R. H. Shumway—"The Pioneer American Seedsman"—Established 1870 
ST CORSE s World Famous Farm and Field Seeds! 
rm Alfalfa, Sweet Clover and Red Clover Seed Offered 
ls ‘Highest Quality” 1952 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 
It is extremely hardy with a spreading root system, producing enormous tonnage 
We recommend it to you as the best value obtainable to- 
of the finest quality hay. 
Postpaid, 1% lb., 65 cts.; 
day in New Crop Alfalfa Seed for extreme cold climate. 
lb., $1.15; 21% Vbs., $2.75; 5 Ibs., $5.25. 
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. Postpaid 
lg lb., 50 cts.; 1b., 95 cts.; 244 1bs., $2.25; i lbs., $4.25. For Larger Quantities See Whole- 
sale Green List Enclosed. 
1531 Alsike, or Swedish Clover “Excel Brand” (60 lbs. Bu.) 
Sow in spring. 8 lbs. per acre 
Alsike seems to be especially adapted for the Northern States; it is a perennial 
elover 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, ly Ihb., 55 cts.5 
lb., $1.00; 2% Ibs., $2.40; 5 lbs., $4.60. 
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1533 Crimson Clover “Excel Brand” (6° !bs. 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% ib., 40 cts.; 
lh. 70 cts.; 3; 21% 1bs., $1.70; 5 Ibs., $3.25, 
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2 Great Perennial Legume Crops! 
1566 ] adino Clover 
tpaind 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. ExceMent 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 wa 2 lbs. of Ladino, 3 lbs. Medium Red 
Clover and 8 lbs. of Brome Grass. On upland 1 lb, of Ladino Clover mixed with 8 Ibs. 
of Alfalfa, 3 lbs. Red Clover and 8 lbs. Brome Grass will give you a wonderful pasture 
that will last about 4 or 5 years. % Ib., $1.25; 1b., $2.25; iy lbs., $5.25; 5 lbs., $10.00, 
postneta, 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 Ibs. per acre alone. However, we recommend sowing 2 Ibs. in rfixtures 
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 % inch no deeper, in well pre- 
pared seed bed is essential. % Ib., $1.00; 1h., $1.90; 21% Ibs., $4.60; 5 lbs., $8.75, postpaid. 
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., 60 cts.; 2% lbs., $1.35; 5 Ihs., $2.40. 
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 is a wonderful soil builder, and in addition it is better 
for pasture than the Common as it stays green longer. Postpaid, lb., 60 cts.; 2% Ibs., 
$1.35; 5 lbs., $2.40. 
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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 a 
growth of 4 to 5 feet by September. Postpaid, lb., 60 cts,; 24% lbs., $1.35; 5 Ibs., $2.40. 
For Larger Quantities See Wholesale Green List Enclosed 
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, v igorous Berean and stooling qualities, Bostpaid, 
% 1b., 50 cts.; 1b., 90 cts.; 2% Ibs., $2. 10; 5 1bs., $4.0 
For Larger Quantities See ration: ‘Green List Enclosed 
1539 Mammoth Red or Sapling “Excel Brand’’ (60 tbs. Bu.) 
Domestic Grown Seed. Sow 12.1bs. 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, 4% Ihb., 
50 cts.; 1b., 90 cts.; 24% lbs., $2.10; 5 lbs., $4.00. 
For Larger Quantities See Wholesale Green List Enclosed 
1649 | incoln Soy Beans (105-Day Bean) 
High yields and larger oil content are fast making Lincoln one of the most popular 
Soy Bean varieties throughout South Central, Central and North Central Illinois, 
Indiana and Iowa. Of medium height, 4 to 6 inches-shorter than Illini, has a strong 
tendency to produce large branches. Pods are dark brown containing three seeds. 
Postpaid, 1 Ib., 50 cts.; 21 Ibs., $1.10; 5 lbs., $1.75. 
1650 Hawkeye Soy Beans (100-Day Bean) 
Hawkeye plants grow 4 to 6 inches taller than Richland and stand equally well. 
Pods are light color and usually contain two seeds. Seed is large and yellow in color: 
Hawkeye yields average of 32 bushels per acre over a 4-year test... Also has high oil 
content. Postpaid, 1 Ib., 50 cts.; 21 Ibs., $1.10; 5 Ibs., $1. 75. 
For Larger Quantities On All Soy Beans See Wholesale Green List Enclosed 
1593 Canada Field Peas (60 Ibs. Bu.) ing 
There just isn’t anything that equals a mixture of Canadian Field Peas and Oats 
seeded in the early spring at the rate of one bushel of each per acre as a hay crop. 
This combination hay makes an average yield of 2-18/100 tons of excellent feed per acre. 
Almost equal pound for pound with Clover hay. Relished by all classes of stock. Cana- 
dian Field Peas are very hardy; therefore may be seeded just as soon as it is safe to 
sow Oats. Postpaid, 1 Ib., 50 cts.; ; 2% lbs., $1,10;.5 lbs., $1.75. 
For Larger Quantities See Wholesale Green List Enclosed 
1583 Cow Peas 
sow broadeast 1 Bu. per acre or 45 Ibs., ‘in drills 36 
inches apart. Cowpeas produce one of the largest and the most nutritious forage crops 
srown. When turned under, they furnish nitrogen and generally enhance the fertility - 
of the soil. They make a fine feed for work and beef-stock and for dairy herds. Post- 
paid, 1 1b., 50 cts.; 2% lhbs., $1.10; 5 lbs., $1.75. . 
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Mixed—Whippoorwill Type 
When danger of frost is over 
1662 Sunflower Mammoth Russian 
A small patch of cultivated sunflowers will produce a great quantity of the very best 
poultry feed for winter. 10 lbs. per acre. Postpaid, 4% Ib., 40 Bare 3 lb., 60 cts.; 24% Ibs., 
$1, 35; 5 lbs., $2.50. 
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1642 Sweet Sudan Grass 
This new introduction in Sudan will produce more sweet, juicy, palatable forage for 
your livestock. Developed by Texas Agr. Station. It is more disease resistant than 
the old Sudan and being of sweeter quality the stock eat it down first. Produces more 
plant growth than common and remains green longer. Sow 20 Ibs. of seed per acre. 
Postpaid, Ib., 60 cts.; 2144 Ibs., $1.35; 5 lbs., $2.50. 
For Larger Quantities See Wholesale Green List Enclosed 
1589 Reed Canary Grass 
Excellent for Pasture and grazing—makes 2 cuttings a season—Vielding 5 to 7 tons 
per acre. A very valuable new perennial hay and pasture crop especially desirable for 
low, marshy land. Nothing like it has been thus far produced as it puts land that is 
just a dead waste into production of valuable forage. 
CULTURE. Sow in early spring, alone or with grain, 4 to 6 pounds of seed eer acre 
broadeast, or 2 to 3 pounds with drill. Late summer and late fall seeding are ts 
recommended. Postpaid, ¥% 1b., 50 cts.; lb., 90 cts.; 2144 1bs,, $2.10; 5 Tbs., $4.00. ~ 
For Larger Quantities See Wholesale Ghost List Enclosed . 
1646 Sand or Hairy Winter Vetch 
Por 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., 60 cts.; 244 Ibs., 
$1.35; 5 lbs. $2.50. 
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Forage Crops Every One Should Grow 
One Acre Will Produce Tons of High Quality Feed 7 
1676 Sugar Drip Sorghum Cane. 
For Making Delicious Syrup 
This new Sorghum Cane grows much heavier stalks than Amber Cane and with- 
stands storms and wet weather without lodging. .We believe our strain to be as pure 
as any obtainable but owing to the peculiar hybridization of Sugar Cane varieties, we 
cannot guarantee beyond the value of the purchase price. Average yield per acre, 175 
to 200 gallons of delicious rich quality syrup, Golden yellow color, Sow 10 lbs. per 
acre in drills. Postpaid, lb., 55 cts.; 244 Ibs., $1.20; 5 lbs., $2.00. i 
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1631 Milo-Maize Th a abe 
It Mi pronounced the best and surest grain crop: for’ 
‘Tt grows several smaller heads on side shoots, often as many 
Forage Plant of Great Merit. 
dry countries and seasons. 
as eight heads on a stalk. Very valuable for feeding stock, also one of the best pour try, . 
foods. Plant 15 pounds per acre in drills. Postpaid, 1b., 55 cts.; 2144 lbs., $1.20; 5 
Tbs., 
$2.00. 
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1623 Kaffir Corn . Pa 
Makes splendid feed for poultry, fed either in the grain or ground and cooked. Pottege 
and stalk make excellent forage. Cultivate the same as common corn. Requires 15 
pounds of seed per acre in drills. Postpaid, lb., 55 cts.; 24% Ihs., $1.20; 5 lbs., $2.00. 
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¥ 1660 Sugar Cane © hh a ie: 
HWarly Amber Cane makes a very satisfactory summer pasture for all kinds of stoek. 
The hay is very palatable and nutritious and is relished by all kinds of stock. The 
yield of cured hay is about 12 to 15 tons per acre. Sow broadcast 60 lbs. per ACES or 
15 lbs. per acre in drills, Postpaid, Ib., 55 cts.; 214 Ibs., $1.20; 5 Ibs., $2.00. 
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1592 Hegari 
This is a sweet sorghum somewhat similar to cane. Yields up to 5,000 Ibs of grain per 
acre and up to 18 tons of ensilage. Live stock, especially cattle, are very fond of it due 
to its-sweet taste. For grain production drill like Kaffir 6 to 8 Ibs. per acre. Mor hay drill 
in close rows at 75 to 90 lbs. per acre, Postpaid, 1b.-55 cts.; 214 Ibs., $1.20; 5 ibs., se0.: 
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1594 Grohoma 
A Cross Between Cane and Kaffir. Greatest drought resister. Very heavy prednver: 
Cattle like it. Wonderful feed. Exeellent pasture. Drill-in double rows using” Si ie ae 
lbs. per acre, Postpaid, lh., 55 cts.; 24% Ibs., $1.20; 5 lbs., $2.00. 1 
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