ALFALFA 
BOWMAN’S CAREFULLY SELECT - ANALYZE 
AND TEST FOR YOUR PROTECTION. 
Bowman’s trained men in the field select only QUALITY seed with the 
best growth and purity. After being thoroughly cleaned over screen, 
gravity, disc and spiral separators and cleaners of the most modern 
design, are thoroughly and completely tested in our modern seed lab— 
oratory by trained analysts and in the field to insure you the most 
growth for the least money. Every bag comes to you tagged with full 
information to comply with your State and Federal Seed Laws. 
SUGGESTED PLANTING DIRECTIONS 
Haye plenty of moisture to develop the plants after they start, and do not plant too deep. 
Ground worked down until it is firm underneath and finely pulverized on top, seeded at the rate of 
10 to 15 pounds to the acre, will give a better stand than a seeding of twice that amount on poorly 
prepared ground. 
These four rules will insure a stand under normal conditions:—(1) Work seed—bed until it is firm 
beneath. A tiny alfalfa root cannot bridge on air pocket. 
(2) Have surface soil finely pulverized. Germination will be poor unless particles pack tightly around 
seeds. 
(3) Seed shallow. Few seeds covered more than three-fourths of an inch will push through. Surface 
seeding followed by rolling is about the best method. 
(4) Be sure there is enough moisture for prompt germination and development of the plant. 
HARROW — ROLL PLANT — ROLL 
ALL OF OUR ALFALFA IS U. S. VERIFIED ORIGIN 
