Seeds for 1951 
E may be thankful that the 1950 season’s crops are in general very near to normal, in spite of 
a very late Spring start and an early freeze. 
Late varieties of Sweet Corn were injured by the sudden ending of growing weather. Forage seed 
crops are slightly better than a year ago, especially Timothy. Hardy Northern Grown Alfalfa and 
Red Clover seed are in short supply. High grades of Kentucky Blue Grass Seed and Red Top are in 
slightly better supply than last year, but not sufficient. Creeping Red Fescue is very short. These and 
others necessary for high grade lawn grass and sports turf formulas are short and above average prices 
are necessary for the fourth year in succession. The better grades are best values and should be used so 
far as possible. Light weight grades or low priced filler and unsuitable varieties of grasses are not 
really economical. It is advisable to look carefully at the analysis label of the seeds before you buy. 
In Flower Seeds, many new items and improved varieties offer opportunities that challenge the 
resourcefulness of the professional or amateur to make the most effective use of their beauty and 
ability to improve our homes. 
Better Crops from Better Seeds 
Few buyers of seeds fully realize the importance of seed growing to the economic welfare of our 
country. Seeds are a first necessity in the production of all food. The development, production and 
maintenance of improved varieties of seeds require patient labor, skill, experience and scientific know- 
ledge. The work has not been rewarded financially as well as in other fields requiring similar skills. 
The price of seeds often represents only the manual cost of production and distribution. To the planter 
a slight difference in cost of two lots of seed may mean a difference in crop so many times cost, there 
is little comparison; it could easily be a hundred or a thousand times the difference. Varieties vary 
greatly in productiveness, disease resistance, edible and shipping quality, besides many other factors 
such as adaptability to soils and climate, market preference and season of maturity. 
It is a great mistake to look only for new varieties, as many of the established ones have been 
improved to better suit our purpose. 
Thirty million families still do not eat enough vegetables for good health. Use of good seed, 
adaptable varieties, approved cultural methods, in suitable locations would result in better health and 
more happiness. 
We Mahe a Specialty of Grass Seed 
for Lawns, Athletic Fields and Pastures; we invite 
your inquiries concerning formulas to meet special needs 
