10 Ibs, $4.50. Not Postpaid: 1 bu. 60 
* lbs. $19.50; 14 bu. $9.80; 1%. bu. $4.90. 
INOCULATE 


























Legume crops which means all Cl 
building crops. However, they can 
strains of bacteria working in the 
nature has given them the power t 
Killed them. 
You apply it just before seeding. 
are there, to penetrate the roots of 

Well inoculated 
roots mean 
bigger crops 
good results. If our nodule germ 
ing one. The cost is so small that 
Berry's Nodule Germ Is 
Most inoculants are prepared so that you have to buy different packages for 
different kinds of legumes. Now in Berry’s Nodule germ we have inoculation 
that combines different bacteria so that one package will inoculate Red Clover, 
Alsike, Crimson, Ladino and Alfalfa. Lespedeza, Vetch, Soybeans, Fieldpeas and 
Cowpeas however require special inoculation as per prices shown below. Be sure 
to state the kind of inoculation that you want, All prices are postpaid. 
Small Lots Postpaid: 1 lb. 45e; 5 lbs. $2.00; 10 aa : 
ALL LEGUMES with NODULE GERM 
For Better Stands and Bigger Crops Use Berry's Nodule Germ 
Inoculation Is Necessary 
take nitrogen from the air and use it for their own growth. If they do not have 
these bacteria they will actually rob the soil of nitrogen and leave it poorer in- 
stead of making it better. These crops use a lot of nitrogen. That is why mother 
be certain that you have the proper bacteria in your soil. Even though the crop 
may have grown on there wella few years ago does not mean that the bacteria are 
still there and alive. Chemical changes in the soil or other conditions may have 
When you buy Berry’s Nodule Germ you get a package containing millions of 
bacteria that are suited for the crop that you specify. Just put this on the seed. 
It is very simple to put on. Clear simple directions are printed on each package, 
own nitrogen fertilizer out of the air. : 
We urge you to inoculate because the cost is small. We guarantee it to give you 
plants we will refund the price of the material. It is a wise investment. Inocula- 
tion may mean the difference between success and failure in getting a stand, or it 
may mean the difference between a vigorous growing stand and a poorly produc- 

Showing leafy growth of Lespedeza 
REGULAR KOREAN 
Grows Most Anywhere. Wonderful Pasture and Soil Builder. 
Korean Clover is an annual. It grows only one year from a 
seeding. It reseeds itself very readily, and matures seed even 
after plants have been killed by frost. Thus, it is proving itself 
adapted farther north than was first thought possible. It is 
steadily and surely working its way north into Iowa, Illinois, 
Ohio and Indiana. The Early Korean described above also helps 
to popularize the crop farther north. It is quite a common prac- 
tice to put Oats on land where Lespedeza has reseeded itself. 
After the Oats are off the Lespedeza is there to give an abundance 
of pasture from mid-summer until frost. 
Korean Clover shows its greatest value as a pasture. It will do 
best during the latter part of June, July and up to killing frost. 
It can be maintained in permanent pastures because it reseeds 
itself: You can sow it on winter grain or spring grain. After the 
grain is gone, the Lespedeza comes on to make its growth. While 
not tall, the stands are very leafy, and that is where most of the 
feeding value lies. The yields are surprisingly large from a stand 
that seems fairly short. One of our customers reports a yield of 3 
tons per acre and a seed crop afterwards, in Central Missouri. The 
fact that it will grow on the poorest land without lime, and that 
it will resist more heat and drouth than other clovers, makes it a 
very valuable crop. 
Korean Clover Prices 
Fancy Grade—$9.60 bu. (60 Ibs.) High germinating seed. 
Special Iowa Grade—$10.20 bu. (60 Ibs.) Selected to meet special 
provisions of Iowa Seed law. Iowa customers please order this. 
Hulled and Searified Korean—$11.25 bu. (60 Ibs.) Germinates 
quicker, only requires % as much seed per acre. 


overs, Alfalfa, Vetches, Peas and Beans are soil 
build up soil only when they have the certain 
roots. Then and then only can these legumes 







o take the nitrogen out of the air. You cannot 









Then when the seed germinates the bacteria 
the plants. Then it has the power to make its 





does not make nodules on the roots of your 







no one should avoid or do without inoculation. 
a New Development 
Alfalfa and Clovers 1 bu. 50c; 2% bu. 90e 

Lespedeza 100 lb. size 60c 
Vetches 100 Ib. size 45¢e 
Soybeans 2 bu. size 30ec; 5 bu. size 45e; 25 bu. size $1.95 
Carton of six 5 bu. size $2.60 
Field & Garden Peas and Beans 1 bu. size 25c¢ 
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