-later oats may out- 
Our Production Grading Improves Quality 

Aimeado ,.Bbentor 
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An Early Maturing Oat—Heavy Yielder 
Practically all our seed stocks this year are grown under our 
own production contracts. They are cleaned and graded to our 
specifications and that means superior quality for our customers, 
These Mindo Oats are growing in popularity because they 
mature 4 to 5 days earlier than Clinton and Bentons. If hot 
weather strikes early that can make a tremendous ‘difference in 
yield in favor of the early kind. This variety was developed by 
the State of Minnesota but because of its earliness it is liked in 
the southern section of the spring oat belt. We have had very 
fine reports on it from Missouri and Kansas, as well as states 
farther south. 
The straw is very strong and little shorter than that of Clinton 
and Benton. Yields of 109.4 bu. per acre are reported on Mindo in 
the Iowa official 1948 yield reports. This and the Cherokee are, in 
our opinion, the best of the earlier maturing oats. We recommend 
them wherever early oats are wanted. See Item 172 on Price List 
for quotations on Blue Tag State Certified Mindo. 

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A Heavy Testing—Early Oat 
This oat in most tests, matures at the same time as Mindo. A 
few tests show it about a day later. Both are distinctly earlier 
than Benton or Bonda. The Cherokee has the same pedigree as 
Clinton, namely, D69 x Bond cross. It is a different selection. 
The grains are generally plumper than Clinton. It has a plumper 
type of kernel. Color is a little darker and sometimes has a 
pinkish tinge of color. The straw length is between that of Mindo 
and Clinton. Cherokee generally runs a heavier test weight per 
bushel. Yields of 108.4 bu., are recorded in the 1948 Iowa yield test. 
Because of its early maturity it is very popular over a wide area. 
Tt is our understanding this oat originated in Iowa but was first re- 
leased as a commercial variety by Kansas. They considered its per- 
formance, under 
Kansas conditions 
highly satisfactory, 
and it will give 
SOO a x esi tis 
throughout the en- 
tire spring oat sec- 
tion. In favorable 
oat seasons the 
yield them but if it 
gets hot early, then 
early kinds wilt 
pay out best. -See 
Item No. 70 fOr 
prices On (tt hobee 
thoroughly eleAned 
heavy weight-Cher 
okees, 

A Taller Strain of Clinton 
This has the same D69 x Bond parentage as Clinton, It re- 
sembles it very closely in many ways. It differs in growing a 
taller straw. It will probably average about 6 inches longer. This 
is a decided advantage on soils where straw growth is apt to be 
short. Some tests show it of the same maturity as Clinton. On 
others it runs a day or two later. In the official 1948 Iowa yield 
test report Bentons made up to 115.4 bu., per acre. The test 
weight per bushel averaged higher than any other variety ex- 
cepting the Bonda. Length of straw averaged around 42 inches. 
In the two year average, 1947-48 it was surpassed in yield only 
by Clinton although in some tests Bentons were superior in yield, 
as well as test weight. 
Where a normal season can generally be expected, these larger 
growing varieties will, as a rule, make the best yields. We carry 
this variety both in Blue Tag State Certified and our heavy 
weight recleaned non-certified. See Items 173 and 174 on our 
Pink Price List for Quotations, 
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An Extra High Quality Oat 
It is significant that in the average of all 1948 official tests 
Bonda had the heaviest weight per bushel of all varieties tested. 
This was true in all sections of the state, northern, central and 
southern. That tells the story of quality when it is superior over 
such a wide area. In maturity it is about one day later than 
Benton and the straw a little shorter. Yields of 114.6 bu., 
per acre were recorded. In some trials the Bondas were ahead 
of Benton and in others it was reversed. Both are very good 
varieties. 
Bonda is a variety originated by the Minnesota Station. It is a 
cross between Bond and Anthony. A distinguishing feature of these 
is that quite a few 
of the grains have 
heavy awns. This 
is a newer variety 
and there is a good 
demand for _ seed. 
There should be ex- 
tra profits on that 
in many parts of 
the country this 
year. 

For <a ‘heawy 
vielding oat of high 
qitality you'll find 
fhiscge. dandy. See 
StéimicoNe.. 175 on 
Mink trice List for 
UoetAtreRs On Blue 
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Bond: 
WHY IT PAYS TO TREAT YOUR SEED GRAIN WITH CHEMICAL DUST 
There are certain plant diseases that may be transmitted by seed. These 
diseases need not necessarily be developed in the seed that is harvested. They may 
be carried to it from adjoining fields. Then again you may have disease in your 
soil. If you plant clean seed without protection those diseases may attack clean 
seed that you sow. The use of a good chemical dust usually controls a good 
many diseases that may drastically affect yields or quality or both. 
Treat Oats, Barley, Wheat and Sorghums 
Smut in some form may attack any of these crops. Instead of grain you have a 
black powdery mass that is of course utterly useless, and it lowers the grade on 
all of the crop, if the infestation is heavy. You can help keep this under control 
by treating your seed with Parsons Seed Saver Dust. This is 
easy to apply as it does not irritate the nose and throat like 
some chemical treatments. You ean use an old churn, barrel, 
cement mixer or any method that will put a light coating of 
dust on the seed. It requires only half an ounce per bushel. 
Twenty Years of Satisfactory Dealings 
Dear Sirs: Eaton, Ohio 
IT have bought Berry Seeds for almost 20 years and 
have been more than satisfied. You have fine values 
and they are always at reasonable prices. 
Sincerely yours, Myron §S. Burch. 

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Special Introductory Price on Parsons Dust 
We are strong believers in chemical treatment for small grains. 
It is our desire to do everything we can to encourage the use of it by 
our customers. The benefits you gain should repay the cost of treat- 
ment many, many times. The small investment you make means lit- 
tle to us from a sales angle but it should mean much to you in better 
erops. 
We will make you a Special Price of only 75¢ per pound Prepaid on 
this Parsons Seed Saver Dust. 3 lbs., $2.00; 5 lbs., $8.00. That makes 
it cost you only a little over 2c to treat a bushel of small grains. This 
treatment protects seed by direct chemical action, It’s 
easy to apply. Be sure to use it this year, Its your 
cheapest crop insurance. 
Finds Seed Exactly as Advertised 
Dear Sirs: Fulton, Ill. 
I have used your seed for a number of years and 
have always found it very satisfactory. We have al- 
ways been able to depend on the seed being exactly as 
you have advertised it. 
Very truly yours, Robert W. Lockhart. 

