NOTE 
As a service to growers who wish to plant small grains other than the Coker varieties 
previously described, we offer certified seeds of two varieties of oats. The descriptions are 
taken largely from reports published by the agencies originating the varieties. 
CERTIFIED ARLINGTON OATS 
Arlington was selected by Mr. F. A. Coffman, 
Senior Agronomist, Cereals Division, U.S.D.A., from 
his cross between a (Lee-Victoria) selection and 
Fulwin, a late, tall, cold-hardy strain of Winter Ful- 
ghum. The female parent selection (Lee-Victoria) 
was from a cross made by Dr. T. R. Stanton about 
20 years ago. Mr. Coffman’s cross gave rise to three 
somewhat similar varieties—Arlington, Coy and At- 
lantic. Of the trio, Arlington appears to have the 
most desirable qualities for growing in the Piedmont 
and lower mountain valleys of the Southeast. 
Arlington heads up fairly early, but matures rela- 
tively late. Owing to tall and leafy growth, Arlington 
tends to smother lespedeza or other companion crops. 
The straw, while tall, is rather stiff, and except on 
the most fertile soils will stand for combining. The 
peduncles (or grain stems) are persistent and tend 
to cling to the kernels. Unless the crop is thoroughly 
mature and dry, difficulty is experienced in com- 
bining and cleaning. 
Arlington has resistance to prevalent races of 
crown rust. Its tolerance to Victoria blight is about 
equal to that of Victorgrain 48-93. It is susceptible 
to one race of smut. 
PRICE: $1.85 per bushel, any quantity. 
F028. Hartsville; 2G: 
These Oats Treated With New Improved Ceresan. 
CERTIFIED SOUTHLAND OATS 
Southland (C. I. 5207) was developed by Mr. 
W. H. Chapman at the North Florida Experiment 
Station. It is a selection from the cross: D69—Bond 
x Fultex, made by Dr. H. C. Murphy of the Cereal 
Crops Division, U. S. Department of Agriculture, 
and the Iowa Experiment Station. Bond was intro- 
duced from Australia in 1929; D69 resulted from 
a cross between Richland and Green Russian; Fultex 
was a selection from a cross between Fulghum and 
Victoria. 
According to data published by the Florida Ex- 
periment Station, Southland is extremely susceptible 
to cold weather, and therefore is adapted principally 
to the Gulf Coast region. Southland has an upright 
type of growth, broad, coarse leaves, vigorous vege- 
tative growth, and large, tall stems. The heads are 
medium open and contain a rather large number of 
kernels. The kernel type is variable, ranging from 
white to yellow, but would be classed as white oats 
in contrast with red oats more common to the South. 
Southland is a medium early oat maturing about a 
week later than Fulgrain. 
Southland is resistant to Helminthosporium blight 
but is susceptible to some other species of Helmin- 
_thosporium. It is moderately resistant to crown 
(leaf) rust. Stem rust has caused some small losses 
at certain locations. 
PRICE: $2.25 per bushel, any quantity. 
OcBelartsvilles Sa 
These Oats Treated With New Improved Ceresan. 
OUR RESPONSIBILITY: Our seed are all care- 
fully tested for germination and purity before ship- 
ment. Attached to every bag of seed we ship is a 
card on which is printed the percentage of germina- 
tion and mechanical purity of that particular lot of 
seed. Under no circumstances, however, can we be 
responsible for the germination of the seed after 
they have been planted for there are many reasons 
for imperfect germination of planted seeds other 
than their vitality. In no case do we give any war- 
ranty expressed or implied as to the productivity 
or performance of our seed. 
YOUR PROTECTION: Our seed are all sent out 
in bags labeled ‘“COKER’S PEDIGREED SEED” and 
bearing our Registered Red Heart Trade Mark. Each 
bag also bears our O.K. tag and is officially sealed 
before leaving our warehouse. No seed is genuine 
“COKER’S PEDIGREED SEED” unless it bears our 
official O.K. tag under seal and our Registered 
“TRADE MARK.” Protect yourself by insisting 
upon having only seed bearing our official O.K. tag 
and Registered Trade Mark. 
OUR CLAIMS: The claims we make for our seed 
are based on their actual performance in our breed- 
ing plots, variety tests and increase fields. They are 
ALL bred, grown, prepared, tested and stored under 
our personal supervision and control. 
EFFECT OF GROWING CONDITIONS: Our de- 
scriptions are based on the actual records that our 
varieties have produced in our tests, and they will 
show the same characteristics elsewhere under the 
same conditions. Drought or POOR CONDITIONS 
will result in a reduced yield and poorer quality—no 
matter what variety is planted. 
ONE PRICE POLICY: Our Company has, since 
its beginning, strictly adhered to the policy of selling 
its products on one schedule of prices to all. These 
prices are based on the quantity of the purchase and 
are published in our catalogs, price lists and 
pamphlets. 
COKER’S PEDIGREED SEED COMPANY 
HARTSVILLE, S. C. 
