THE BOWMAN SEED CO. 
Since 1900 Phone 57 
FIELD AND GARDEN SEEDS 
CONCORDIA, KANSAS 
Dear Customer: 
On your field seed orders this year, | PAY THE FREIGHT. Your seed will arrive at your 
closest railroad station with everything paid. All you do is pick it up at the freight depot. You 
thus avoid any possible overcharges, discussions, or delay at the station. 
This new prepay policy has been established for your convenience, to make it easy for 
you to order, and to save you money. This is in line with my continued efforts to give you the 
highest possible service. You now know exactly what your seed will cost you delivered to your 
depot. | am convinced that if you will try my prepay policy, you will be highly pleased with 
its advantages and convenience. 
In the face of decreased seed production in 1953 (Alfalfa down 27% or more, Red Clover 
down 16%, Sweet Clover down 15%, Lespedeza down 50%, Alsike down 7%, Ladino down 
60% and most Grasses down sharply in production) most prices have also declined. From my 
viewpoint it looks like a good year to add to your acreage and replace lost seedings of legumes. 
I also frankly feel the early buyer will get the lowest price. Some items are bound to become 
tight in supply by spring planting time, and I feel seed prices are now at the bottom for 1954. 
Drouth will cause increased demand for seed to replace lost pastures and seedings. ,Order 
spring needs NOW, while | have a complete stock of all items at these low prices. Use the 
handy order-envelope enclosed. Send your order by return mail. | really do think it 
will save you 
money. 
Yours for better seeds, 
‘RE ETD ES US AT SIE CARER ST, 
Order by or before Feb. 15, 
and get our special 2% LEowr9, 
discount. 
P. S. AND REMEMBER! I PAY THE FREIGHT CHARGES. 
SEED COATING AND TREATMENT 
We will coat your legumes and grasses by the slurry method with “Arasan” seed disinfectant if 
desired. Amazing increases in stands and yields have been obtained from Arasan coated seed. 
Average in 231 tests in 28 states show Alfalfa stands increased 32%, Red Clover 57%, Sweet 
Clover 44%, Lespedeza 59%, Sudan 41% and Grasses 25% to 59% stand increase. 
WE WILL COAT YOUR SEED BEFORE SHIPMENT FOR $1.00 PER 100 LBS. (Ic Ib.). 
It will protect your seed against soil-borne organisms that couse rot and poor germination, 
and protects seedlings against blights that cause thin stands and weak plants. We especially 
recommend Arasan coating of all your legume seeds. It does not interfere with inoculation. 
