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ALFALFA MAKES EXCELLENT HAY 
INOCULATE THE SEED BY ALL MEANS 
Field tests have shown that better crops 
are harvested when Legume seeds are 
inoculated even when planted on fields 
where inoculated seeds of the same Le- 
gume crops had grown the previous year. 
Use NITRAGIN, the oldest and most widely 
used inoculator in America. 
Postpaid, 1 bu. size for alfalfa, 50c. 
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WHEN AND HOW TO PLANT 
Lespedeza grows anywhere in the South. 
It is the only clover we knowe of that will 
grow on acid soils, but it does respond to 
lime. It grows on worn-out gravelly hillsides, 
and waste lands where nothing else of value 
will grow. Naturally, it produces better re- 
sults on better soils, except on black buckshot 
in the delta sections—do not plant it there, for 
{t will fail. Sow 25 lbs. per acre in February, 
March and April. Inoculate before planting 
with NITRAGIN inoculation. 
SERICEA 
“THE PERENNIAL LESPEDEZA” 
Once planted, it comes back each spring 
from the crowns like alfalfa, and is often 
called ‘‘The Poor Land Alfalfa.'’ All other 
lespedeza varieties must be reseeded or al- 
lowed to drop their seed each year. Sericea 
has an enormous root system, penetrating 
often four feet into the soil, with a perfect mat 
of smaller roots spreading everywhere—you 
can see what this means as a positive cure 
for soil erosion. The enormous root system is 
loaded with nodules of nitrogen, adding im- 
mensely to soil fertility provided you inoculate 
when seeding. Sericea will grow apparently 
anywhere in the South on almost any type of 
soil (except Mississippi Delta buckshot) with- 
out liming or any kind of treatment. Plant 
only hulled and scarified seed in April or 
May, after danger of frost is past. This treat- 
ment of the seed brings quick germination. 
If you plant unhulled seed in the spring you 
won't get 10 per cent germination, so avoid 
this. For seed crop, plant 4 pounds scarified 
seed per acre in 214 ft. rows. For hay, sow 
20 pounds of scarified seed per acre. Have 
your seed bed free of weeds, thoroughly 
plowed, disced and harrowed, cover seed 
very lightly—you can use a light roller to ad- 
vantage, firming the soil to conserve moisture. 
Postpaid, lb. 60c; 5 Ibs. $2.50; 10 lbs. $4.50. 
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How Much to Plant 
It is a pity that alfalfa won't grow on all 
soils for it furnishes more green forage, more 
pasture, and more dry hay per acre than any 
other known variety of hay or grass. Alfalfa 
is really an aristocratic plant, for it must have 
a fertile, well-drained soil with some lime, 
phosphate and good inoculation. 
Alfalfa will not grow on acid soil. Sow on 
good loam or clay or medium sandy soils, 
provided they are well drained to a depth ot 
at least 4 feet.’ Avoid soil with a “hard-pan” 
close to the surface, for it prevents drainage. 
Avoid low spots where water stagnates or 
freezes—alfalfa cannot stand ‘'wet feet.’’ Sow 
on a bed free of weeds—if possible, sow on 
land which has been in some cultivated crop. 
Plow previous fall if possible, or at least sev- 
eral weeks in advance of seeding. Then disk 
and harrow frequently to set the seed bed—a 
firm seed bed is desirable as it conserves 
moisture. 
Plant in March and April, September and 
October. May be sown with a grain drill with 
seeder attachment, with a special alfalfa 
drill, a wheelbarrow seeder or a hand seeder. 
Should be covered to bring it in contact with 
soil moisture. Sow 20 to 25 pounds of seed 
per acre. Many of the most successful grow- 
ers sow 30 to 35 pounds. 
ESPEDEZA 
OKLAHOMA ALFALFA 
The state of Oklahoma has a very varying 
climate—extreme cold in winter and intense 
heat in summer. Heavy rainfall is not un- 
common and extreme drought is experienced 
almost annually. Because the plants are sub- 
jected to such weather adversities they are 
extremely hardy. For these reasons Oklahoma 
seed has proven perfectly adapted to this 
area, and since it affords three to five abun- 
dant cuttings a year it is rapidly replacing 
seed from other sources. 
Postpaid, lb. 75c; 5 lbs. $3.25. 
KANSAS ALFALFA 
Kansas is the next state north of Oklahoma 
and weather conditions under which Kansas 
Alfalfa is grown are the same or harder than 
Oklahoma Alfalfa faces—very cold winters 
and hot, dry summers. Kansas Alfalfa is 
favorably known all over the United States. 
Postpaid, lb. 75¢; 5 Ibs. $3.25. 
BUFFALO ALFALFA 
Developed by U.S.D.A. with Kansas Experi- 
ment Station through close breeding and se- 
lection from old strain of Kansas Common. 
Buffalo’s main advantage is its high resist- 
ance to bacterial wilt. As a result good stands 
are maintained longer than is possible with 
Kansas Common, Oklahoma, Dakota and other 
varieties susceptible to wilt. This means 
everything to the grower. Buffalo is adapted 
to our entire Southern Alfalfa growing terri- 
tory. 
Postpaid, lb. $1.00; 5 Ibs. $4.50. 
LESPEDEZA IS EXCELLENT FOR HAY, PASTURE AND SOIL IMPROVEMENT 
KOBE LESPEDEZA 
Kobe has certainly earned a home for itself 
on southern farms, particularly where long 
periods of drought occurred, for Kobe came 
through these droughts where Common Lespe- 
deza was burned out. This drought resistance 
is a lifesaver to a farmer, and is no doubt due 
to the very extensive root system and its rank 
growth, with larger than ordinary leaves. We 
have seen Kobe 38 inches tall, but usually it 
is 2 to 24 feet tall. We have seen yields of 
4 tons per acre with Kobe. It is excellent for 
hay and pasture alike. Can be sown with 
oats, also with orchard grass and red top or 
herd’s grass. 
Postpaid, lb. 55c; 5 lbs. $2.25; 10 Ibs. $4.00. 
COMMON LESPEDEZA 
Common Lespedeza will grow year after 
year on hard, compact, uncultivated soil, it 
will respond in a marked degree to proper 
preparation. When sowing Lespedeza in a 
pasture mixture, it is best to sow Common, 
since it withstands more adversity and closer 
grazing than any other. 
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KOREAN LESPEDEZA 
Korean is the earliest of the annual Lespe- 
dezas, coming up first and growing rapidly, 
therefore giving earliest grazing of any Lespe- 
deza. Grows taller than Common, larger 
plant and coarser, with broader leaflets. Kor- 
ean matures earlier than other Lespedezas, 
seed beginning to ripen in September. The 
only variety suitable for northern half of the 
United States. Korean is fine in combination 
with grain for it will drop seed before time 
to break the ground to sow grain in the fall. 
Korean is fine in pasture combinations, and 
an abundant hay yielder. 
Postpaid, lb. 50c; 5 lbs. $2.00; 10 lbs. $3.50. 
INOCULATE THE SEED BY ALL MEANS 
Field tests have shown that better crops 
are harvested when legume seeds are 
inoculated even when planted on fields 
where inoculated seeds of the same Leg- 
ume crops had grown the previous year. 
Use NITRAGIN—the oldest and most 
widely used inoculator in America. 
Small size (inoculates up to 100 lbs. of 
Lespedeza seed). Postpaid, each 50c. 
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