ISBELL’S DEPENDABLE ALFALFA SEED 
Alfalfa, the most essential hay crop, is of such vital importance that a failure is little short of 
a major disaster on most farms. By planting seed of known origin and proven adaptability, a good seed- 
ing is assured, weather and other conditions being normal. Naturally, Michigan Grown seed is desirable, 
but as there was only a small quantity produced last season, seed from other states:-must be relied upon 
for most of the acreage this year. We offer premium quality seed from the best producing districts. 
KANSAS ALFALFA 
Verified Origin Seed 
Kansas Alfalfa seed has been used in Michigan 
for over 40 years and is noted for bumper hay 
crops. Because of good yields last season Kansas 
seed is very reasonably priced. The seed is plump, 
bright colered, and of high purity and germina- 
tion. Use Kansas seed for hay and save money. 
In the central and western part of Kansas 
where our seed was grown, low winter tempera- 
tures prevail, and there is less snow coverage than 
in many other areas. Because Michigan is sur- 
rounded by lakes, our winter weather is moder- 
ated and we usually do not experience as severe 
cold as the Kansas region from which we have 
selected this seed. We recommend this particular 
seed as an excellent value, and satisfactory for 
Michigan conditions. 
MICHIGAN ALFALFA 
Our Michigan Alfalfa seed is selected fine qual- 
ity seed grown in Northern Michigan. After the 
seed is thoroughly cleaned over the most modern 
equipment, it is Laboratory Tested for both purity 
and germination. If you want alfalfa best adapted 
to your farm, use our Michigan Alfalfa seed. Our 
supply is very limited so order your seed as soon 
as possible. 

UTAH ALFALFA 
Hardy, High Altitude Grown 
This seed is from the high altitude Delta 
section of Utah, where winter temperatures are 
frequently 30 degrees below zero. For high re- 
sistance to winter kill we suggest using this. 
Quantities are limited so get yours early. 
ARGENTINE ALFALFA 
(Cool Climate) 
While the use of Argentine Alfalfa seed is still 
considered experimental in Michigan, Pennsylvania 
reports show satisfactory resistance to winter kill- 
ing in that state. Our Argentine seed is from 
the southern mountainous regions where the winter 
climate is comparable to that of southern Michi- 
gan. 
This seed is called ‘COOL CLIMATE’ seed to 
identify it. The price of this seed is so reasonable 
this season (less than ¥% the price of red clover 
when this was written) that we suggest you try 
a small plot of Argentine Alfalfa this year. Why 
not find out if you can save up to one-half on 
seeding cost by using this? 
DAKOTA ALFALFA 
(Winter Hardy) 
Alfalfa in the Dakota areas withstands unusually severe 
conditions, both in winter and summer, in order to survive. 
Extremely low temperatures in winter, with alternate freez- 
ing and thawing, biting sharp winds, snowdrifts and bare 
ground, all combine to make it tough for any but the hardiest 
strains to survive and produce seed. Also the summers are 
dry, often over long periods, which tests its ability to with- 
stand severe droughts. Frosts late in the spring and early 
in the fall are further hazards it must withstand. 
ISBELL’S RED CLOVER 
Naturally alfalfa seed produced under such severe con- 
ditions is especially suitable for Michigan and nearby states 
where growing conditions are somewhat simiar but less 
severe. This is a splendid lot of high quality, bright in 
color and plump of berry, with excellent purity and high 
germination. Stocks are not too large so be wise and get 
your Dakota Alfalfa seed soon. 
Michigan Red Clover Seed has always been classed as the highest quality 
produced anywhere. It is always in demand, but this season there is not enough 
seed to supply all the growers who want this. The clover seed crop in Michigan 
was smaller than usual last season and way below normal. 
Medium, Red, or June, and Mammoth Red Clover. We strongly urge everyone who 
intends to sow Red Clover Seed to order this as soon as possible, the sooner the 
better. 
BROME GRASS 
(Bromus Inermis) 
Brome Grass is a quick starting, hardy, long-lived northern grass that has been 
known for many years, but its real value has only recently become well known and 
appreciated. Brome withstands drought better than other grasses, and while it 
makes good hay, its greatest value is its use for pasture, 
Alfalfa. It makes ideal pasture during mid-summer when most needed and also 
produces well on light soils. 
An ideal pasture combination is secured by sowing 10 to 12 pounds of Alfalfa 
seed and 8-10 pcunds of Brome Grass seed per acre in the spring, either alone or 
in oats, barley or wheat. This mixture gives best results when not pastured until 
a good top growth is attained. Cattle eat the Brome Grass 
Alfalfa, giving the Alfalfa a chance to become well established. Dairymen tell us 
that by growing Brome Grass with Alfalfa, bloating in cattle is completely elimi- 
nated. Brome Grass seed should be bought early, as there is a great demand for it. 
Our seed is No. 1 Canadian Grown and of the best quality. 
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