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Wetsel’s Dependable Farm Seeds 
How to Plant 
Sow 15 to 20 lbs. to the acre 
in March or April 
Well-drained loam or clay soil, 
with no hardpan underneath, will 
grow Alfalfa when properly pre- 
pared. Lime should be applied to 
soil that is too acid. Two to five 
tons of ground limestone per acre 
is recommended; half of this 
quantity of burnt lime after plow- 
ing, A firm seedbed is essential for 
a good stand of Alfalfa, and the 
soil should, therefore, be prepared 
well ahead of planting time. Hare- 
row the land frequently to destroy 
all weeds. 
Alfalfa needs fertilizer rich in 
phosphoric acid and potash. When 
seeding, apply 600 to 800 lbs. or 
more of 0-14-6 fertilizer per acre, 
increasing the amount of potash on 
sandy soil. Top-dress established 
plantings each spring with 300 to 
400 lbs. of 0-12-12 fertilizer per 
acre. Best results come from hay- 
ing the soil tested and adding the 
elements needed. 
Wetsel’s Alfalfas, in nearly 
all strains and origins, are sup- 
plied in this attractive one- 
bushel bag, at no extra cost. 
KANSAS ALFALFA 
U. S. VERIFIED 
Alfalfa seed grown in the state of Kansas—commonly referred to 
as Kansas Alfalfa, as though it were a specific strain or variety—has 
for many years been the most popular in this and many other states. 
Indications at time of going to press are that there will be very little 
Kansas-grown seed available until sometime in the fall—possibly 
late September—when the 1951 crop matures. 
The 1950 crop appears to have been almost a complete failure be- 
cause of excessive rains during maturity stage. 
Right now we have a large supply of Oklahoma seed, which is 
recognized as being equal to Kansas for this area. However, on a 
national scale, even the Oklahoma supply is limited. Better not 
wait too long to get your requirements! 
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ALFALFA 
ALFALFA 
WETSEL’S SUPER ALFALFA 
This brand was established in 1946 to meet a long-standing and 
persistent demand for extra-hardy Alfalfa seed—that is, seed that was 
produced either at a high altitude or in a northwestern area, where 
the average winter weather is colder than in either Kansas or Okla- 
homa. Each year more farmers are content to pay the higher price, 
which amounts to a dollar or so per acre. 
Wetsel’s Super Alfalfa must meet certain rigid specifications. It 
must be of high quality in every respect—high in purity and ger- 
mination and low in weed content. Then, it must have been pro- 
duced in high altitude or a northwestern state. 
OKLAHOMA ALFALFA 
APPROVED 
Oklahoma-grown Alfalfa seed—that is, the approved strain— 
gained much in popularity in the last couple of years, especially this 
past year. 
We have sold and recommended it for more than thirty years and 
it has always given good results. Recently it has been recommended 
by the authorities at Blacksburg. Farmers themselves have become 
convinced that it is entirely satisfactory, and many have seen the 
folly of paying a higher price for Kansas seed. No one need be re- 
luctant to use it—even those who still prefer Kansas. 
GRIMM ALFALFA 
The chief difference between Grimm Alfalfa and the so-called 
Common strain is reflected in the root system and habit of growth. 
The Common variety is characterized by a long, straight (and 
sometimes very large) root—often called a “‘tap’’ root. It has very 
few small, or feeder roots. In sharp contrast, Grimm roots are far 
more numerous, spread over a wider area, and are shorter. 
Grimm has its good points. It is not, however, regarded as superior 
to the Common strain on all soils or under all conditions. It is be- 
lieved that the young plants of Grimm hold to the ground better on 
soils that have a tendency to erupt during freezing and thawing winter 
months. Also, Grimm will often respond more quickly to rains (es- 
pecially light showers) after a dry spell. On the other hand, due to a 
shallow root system, it will suffer more and sooner from lack of rain. 
INOCULATE WITH NITRAGIN. Alfalfa seed treated with Nitragin 
grows more rapidly, matures in a shorter time, produces bigger crops, 
and enriches the soil for the benefit of the next crop. It costs only 
15 to 20 cents to inoculate enough seed for a whole acre, and the re- 
sults obtained are well worth while. See page 28 for complete informa- 
tion concerning Nitragin, including prices. 
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