FIELD 

ALFALFA 

Our Alfalfa seed, listed below, is all Northern grown. 
It was grown in Western South Dakota, Wyoming 
and Montana. This is the hardiest seed available. 
Free samples upon request. 
SPECIAL 
Dak. 12 Seed (98% Pure) $46.50 cwt. 
DAKOTA No. 12 
This is alfalfa from long established stands which 
has proven to be superior, and which has survived 
the extremes in climate during the past 20 years or 
more. 
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$.55 
100 lbs. 
Dak. 12 (99% Pure) $52.00 
GRIMM 
This variety is one cf the earliest and best kncwn of 
the pedigreed varieties. It has proven its ability to 
withstand drouth and winter-killing. 
Telb: 100 lbs. 
Dakcta grown (99% Pure) $.57 $54.00 
COSSACK 
This is a very vigorous growing variety, that is sec- 
ond to Ladak in hay production. Cossack produces a 
fine stemmed hay. 
iL Woy, 100 lbs. 
Dakota Grown (99% Pure) $.57 $54.00 
Certified Blue Tag (BuSax) $62.00 
LADAK 
The parent material of this variety was introduced 
in 1910 from Northern India where it had developed 
for many generations under conditions of low winter 
temperatures and low annual rainfall. Ladak ranks 
first in hay yield and first in cold and drought re- 
sistance, and is resistant to bacterial wilt. 
1 1b: 
$.63 
100 lbs. 
Dakota Grown (99% Pure) $58.00 
RANGER 
Ranger is a new variety developed by the U. S. Dept. 
of Agriculture by combining several superior strains. 
It is wilt resistant, winter hardy and adapted to our 
Western climatic conditions. 
1 lb. 100 lbs. 
Dakota Grown (99% Pure) $.65 $60.00 
Certified Blue Tag $92.00 
— CLOVER — 
WHITE BLOSSOM SWEET CLOVER This is the 
standard Sweet Clover of the country. It is a biennial, 
grows from 4 to 6 feet tall, vigorous grower, extremely 
hardy and produces abundant hay and pasture. 
99% Pure 1 lb. $.32 100 lbs. $27.00 
98% Pure 1 Ib. $.30 100 lbs. $25.00 
YELLOW BLOSSOM SWEET CLOVIR A biennial 
that is not as tall as the White but is about two weeks 
earlier. It is very drought resistant and desirable for 
hay, pasture and forage. Not to be confused with the 
annual Yellow Blossom which is of very little value. 
99% Pure 1 Ip es.on 100 lbs. $26.00 
98% Pure i Ipa.$.29 106 lbs. $24.00 
ALSIKE CLOVER This is a valuable forage crop sown 
alone or with timothy. Excellent at high altitudes 
where alfalfa kills out. 
99% Pure 1 lb. $.50 
100 lbs. $45.00 
All seeds are tested and tagged in compliance with State seed laws. 
NOTICE—Prices include bags and are subject to market changes. 
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GRASSES 

LINCOLN BROME GRASS A perennial with strong 
creeping rootstalks producing a dense sod. It is an 
excellent pasture and hay grass that begins grawth 
early in the spring and grows throughout the summer, 
continuing growth until late fall. 
1 lb. $.60 

100 lbs. $55.00 
STANDARD CRESTED WHEATGRASS A _ hardy, 
drought resistant perennial bunch grass. It is very early 
in spring growth but during hot dry spells it becomes 
dormant and resumes growth with cooler weather and 
more favorable moisture conditions. It makes an ex- 
cellent early summer and late fall pasture and is 
especially adapted to the Western area. 
1 Ib. $.42 100 Ibs, $37,50 
FAIRWAY CRESTED WHEATGRASS Very similar 
to Standard Crested but Fairway is shorter, leafier, 
and finer-stemmed. Used extensively in Farm lawns, 
Parks, Fairways, and other places where watering 
facilities are not available. Sow 1 Ib. to 100 sq. ft. 
1 ib. $.60 100 lbs. $45.00 
WESTERN WHEATGRASS'- Also very similar to 
Standard Crested but is usually a little taller, and 
produces more hay and seed per acre, but does not 
provide as much pasture. A perennial that is very 
drought resistant, but slower growing. 
1 Ib. $.50 100 lbs. $45.00 
RYE GRASS (DOMESTIC) A very quick growing 
grass that produces a large amount of nutritious fol- 
age, but not as hardy as the Wheatgrasses. 
1 1b. $.25 100 Ibs. $20.00 
TIMOTHY & ALSIKE An 80-20 mixture. 
1b. $.45 100 lbs. $40.00 
PASTURE MIX A earefully blended pasture mix for 
grazing by all livestock. It contains Brome Grass, 
Western Wheatgrass, Crested Wheatgrass, Rye Grass, 
Alfalfa, Sweet Clover, Red Clover, and Alsike Clover. 
1 ib. $.45 100 Ibs. $39.50 


NOTICE 
The 1950 Agricultural Conservation Program 
for South Dakota calls for payments for the 
establishment of additional acreage of peren- 
nial grasses and/or biennial and perennial le- 
gumes. The payment rates are as follows: 
(a) Seeding Alfalfa or Alsike clover $.40 lb. 
(b) Seeding Brome Grass $.30 Ib. 
(c) Seeding Wheatgrasses $.25 lb. 
(d) Seeding pasture mixtures of other adap- 
ted perennial legumes and grasses $.25 Ib. 
See your county committee for full details. 
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