36 R. H. Shumway—"The Pioneer American Seedsman"—Esiablished 1870 
Shumway’s World Famous Farm and Field Seeds’ 
Greatest Values Ever Offered “All Excel Brand” “Highest Quality” 
All State Tested for Purity and Germination 
ALFALF A (60 Ibs. Bu.) 
Should Be Grown On Every Farm 
Greatest Money Making Crop 
Sow 15 Lbs. Per Acre Spring or Early Fall 
Guaranteed Satisfactory or Money Back | 
All Alfalfa, Sweet Clover and Red Clover Seed Offered 
Is “Highest Quality” 1950 Crop Premium Grade Seed 
Showing Purity Better Than 99.25% and Germination Better Than 
90% Including Hard Seed and Less Than .25% Weed Seed. 
1506 Kansas Grown “Excel Brand’”—Very Hardy 
This is strictly Northwestern Kansas grown new crop, 
large, plump, bright berries, with an exceptionally high purity 
and strong germination It is extremely hardy with a spread- 
ing root system, producing enormous tonnage of the finest 
quality of hay. We recommend it to you as the best value 
obtainable today in New Crop Alfalfa Seed for extreme cold 
climate. Postpaid, 4 lb., 50 cts.; Ib., 95 cts.; 24 Ibs., $2.25; 
5 Ibs., $4.25. 
For Larger Quantities See Wholesale Green List Enclosed 
1500 Arizona Grown (Approved Seed) “Excel Brand” 
Here is an excellent grade of Alfalfa Seed at a Low Price suitable for sowing across 
the nation in latitude south of Springfield, Illinois, 
We were fortunate in getting a limited supply of this seed that we can offer for 
prompt order at prices far below Kansas and other Alfalfa Seed produced farther north, 
We recommend this for the localities mentioned, but for sowing in the north, we again 
recommend Kansas Seed, which is recognized as one of the hardiest types. _Supply_is 
limited, so order promptly please. Postpaid % Ib., 40 cts.; lb., 75 cts.; 244 1bs., $1.75; 
5 lbs., $3.25. For Larger Quantities See Wholesale Green List Enclosed. 
1531 Alsike, or Swedish Clover “Excel Brand’’ (60 Ibs. Bu.) 
Sow in spring. 8 lbs. per acre 
“Processed Seed” Purity 98% or better; germination 90% or better 
including hard seed. 
Alsike seems to be especially adapted for the Northern States; it is a perennial 
clover and lives longer than Medium Red; it is also more hardy; in fact, it is the 
hardiest of all clovers; it does not heave out of the ground in Winter and the severest 
cold does not injure it and it resists the extremes of drought and wet. It is the only 
clover that. will thrive on moist soil, but it will also grow fairly well! in stiff clays. It 
is mostly grown in bottom lands and quite often mixed with Timothy; these varieties 
seem to be well adapted for this soil and ripen at the same time. Postpaid, 14 lb., 40 cts.; 
lb., 70 cts.; 2% lbs., $1.70; 5 lbs., $3.25, 
For Larger Quantities See Wholesale Green List Enclosed 
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1533 Crimson Clover or Giant Incarnate “Excel Brand 
(60 lbs. Bu.) 
Sow 15 lbs. per acre in Spring or Fall 
South of the Ohio River this wonderful annual clover leads them all for hay, for pas- 
tures and fertilizer. In the North sow in April, ready to cut and pasture July 10th. 
Every farmer ought to sow at least one acre for his hogs. Postpaid, 4% 1h., 30 cts.; 
lb., 50 cts.; 21% Ibs., $1.15; 5 lbs., $2.00. 
For Larger Quantities See Wholesale Green List Enclosed 
2 Great Perennial Legume Crops! 
1566 Ladino Clover 
Ladino Clover is a perennial form of Giant White Dutch Clover which spreads by 
surface runners that root at the joints. The main branch of the runners lie flat on the 
ground, but the leafy stalks which produce the foliage grow from 15 to 24 inches tall 
and the leaves resemble in size and shape those of Red Clover. Excellent for pastures, 
and should not be sown alone except for seed purposes. Excellent for lowlands that are 
not wet, and for pasture recommend a mixture of 2 lbs, of Ladino, 3 lbs. Medium Red 
Clover and 8 Ibs. of Brome Grass. On upland 1 1b. of Ladino Clover mixed with 8 lbs. 
of Alfalfa, 3 lbs. Red Clover and 8 lbs. Brome Grass,ywill give you a wonderful ‘pasture 
that will last about 4 or 5 years. % Ib., $1.25; 1b., $2.25; 244 Ibs., $5.25; 5 lbs., $10.00, 
postpaid. For Larger Quantities See Wholesale Green List Enclosed. 
1567 Broadleaf Birdsfoot Trefoil 
_A long life, deep rooted legume that will grow on poor or rich soil, Will grow on 
light sandy_and gravelly soils, as well as heavy clay and will stand a moderate amount 
of alkali. Provides the finest feed when most other pasture grasses and clovers are 
dormant. Plants grow stems 12 to 30 inches long. Has a deep tap root with many 
branches. Crop resembles fine stemmed Alfalfa, and is high in mineral and protein 
content. Sow 5 lbs. per acre alone. However, we recommend sowing 2 lbs, in mixtures 
of other grasses such as Timothy, Blue Grass, Orchard Grass, or Brome Grass. If sown 
alone it has a tendency to mat, Shallow sowing, 4% to 4% inch no deeper, in well pre- 
pared seed bed is essential. 14 Ib., $1.00; 1b., $1.90; 214 Ibs., $4.60; 5 1bs., $8.75, postpaid. 
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Restores and Maintains Soil Fertility 
For Crop Insurance 
“Insure your 
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Lespedeza Enough for 100 Ibs. seed, 50 cts. 
Bird’s Foot Trefoil, sufficient to treat 8 Ibs. of seed, 20 cts. 
1706 Garden size Bacteria for Peas, Sweet Peas, Beans and 
Lupines (3 in 1). Sufficient quantity to treat from 1 oz. to 8 
Ibs. of Seed. Price 15 cts., postpaid, 
1764 The Famous Cyclone Seed Sower 
It is known and used in most all the countries of 
the world where seed is sown broadcast. Fits com- 
fortably over shoulders; provided with automatic 
adjustment for stopping flow of contents when re- 
quired. A great time and labor saver. Hundreds 
of thousands of farmers have long relied on it for 
sowing ALFALFA, CLOVER, TIMOTHY and all 
other seeds that are sown broadcast. Also excel- 
lent for FERTILIZING. Full directions for oper- 
ating are attached to each machine. Each, $3.75, 
postpaid. 
60 lbs. per bu.—Sow 15 lbs. per acre with all Small Grein. 
The first green feed in the spring. The last green feed in the fall. Will grow on 
almost all classes of soil. Greatest fertilizing plant in existence. As a hay and 
pasture crop it has no equal. Dairymen’s Big Money Crop. Sow 15 Ibs. per acre 
in spring with all small grain. When grain is cut, you have excellent pasture all 
during dry summer when most pastures are dried up. —— 
1545 Sweet Clover, Mostly White “Excel Brand” 
This is the finest type of Northern Grown Hardy Refined Mostly White Sweet Clover 
Seed. Purity better than 98%. Postpaid, 1b., 50 cts.; 21% lbs., $1.15; 5 lbs., $2.00. f 
For Larger Quantities See Wholesale Green List Enclosed 
1549 Yellow Blossom “Excel Brand’ 
In habit of growth and maturing same as Tall Common. It is a biennial, just like — 
the Common, but it does not grow quite as tall, However, it produces a_ high 
quality hay and lots of it. It isa wonderful soil builder, and in addition it is better ‘ 
for pasture than the Common as it stays green longer. Postpaid, 1b., 50 cts.; 24% lbs. © 
$1.15; 5 lbs., $2.00, 
For Larger Quantities See Wholesale Green List Enclosed 
1543 Hubam Sweet Clover (Annual) “Excel Brand” 
Hubam Sweet Clover looks like the biennial listed above, and grows very similar _ 
except that it grows four times as fast and when seeded in early spring attains 2 
growth of 4 to 5 feet by September. Postpaid, lb., 45 cts.; 2% lbs., $1.00; 5 lbs., $1.75. 
For Larger Quantities See Wholesale Green Gist Enclosed a 
1541 Medium Red or June Clover “Excel Brand” (60 Ibs. Bu.) — 
Domestic Grown Seed. Sow 12 lbs. per acre. Extremely Scarce. 
Splendid for hay, pastures, soiling or plowing under. Especially desirable for dairy 
cows on account of its high percentage of nitrogenous elements. Two cuttings may 
be made in a season. Northern grown Medium Red or June clover has become widely 
known for its purity, strong vitality, vigorous growth and stooling qualities. The > 
best is the cheapest when it comes to cloyer seed. We handle “The Very Best Obtain- 
able.” Postpaid, 1% 1b,, 40 cts.; Ib., 75 cts.; 214 lbs., $1.75; 5 lbs., $3.25. sk 
For Larger Quantities See Wholesale Green List Enclosed a ee 
1539 Mammoth Red or Sapling 
“Excel Brand’ (60 lbs. Bu.) 
Domestic Grown Seed. Sow 12 lbs. per acre 
Is quite distinct from the Medium Red Clover, being larger, or coarser and more ro- 
bust growth, and two to three weeks later. On rich, loamy soils it attains an immense 
growth, yielding much more bulk than medium clover, but makes only one crop, and 
pasture after that. Largely used to_restore fertility to worn-out soil. Postpaid, % 1b. 
40 cts.7 1b., 75 cts.; 24% Ibs., $1.75; & lbs., $3.25. a 
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1599 Reed Canary Grass 
Excellent for Pasture and grazing—makes 2 cuttings a season—yielding 5 to 7 tons 
per acre. A very valuable new perennial hay and pasture crop especially desirable for 
jow, marshy land. Nothing like it ps been thus far produced as it puts land that is 
just a dead waste into production of valuable forage. Continues to grow without care | 
or attention. Very highly recommended by the Wisconsin and Minnesota Experiment . 
Stations. : 
CULTURE. Sow in early spring, alone or with grain, 4 to 6 pounds of seed per acre 
broadcast, or 2 to 3 pounds with drill. Late summer and late fall seeding are also - 
recommended. Postpaid, % 1b., 40 cts.; lb., 75 cts.; 244 lbs., $1.75; 5 Ibs., $3.25. 
For Larger Quantities See Wholesale Green List Enclosed wf 
1646 The Great Sand or Hairy Winter Vetch “Excel Brand” 
‘ 
(60 Ibs. Bu.) 4,3 
The Greatest Fertilizing Plant Known for Poor, Worn Out, Sandy Soil | 
or Sick Clover Land : 
For pasture and hay crop fully equal to alfalfa. Does better on poor, worn out soils” 
_than any other forage or legume crop. Sow in spring or fall, 30 pounds per acre, with | 
half bushel Oats or Barley to hold vines off the ground. Postpaid, 1b., 50 cts; 2% lbs, 
$1.15; 5 lbs., $2.00. he Sx H 
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