Highly Recommended Where Bacterial Wilt Is Killing Alfalfa Stands 
Often times farmiers will write-in to us stating that their Alfalfa plants are turning yel- 
low, and dying out. They want to’ know savhat is causing them: to tose their stands, ‘Closer 
observation: would réveal that in many instances itis bacterial wilt. This bacterial wilt is 
most-easily Tecopnized in the fall, “At thistime severely affected plants throw up, many 
weik,stender, short yellow branches as compared to a few strong green shootsof healthy 
Alfalfa plants. “Phis same condition is noticeable after first and second cuttings. After the 
first sharp Trost, plants affected by bacterial wilt will’ be: frosted; while healthy plants 
Will be-unimjured, <If weak looking plants in such a field are dug and the roots cut-across 
diafonally with a knife or the bark peeled from ‘the rodts; the color of the wood layer will 
be varying shades of brown instead ofthe Glear white of healthy roots. Many times, too, 
farmers will claim: that their Alfalfa-has winter killed, however, actually, the plant has 
died out over the winter through bacterial wilt, Therefore, if you have experienced any 
of the same conditions in your own Alfalfa, then we strongly urge you to make a seeding 
of this wilt-resistant variety of Ranger or the. Buffalo advertised on the opposite page. 
This costs & little more, yet when you consider what it will save vou 
in the long run, it pays big profits, 
Ranger Alfalfa Is Fine-Stemmed, Leafy, Long Lived 
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Another advantage of Ranger Alfalfa is that it will continue pro- COATING 
ducing heavy yields of fine quality hay long after ordinary Alfalfas Is Your 
have died out. Under normal conditions you can expect maximum re- 
sults from a seeding up to six years and more. Ranger is extremely Assurance Of 
winter hardy and is adapted to the northernmost states. f 
Generally, we have Ranger in both the Certified and Non Certified 
grades. The Certified seed is sealed in 30 and 60 pound bags. SEE 
ITEMS 22 and 23 ON PRICE LIST. 
Popular for Its Fine Quality Hay and Extra Hardiness 
Montana Grimm Alfalfa is in big demand. It has extra winter hardiness and somewhat finer 
characteristics of growth. The seed is not only beautiful in appearance, but produces the kind 
of a crop that many farmers demand. We have other lots of Grimm at lower prices yet if you 
want the very finest Grimm obtainable, then order Berrys Montana Grimm. The price is not 
high when you consider quality. Our supplies are limited. If sold out we can ship Ladak, Non- 
certified Ranger or other hardy origin like Lot Gold. To save time on your order if we get sold 
out, we will send the best available and refund the difference unless you mark your order 
“No-substitution.”’ 
What Kind of Alfalfa Should | Buy? 
We are often asked that question. The answer depends upon conditions Insist On 
and personal preference. If you have trouble with wilt, then choose 
Ranger or Buffalo. For severe winters, Ranger, Grimm and Cossack 
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are best. The Buffalo, Dakota #12 and regular Corn Belt Alfalfa generally GRO COATED 
makes heavier growth. Read the description of different varieties and 
origins in the catalog. They are widely adapted. If you want extra winter lain Seed 
hardiness, buy Grimm and this is Grimm Alfalfa at its best. It’s “Gro- 
Coated” although you can get it not Gro-Coated for 2c a lb. less. SEE 
ITEM #17. 
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MONTANA 
Cossack Alfalfa is noted for its winter hardiness. It has stamina and vigor. Many consider that 
it excels the Grimm in this respect. Cossack is one of the varieties that was used in making the 
new wilt-resistant Ranger Alfalfa described at the top of the page. Its fine, leafy growth makes 
beautiful quality hay. It is very fine to use in combination with grasses such as Brome for hay 
or pasture. A seeding should last for many years. We consider it hardy for any part of the nation. 
This World Brand grade of Cossack is beautiful seed. Purity and germination tests are high. Berry’s 
direct-to-you policy makes possible this unusually attractive price. You will save 
money. We guarantee every shipment to show up to your satisfaction. Please 
order early. You will get the biggest values by doing so. 
The Cossack Alfalfa which we have available is only sold in our top grade. 
Seitzae a Wlaconalil You know when you sow seed 
Gentlemen: Spee ee like this that no other seed 
Gro-Coated Alfalfa sure got off to a good could possibly give you better 
start. Did better than any the neighbors had. assurance of getting satisfac- 
They said they had never heard of ‘‘Gro- tory results. Our Cossack AIl- 
Coated”’ Grass seed. : Keep up the good work, falfa is “Gro-Coated.” If we 
I will order more of it in the future. It made get sold out can ship other lots 
a better stand than the Non Gro-Coated seed. ; - 
Sincerely, as suggested above under 
Frank Haser Grimm Alfalfa. Skki ITEM #20. 
