American Field Seed Company, Chicago 9, IIL. y 
The true value of Alsike Clover is often ovérlooked. It is.a very 
profitable crop, is economical to sow and easy to grow. Its adaptation 
is almost unlimited. It is grown in practically every State but more 
extensively in the midwestern and northern corn-belt States. Alsike is 
tolerant to many soil types that will not grow Alfalfa and: Red Clover. 
On low wet ground it seems to thrive and will produce well on some 
soils that are slightly acid. 

_HIGH FEEDING VALUE 9 
Alsike is a vigorous grower and produces heavy crops of highly nutritious forage. It generally grows from two to 
three feet tall and is valuable for hay or pasture. Many of our customers like to use Alsike with other clovers and 
srasses; particularly Timothy, Orchard Grass and Red Clover. It is relished by all types of livestock. Stands last for 
several years. Sow two or three pounds of Alsike with your your Red Clover. It will thicken the growth and help 
you secure a better stand. 
SEEDING RECOMMENDATIONS 
Spring seedings are the most satisfactory. If sown alone, one bushel of seed will cover’six to seven acres—just 
about the lowest priced Clover you can plant. Many farmers sow Alsike with spring grain crops. A combination of 
5 lbs. Alsike and 5 lbs. Timothy per acre makes an excellent seeding and one that will produce a big tonnage of hay. A 
firm, clean seed bed is desirable. Never cover over %4-inch ‘deep. Inoculation is helpful in obtaining better stands. 
AVAILABLE IN DIFFERENT GRADES | 
Our PINNACLE BRAND Alsike is the finest available at any price. Dark green in color, uniform in berry size, ex- 
pertly cleaned and tested. Purity and germination are excellent—characteristic of all 
our Pinnacle Brand seeds. Alsike is sharply underpriced in comparison to other clovers 
and grasses. PINNACLE BRAND 
ITEM No. 54 
UNIVERSAL BRAND Alsike—A very serviceable seeding of good germination and GREEN PRICE LIST 
purity. Not quite as fancy as our Pinnacle Brand but priced to give you the utmost 
in quality and value. (SEE ITEM 53 ON GREEN PRICE LIST.) 
LOT THRIFT 
Alsike and Timothy with Ladino 
60% Clovers 
‘PREMIUM GRADE ALSIKE 
Many of our customers prefer Idaho 
grown seed. This seed always has a beau- 
tiful color, the berries are .more uniform 
and larger in size, making this seed easier 
to clean and process. The seed produced 
this year is no exception. The crop was not 
as large as last year but the quality is ex- 
cellent. "We would like all of our customers 
who are interested in Alsike to write for a sam- 
ple of this seed so you can see for yourself the out- 
standing quality. Germination over 90% including the hard seed. 
Idaho Alsike is produced at altitudes ranging about 4000 feet. The ele- 
ments combine to give Idaho grown seed a color and quality unequalled by 
any other origin. We consider this seed hardy for any area and guarantee 
you will be satisfied with this outstanding quality. 
ALSIKE IS ECONOMICAL TO SOW 
Our Idaho Alsike is free from bad weeds and has been doubly. recleaned. 
The cost of this premium grade seed is low in com- 
parison with other clovers. Sow 7 to 9 lbs. per acre— 
a cost of about $3.75 per acre! Include Alsike in your 
rotation program this year. It is a good soil builder ITEM 
and a heavy producer of hay and pasture. Is equal in No. 55 
feeding value to Red Clover yet costs only 60% as much GREEN 
to sow. We have only a limited supply of Idaho Alsike PRICE LIST 
to offer this year’ Order early while stocks are com- 
plete. 




Many of our customers like a mixture of 
Alsike and Timothy. Our Lot “Thrift” con- 
tains about 60% Alsike including a, small 
amount of Ladino Clover with the balance 
high grade Timothy. A fast growing com- 
bination that produces big crops of hay or 
pasture. Excellent for controlling erosion. 
The Ladino Clover spreads rapidly once it 
is established and will last for several 
years. This seed has been thoroughly 
cleaned and the germination is good. Sow 
about 8 to 9 lbs. per acre. Spring planting 
is best. Highly recommended for renovat- 
ing worn out or thin pastures. Will pro- 
duce on land of medium to thin fertility as 
well as on heavy fertile soil. When seeded 
at 8 lbs. per acre will put approximately 
60 Clover seeds on every square foot plus 
a liberal seeding of Tim- 
othy. Priced to cut your 
seeding costs to a mini- ITEM 
mum. Order your Timothy 
and Clover Mixtures No. 104 
early. Supplies are short GREEN 
this year because of small PRICE LIST 
Timothy crop. 
"Have Been Using Your Seed for 15 Years" 
Elizabeth, Illinois. 
We have used American Field seeds for two generations. Our father always bought his seed from you and we have 
been using your seeds for over 15 years, and have never failed to get a good stand. We usually use Pinnacle Brand, 
Lot ‘‘Rock Bottom’? and Lot ‘‘Sealed’’ Alfalfa and would recommend them over and above any other seed any day. 
Dittmar Brothers, by Harlan J. Dittmar, Route No, 3. 
