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PINNACLE BRAND 
The demand for Grimm Alfalfa seems to increase 
every year. Customers in practically every State are 
using Grimm Alfalfa; however, the majority of our 
orders come from the northern part of the corn-belt 
where extra hardy Alfalfa is needed. Where winters 
are severe and where there is apt to be danger of 
winter killing, we highly recommend using Grimm 
Alfalfa. The root system of Grimm is different from 
most common strains. There are many branches on 
the root system which makes it less susceptible to 
heaving during periods of freezing and thawing that 
many times occur early in the spring. Many of our 
customers say that Grimm Alfalfa 
produces a finer stemmed plant mak- 
ing a better quality of hay. ITEM 
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BEAUTIFUL QUALITY— erine 
OVER 99.25% PURE tis 
Our stocks of Pinnacle Brand Grimm Alfalfa this year 
are the finest we have seen in many seasons. The quality 
is excellent, the color is bright, the berries are uniform in 
size and unusually large. We know that you will be more 
than satisfied with the outstanding character of this 
grade. Our Pinnacle Brand Grimm Alfalfa has a purity 
of over 99% with a germination of at least 90%. Very 
carefully cleaned and processed and guaranteed to com- 
ply with all seed regulations. This Alfalfa seed is pro- 
duced in the regions where winters are long and severe. 
Often times the temperature reaches 20 to 25 degrees 
below zero. Only the hardiest, healthiest plants survive 
these conditions. 
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HARDY—GRIMM ALFALFA 
Our lowest priced Grimm. 
Northern grown and hardy for 
any locality. Recleaned and 
tested. Not as fancy appear- 
ing as our better grades but a 
real producer. Seed is discolored 
and smaller in size. Small Alfal- 
fa seeds produce large healthy 
plants the same as larger seeds. 
On account of smaller seeds 
there are approximately 20 to 
25% more seeds per pound than 
in the fancier grades that sell 
for several dollars more. Priced 
within the reach of everyone who wants hardy 
ITEM northern grown Grimm Alfalfa. We have many 
N 17 customers who buy this quality year after year. 
Oe. They report good stands that persist for several 

GREEN years. We recommend seeding 15 lbs. per acre. 
PRIGE Rock Bottom will save you 20 to 30% on your Al- 
LIST falfa seed this year. We do not have a big supply 
of Rock Bottom Grimm so we suggest you order 
early. Demands for all legumes will be unusually heavy be- 
cause of cutbacks in Wheat and other grain acreages. 
Order your Alfalfa ‘’Gro-Coated'’ for better stands 
and bigger yields. 
"Have Sown Your Seed for Years" 
Fithian, Illinois. 
I have sown your seeds for a number of years both on my 
Vermilion Co., Illinois, farms and my Stark Co., Indiana, farm, 
and sure appreciate your courteous treatment, especially when I 
called at your 48rd and Damen Avenue store-warehouse in 
Chicago. H. C, Watkins 



SEEDING SUGGESTIONS 
We recommend seeding our Pinnacle Brand Grimm at 12 
to 15 lbs. per acre. For best results, carefully prepared, 
firm seed beds are best. Most stand failures are caused by 
improper planting methods. Covered too deeply, failure to 
apply inoculation, too loose soil, are some of the most com- 
mon causes of failure. Inoculation is one of the cheapest 
forms of crop insurance and we cannot urge you too strong- 
ly to use it on all legumes. 
SUPPLIES OF GRIMM ALFALFA SHORT 
The total seed production of the Northern origins of 
Alfalfa were the shortest in 20 years this year. Our stocks 
will not be adequate to meet the demand. We urge you to 
order your Alfalfa seed early while stocks are complete. 
Order all of your Alfalfa ‘“‘Gro-Coated” for best results. 

CERTIFIED BLUE TAG ITEM 
We consider Ranger Alfalfa as No. 22 
one of the greatest crop improve- GREEN 
ments in recent years. Its great PRICE 
superiority over common strains List 
indicate it will replace these older 
varieties just as soon as seed sup- 
plies are available. ‘ 
The outstanding characteristic of Ranger is its remarkable 
resistance to bacterial wilt which has become a rather serious 
factor in many areas. Its ability to persist for 5 to 8 years 
is another desirable feature. In resistance to cold it is equal 
to Grimm and Cossack and is about their equal in forage pro- 
duction. The foliage and stem are fine. Planting reeommenda- 
tions are the same as for other strains. 
RESISTANT TO BACTERIAL WILT 
Ranger is considered as a multiple strain variety being the 
result of a cross of five different selections including Cossack, 
Turkestan and Ladak. While the price of Ranger may seem 
high, actually it is worth every penny of the cost, particularly 
in areas where bacterial wilt is a serious factor. Our seed 
supplies are still very limited and we urge you to order early 
to avoid disappointment. We offer only the certified grade 
which is your assurance of the very finest quality available. 
On small quantities we will be unable to provide the certifica- 
tion tags as we receive it in bushel bags, which are sealed. 
We guarantee that you will receive genuine Ranger. , 
"Good Seed and Good Service" 
Apple River, Illinois, 
I have been sowing your Grass and Clover seed for a number 
of years and find them 0.K. My Alfalfa that I sowed this 
spring is all growing good. I think there is none better than 
the American Field Company seed for quality and service, 
E John W. Watson, Route No, 1. 
