\ LESPEDEZA 
for the central 
corn belt 
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 is 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 southern part of Iowa as well as 
into northern Missouri. That takes a large area 
in Nebraska, Kansas, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, ete. 
It may be grown north of this area but we are 

See Item 
No. 75 
on Price List 
seed producer to the northern limits 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 moisture 
conditions. You can grow it on very poor soil 
without lime or fertilizer. On the better land it 
will grow taller and heavier. We have had cus- 
tomers report that it grows twice as tall as com- 
mon Lespedeza. It produces up to 1000 pounds of 
seed per acre. An Iowa farmer used it by sowing 
it with Oats in the spring. After the oat crop 
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 Cireular telling you 
more about this great Lespedeza and other 
varieties. 
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 
SERICEA 
Ibs. $2.25. 
THE PERENNIAL 
LESPEDEZA 
item No. 76 on Price List 
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. 
It is adapted throughout the corn-belt 
and very well suited to southern states. 
Produces one main stem the first year, 
the second year it sends ottt 10 to 15 
stems and the following years the growth 
gets still thicker and finer. It will grow 
to a height of two to four feet. Has a 
large carrying capacity as a_ pasture. 
Cattle will eat it readily after becoming 
accustomed to it. Do not sow as early as 
most clovers; April is good for Iowa. Sow 
around 12 pounds to the acre. Some sow 
a little earlier than April. Makes a won- 
derful crop. 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 

Small Lots Postpaid: 

1 Ib. 30; 5 Ibs. $1.25; 10 aa : 
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 Harly 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. 
Ixorean 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. 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 Very Low in Price This Year 
Regular Grade Fancy Unhulled Item No. 70 on Price List. There 
is a large supply of this seed. Prices are way down. You can cut 
your seeding costs drastically by using a lot of Lespedeza seed. 
Searified Korean seed with hulls removed germinates quicker. 






















Showing growth of Sericea_ 
killed them. 
Well inoculated 
rocts mean 
bigger crops 
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. However, Lespedeza, Vetch, Soybeans. Field- 
peas and Cowpeas require special inoculation as per prices shown at right. Be sure 
to state the kind of inoculation that you want, All prices are postpaid. 
urge you to grow some of it. 
Small Lots Postpaid: 
$2.25; 10 lbs. $4.25. 
ALL LEGUMES with NODULE GERM 
For Better Stands and Bigger Crops Use Berry's Nodule Germ 
building crops. 
strains of bacteria working in the roots. 
take nitrogen from the air and use it for their own growth. 
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 
nature has given them the power to take the nitrogen out of the air. You cannot 
be certain that you have the proper bacteria in your soil. 
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 
good results. 
plants we will refund the price of the material. 
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- 
ing one. The cost is so small that no one should avoid or do without inoculation. 
Berry's Nodule Germ Is a New Development 
1 bu. 50e; 214 bu. $1.00 
Birdsfoot Trefoil % bu. 25¢e: 1 bu. 50¢ 
100 Ib. size 50¢ : 
2 bu. size 30¢; 5 bu, size 50c; 25 bu. size $2.25 
Carton of six 5 bu. size $2.95 
Field & Garden Peas and Beans 1 bu. size 30¢ 
Requires only 74 as much seed per acre. 
1 1b. 50e; 5 Ibs. List. Note: Iowa customers should order scarified seed only, to 
Item No. 72 on Price 
comply with State Seed Law provisions, 
Inoculation Is Necessary 
Legume crops which means all Clovers, Alfalfa, Vetches, Peas and Beans are soil 
However, they can build up soil only when they have the certain 
Then and then only can these legumes 
If they do not 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. 
It is very simple to put on. Clear simple directions are printed on each package. 
You apply it just before seeding. Then=when the seed germinates the bacteria 
are there, to penetrate the roots of the plants, 
own nitrogen fertilizer out of the air. 
We urge you to inoculate because the cost is small. 
If our nodule germ does not make nodules on the roots of your 
It is a wise investment. Inocula- 
Alfalfa and Clovers 
Lespedeza or Vetch 
Soybeans 
Even though the crop 
Just put this on the seed. 
Then it has the power to make its 
We guarantee it to give you 

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